Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo

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"I watch horse races at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, which hosts more than 1,400 races a year and stages major events like the Gran Premio Nacional, offering a distinctly Argentine sporting spectacle." - Harrison Pierce Harrison Pierce Harrison Pierce is a freelance writer and digital nomad passionate about personal finance and travel. He is traveling full-time with the help of points and miles and enjoys connecting with people on the ground. His work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today Blueprint, Matador Network, and other publications.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"A symbol of Buenos Aires’s golden age, the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo was the locus for the horseraces that played a major role in 1930s and ’40s porteño culture. Crowds flocked to the track on weekends; great wins (and many more losses) inspired dozens of tango songs. Today, the grand 1876 Belle Époque structure still hosts a handful of weekly races. For an up-close look at the horses, check out the showcase before each competition; place your bets and pay the small fee to watch the steeplechase from more comfortable tribuna oficial seats, offering great views of your horse as it crosses the finish line. By Travesías"