Photos - Argentina & Uruguay: Insider Tango, Carnival & Gaucho Culture

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Whole lamb cooking on traditional cross-style spit over fire Traditional parrilla grill with chorizos cooking over open fire Portrait photograph of Sofi during the Argentina trip Historic fountain located in Ciudad Vieja (Old City) district Parrilla grill in foreground with family dinner gathering in background at Jorgito's Candombe dancers and drum players performing traditional Uruguayan music Beautiful panoramic view of the coastline and ocean Street vendor selling chips while dancing and entertaining customers Street food vendor preparing traditional Argentine choripan sandwich Close-up photograph of five horses tied together with rope or leads Michael riding a horse through the Argentine countryside Argentine chorizos sausages cooking on a traditional parrilla grill Maggie looking tired and slightly annoyed during the trip Historic old city gate entrance to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Energetic candombe dancers performing traditional Uruguayan dance Close-up portrait of a murga carnival performer in traditional makeup and costume Honor guard soldiers marching in ceremonial formation Father explaining the traditional Argentine asado barbecue cooking process Traditional shops and storefronts in the La Boca neighborhood Family members enjoying lunch together at dad's house Brightly colored house typical of the La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires Traditional Argentine asado with various cuts of meat on the grill Gladys working and kneading dough for making traditional empanadas Gladys preparing traditional Argentine empanadas in the kitchen Evening milonga tango dance event in Buenos Aires Beautiful sunset at Jorgito's ranch with horses and dogs in the foreground Traditional milonga tango dance event with couples dancing Traditional mate gourds and accessories for sale at street market Elegant tango performance in an upscale venue or setting Family members playing traditional drums during a musical gathering Maggie posing with Pedro during the Argentina trip Beautiful sunset with golden light reflecting over water surface Maggie browsing or shopping in a local Argentine store Person horseback riding across the Argentine countryside Maggie holding a plate of freshly made traditional Argentine empanadas Scenic beach view along the Argentine or Uruguayan coast The famous brightly colored houses that make La Boca neighborhood distinctive Enjoying lunch together with Sofi and extended family members Several murga carnival performers together in colorful costumes View of Cangue Estancia, a traditional Argentine ranch property Traditional parrilla restaurant sign at Mercado del Puerto The iconic white Casa Pueblo building designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró