ARGENTINA

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LAND OF SILVER

Location

Argentina is one of South America’s large countries and has beautiful mountain ranges and beautiful natural scenery. It borders Paraguay and Bolivia in the north, Uruguay and Brazil to the northeast, and Chile to the west. The culture and local nature attract more and more tourists from all over the world to spend their holiday to Argentina.

Capital

Buenos Aires

Weather

We can divide the climate of the country into several types: temperate, tropical, and subtropical.

  • Winter (June 21st to September 22nd): +10, +20. The weather is drier.
  • Spring (22 September – 21 December): +15, +20.
  • Summer (December 21 to March 20): +15 (in the south), +35. The climate is wetter.
  • Autumn (March 20 to June 21): +15, +20.

*Mean daily temperature in degrees Celsius.

Currency

Argentine peso (ARS, code 32)

Time zone

GMT-3

How to get​

You can get to Argentina by the following means of transport:

  • Car – From neighboring countries.
  • Plane – The fastest and easiest way. Flights can be direct or with a connection.
  • Bus – From some of Argentina’s neighboring countries (e.g., Chile or Uruguay).
  • Ferry – From Montevideo.

Culture and art

Argentina’s culture has absorbed the customs and traditions of a multitude of different peoples. After so much immigration from various countries, it’s no wonder! There’s also a solid connection to Europe. Spain and Italy, in particular, stand out. Spanish is the official language of Argentina, but the people there still spoke local languages in some areas. Italian is also still spoken by most of the population.

Some of the most highly developed fields of art in Argentina include theatre, the fine arts, dance (including the world-famous Argentine Tango), sculpture, music (including some folklore), and literature.

The cities offer interesting pre-colonial architecture and beautiful buildings and cathedrals from the colonial era. A holiday to Argentina may well turn out to be cultural and informative!

Cuisine

Exquisite beef and wine make Argentine cuisine stand out!

But that’s not all. Spanish, Italian, Creole, and Native American cuisines are significant influences. Also, local dishes have adopted many recipes from neighboring countries.

Various vegetables, fruit, spices, seasonings, meat, beans, wheat products, rice, and cereals are used. 

One popular dish is the Asado of meat products. Here, the meat is grilled or roasted on a spit. There’s even a National Barbecue Festival to mark the occasion. Also very common in Argentina are: empanadas (filled pie), Choripán (sandwich), Puchero (Spanish origin), Cotoletta alla Milanese (Italian origin), and Fugazza.

The classic desserts are:

  • Dulce de leche;
  • Mazamorra;
  • Alfajor;
  • While the drink is mate.

And of course, one should not forget about Argentine wine. It is of a top level here.

The tango is really a combination of many cultures, though it eventually became the national music of Argentina.

The tourist season

In principle, you can visit many regions where the main Argentina tourist attractions are located yearly. Still, if we consider to go on holiday to Argentina by season, the months from November to February are high. Especially a lot of tourists in December and January. December and January are busy with tourists. It is also a time when many come to visit Patagonia. The low season is June through August. But it is possible to see the ski resorts of Argentina during this time. During the rest of the months, the season is average. This is an excellent time to visit the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires.

In short, you can visit:

  • North of Argentina in winter when the climate is drier;
  • Central part in spring or autumn;
  • South of Argentina during the summer.

Beach holiday

From November to April. But the north-eastern coast may experience heavy rains, so be aware of this. Popular spots for beach holidays are: Cariló, Miramar, Mar del Plata, Pinamar, Necochea.

City holidays

All year round. However, the autumn and spring months are considered the best. In summer, beware of the heat and humidity. Bariloche is beautiful in autumn. And in winter you can visit San Salvador de Jujuy and Salta. You can visit Mendoza from September to April.

Natural holiday

Depending on the location. You can visit some natural sites and Argentina tourist attractions all year round, such as the Iguazu Falls. And some places are better to see in summer (Patagonia), or in winter (northern provinces). For example, it is advisable to visit the Valdes Peninsula between August and February.

Ski holidays

From June to September. The best months are July and August. Popular places are: San Carlos de Bariloche, Cerro Catedral, Las Leñas, Cerro Castor.

Festivals

Carnaval del País (January/February); National Barbecue Festival (February); Carnival of Humahuaca (until Easter); The Grape Harvest National Festival (March); Longest Night National Holiday (21 June); Mapuche New Year (24 June); Lollapalooza Argentina (November).

Holidays with children

If you’re planning a family holiday to Argentina, children are welcome. You can come here for family holidays, both on the beach and on various excursions. Just be aware that swimming should be on the designated beaches because of the dangerous undercurrents. Also, don’t endeavor to visit nature parks that are too remote or difficult to access with a small child.

Argentina has various places that will appeal to children, such as the GüiráOga wildlife refuge, multiple nature parks and reserves, Costa Park and The Children’s Garden, and ZOO Lujan. Children might also be interested in the MEF dinosaur museum or the Glaciarium center dedicated to Patagonia  

Holidays Adventures

If you go on holiday to Argentina the country offers some challenging professional treks, and there are marked trails for that. Other activities include mountain climbing, para-gliding, kayaking, white water rafting on the mountain rivers, renting a mountain bike, and exploring Argentina’s tourist attractions. For Antarctic enthusiasts, you can take an Antarctic cruise. And if you like skiing, there are also excellent ski resorts. 

Southern whale season

From June to December. On the Valdes Peninsula.

Killer whale season

From September to April.

PLEASURE & SAFETY

TOP 22 Destinations

The major routes

Emergency phone numbers

911 – is a general emergency number (police, ambulance, fire service).

101 – police

107 – ambulance service

100 – fire service

OUR TRAVEL PICTURES

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Bariloche

Río Negro

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Buenos Aires

La Plata

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El Chalten - Fitz Roy

Santa Cruz

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El Calafate - Perito Moreno

Santa Cruz

05

Iguazu Falls

Misiones

06

Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego

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Peninsula Valdes

Chubut

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