Guardian correspondent Oliver Balch delivers a detailed account of his experiences at Argentina’s national carnival, Gualeguaychú. He marvels at not only the beauty of the women’s feathered frocks but also at the lack of overt commercialism. Despite being the go-to event for the Argentine January and February, the streets are not overrun with foreign revelers. For the last 100 years, the small town has hosted the affair and each year more and more spectators arrive. Located only 3 hours away in the Entre Rios province, a ticket for entrance runs for 40 pesos and a bus from Retiro is around 30 .
Via: The Guardian
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