The spirit of tango and its greatest promoter Carlos Gardel, are present in every corner of the city and are seen in its lyrics (especially in slang, where many words come from); in music (especially in the Bandoneon , that was made popular from the Rio de la Plata with its unique melancholy sound that today tango is known for); and in its dance (seen in the shows and milongas).

Buenos Aires is full of tango dance halls with orchestras and live dancers. The most popular places combine a dinner with a tango show (with the chance to choose between Argentine beef specialties or an international menu).

There are also the milongas - places where you can dance. There are more than 50 milonga dance halls, spread out all over the city from simple neighborhood clubs to big dance halls with refined decorations and live orchestras. Many organize classes that specialized teachers are in charge of before the dance is held. For beginners or those who have already started, there are individual or group classes to choose from - offering tango, milonga or the waltz.

In addition, there are dance classes in many cultural or academic centers. The lessons last between one or two hours each. The ideal program would be to take four or five classes. From the first class, teachers train the beginners to master the basic step: eight simple movements that can be learned in just a few hours.