ARGENTINA

GEOGRÁPHICA

• South America
• Southern Hemisphere
• Neighboring countries include Chile, Brazil, and Paraguay

CLIMA

• Subtropical!
• Hot and humid summers
• Damp and chilly winters
• Average annual temperature 51°-80° F

4 COMIDAS TÍPICAS

• Asados- barbecued meat, such as steak or ribs, with sweet bread.
• Empanadas- pastry filled with any type of meat and/or veggies
• Carbonada- stew with meat and veggies, usually pumpkins, potatoes.
• Alfajores- shortbread cookie filled with cream made with milk and vanilla.

CUSTOMBRES Y CELEBRACIONES

• El dia de Tradicion
• Nov. 10
• Celebrates Jose Hernandez's birthday, a great Argentine writer
• Celebrated with parties and rodeos.

CUSTOMBRES Y CELEBRACIONES

• El Carnaval de Pais
• Celebrated two weeks before lent
• Celebrations similar to Mardis Gra
• Celebrated in Gualeguaychu

CUSTOMBRES Y CELEBRACIONES

• National festival of Folkore
• Celebrated in Cordoba.
• Celebrates Argentine Folk Traditions
• Celebrated in the third week of January
• Focuses on traditional dances and foods.

DATOS CURIOSOS

• The oldest know dinosaur species traces back to Argentina.
• The dance, "the tango" originated in Argentina.
• The first animated film came from Argentina.

VALDES PENNINSULA

• Off the cost of Patagonian mainland.
• Great sight seeing for whales and seals!
• Famous Nature Reserve

IBERA WETLANDS

• Second-largest wetland in the world.
• Walking trails, boat rides, and horseback riding.
• Great for bird watching!

MONTE FITZ ROY

• Between Argentina and Chile.
• 3,375 meter high Mountain.
• Takes great pictures!