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Argentina’s political landscape hasn’t exactly been one of the most stable over recent years. 40 years ago however, the story was much worse. Between 1976-1983, the people of Argentina were forced to live under a military dictatorship, following a military coup in 1976. During the years of the “Junta Militar”, people would be arrested, kidnapped, …
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The Buenos Aires Subte is known for being the oldest subway network in Latin America, and one of the oldest in the world. Since the inauguration of the first line in 1913, the Subte has become not just a means of getting from A to B, but also an essential part of the city’s identity. …
Argentina ended 2023 with an annual inflation rate of 211%. If this were to happen in the USA, it would mean that the pair of jeans you bought for $30 in January, would have ended up costing over $60 by the end of the year. The people of Argentina are quite used to high levels …
Without a doubt, Argentina is an amazing country to visit. From the snowy mountains of Patagonia to the busy streets of Buenos Aires, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Travelling anywhere though has its risks, and it’s best to be aware of these risks. Here, I’ll try to answer some questions that you may have …
If you’ve ever watched a football game from the Primera División, you may have been surprised to see that during the games only the home fans are present in the stands. Argentina is a country where football runs through people’s veins, and every game (no matter its importance) is lived with a lot of passion …
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Argentina is home to lots of good food. With much influence from countries like Italy and Spain, Argentina enjoys a fantastic cuisine! The primary ingredient of an Argentinian’s diet is beef, given the large scale of production in the country, and generally, people appreciate good, home-cooked food! There are plenty of restaurants though across Buenos …
You should already know that in Argentina they speak Spanish. If you already speak some Spanish… great! However, if you’re going to successfully navigate the streets of Buenos Aires and strike up conversations with the locals, you’re going to want to learn some local slang. The Spanish spoken in Argentina is very different to that …
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What does your local bookstore look like? Probably not like this one…right? El Ateneo Grand Splendid is a not-so-hidden treasure of Buenos Aires and whilst a bookstore might not usually be at the top of your list of places to visit as a tourist, you may wish to reconsider and take some time out of …
El Ateneo Grand Splendid – The Best Bookstore in the World? Read More »
Argentina is home to arguably some of the greatest bands and music worldwide. The bands in this list have gained legendary status in Argentina and throughout Latin America. Unfortunately, outside of the Spanish-speaking world, their music is not too well known – a great shame as (in my humble opinion) some of the greatest music …
Empanadas are an Argentinian classic and are both easy to make and delicious! They can be made with various different fillings like chicken, tuna or ham and cheese – the most traditional though is with beef! Keep reading to find out how to make beef empanadas easily and from scratch! Ingredients For the pastry: 500g …