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alking along a cobblestone path, you see a big crowd. As you stroll nearer you hear music and people clapping, finally when you get to the inside of the crowd you see a pair of tango dancers. They are dancing with enthusiasm and heart; they have been working so hard that you see the sweat dripping from their faces, so you decide to give them a tip. Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a place where tourists can experience the most highly recommended restaurants, street fairs, and entertainment as well
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surprised if someone comes over and kisses you, this is part of Argentine culture, how they greet you. Many Argentines make a lot of eye contact, so do not be afraid to stare back at them. Most Argentines will ask about your favorite soccer team, so be prepared to say something like River Plate or Boca Juniors. Thumbs up or OK signs are considered vulgar. Yawning is considered rude, so try to at least cover your mouth according to National Geographic. The best place to visit is Tigre, which is one hour from downtown Buenos Aires. You can get to Tigre in many different forms of transportation;
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a place where tourists can experience the most highly recommended restaurants, street fairs, and entertainment.
as touring the city without getting tricked by locals. In the past, there have been some issues with travel to and from Argentina. Despite the ongoing volcanic ash fall from the Puyehue volcano, tourists are still able to fly to Buenos Aires according to www. cbc.ca. Once tourists are in Buenos Aires, Patagonia is off limits, at least for air traffic, but this does not prevent tourists from driving there. In the past, roads have been blocked by “piqueteros” who are trying to bring issues or demands to the government’s attention according to www.worldpress.org. In a way, the “piqueteros” are trying to show the government that they are powerful. In some cases, they block roads to tell the government that they aren’t afraid and that they will rebel if necessary. The culturally accepted behaviors of Argentina, and the five best places to visit while in Argentina. Do not be
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the cheapest and fastest is by train though you can also get on a tour bus. There are many unique shops where you can buy things that range from leather goods to soccer jerseys to handcrafted items. When finished shopping tourists can have some lunch along the river at local “Parillas” (grills) and then take the Parana River Boat ride, which takes you on a tour of the delta’s scenery and quaint houses located on little islands. The second best place to visit is La Boca, which is one of Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhoods. It is full of houses painted in primary colors, where street artist perform. The third place to visit is a well-known chain of ice cream shops called Freddo, which has many unique flavors of ice cream such as Sambayon and Dulce de Leche. The fourth best place to visit is Calle Florida, a street for pedestrian shoppers. Many people crowd this street rushing to and from work. Some of the stores along Calle
Florida are coffee shops, boutiques, and souvenir stores. The last place to go is Recoleta Cemetery, known for burying many famous people of Argentina such as poets, actors, famous authors, and presidents. While some people might say that there is a lot of crime in Argentina, all big cities have crime. The only way that there is crime is if you let the crime happen. There are many ways that a tourist can prevent being pick pocketed. Carry a small handbag, and don’t ever hang it on the back of the chair while you are eating at a restaurant. Instead, place it in your lap. Avoid large crowds, and always hold your purse/wallet. Do not change dollars on the street, but rather change currency at your hotel. Make sure you leave your valuable possessions (and your passport) in the hotel vault. In general, use common sense. Even though Argentina is safe, some ways to prevent being. Travel with few valuable items. Always travel in groups and do not visit tourist sites at night. Be aware of your surroundings. Some ways to blend in with the Argentines are, try to avoid wearing shirts that say things like “ I ate the big steak in Amarillo, Texas,” those shirts make it really obvious that you are a tourist, many locals think that tourists from the U.S. carry a lot of money with them. Argentines are very friendly and welcoming people. Many tourists are entranced by Argentine culture and will return many times. The scenery, the people, the food, and the architecture are all enjoyable parts of touring to Argentina.
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