If Your Compass Could Talk…

Gualeyguachu, is a small town located about three hours from Buenos Aires. Its known mostly for its summer gathering of Carnival (the argentine take on the brazilian festival) which runs all summer: jan-march. The carnival takes place on friday and saturday with nearby river beaches and grills littering the background of the party. Its a must see if you love those smaller town-excursions.

If Your Compass Could Talk - it would tell you to go check out Gualeyguachu (oh yeah, its pronounced wally-whaa-choo) ha ha.

Argentina has had a hard time keeping in line with hollywood blockbusters, historically. The cinema community cannot keep up with the large budgets and media blitzs that Hollywood puts out day after day. But, some recent films are garning huge acclaim and are seriously worth checking out if you’re at all interested in learning something about Argentine film. This picture is from the film XXY - and is one of Argentina’s most recent international superstars. Check it out!

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