Cultural Immersion: Buenos Aires (Argentina)

▪ The country (Argentina)

Flag of Argentina

Argentina is an immense country located in the southern part of South America. Is also the eighth largest coutry in the world and  the second largest country in South America after Brazil. Argentina is a federal republic, there have been several democratically elected presidents after many years of political disturbance.  In 1810, Napoleon’s forces conquered all majos Spanish cities in Spain and the Argentine people were empowered to take control of their country and declared independence in 1816. (Read more)

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argetina, is situated on the shore of the Rio de La Plata, 150 miles from the Atlentic Ocean . Buenos Aires is one of the most important city in Argentina and is also the most populous cities,  as well as the national centre of industry, commerce, culture, technology and politics.  Buenos Aires is the point of consumption,  the city has a varied economy, which helps it mantain a degree of stability in Argentina. (Read more)


▪ Tourist spots

▪ Recoleta Cemetery
Recoleta Cemetery or “ City of  the Dead”is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Buenos Aires. Located at the top of the hilly Plaza Francia. Rather than being overly macabre, the first thing you will notice is the beauty of thetombs with over 6.400 of them built in differents styles. Many are unquestionably works of art.
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▪ The Water Company 
The Water Company Palace in Buenos Aires is one of the most remarkable buildings in the city. The building was designed as a water pimping station in 1877 by Swedish Argentine architect Carlos Nystromer, and completed in 1894. The palace is located in the city’s elegant Recoleta neighborhood . (Read more)




▪ The Rose Garden "El Rosedal" 
If you diceded to visit Buenos Aires in October, November, March or April, head directly to the most beautiful garden “ El Rosedal” , created by the landscaper Carlos Thays  in Palermo, wich is so picturesque it looks like something out of painting by Monet. (Read more)

▪ Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Within walking distance of Recoleta Cemitery, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is located on Avenida Del Libertador. The museum offers free admission, for art lovers the museum is an wonderland. The collection extend across 30 rooms of and three floors, showcasing international art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. (Read more) 

▪ San Telmo Market

This beautiful and colorful full of people Sunday street fair draws over 12,000 people each week. In the San Telmo Market you can found artwork, knick knacks, antiques and other treasures laid out along the pedestrian street. Visitors also can watch the street performers. (Read more)

▪ Palermo

Palermo is the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires and is divided into three parts Alto Palermo, Palermo Chico and Palermo Viejo. Alto Palermo is is known for the museums and parks, Palermo Chico is known for the extravagant  mansions and Palermo Viejo is were visitors encounter the most colorful and local flair. (Read more)

▪ Cuisine

▪ Dulche de leche
Some Argenthinians would argue that dulce de leche from a spoon is a meal itself. The Dulce the leche is made from caramelized milk and sugar sauce. This sweety usually accompanies desserts such as flan. Another possibility  is “Dulce de leche-flavor helado”.  (Read more)

▪ Choripan 
Choripan is a cheap and  cherrful street food it, choripan is usually served  as an entree at an asado (barbecue). This sausage sandwish where chorizo os sausage teams up with pan or bread is an ideal snack for travelers. You can also slather it in chimichurri, a spicy sauce made from orégano, parsley, garlic, chili, flakes, and red wine vinegar or salsa criolla, a tomato, onion and red bell pepper variant.  (Read more)

▪ Empanada 
Empanada is one of the most popular foods in Argentina. Argentina is all about empanada. You won’t walk a block without encoutering some sort of establishment that sells the “coveted handheld pocket of Love”.Empanadas is made whit wheat flour and beef ( some places use beef or chicken) but you can also found a sweet version with Dulce de leche. (Read more)


▪ Mate Tea
The Argentine mate tea originated in northem Argentina by the Guarani indigenous culture. Mate has natural caffeine that helps you awake while quenching thrist and suppresing your appetite. Mate tea leaf is quite strong, mate is normally drank in groups ora t least one other person. Although one can drink it alone.This tradition has created a mate culture all over Argentina, where there is never wrong moment to drink a mate. (Read more)

▪ Submarino

Submarino is the Argentine version of  hot chocolate. If you are looking for something delicious and sweet, visit old style coffeeshops and ask for a submarino.  You will be delivered a glass of warm milk with an entire chocolate bar either or the side or melting inside. (Read more)

▪ Malbec Wine

 Acceptable at any occasion, Malbec is the most famous drink in Argentina, the majority of Malbec  grapes are grown in Mendoza, but you can find it in other regions. Normally Malbec is  served with steaks and pastas. (Read more)

▪ Music

▪ Tango

Tango is na Argentine heritage musical genre, was born in Buenos Aires  when  the city was receiving ships full of European immigrants. Argetina gave birth to a musical menger firstly to the fast rhythm of the  milonga, and then to the tango. These drums, flutes and guitars were later replaced by the piano, the violin and the bandonion, the three  basic instruments of tango. (Read more)

▪ Cost of Living

Full of culture, good food and beautiful buildings Buenos Aires is a melting pot  of various cultures and cuisines, but can also be an expensive city to live. Housing will be the biggest expense for who want to live in the city. (Read more)

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▪ Climate

The climate in Buenos Aires is temperate, Argentina’s high season is during the summer months of October trought March and during the winter month of July, during this time tourism in Buenos Aires is at its peak and prices will be as well. So the best time to visit is in October. (Read more)

▪  Habits

Buenos Aires is a city made up of very different cultures, which is largesly resulted from successive waves of immigration. Nonetheless, Argentines share strong habits and hobbies that bring together and contribute to shape  the country identity. (Read more )



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