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Argentina

 

Capital Buenos Aires
Area 2 760 990 km²
Population
40 519 000 people
Official language Spanish
Currency Agentine peso
Climate summer (January) in northern +28°C, in the center about +24°C and in the south +10°C
winter (July) respectively +18°C, +15°C and +1°C
Recommended type of holiday beach vacation
sightseeing


About country

Encompassing snowy peaks, rolling wine regions and vast, humid plains, spirited Argentina provides boundless adventure. The seductive tango halls and feisty inhabitants of Argentina’s whirling capital Buenos Aires mark the starting point of many South American explorations. This contemporary city is bursting with energy, its streets lined with bustling parillas (grill restaurants) and colourful curios, while the chimes of skilled musicians flow from street corners and nightspots alike. Beyond Buenos Aires lies Argentina’s collage of captivating landscapes: Ski the powdery slopes of the Andes; tread Patagonia’s dusty plains; explore lush rainforests in Missiones; ride horseback amid scorched red mountains in Salta; play the gaucho (cowboy) in the Pampas; and find shady refreshment in the Lake District’s evergreen forests. Despite a dark period of military dictatorship and several economic crises, the Argentines have a vivacious and infectious lust for life. This passion shines through in Argentina’s three greatest loves: football, food and partying.

 

Sightseeing

Zoom down the eastern slopes of the Andes. The best time to visit is May to September. Bariloche is the most established Argentine ski destination, while purpose-built Las Leñas is swiftly gaining popularity; this remote ski location, near Malargue, offers a well-stocked village, and access to world-class advanced slopes. Buenos Aires is a heady mix of vibrant Argentine culture and cosmopolitan city life. Soak up arty atmosphere in San Telmo - a southern neighbourhood packed with cosy cafés, antiques, and tango clubs; spend a lazy Sunday wandering the colourful market sprawled across Plaza Dorrego and Defensa. For a high-brow afternoon, take a stroll through chic Recoleta; its grand cemetery is the final resting place for many prestigious Argentinians, while the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts) (www.mnba.org.ar) exhibits a host of world-class artwork. With glacial lakes, looming mountains and dense forests, Argentina's Lake District is certainly one of its most prominent natural beauties, and the ideal destination for both those looking escape into the wilderness, and those eager to indulge in adrenaline-filled activities. Continue on to Lanín National Park, dominated by the extinct, snow-capped Lanín Volcano (3,776m/12,386ft).

 

Traditions

The culture of Argentina is a combination of European, Amerindian, and African influences. This is especially evident in some aspects of the culture. The people of Argentina are very sociable. One of their favorite past times is to see relatives and friends just to chat for hours. They also love parties and celebrations where they can mingle and be friendly. Much of Argentine music and art roots from the Europeans. The most remembered is tango. More popular as a kind of ballroom or social dance, this is actually a song originating from Argentina, with lyrics often a form of poetry. Others are chamame and chacarera. African sounds may be found in the country's version of ska and other rock music. As in the popular Latino painter Diego de Velasquez, most Argentine paintings may be classified under the realism category. It is composed of pictures of daily habits and activities of Argentineans. In the later years, however, cubist painters slowly emerged from society. Using pastel colors, walls scattered all over Buenos Aires are covered with art.

 

Cuisine

Unlike most South American countries, the cuisine of Argentina is highly European. It does not carry the distinctive palate of the South Americas. Instead it tastes more of Spanish, Italian, and French cooking. The country is a large producer of meat. Thus, popular foods include asado (grilled meat sometime skewered), chorizo (pork sausages), Morcilla (blood sausage), mollejas (sweetbread). The sauce of herbs, the locals call, Chimichurri , is the most common accompaniment of these dishes.