Mariä Himmelfahrt

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Argentina is a large South American country with diverse climates and landscapes, ranging from jungles in the north to vast plains and mountains in the south.

• 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
• Culturally, Argentines are generally direct, expressive, and inquisitive; expect conversations to be passionate and may include personal questions. Greeting customs include cheek kissing (common in cities, especially between women and men) or handshakes (more common in rural areas/among men). While a flexible attitude toward time is common, punctuality is expected for business appointments. Sensitive topics to avoid include the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), domestic politics, and comparing Argentina to neighboring countries.