The Final of the 77th Argentine Pato (Horseball) Championship (Abierto Argentino de Pato), the most important tournament of this sport in Argentina, will take place on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo, at 4.00 PM, with the participation of the two best teams of our National Sport, El Siasgo Vetifarma vs. General Las Heras La Blanquita Agropharma.

Pato (Horseball) is a traditional Argentine equestrian sport, practiced since the beginning of the XVII century, and declared as Argentina's National Sport in 1953. "Pato" is an exciting game that combines polo and basketball, and in which two teams made up of 4 players each, by a series of passes and combinations to elude their adversaries, try to introduce the "Pato" (Duck) through a vertical ring. The rings, located at the center of each end of the field, are 1 meter (3.3 ft) diameter, and are located on 2.4 m (7.9 ft) high poles. The "Pato" is a ball with six handles. The player that is in possession of the "Pato" must hold it and ride with his right arm extended, offering the rivals the opportunity to steal it.

Pato is a similar, but earlier version, of the game of Horseball played in France, Portugal, and other countries.

The Campo Argentino de Polo is located on Av. del Libertador & Dorrego, Palermo. 

Photo: Teatro Colon

The third edition of Sabor USA Argentina Food Week, a gastronomic event that celebrates the best of the contemporary American cuisine, will be held in Buenos Aires from December 8th to December 15th, 2018. 

More than 70 restaurants in the cities of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, San Juan and Rosario, will offer menus at special prices representing the typical dishes of the USA, this  year inspired in the Miami food scene, a city known by the diversity and mix of flavors of its gastronomy.

American and Argentine chefs will offer the opportunity to enjoy classics like Buffalo chicken wings,  Pork Tomahawk, Hamburgers, apple pie, New York style cheesecake, Carrot cake, and much more!

Sabor USA Argentina Food Week is organized by the American Embassy in Argentina and the Association of Hotels, Restaurants, and Coffee shops. 

Click here to see all the participating restaurants and menus (all prices are in Argentine Pesos).

British Ambassador's Residence

The British Community Council in Argentina (ABCC) presents the annual "Christmas Fair", that will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, in the Gardens of the British Ambassador's Residence in Buenos Aires, with entrance on Newton 2575, Recoleta, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This charity event is a great opportunity to purchase all your Christmas presents at the Artisans' Fair, while spending a nice day with the whole family, enjoying the visit of Santa Claus, Santa's Elves, Carroll Singing, raffles, surprises, and much more. Food and beverages will be available.

ID must be presented at the door for entrance.

To be suspended in case of rain.

For more information, visit the ABCC website.

"La Gran Milonga Nacional", an open air event with live orchestras and street tango dancing along Avenida de Mayo, which is transformed for one night into a giant dance floor, will take place on Saturday, December 8th, 2018.

This fantastic event, which every year occupies the traditional Avenida de Mayo, from Plaza de Mayo to 9 de Julio Av. is organized by the National Tango Academy and the Association of Promoters of Tourism, Hotel Business and Gastronomy (APTHGRA), in honor of the National Tango Day which is celebrated on December 11th.

La Gran Milonga Nacional will start at 8:00 pm, and will last until 3 am, with three central stages in the corners of Avenida de Mayo with Bernardo de Irigoyen, Piedras and Perú, and other smaller ones along the avenue, where the audience will be able to dance on the street to the music of live Tango orchestras, with their dancers and singers, including the orchestras La Juan D´Arienzo, Los Herederos del Compás, “Típica De Angelis”, “Varela Tango”, “Piazzola Tango Show”, “Cuarteto Mulenga”, “Típica Suburbana” and “Canyengue”,

Free entrance. Suspended in case of rain.

The sixth edition of the gastronomic, artistic and cultural festival "Al Dente! Día de la Italianidad en Argentina" will be held on Saturday, December 8th, from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM and Sunday, December 9th, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the neighborhood of Colegiales, next to the Flea Market on Av. Dorrego and Enrique Martínez, with free access to the public. 

Several musical shows will be presented all day during the weekend at the main stage. This year the Cosmic Vegan Fest, which started in Italy in 2013, will be present at the Festival with healthy activities.

All visitors are invited to bring a toy, that will be donated as a Christmas gift for the oncology patients at the Children's Hospitals Pedro Elizalde, Juan P. Garrahan and Ricardo Gutiérrez. The toys must be wrapped but they cannot include any stuffed toys or play dough since these are not authorized for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

The most important polo tournament in the world, the 125th Argentine Polo Open Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo), or simply "El Abierto", will kick off on Saturday, November 17th, 2018, with its thrilling Final to be played on December 15th. This tournament, held every year at the Cathedral of Polo, the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar. It´s also one of the main social events in Buenos Aires, with it's famous "after polo" and musical shows every night.

Tickets are on sale through Ticketek Argentina. Tickets may also be available on the same day of each match at the stadium's box office, except on the final dates which may get sold out in advance.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. Contact me through this Contact Form to inquire about special VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGES, Polo Day Experience including specialized guide, or if you need help getting your tickets in advance.

Participating teams:

League A

A new edition of the Gourmet Festival “Apetito” will take place on Saturday November 24th, from 12.00 Noon to 2.00 AM and Sunday November 25th from 12.00 Noon to 12.00 AM, at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego).

The best cooks and beer brewers will get together with more than 30 food trucks offering hamburgers, crepes, pulled, pork, bagels, Mexican food, empanadas, fish, vegetarian food, pizzas, smoothies, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee, artisan beer, cocktails and drinks, and much more!

On Saturday 24th at 5.00 PM visitors will also be able to watch live on a Giant Screen the Superclásico futbol match River Plate vs Boca Junios for the Final of Copa Libertadores 2018 (no futbol shirts will be allowed at the venue).

On Sunday 25th from 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm visitors will have the chance to enjoy the horse races of the day.

It is that time of the year again, when the city gets painted in lavender blue. The beautiful Jacaranda trees in bloom can be found all over the city from mid November to early December, making this the most beautiful time of the year to visit Buenos Aires and admire this wonderful spectacle of nature.

The first specimen of Jacaranda, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and since then it has been spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs.

Some of the most beautiful specimens of Jacaranda trees can be admired in Plaza San Martin; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta; Avenida Libertador near Plaza Francia (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Congreso, Palermo Parks, the Rose Garden, and many streets, avenues and parks across the city.

Enjoy the sights!

A big festival celebrating the culture and traditions of the foreign communities that live in the city of Buenos Aires will be held on Sunday, November 25th, 2018 at the park Facundo Quiroga, next to the Rose Garden (Av. Sarmiento & Figueroa Alcorta), with free access to the public, from 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM.

More than 40 different communities that reside in Buenos Aires will offer their typical dances, food, music and culture, in an event for the whole family. 

San Pedro Telmo

On Saturday, November 24th 2018 locals and visitors will have the chance to discover the diverse religious cults that are practiced in Argentina. The main religious in temples in the city will open their doors, showing their customs and traditions, for free and without previous registration.

Starting from 8 pm and until midnight these sacred places will show the public their cultural, artistic and religious patrimony, reflecting the spirituality of their communities.  In the case of entrance to Muslim temples it is required to have shoulders and knees covered for both sexes.

There will also be music concerts, talks, workshops, tasting of different typical dishes, and many other special activities. All the information on these activities can be downloaded from this link.

Guided visits:  Accompanied by a guide (in Spanish) through different circuits visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the works of art and history of each participating temple. All the Circuits will start at 8:30 pm from each starting point. Visitors must arrive 15 minutes in advance, and respect the customs of each cult and the requisites of each temple.

Belgrano 1
Starting point: Buddhist Monastery Fo Guang Shan (Av. Crámer 1733). To visit next:, Belgrano Parrish - Evangelic Church of the Río de la Plata, Lutheran Congregation La Cruz de Cristo.

Belgrano 2
Starting point:  Presbyterian Church Dr. Smith Memorial (Conesa 2216). To visit next: Buenos Aires reformed Church; Asociación Religiosa Cultural NCI Emmanuel.

Palermo

Starting point: Parrish Nuestra Señora de la Consolación (Av. Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 1073). To visit next: Evangelical Baptist Church“El Rey Jesús”, Apostolic Armenian Cathedral San Gregorio El Iluminador.

Centro Norte 1
Starting point: Anglican Cathedral San Juan Bautista (25 de mayo 276). To visit next: Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, Parroquia Centro - Evangelic Church of Río de la Plata.

Centro Norte 2
Starting point: Basilica del Santísimo Sacramento (San Martín 1039). To visit next: San Marón Cathedral - Maronite Catholic Eparchy. Christian Center Nueva Vida.

Centro Norte 3

Starting point: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Victorias (Paraguay 1204). To visit next: Libertad Temple - Israelite Congregation of the Argentine Republic.

San Telmo
Starting point: Centro Cristiano Príncipe de Paz (Bolivar 975). To visit next: Danish Church, Parrish San Pedro González Telmo.