Argentina Local Customs

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Tango   Buenos Aires

Tango, Buenos Aires

 36 Reviews  Everywhere you go in Buenos Aires there is someone performing Tango on the street. Crowds gather, the music play, the dancers put on their show in full dance regalia...... If you stop to watch; then... 

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Taste mate   Buenos Aires

Taste mate, Buenos Aires

 21 Reviews  Hola Napa :o) You can find a good "Mate Cup" anywhere in Buenos aires...even in the Supermarket. They are made in several different material. Wood, Calabaza (which is NOT plastic, Plata...there are... 

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Kisses   Buenos Aires

Kisses, Buenos Aires

 8 Reviews  Five hours down the coast from Buenos Aires, lies the laid back beach resort of Pinamar. We went for the weekend to see what it had it offer and because this is high summer season, it was busy,busy,... 

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Dog walkers = Paseadores de perros   Buenos Aires

Dog walkers = Paseadores de perros, Buenos Aires

 17 Reviews  In almost every area where there is a park near by you will find these talented dog walkers. How do they manage to walk more than 6 dogs at a time amazed me. During a walk along the Botanical... 

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Personal experiencies with Argentinians   Buenos Aires

Personal experiencies with Argentinians, Buenos Aires

 16 Reviews  First, let me say that we meet Adalina twice. Once in Cementerio de la Recoleta and the other time at the Jardin Botanico. We were walking around the cementary when Ferni and I said we wondered if... 

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Regarding Food   Buenos Aires

Regarding Food, Buenos Aires

 23 Reviews  Argentine empanadas can be baked or fried depending on the occasion or cook. It is more common in the city to have a baked empanada. They are dough that is filled with filling and folded over into a... 

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Pesos, Argentinian currency   Buenos Aires

Pesos, Argentinian currency, Buenos Aires

 5 Reviews  Small bills and change are hard to come by in Buenos Aires so when you are given change make sure to hold on to it as you will need it to pay for small items like the collectivos, cabs, tips and... 

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Gauchos / Folklore   Buenos Aires

Gauchos / Folklore, Buenos Aires

 6 Reviews  If you like horse riding, you come to Argentina and you have the time, this might be an unique opportunity to ride in the Andes in the Northwest of Argentina...! We are befriended with gauchos in the... 

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Language   Buenos Aires

Language, Buenos Aires

 7 Reviews  Spanish is the native language in Buenos Aires (and all of Argentina) and we found it quite easy to communicate with the locals as we both speak very good Spanish. The Argentinians where quite... 

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Wines   Buenos Aires

Wines, Buenos Aires

 6 Reviews  For those who love wine (me!) Buenos Aires (Argentina in general) has a wonderful selection of fantatic wines. There are many "Bodegues" which are wineries here in Argentina producing some of the best... 

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Quilmes   Buenos Aires

Quilmes, Buenos Aires

 4 Reviews  Quilmes is the local beer and you will find that no matter where you go, you can order a Quilmes. I particularly don't care too much for beer (except for Leffe Blondes and an occassional pale ale),... 

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Protests   Buenos Aires

Protests, Buenos Aires

 17 Reviews  piqueteros? that's how we call the people who protest on the streets. List of the most common places where there are protest: - Plaza de Mayo - The historical square, protest are mainly located in... 

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Tango

by andal13

"Tango que me hiciste maly sin embargo te quiero..."(Tango, you hurt me,nevertheless I love you...)Tango is a musical style, a sexy dance, a popular culture, a philosophy... This rhythm was born in the 19th century by Rio de la Plata, at the underworld; nowadays, its music is known all over the world.El tango es un estilo musical, un baile sensual, una cultura popular, una filosofía... Este ritmo nació en el siglo XIX a orillas del Río de la Plata, en los bajos fondos; en la actualidad, su música es conocida en todo el mundo.

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Mate!

by Devotchka

It is quite popular to bring a thermas and a Mate cup anywhere you go! Drinking Yerba Mate is one of the most popular drinks in/around Argentina. Plus it is quite tasteful, and you may gain some more respect from the locals.

Delivery, anyone??

by reon80

Iýve found that in Buenos Aires, you can have almost ANYTHING delivered to your door. Iýve been told by Argentinian friends that this is an extra way to get business for your shop or restaurant in this time of economic depression. Either way, Iýve been able to have my laundry picked up, washed, dried, ironed, folded, and returned to my house for less than $2 US! In addition, you can get food delivered from ANYWHERE--Iým not talking just pizza and Chinese like in the United States! Itýs very popular to get ice cream delivered to the house, and you can even get McDonalds or Burger King, or almost any cafe, to deliver to your office in some areas downtown! Itýs quite a city of convenience from what Iýve experienced so far! (Although of course you make up for saving this extra time it by spending hours in lines at banks, supermarkets, etc)

A new profession: dogs companion

by Pierangelo

This men take the dogs for the daily walk arond the city. They are paied for each of the 10 - 20 dogs they receive from the masters.Not an easy work allow to stale such a lot of dogs and imagine when there is a cat on the corner of the street!

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El Calafate : Elfs and dwarves... Elfes et nains

by Maillekeul

In El Calafate, a lot of people believe that the surroundings are inhabited by elfs and magic dwarves... Not that sure, but it's a good business... However, we've been told by a local friend, that once, he was lost in a forrest, and that, after having wandered around during 3 days without eating and almost drinking, these little magic people saved his life... I think that, before loosing himself, he has probably drunk or smoked too much... What do you think ?A El Calafate, les gens croient dur comme fer a l'existence d'elfes et de nains magiques dans les environs. C'est pas sur, mais la croyance rapporte. Toutefois, un argentin nous a raconte qu'une fois, il etait perdu dans une foret et qu'apres 3 jours d'errance, ces petits animaux magiques l'auraient aide a retrouver son chemin. Moi, je pense qu'il a trop bu ou trop fume avant de partir en balade. Et vous ?

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Mate

by realde14

In Buenos Aires and all over Argentina (actually also in Uruguay, Paraguay, and the South of Brazil), you will find plenty of people drinking Mate, a bitter herbal tea. Try it, you might actually like it. Drinking (and preparing it!) is a national obsession in Argentina

local accent

by mariquita

Argentina is different from other Latin American countries in that most of its inhabitants are of European descent. Roughly 50 % are of spanish origin and 50 % from Italy, but there are also minorities from many other countries.The large Italian community has influenced the language and the way they pronounce Spanish. I like it when they talk.

WINE WITH SODA

by swesn

During meals, Argentinians prefer to dilute their wine with some soda water (water with gas). These soda water are dispensed from a huge plastic bottle with a pump. Note, always serve wine by pouring with your right hand, never your left hand.Here is the old version, in glass bottles.

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TANGO

by swesn

Get into the Argentine mood by dancing tango! Or, if you are those who step on your partner’s toes repeatedly, enjoy watching a street-tango then.Tango is sensual, beautiful, fluid. The music always nostalgic, always romantic. The dancers are the key-stone to my enjoyment of the art. The couple I love is so perfect together. The lady appeared to be feather-light as she was lifted, pulled (as she leaned towards the man until her body was like at an angle of 40 degrees) and twirled around seemingly effortlessly by the man. The kicks between each other's legs are swift and exact, in other words, no... they never tripped over each other. Their movements synchronised. The mood, sometimes serious, sometimes playful, always enchanting. I recommend watching out for this excellent couple who usually performs at the junction of Calle Florida and Calle Lavalle in the evening. They are just...

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CHE

by swesn

Many Argentinians call each other with the name 'CHE!'. It is like a replacement for the real name of the person, or for the word 'Friend'. They may start talking to their friends with "Er... che... xxxxx"

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  4. El Calafate Local Customs
  5. San Carlos de Bariloche Local Customs
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  10. Rosario Local Customs
  11. Mar del Plata Local Customs
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