Holy week in Cordoba - La Universidad Nacional de Cordoba

Cordoba´s national University, located at the "Manzana jesuitica" is one of the most prestigious universities in Argentina, the forth oldest in the Americas, besides having been declared a World heritage site by the U.N.

Founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, it still functions as an University, but can also be visited. It has been completely restored and holds a Library with unique books.

Since it was taken from the Jesuits when they were expelled from the Spanish domains in the 18th century, it has switched hands till it settled as a state run university.

Ten top Beer Joints in Buenos Aires - Nola, Cocina Cajun - Palermo

Nola´s Pub is located at Gorriti 4289 in Palermo. If you crave for Cajun chicken and Pecan pie, it´s probably the only place that you will find them in Buenos Aires.

As most of the other beer places it has a reasonable variety of Crafted Beers, but a wider food menu specialising in chicken, also the fried version is quite good. Up to date it has the cheapest happy hour pint at ars$40, which is under 3 bucks.

At the 2016 Feria Masticar

 
This weekend i had the chance to visit The 2016 edition of the "Feria Masticar" (Chewing fair), held at the Dorrego Market at Zapiola 50 in Palermo.

I have to say that it grew quite a bit since I last went there two years ago, mostly with the addition of Food trucks, that seem to be all the rage here in Buenos Aires.

The fair was quite complete featuring organic foods kiosks, utensils stands, and a variety of food trucks and kiosks, along with cooking books.

On Saturday you could also mingle with your famous food TV celebs like the Petersen brothers or Maru Botana, that made an appearance or gave cooking lessons.

The trip to Chile - El Museo Histórico Nacional de Santiago

The National history museum in Santiago is Located smack at the Plaza de Armas in Santiago. Housed at a well preserved historical building it can be missed due to all the other attractions around the Santiago´s main square.

Its a nice place to get acquainted with Chile's history but most of the texts at the exhibits are in Spanish, so do learn a bit of the language before going.

Ten top beer joints in Buenos Aires - Jerome - Palermo

Jerome´s Pub or Beer republic, is located at Malabio1401 in Plaermo Viejo, Its one of the many Crafted Beer pubs that has sprung up in the area.

It specializes in Crafter beer from Mendoza an mountanous areas in Argentina. I was very satisfied with the "Roja andina" and the Scothish Ale I tried.

I have also to praise their serving portions. We ordered the fries and received a humongous platter with a heap of french fries, and the real stuff made from actual taters, another fine product of the argentine countryside.

In passing snapshot - Massage at the Barrio Chino

This picturesque scene was not shot in Honk Kong or even in New York or Vancouver. These Chinese massagists were attending customers on the sidewalk at the Barrio Chino in Buenos Aires.

The 42nd Feria del Libro in Buenos Aires

This week I had the chance of dropping by the annual book fair in Buenos Aires, that´s held at the Predio Rural de Palermo.

Buenos Aires being one of the Main editorial capitals in South America and the Spanish world, its natural that all the important editorials and bookstores will have a kiosk at the fair.

From religious books to psychology and even comics this the place to go if you´re looking for a literary piece in Spanish.