Immaculée Conception

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

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

• Punctuality is expected for business meetings, but public transport and local events may run on a flexible schedule.
• Argentina is highly expressive; passionate communication, including shouting and profanity, is common and generally not intended to cause offense.
• Do not share strong opinions on Argentine politics, as this can be considered meddling.
• When dining, adding ketchup or barbecue sauce to steak is considered disrespectful.
• For religious sites, modest attire is recommended, though head covering is not mandatory.
• Beware of discussing the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) or the UK, as these subjects are highly sensitive.
• Cheek kissing is common greeting in larger cities. Handshakes are used outside major urban centers. Conversation can be highly expressive, involving interruptions, passionate discussion, and open use of profanity. Locals tend to be inquisitive and may ask personal questions, which are generally expected to be reciprocated. For sensitive topics, it is best to avoid discussions regarding the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the United Kingdom, or current political affairs.