Argentina Cultural Holidays

Argentina’s culture is a rich blend of indigenous Latin American traditions and European customs, rooted in dance, cuisine and sport, all of which can be woven into our Argentina cultural holidays. The milongas (dancehalls) and bars of Buenos Aires are alive with locals performing the Argentine tango, the centrepiece of the country’s cultural traditions; and we can arrange for you to take a private tango lesson to truly immerse yourself in this seductive art form. Embrace gaucho (cowboy) culture in Córdoba in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas, with a stay on a traditional estancia (ranch) and horse riding through the Pampas. Wine lovers and foodies will rejoice at Argentina’s culinary culture. Steak is a staple and asado – both the barbequed meat and social events which revolve around it – is a widespread and sacred tradition. Argentinian red wine acts as the ideal accompaniment to bife de lomo (tenderloin steak), or enjoy a glass or two in the sun-soaked vineyards along Mendoza’s wine route. Read more