Saint John Bosco's Day

📣 Traveler notes

Argentina is a geographically diverse country in southern South America, featuring climates and landscapes ranging from northern jungles to central grasslands and southern mountains.

• January 1: New Year's Day
• March 24: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
• April 2: Malvinas Day
• May 25: Day of the First National Government
• June 17: Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes
• Argentines are generally expressive and conversational. Direct communication and personal questions are common and are viewed as curiosity, not interrogation. Public discussions can be passionate and loud; profanity is used frequently but is typically not offensive. Greetings involve cheek kisses between women (one on each cheek) and a handshake between men upon first meeting (though cheek kissing may occur later). Locals refer to the Falkland Islands as 'Islas Malvinas.' Approach political and cultural topics (e.g., national politics, sports rivalries) with caution.