Whether for tango, football, or art, passions in Buenos Aires run high. The largest city in Argentina, it is chaotic and lively, dangerous and cosmopolitan, and presents seemingly unlimited attractions for tourists. This book provides a view into the city today, and into its past. Europeans colonized Buenos Aires in the 16th century, and from this modest start by the end of the nineteenth century it had boomed. Its history is one of excesses and swings between authoritarian and democratic governments. By examining Buenos Aires past, we can appreciate what remains as story, urban myth, or reality. "

A funny and poignant account of life in Buenos Aires, by a young prize-winning writer. In 1993 Miranda France moved to South America, drawn to Buenos Aires as the intellectual hub of the continent, with its wealth of writers and its romantic, passionate and tragic history. She found that is was all these things, but it was also a terrible place to live. The inhabitants of Buenos Aires are famously unhappy. All over South America they are known for their arrogance, their fixation of Europe and their moodiness. Very soon, Miranda France encounters' bronca' - the simmering and barely controllable rage that is a staple feature of life in the Argentinian capital. She finds that 'bronca' has deep roots: the violence and racism of the first European settlers; the dictatorships, especially in the 1970s when so many 'disappeared'; even Evita Peron, for there was no rage to rival Evita's.

Buenos Aries boasts a number of impressive buildings in a range of architectural styles. But when Anat Meidan, an art collector with a passion for La Belle Époque, moved to the city, she was delighted to discover how much of the city's Art Nouveau architecture from the early 20th century had survived. The author set about researching these extraordinary buildings as well as the people who designed and built them. Working with Gustavo Sosa Pinilla, Meidan toured the city and documented its architecture, using a few well-placed connections to gain access to the interiors of private homes and buildings usually closed to the general public. In this meticulously researched, richly illustrated book, featuring hundreds of splendid photographs, the reader is invited to share the author's voyage around the city as she narrates a very personal account of her love affair with Buenos Aires.

A modernist urban novel in the tradition of James Joyce, Adam Buenosayres is a tour-de-force that does for Buenos Aires what Carlos Fuentes did for Mexico City or José Lezama Lima did for Havana - chronicles a city teeming with life in all its clever and crass, rude and intelligent forms. Employing a range of literary styles and a variety of voices, Leopoldo Marechal parodies and celebrates Argentina's most brilliant literary and artistic generation, the martinfierristas of the 1920s, among them Jorge Luis Borges. First published in 1948 during the polarizing reign of Juan Perón, the novel was hailed by Julio Cortázar as an extraordinary event in twentieth-century Argentine literature. Set over the course of three break-neck days, Adam Buenosayres follows the protagonist through an apparent metaphysical awakening, a battle for his soul fought by angels and demons, and a descent through a place resembling a comic version of Dante's hell. Presenting both a breathtaking translation and thorough explanatory notes, Norman Cheadle captures the limitless language of Marechal's original and guides the reader along an unmatched journey through the culture of Buenos Aires. This first-ever English translation brings to light Marechal's masterwork with an introduction outlining the novel's importance in various contexts - Argentine, Latin American, and world literature - and with notes illuminating its literary, cultural, and historical references. A salient feature of the Argentine canon, Adam Buenosayres is both a path-breaking novel and a key text for understanding Argentina's cultural and political history.

The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo is the first REAL insider's guide to Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, and still one of South America's off-the-radar destinations. Up until now it's been virtually impossible to find a good guidebook on Uruguay. Why? Because they are written by people who fly in for a week and then leave. This guide is by a Spanish-speaking Brit, resident since 2000. While the guide focuses on Montevideo, it's indispensable for anyone visiting Uruguay. Features in-depth information on: LOGISTICS flying into Uruguay, including a candid look at airlines to avoid getting to (or from) Montevideo from Buenos Aires The fastest, cheapest and most leisurely routes best time to visit and how long to stay Insights only a long-term resident can give public holidays when Montevideo pretty much shuts down, so it's essential to know when they are and festivals you must not miss, like the mysterious Sea Goddess celebrations best neighbourhoods to stay based on your personal preferences architecturally-lovely accommodation Options for all pockets personal safety Dispelling myths and tips specific to neighbourhoods getting around on public transport like a local driving and car rental The logic in seemingly erratic traffic patterns and driving habits tipping demystified eg why you don't tip taxi drivers but do tip street parking attendants money exchange including troubleshooting ATM withdrawals THINGS TO DO guided tours to wine, marijuana, soccer, carnival and more great day trips, from UNESCO heritage site Colonia de Sacramento, to glitzy Punta del Este, to the Santa Lucia wetlands architectural highlights in possibly the city with the biggest concentration of Art-deco after New York art museums and underground art coops beaches including which of the 10 is best for children, windsurf and boat rental, etc shopping and buying original gifts Really. Ever heard of a guidebook that helps you with this thankless task? shopping for wine-lovers Wow, right? Where to go to get expert advice and dah goods why Carnival in Montevideo is so unique and where and when to track down the best (and worst) of carnival, even off-season tango Here tango is something the locals do, it's not "for export." One milonga, or dance salon, even takes place in a living room. the best live music and live acts that Montevideo has to offer Tiny Uruguay has a huge share of highly talented musicians. Pay under 10 USD to see a world-class band in a tiny cafe. gay Montevideo has a small but charming scene FOOD & DRINK what time the locals eat and how Uruguayans survive through to a 10pm dinnertime street food wine and craft beer from Uruguay are winning prizes internationally. The guide points you to which to try and why restaurants for people desperate for gourmet and veggie options restaurants for wine-lovers historic cafes The most charming, and the grittiest SOCIETY & CULTURE history How did this tiny country get to be so progressive? Your burning questions answered. the Uruguayan character, a chapter of entirely personal anecdotes that illustrate that Uruguayans (from presidents to petty thieves) are friendly and down-to-earth expressions EVERYONE uses on the street and what they mean films to watch, albums to listen to and books to read before you come