When one starts thinking about Argentina, Tango, gaucho and Che Guevarra are what comes to mind. This is how I got interested in the country ever since I was a young boy. My first exposure to the country came when I met an Argentinian student in college. We became friends. So we took it upon ourselves to introduce our respective country to each other.
I have come to love Argentina with all its possibilities. You have the deserts, the Andean Cordillera and the desolation of the Pantagonia. More importantly, I fall in love with the cultural geography of the country. It has a large immigrant population from Europe: 85% European descent, mestizo, Indian and other minority groups. The country is alive! I guess poet laureate Jose Luis Borges will agree with me. Buenos Aires is very sophisticated and follows European trends. No wonder most Argentinians are very proud of their country.
I now understand why most Argentinians take Buenos Aires, the capital city, for the whole country. It is a very important economic and political site. Argentina is largely catholic, but all other denominations exist peacefully there.
Here is what you can expect to find if you decide to visit:
1. Agribusiness is the main thing there. Gauchos "cowboys" ride their horses into the horizon on huge cattle ranches or haciendas. Sheep raising is big there. You may even run into a young English prince working on sheep ranch in the back country. It is multimillion dollar business for a few Argentinians.
2. Be ready to enjoy two Summers in one year.
3. You will be able to go to important art museums and art galleries
4. Now if you want to romance your significant other, spouse or girlfriend, Tango is the way to go. You will let her see your romantic side.
5. Bring your sport gear: Soccer is king here. Trekking,watersports, skiing, rugby and wilderness walks are also popular.
6. Good news: You need no visas. 90-day tourist visas are issued upon arrival.
Are you ready to check it out!
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