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Buenos Aires Cruise Port Day: Rioplatense Spanish for Puerto Madero and San Telmo
One day in Buenos Aires from the cruise port. Here is the Rioplatense Spanish that actually moves you through the city and back to the ship on time.

One day in Buenos Aires from the cruise port. Here is the Rioplatense Spanish that actually moves you through the city and back to the ship on time.

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