The Shumates in Argentina : Buenos Aires

After spending time in Northern Argentina, we returned to Buenos Aires to explore the city often considered the Paris of South America. While this title illustrates a portion of the city’s charm, it fails to capture the unique culture and personality that are easy to fall in love with and hard to forget.

We visited the house of Travis’ all-time favorite singer, Carlos Gardel, and visited the sacred grounds of La Bombonera, the stadium of football giants Boca Juniors. We wandered through the historic neighborhood of San Telmo and the chic barrio of Palermo.

We were inspired as we walked through El Caminito and La Boca, marveling at the beautiful colors in the port neighborhood. Our favorite area was the beautiful Recoleta, with gorgeous Mansard roofs, classic cafes and friendly porteños. We adored our time in Argentina, and we look forward to returning in the near future.
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Buenos Aires Palermo L'Hotel
Buenos Aires Palermo L'Hotel
Buenos Aires Palermo L'Hotel
Buenos Aires L'Hotel Palermo
Buenos Aires Palermo Aeroparque
Buenos Aires Palermo L'Hotel
Buenos Aires L'Hotel Palermo Romario
Buenos Aires L'Hotel Palermo
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Travis’ close friend, Pato, and his new wife, Micaela, visited us from Bahía Blanca.
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio Jaquilyn Shumate
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio Evita Perón
Buenos Aires Recoleta Cementerio
Buenos Aires Recoleta
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Palermo
Buenos Aires Palermo
Buenos Aires Recoleta
Buenos Aires Jardín Japonés
Buenos Aires San Telmo
Buenos Aires Jardín Japonés
Buenos Aires Jardín Japonés
Buenos Aires Palermo
Buenos Aires Retiro
Buenos Aires Retiro
Buenos Aires Retiro
Buenos Aires Retiro
Buenos Aires La Boca
Buenos Aires La Boca
La Bombonera Camisetas de Boca Juniors
Niños en La Bombonera
La Bombonera Boca Juniors Tour
Niños en la Bombonera
La Bombonera Buenos Aires
La Bombonera Boca Juniors Cancha Palcos
Buenos Aires La Boca La Bombonera
La Boca El Caminito
La Bombonera Boca Juniors
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito Maradona D10S
La Boca El Caminito
La Boca El Caminito
Buenos Aires Museo Gardel Almagro
Buenos Aires Museo Gardel Almagro
Buenos Aires Museo Gardel Almagro
Buenos Aires Retiro Kirchner
Buenos Aires Plaza de Mayo Monjas
Buenos Aires Shumates
Buenos Aires Plaza de Mayo Cuerpo de Cristo
Buenos Aires La Casa Rosada
Buenos Aires La Casa Rosada
Buenos Aires La Casa Rosada
Buenos Aires Plaza de Mayo San Martin
Buenos Aires Plaza de Mayo

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3 Comments »

  1. AH! These are gorgeous! It makes me want to fly down there now. The colors are to die for. Ps. it’s pretty amazing how much younger Lu looks in these pics. Thanks for sharing.


  2. You’re photos are gorgeous and what a cute family! 🙂


  3. Finally got a chance to look at your Buenos Aires photos! Oh my goodness- so sweet! I especially love the ones in the Recoleta cemetary and La Boca. Oh how I miss Argentina! How fun that we both got to go there last year! I still can’t get over those delicious alfajores you brought back for me!! xoxoxo


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