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The Indy Eye: Casa de Botellas

The Indy Eye: Casa de Botellas

For over 21 years Tito Ingenieri has been building his house of bottles in Quilmes, and it has become a thing of legend. We sent Indy photographer Andy Donohoe to explore and these are the results.

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Casa de Botellas

Casa de Botellas

Twenty-one years after Tito Ingenieri started work, over six million bottles have been cemented into a workshop, living quarters, encircling battlements and gallery.

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La Cigale

La Cigale

Arguably the prospect of a bar named after cricket-like insect isn’t as appealing as it could be but this place is worth looking up if you’re in downtown Buenos Aires and looking for something to get the weekend underway.

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Looking Through the Third Eye of the Southern Cone

Looking Through the Third Eye of the Southern Cone

With a history that spans millennia, which draws its roots in migrated cultures and secrets of the past; South America lives and breathes mystery.

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Top 5 Buenos Aires Boliches

Top 5 Buenos Aires Boliches

Whilst there is a wealth of sights to see and cultural activities that adorn the streets of Buenos Aires during the day, the city does not lose any of its excitement during the night. In search of a truly brilliant night out, The Argentina Independent has compiled a selection of the best nightclubs around to [...]

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The Urban Oasis: El Aldea Eco-community

The Urban Oasis: El Aldea Eco-community

In the heart of Buenos Aires, between blaring traffic and steel high-rises, lies Velatropa El Aldea, an eco-community dedicated to sustainable living and the tenants of permaculture.

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Top 5 Bars with Terraces

Top 5 Bars with Terraces

As hot air swarms the city and a fresh breeze becomes a distant memory, let the rooftop terraces of Buenos Aires waft you into nighttime cool. Welcome in the dusk with an icy drink as the muggy day evaporates off the buildings in the distance. From a magical French Mansion, to a cocktail that tastes [...]

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The Indy Eye: Queer Tango Festival

The Indy Eye: Queer Tango Festival

The week-long festival celebrates the diversity of tango through dance workshops, theatre performances and much more, bringing everybody together for the same purpose: Tango.

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Latin Jamming: Fiesta Pa’ Gozar

Latin Jamming: Fiesta Pa’ Gozar

If you came to Buenos Aires looking for Latin America and instead found 17th century Europe, you may be pleased to know that the Latin heart of Argentina is alive and beating in a small club in Abasto.

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The Indy Eye: XIX Gay Pride Parade

The Indy Eye: XIX Gay Pride Parade

Saturday, 6th November, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community of Buenos Aires celebrated its 19th annual march from Plaza de Mayo to Congreso. This year, they protested for the passage of the Gender Identity Law.

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