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Argentina is a country in South America. It is the world's eighth largest country. Summers in Argentina are very hot and winters are very mild. It includes lands such as plains, desserts, tundras, forests, mountains, and rivers.

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population:

(2023 est.) 46,655,000

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currency exchange rate:

1 USD equals 349.988 Argentine peso

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form of government:

federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate [72]; Chamber of Deputies [257])

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Argentina, country of South America, covering most of the southern portion of the continent. The world's eighth largest country, Argentina occupies an area more extensive than Mexico and the U.S. state of Texas combined. It encompasses immense plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains, rivers, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline. Argentina also claims a portion of Antarctica, as well as several islands in the South Atlantic, including the British-ruled Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Argentina has long played an important role in the continent's history. Following three centuries of Spanish colonization, Argentina declared independence in 1816, and Argentine nationalists were instrumental in revolutionary movements elsewhere, a fact that prompted 20th-century writer Jorge Luis Borges to observe, "South America's independence was, to a great extent, an Argentine enterprise." Torn by strife and occasional war between political factions demanding either central authority (based in Buenos Aires) or provincial autonomy, Argentina tended toward periods of caudillo, or strongman, leadership, most famously under the presidency of Juan Perón. The 1970s ushered in a period of military dictatorship and repression during which thousands of presumed dissidents were "disappeared," or murdered; this ended in the disastrous Falklands Islands War of 1982, when Argentina invaded the South Atlantic islands it claimed as its own and was defeated by British forces in a short but bloody campaign. Defeat led to the fall of the military regime and the reestablishment of democratic rule, which has since endured despite various economic crises.

The country's name comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum, and Argentina is indeed a great source of valuable minerals. More important, however, has been Argentina's production of livestock and cereals, for which it once ranked among the world's wealthiest nations. Much of this agricultural activity is set in the Pampas, rich grasslands that were once the domain of nomadic Native Americans, followed by rough-riding gauchos, who were in turn forever enshrined in the nation's romantic literature. As Borges describes them in his story The South, the Pampas stretch endlessly to the horizon, dwarfing the humans within them; traveling from the capital toward Patagonia, the story's protagonist, Señor Dahlmann, "saw horsemen along dirt roads; he saw gullies and lagoons and ranches; he saw long luminous clouds that resembled marble; and all these things were casual, like dreams of the plain....The elemental earth was not perturbed either by settlements or other signs of humanity. The country was vast, but at the same time it was intimate and, in some measure, secret. The limitless country sometimes contained only a solitary bull. The solitude was perfect and perhaps hostile, and it might have occurred to Dahlmann that he was traveling into the past and not merely south."

Despite the romantic lure of the Pampas and of vast, arid Patagonian landscapes, Argentina is a largely urban country. Buenos Aires, the national capital, has sprawled across the eastern Pampas with its ring of modern, bustling suburbs. It is among South America's most cosmopolitan and crowded cities and is often likened to Paris or Rome for its architectural styles and lively nightlife. Its industries have drawn colonists from Italy, Spain, and numerous other countries, millions of whom immigrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Greater Buenos Aires is home to about one-third of the Argentine people. Among the country's other major cities are Mar del Plata, La Plata, and Bahía Blanca on the Atlantic coast and Rosario, San Miguel de Tucumán, Córdoba, and Neuquén in the interior.

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Land

Argentina is shaped like an inverted triangle with its base at the top; it is some 880 miles (1,420 km) across at its widest from east to west and stretches 2,360 miles (3,800 km) from the subtropical north to the subantarctic south. The country is bounded by Chile to the south and west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its undulating Atlantic coastline stretches some 2,900 miles (4,700 km).

Argentina's varied geography can be grouped into four major regions: the Andes, the North, the Pampas, and Patagonia. The Andean region extends some 2,300 miles (3,700 km) along the western edge of the country from Bolivia to southern Patagonia, forming most of the natural boundary with Chile. It is commonly subdivided into two parts: the Northwest and the Patagonian Andes, the latter of which is discussed below under Patagonia. The North is commonly described in terms of its two main divisions: the Gran Chaco, or Chaco, comprising the dry lowlands between the Andes and the Paraná River; and Mesopotamia, an area between the Paraná and Uruguay rivers. The centrally located plains, or Pampas, are grasslands subdivided into arid western and more humid eastern parts called, respectively, the Dry Pampa and the Humid Pampa. Patagonia is the cold, parched, windy region that extends some 1,200 miles (1,900 km) south of the Pampas, from the Colorado River to Tierra del Fuego.

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The Northwest

This part of the Andes region includes the northern half of the main mountain mass in Argentina and the transitional terrain, or piedmont, merging with the eastern lowlands. The region's southern border is the upper Colorado River. Within the region the Andean system of north-south-trending mountain ranges varies in elevation from 16,000 to 22,000 feet (4,900 to 6,700 metres) and is interrupted by high plateaus (punas) and basins ranging in elevation from about 10,000 to 13,400 feet (3,000 to 4,080 metres). The mountains gradually decrease in size and elevation southward from Bolivia. South America's highest mountain, Aconcagua (22,831 feet [6,959 metres]), lies in the Northwest, together with a number of other peaks that reach over 21,000 feet (6,400 metres). Some of these mountains are volcanic in origin.

To the southeast, where the parallel to subparallel ranges become lower and form isolated, compact units trending north-south, the flat valleys between are called bolsones (basins). This southeastern section of the Northwest is often called the Pampean Sierras, a complex that has been compared to the Basin and Range region of the western United States. It is characterized by west-facing escarpments and gentler east-facing backslopes, particularly those of the spectacular Sierra de Córdoba. The Pampean Sierras have variable elevations, beginning at 2,300 feet (700 metres) in the Sierra de Mogotes in the east and rising to 20,500 feet (6,250 metres) in the Sierra de Famatina in the west.

The western sector of the North region, the Gran Chaco, extends beyond the international border at the Pilcomayo River into Paraguay, where it is called the Chaco Boreal ("Northern Chaco") by Argentines. The Argentine sector between the Pilcomayo River and the Bermejo River is known as the Chaco Central. Argentines have named the area southward to latitude 30° S, where the Pampas begin, the Chaco Austral ("Southern Chaco"). The Gran Chaco in Argentina descends in flat steps from west to east, but it is poorly drained and has such a challenging combination of physical conditions that it remains one of the least-inhabited parts of the country. It has a subtropical climate characterized by some of Latin America's hottest weather, is largely covered by thorny vegetation, and is subject to summer flooding.

East of the Gran Chaco, in a narrow depression 60 to 180 miles (100 to 300 km) wide, lies Mesopotamia, which is bordered to the north by the highlands of southern Brazil. The narrow lowland stretches for 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southward, finally merging with the Pampas south of the Río de la Plata. Its designation as Mesopotamia (Greek: "Between the Rivers") reflects the fact that its western and eastern borders are two of the region's major rivers, the Paraná and the Uruguay. The northeastern part, Misiones province, between the Alto ("Upper") Paraná and Uruguay rivers, is higher in elevation than the rest of Mesopotamia, but there are several small hills in the southern part.

Pampa is a Quechua Indian term meaning "flat plain." As such, it is widely used in southeastern South America from Uruguay, where grass-covered plains commence south of the Brazilian Highlands, to Argentina. In Argentina the Pampas broaden out west of the Río de la Plata to meet the Andean forelands, blending imperceptibly to the north with the Chaco Austral and southern Mesopotamia and extending southward to the Colorado River. The eastern boundary is the Atlantic coast.

The largely flat surface of the Pampas is composed of thick deposits of loess interrupted only by occasional caps of alluvium and volcanic ash. In the southern Pampas the landscape rises gradually to meet the foothills of sierras formed from old sediments and crystalline rocks.

This region consists of an Andean zone (also called Western Patagonia) and the main Patagonian plateau south of the Pampas, which extends to the tip of South America. The surface of Patagonia descends east of the Andes in a series of broad, flat steps extending to the Atlantic coast. Evidently, the region's gigantic landforms and coastal terraces were created by the same tectonic forces that formed the Andes, and the coastline is cuffed along its entire length as a result. The cliffs are rather low in the north but rise in the south, where they reach heights of more than 150 feet (45 metres). The landscape is cut by eastward-flowing rivers-some of them of glacial origin in the Andes-that have created both broad valleys and steep-walled canyons.

Patagonia includes a region called the Lake District, which is nestled within a series of basins between the Patagonian Andes and the plateau. There are volcanic hills in the central plateau west of the city of Río Gallegos. These hills and the accompanying lava fields have dark soils spotted with lighter-coloured bunchgrass, which creates a leopard-skin effect that intensifies the desolate, windswept appearance of the Patagonian landscape. A peculiar type of rounded gravel called grava patagónica lies on level landforms, including isolated mesas. Glacial ice in the past extended beyond the Andes only in the extreme south, where there are now large moraines.

Drainage

The largest river basin in the area is that of the Paraguay-Paraná- Río de la Plata system. It drains an area of some 1.2 million square miles (3.2 million square km), which includes northern Argentina, the whole of Paraguay, eastern Bolivia, most of Uruguay, and a large part of Brazil. In Argentina the principal river of this system is the Paraná, formed by the confluence of the Paraguay and Alto Paraná rivers. The Río de la Plata (often called the River Plate) is actually the estuary outlet of the system formed by the confluence of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers; its name, meaning "River of Silver," was coined in colonial times before explorers found that there was neither a single river nor silver upstream from its mouth. Other tributaries of this system are the Iguazú ( Iguaçu), Pilcomayo, Bermejo, Salado, and Carcarañá. Just above its confluence with the Alto Paraná, the Iguazú River plunges over the escarpment of the Brazilian massif, creating Iguazú Falls -one of the world's most spectacular natural attractions.

Aside from the Paraná's main tributaries, there are few major rivers in Argentina. Wide rivers flow across the Gran Chaco flatlands, but their shallow nature rarely permits navigation, and never with regularity. Moreover, long-lasting summer floods cover vast areas and leave behind ephemeral swamplands. During winter most rivers and wetlands of the Gran Chaco dry up, the air chills, and the land seems visibly to shrink. Only three of the region's numerous rivers-the Pilcomayo, Bermejo, and Salado-manage to flow from the Andes to the Paraguay-Paraná system in the east without evaporating en route and forming salt pans ( salinas). The region's largest rivers follow a veritable maze of courses during flood season, however.

In the Northwest the Desaguadero River and its tributaries in the Andes Mountains water the sandy deserts of Mendoza province. The principal tributaries are the Jáchal, Zanjón, San Juan, Mendoza, Tunuyán, and Diamante. In the northern Pampas, Lake Mar Chiquita, the largest lake in Argentina, receives the waters of the Dulce, Primero, and Segundo rivers but has no outlet. Its name, meaning "Little Sea," refers to the high salt content of its waters.

Rivers that cross Patagonia from west to east diminish in volume as they travel through the arid land. The Colorado and Negro rivers, the largest in the south-central part of the country, produce major floods after seasonal snow and ice melt in the Andes. Farther south the Santa Cruz River flows eastward out of the glacial Lake Argentino in the Andean foothills before reaching the Atlantic.

Soils

Soil types in Argentina range from the light-coloured saline formations of the high puna in the Northwest to the dark, humus-rich type found in the Pampas. Golden-brown loess soils of the Gran Chaco are sometimes lighter where salinity is excessive but turn darker toward the east in the Mesopotamian border zone. These give way to soils ranging from rust to deep red colorations in Misiones. Thick, dark soils predominate in the fertile loess grasslands of the Pampas, but lighter brown soils are common in the drier parts of northern Patagonia. Light tan arid soils of varying texture cover the rest of this region. Grayish podzolic types and dark brown forest soils characterize the Andean slopes.

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Christmas is a very important holiday in Argentina. However, the traditions differ from other countries because it is warm at Christmas time. Over 90% of the population is Roman Catholic, which makes attending Christmas Eve Mass very important. Many people celebrate Christmas seaside, light up fireworks, and stay up until midnight. Overall, the celebrations are very peaceful.

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New Year's in Argentina is similar to the United States version of New Year's. To celebrate, Argentinians swim at the beach, have barbecues, set off fire works, and spend time with family and friends.

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Malvinas Day is a holiday celebrated April 2nd. It is a day of remembrance for Argentinean Soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the Malvinas Islands. To celebrate Argentinians give tribute to the fallen soldiers.

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Creche- the nativity scene which are commonly displayed under or near a Christmas tree in homes.

Malvinas Islands- The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife.

Advent-a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.

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Argentine Patriotic Song - "Marcha de las Malvinas"

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If you cannot make up your mind about what to do on New Year's Eve in Buenos Aires this post has you covered!

First of all, we have to mention that, unlike other major cities in the world, there is no one specific public place where people congregate for the countdown in Buenos Aires. And even though Argentina is a former Spanish colony, we don't have the tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight like they do. But something that can be assured is that there are plenty of options for all ages and budgets.

Number one recommendation: plan ahead!

Also, if you are heading to someone else's house or hosting your own dinner party, take into consideration that shops and supermarkets will close early, so make sure you buy everything beforehand. In this case, you also have to think about transportation to that house and then coming back, as on that day.

Tango Shows

One of the most original ways to celebrate this date is by booking a New Year's Eve Tango Show. It includes a mouth-watering three course dinner, open bar, a champagne toast at midnight and, of course, a breathtaking tango spectacle.

After midnight, most tango houses turn into a party with a special DJ, so you can dance your night away.

The most famous tango show that offers New Year's Eve Special Dinner is Madero Tango with its Masquerade Party. Don't worry about not having a mask: they will provide you with one and then you take it as a souvenir. This tango house is located in Puerto Madero, and as a plus it offers a great view of the best fireworks in the city.

Their package includes transportation from your hotel, and shuttles to take you back after midnight every half an hour.

But there is something very traditional about Argentinian parties: music continues till dawn, so breakfast is also included in their proposal. This is wonderful and unique.

Our recommendation: take a nap during the day and learn first hand why Buenos Aires is known for having some of the longest nightlife in the world.

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Exclusive Hotel Parties

If tango is not your cup of tea, but you still would like to attend a high-end venue, then the exclusive hotel parties will be the best option for you to have a stylish evening in Buenos Aires during New Year's Eve.

In both cases you can also opt for the complete package that also includes accommodation, breakfast and spa access. If you would like us to help us find the best package for you, please send us a message and we will be happy to assist you.

Special Dinner at a restaurant

Even though many restaurants close for Christmas and New Year's Eve in Buenos Aires, there are a handful of options that may be suitable for you if you are looking for a more accessible alternative than hotel venues, but still would like to enjoy a high quality dinner.

Most options will be in Puerto Madero neighborhood, where some of the most famous Steak Houses in Buenos Aires are located. They offer a special menu and making a reservation in advance is mandatory.

Street Party

New Year's Eve dinner in Argentina is traditionally a very family-oriented affair. But after the final countdown, and when the toast is over, Argentinians head up to the streets to celebrate with their friends and the party goes till the sunrise.

Palermo is the trendiest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, and the party's Mecca, with the best nightlife scene in town. But on New Year's Eve, the choice is not a pub or discotheque: partying takes place on the streets! If you want to party where young Argentines go, look no further: head to Plaza Cortázar (a.k.a Plaza Serrano) in Palermo Soho, or to the intersection of Ravignani and Gorriti streets in Palermo Hollywood. Put on comfortable shoes, bring your own drink or grab some beer or Fernet con coca from one of the roadside drinks vendors from the local bars and get ready to have the best night of the year.

Final recommendations

Buenos Aires is known for its nightlife, that is a fact. No matter which day of the week we are on, there will always be something to do in the so called city that never sleeps.

In this part of the world, friendship and family relations are extremely important, and if there is an excuse to celebrate, we will prepare something special to have for dinner, grab some drinks, and dance till the lights go down.

Plan ahead what you will do and where you will go.

Book your table at a restaurant, hotel or tango show if you are dining out.

If you are hosting a dinner party at home or a rented apartment, don't forget to buy everything in advance.

Take into consideration that on 1st January, EVERYTHING will be closed.

If you need to move around the city, taxis normally will work till 9 PM on New Year's Eve and then they will be back to business after roughly 1 AM. It is important to have some pocket money available.

Street parties will be at their best after 2 AM.

We hope this post helps you make the most out of your stay in Buenos Aires during New Year's Eve.

We are thrilled to start 2022 with borders, a big reason to celebrate! In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us , we are just a message away, ready to help you and to say: See you in Argentina next year, enjoy your stay!

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Every 2 April, the people of Argentina pause to remember and honour their fellow countrymen who bravely gave their lives in defence of the Argentine sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands. It is also a day to honour those who fought and now carry on their bodies and minds the indelible marks left by the armed conflict. Argentina will forever owe the fallen, the veterans and their families a debt of gratitude, and we must continue to honour their memory and put the State's effort into truly recognizing and addressing their needs.

One of the main ways to show recognition for their actions is certainly to continue to fight for the ideals for which they themselves fought and died: the constitutional mandate to recover, through dialogue and diplomacy, the stolen Argentine sovereignty over the Malvinas islands.

2 April must be a day of commemoration and tribute. But also a day of commitment. We must commit ourselves never to lower the flag of sovereignty for which our people fought, never to spill blood again for this fair claim, and to continue on the path of dialogue with the United Kingdom, taking into account the interests of the islanders, as established by the United Nations.

As enshrined in the Argentine Constitution: "The Argentine Nation ratifies its imprescriptible sovereignty over the Malvinas, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime and insular areas (...) The recovery of those territories and the full exercise of sovereignty over them, while respecting the lifestyle of their inhabitants and in accordance with the principles of International Law, are a permanent and unrenounceable goal of the Argentine people.

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Day of the Malvinas War Veterans and Fallen

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Every 2 April, the people of Argentina pause to remember and honour their fellow countrymen who bravely gave their lives in defence of the Argentine sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands. It is also a day to honour those who fought and now carry on their bodies and minds the indelible marks left by the armed conflict.

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Christmas in Argentina means warm weather, summer fun, and adventure! If you're used to snow, Christmas in Argentina might be a bit of a shock, but it has a charm of its own.

The holiday season in Argentina is a wonderful time of year with Argentinian Christmas food and special decorations. Many Argentinians love to decorate Christmas trees, prepare asado (barbecue), and enjoy Argentinian Christmas recipes like pavo (turkey) and empanadas.

Argentines celebrate December 24th more than the 25th. It's common to stay up until midnight, light up fireworks, toast with champagne at midnight, and play holiday music.

If you're seeking a quiet holiday season, Argentina is the perfect place for you! Many people enjoy a seaside Christmas at the beach. Keep reading to access all the fun things to do around Christmas in Argentina!
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10 Ways to Spend Christmas in Argentina

These activities will make you want to try something new and spend Christmas in Argentina either on your own, with a partner or friend, or with the whole family.
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1.Have an Amazing Christmas Meal

Argentinians love to celebrate by cooking and eating a delicious homemade meal. Christmas in Argentina usually includes a meat-based meal such as pork or turkey.

The most beloved Christmas meal in Argentina is "vitel thoné." It's an Italian meal made of slices of veal and topped with a tuna and anchovy sauce. People only eat it around Christmas, so they look forward to it all year long.

It's also common to enjoy cold foods during the warm Christmas in Argentina. Regardless of what part of Argentina you're in, you can find a refreshing Russian salad, cold cuts, and salads.

2.Observe Christmas Traditions in Argentina

A huge part of spending the holiday season outside your country is getting to know a new one. Argentina is a mesmerizing country with unique traditions.

In Argentina, they celebrate two Catholic holidays to kick off the holiday season. It starts on December 8th, the Day of the Immaculate Conception, and officially finishes on January 6th with el día de los Reyes Magos (3 Kings' Day).

Other Christmas in Argentina traditions include leaving your shoes outside overnight on January 5th, under the Christmas tree, or under the bed for the Three Kings to fill with presents. In return, children leave hay and water for the kings outside the door.

3. Watch Fireworks from the Rooftop

Fireworks are a huge deal in many Latin American countries for Christmas. They're not only for New Year's Eve but also Christmas. In Argentina, you find homemade and professional fireworks displays in the whole country.

The best place to go to see these stunning fireworks isPuerto Madero. When you're in Puerto Madero, make sure to check out Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge) and the many unique benches all over town.

4. Go to a Tango Show

There is no better place to go to an amazing tango show than in Argentina! Celebrating through dance is a huge part of Christmas in Argentina. Tango entertains and captivates people from all over the world all year round. Going to a good tango show is the ideal way to spend the 24th and 25th in Argentina. Buenos Aires is the best city to find an amazing tango show.

Many restaurants and bars close for Christmas, but tango shows keep going. Some of the best tango shows are at Madero Tango.

5. See the Christmas Tree At Galerías Pacífico

Galerías Pacífico mall is a stunning mall in downtown Buenos Aires. The tree and decorations at the Galerías Pacífico are stunning, but what makes it so unique is the artwork on the roof.

This mall goes all out for Christmastime. Even if you don't want to go shopping, stop by to enjoy the food court and Christmas music. It's a great spot to enjoy with the whole family, and you may even run into Santa Claus!
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6. Eat Pan Dulce in the Plaza Mayor

Pan dulce (sweet bread) in Argentina is a sort of panettone from Italy that Argentinians love! They eat it for breakfast or a snack with coffee and milk. The best panettone comes from the local bakery. Even though panettone originated outside Argentina, they have created their own pan dulce recipe to enjoy during Christmas in Argentina!

The best pan dulce in Buenos Aires is in Plaza Mayor downtown. The days leading up to Christmas are the best time to find fresh pan dulce in Plaza Mayor and fruitcake for the holiday season. Sometimes the lines to get this bread get so long that they make the news!

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7. Avoid Excess Buying

If you're looking to avoid the excess shopping that happens during the holiday season, Argentina is the place to go! It's a blessing in disguise since Argentina has long been anti-consumerist.

Even now that retail has become more popular in Argentina, many locals prefer to celebrate Christmas in Argentina by going to a local market and cooking a homemade meal together.

The holiday season is free from the stress of Christmas shopping, and instead you focus on what matters most: family.

Many people in Argentina enjoy traveling for the holiday season. I'd recommend visiting a beach if you're in South America because the nice warm weather is the perfect excuse to escape.

8. Soak Up The Sun

Many travelers are looking to escape the cold, and Christmas in Argentina is the perfect time to enjoy the warm sun. December marks the beginning of summer in Argentina. What better way to celebrate the festivities than by getting a nice tan and enjoying the heat?

Go to the beach, enjoy outdoor activities, or relax poolside on Christmas in Argentina. You might even spot Santa wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops! The Mar del Plata International Film Festival is a famous festival in November. Mar de Plata is a great place to visit at Christmastime to enjoy the beach and dance all day long.

9. Partake in the Lighting of Globos

Another activity to enjoy during Christmas in Argentina is the release of globos (lanterns) on Christmas Eve. If you're traveling as a family, this is a great activity for kids to enjoy being outdoors and enjoying the Argentinian night sky.

People gently let go of the lanterns, symbolizing letting go of the past year with grace. Make a wish as you let go of your lantern and set intentions for the year ahead with this beautiful ritual.

10. Make Homemade Argentine Gifts

Another activity to enjoy during Christmas in Argentina is making homemade gifts such as paintings, ceramics, marmalade, and baked goods. People get together to make their gifts and give a unique and special gift to their loved ones during the holiday season. It's a meaningful way to give something special to the people you love.

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What's amazing about traveling to Argentina for Christmas is immersing yourself in the culture. The people, food, and traditions are one of a kind, and the holiday season is all about family values and spending quality time with loved ones.

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¿Cuáles son las fiestas más importantes para la identidad de la gente? 

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¿Cuáles son las fiestas más importantes para la identidad de la gente? 

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La fiesta más importante de Argentina es la Navidad porque la mayoría se identifica como católica.

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¿Cómo celebran las fiestas? ¿Es similar o diferente que tu cultura?

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¿Cómo celebran las fiestas? ¿Es similar o diferente que tu cultura?

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Celebro el Año Nuevo de manera similar a Argentina porque a veces encendemos fuegos artificiales.

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¿Quién celebra las fiestas? ¿Los niños? ¿Los hombres o las mujeres? ¿Los ancianos?

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¿Quién celebra las fiestas? ¿Los niños? ¿Los hombres o las mujeres? ¿Los ancianos?

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Todas las edades celebran estas fiestas en Argentina.

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¿Cuáles son los valores representados en las fiestas? Considera las costumbres de la cultura. 

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¿Cuáles son los valores representados en las fiestas? Considera las costumbres de la cultura. 

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A los argentinos les gusta pasar tiempo con su familia durante las diferentes festividades.

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¿Hay creencias religiosas que influyen en las fiestas de este país? 

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¿Hay creencias religiosas que influyen en las fiestas de este país? 

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Las creencias católicas influyen en las fiestas en Argentina.