THE HISTORY
By the end of the XIXth. century, when in Buenos Aires the tango started to spread and melt with the soul of the folk, mixing slowly with the essence of the native and immigrant people, and when the village pretended to transform -disorderly- into a city, one of its most picturesque quarters was "El Abasto", where labor was in the air during the day, and tango pervaded the night. While slowly growing around the
supplying market after which the quarter took its name (in Spanish, abastecer means to supply), "El Abasto" neighborhood witnessed the rise of an indisputable popular idol: Carlos Gardel. This special environment nourished Gardel’s outstanding personality & very soon he became the “Father of Tango” & one of the most beloved icons for the people of Buenos Aires!
THE PLACE“Chanta cuantro” opened its doors in 1893, as a restaurant and hotel, and soon became a true Buenos Aires "classic" where Gardel used to gather with his friends and mates for dining, staying up late & singing! Today, it reopened its doors, keeping the Art Nouveau style of the most luxurious old-time dining rooms. A statue of Carlos Gardel is located in the famous corner (Esquina in Spanish) of the alley that was recently renamed "Carlos Gardel" as a way of paying tribute to Buenos Aires greatest singer! Today his ghost still sings for his friends & fans who attend the show!
THE SHOW
The authentic roots and the pure essence of the Argentine tango in a full show of music,singing and dancing of top artistic quality.
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Esquina CARLOS GARDEL
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The show here begins with the orchestra playing sad tangos, and then opens up with such a powerful and emotional rendition of Carlos Gardel's signature song, "Mi Buenos Aires Querido" that you'll almost feel like crying. This is perhaps the most elegant of the tango show palaces, built over the location of "Chanta Cuatro" -- a restaurant where Carlos Gardel used to dine with his friends and across the street from the Abasto Shopping Center, another location associated with him. The luxurious old-time-style dining room here features high-tech acoustics and superb dancers, creating a wonderful tango environment.
The show here begins with the orchestra playing sad tangos, and then opens up with such a powerful and emotional rendition of Carlos Gardel's signature song, "Mi Buenos Aires Querido" that you'll almost feel like crying. This is perhaps the most elegant of the tango show palaces, built over the location of "Chanta Cuatro" -- a restaurant where Carlos Gardel used to dine with his friends and across the street from the Abasto Shopping Center, another location associated with him. The luxurious old-time-style dining room here features high-tech acoustics and superb dancers, creating a wonderful tango environment.
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or Discovery Card (not valid outside the USA) for our OPTIONAL TOUR. Visa,
Master y American Express card are the only ones we can accept. Keep in mind
that a 24hr CANCELLATION POLICY still applies.