Argentina tours & travel

Argentinians have a modern way of life very much like that enjoyed in Europe today. Citizens of Buenos Aires and other major cities are quite liberal and enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Like their South American neighbours, they have an open and frank manner that is also very warm and inviting. Family is very important and most people have strong relationships with immediate and extended relatives. Most people are Roman Catholic.

Argentina is South America’s second largest country, stretching down from the subtropical north to the southernmost tip of the continent. Neighbouring countries include Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Because of Argentina’s size and length, this country holds diverse natural environments. You can find everything here: tranquil lakes and violent falls, the tallest mountain in South America and an enormous floating glacier.

Buenos Aires has been dubbed the UNESCO city of design. Here, great designers from the region showcase their skills in high fashion. Leather products are big in Argentina and they’re also of superb quality, so you’ll have the chance to buy some goods that’ll last a lifetime. The famous shopping strips and markets of Buenos Aires are bustling with merchants trying to rope you into their stalls. Make the most out of your Argentina tour by getting your hands on locally made traditional garb, colourful clothing and original street art. 

National Festival of Snow
This 10-day long festival in August is celebrated in the city of Barlioche. This beautiful festival brings out the best of the lake district with parades, competitions and wonderful crafts on display.

Carnival
Argentina’s El Carnaval del Pais is a bit like the Mardi Gras of New Orleans. Spectacular floats, scantily clad dancers with enormous feather hats and an abundance of weird and wonderful outfits.

The day of Tradition
This festival devoted to the history of the Patagonian gauchos. These South American cowboys were once heroes of the region. Today, the festival involves delicious street food, gaucho dress ups, parades and rodeos.

Argentinians tend to eat lunch big and dinner late. Hop into a café for a strong shot of coffee in the morning and have a snack to keep you going in the afternoon. Dinnertime rolls around as lazily as the South American lifestyle at around 9 or 10 pm when you can stuff yourself full of empanadas (stuffed pastry), locro (stew from the Andes region) and parpadilla (barbecued meats). Argentinians also have their own spin on pizza called pizza a la masa
which is a must-try according to the locals. Alcohol is enjoyed here, especially the popular and herb-infused fernet.

• Needle in a Haystack by Ernesto Mallo
• The Buenos Aires Broken Hearts Club by Jessica Morrison
• Long After Midnight at the Nien Bien by Brian Winter
• The Tao of Tango by Johanna Siegmann
• Santa Evita by Tomas Eloy Martinez
• Far Away and Long Ago: A Childhood in Argentina by W. H Hudson
• On Argentina by Jorge Luis Borges