The Tango, better known as "The Argentine Tango," is Argentina's influence to the world of dance. According to the Argentine website Trio Garufa, the tango came from the brothels and low cafes of Buenos Aires at the turn of the century. It continues to say that at its very beginning, it was a ballet-like dance between two men. Then a little later it became the "obscene" dance of the brothels where both men and women rubbed their bodies against each other.

In Buenos Aires there are plenty of social places or "milongas" to dance the tango, and there are a couple of places to really experience the sensual dance when it was as it peak in the 1940's in Buenos Aires.

Here are 3 places to watch, dance and experience true Argentine Tango + 7 milongas to get you out of your seat.

 1. Tango Porteño

Near the famous Obelisk and Teatro Colón, two Instagram-worthy attractions in the city, on the symbolic Avenue 9 de Julio in the heart of the center of the city. Tango Porteño's building once housed one of the first cinemas founded in Argentina. The entrance with its bright lightbulbs and large old time cinema posters quickly transports you to the golden age experience. Coincidently, this year's tango show is named the Golden Age of Tango, recreating the captivating era of the forties, tango's golden years in Buenos Aires. With a backdrop of a live tango band, dancers dart across the expansive stage. Tinted lights illuminate the powerful choreography brought out by the couples. During the show, Astor Piazzolla, a tango legend, is paid homage to by projection that screens against the stage while the band plays instrumental solos.The dance numbers are diverse, all with a significant touch of complexity, with a touch of a Broadway musical. This is on displayed not only in the choreography and the dancers, it is also true by their costumes and the performances. You are taken back at Tango Porteño to the a bygone era.

2. Señor Tango

If you want to splurge on night while in Buenos Aires, then head to a Las Vegas-themed tango show at Senor Tango. The night includes a three-course meal and a band that will have you on your feet in no time. It boasts some of the best dancers and vocalists in the city. (USD$75-100)

3. Café Tortoni

Mainly known for the important role it played in Argentine history during the Franco era, Café Tortoni was a gathering place for intellectuals, writers and radicals during the Franco regime. Many visitors to Buenos Aires only visit the café to admire its history and drink a cortadito. Celebrating 150 years this year, Tortoni keeps a little secret, you can see nightly tango shows in the basement and at the back of the café for about US$10-20 a lot cheaper than the USD$70-150 you would pay somewhere else.

Milongas: A social gathering place to dance tango. A good alternative to staged shows. Here is a list of worthwhile milonga suggestions.

Milongas In Buenos Aires from the Matador Travel Network:

4. Confiteria Ideal-A traditional see-and-be-seen milonga. Great people-watching.
5. Practica X-A very young, experimental milonga.
6. Villa Malcom-An extremely international crowd, dancers come to hone their skills.

7. Niño Bien-A large well-known milonga with traditional-style tango dancers
8. La Viruta- Experienced and novices alike come here to make history on the dance floor
9. La Glorietta-A free outdoor milonga where dancers shed their inhibitions.
10. Plaza Dorrego-After an afternoon visit to the San Telmo flea market, make your way to Plaza Dorrego to watch El Indio's performance, then stay for the outdoor milonga