I did an internship in Argentina a few years ago. REALLY WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD THIS RESOURCE. Short story: I was a very reserved suburban North American; typical dinner at 6, quiet, not a wine drinker…etc I left a massive wine fan, learned a lot about myself, and now I plan on retiring in Mendoza. A wise man there told me you learn a lot about yourself when you go into the learning zone, which is just past the comfort zone, so smile, drink some mate, and share a good Malbec with friends. Oh and “paciencia mañana”
Haha. You will be wellcomed. I knew (no personally) about the life of David English (google about him, he was in NYC when 11/S happened), his story is similar to yours, now he lives in Mendoza since the year 2001. Greetings from Buenos Aires
I’m vegan and spent about half a month in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. It was actually easy to find great tasting vegan food in those cities. Viva Argentina! Saludos de un yanqui 🇺🇸
I suspect the major reason americans turn to veganism is their disgust over how meat is processed in the USA. And it is very legit. I saw some videos about it and it's soul crushing. But i suspect you would not had such problem if you were european. There's a tonne of health rules and regulations about how to process meat here, thanks to EU regulations and they are very strict. Also a lot of meat here is true farm raised and it makes a world of difference. There is a purpose to catyle beyond being mere meatbags. There's a culture and ethos about it. Meat can and is healthy food when done right. I doubt i can change your mind about it especially as an adult. All i can hope is to give you some food for thoughs... pun intended :-)
@@carlossaraiva8213 Hey Carlos, I would say most vegans are actually vegan because of the ethical implications of eating someone else's body (animals) or what comes from/ out of their bodies. Although there are many ways to kill animals, the problem to us is the killing and the non-consensual taking from them (their milk, eggs, fur, etc.)
@@dartagnanharris3661 Amigo, hay un error esencial en tu argumentación, a saber: los animales no son personas. Solamente el hombre es persona. Por tanto, quien come el cuerpo de un animal no está comiendo el cuerpo de una persona. Tu argumento implica calificar de caníbal a toda especie animal que se alimenta de otra especie del mismo reino animal. Con tal criterio, solamente no incurriríamos en canibalismo si nos alimentáramos de cualquier especie que no pertenezca al Reino animal. Pero he aquí que, salvo el Reino mineral, todos los Reinos que integran nuestro planeta, a saber: el animal, el vegetal y el micótico, son seres vivos, porque nacen, crecen, se reproducen y mueren. En buen castellano, el vegano que sólo se alimenta de vegetales y hongos es tan asesino y caníbal como la especie animal que se alimenta de cualquiera de las otras especies animales, porque para comerlas necesita matarlas, a menos que, se las coma vivas. En síntesis, los veganos no se distinguen en nada del mamboretá o de las víboras, que se comen vivas a sus presas. Verifícalo y saca tus propias conclusiones. Un saludo desde Salta, Argentina.
En Bahía Blanca en Bs As hay colonias de holandeses. Creo que se dedicaron a la actividad agropecuaria. Después hay colonias de menonitas que hablan el holandés y el alemán antiguo.
Well, I as an Argentinian felt right at home when I visited the Netherlands! Lovely country, lovely people, I hope I can get a visa to move there one day. You are more than welcome in Argentina❤
I’m Brazilian, from the south of the country. Love Argentina!!! For southern Brazilians an amazing getaways is going to Buenos Aires ! Most of our culture in south Brazil is related to Argentina and Uruguay! My accented speaking Portuguese is more close to Argentina accents than anything else! And I’m very happy with that. I drink mate every day! Had a typical Argentinian barbecue just yesterday!😂😂😂 And the accents is quite different than other Spanish speaking countries in Latin America. We call Argentinians and Uruguayans as “hermanos” it means brothers! The only time Brazilians and Argentinians don’t get along is when we’re playing soccer! Then we’re going to cheer Uruguay!😂😂😂🇧🇷 🇺🇾 🇦🇷
The nicknames haha I would like the foreigners who visit us to understand that it is something integrated in us to affectionately name others highlighting a characteristic. Even if one were not, let's say, really fat, we'll still call a loved one or partner or friend with the nickname 'Gordo/a or Gordito/a' (fat or chubby'), without the connotation of contempt one associates with the word. If you're short, they can call you 'La Pulga' (as we nickname Messi). If you are very tall, they can call you 'Fideo' (Noodle), as we call Angel Di Maria. If you have dark skin, probably 'Negro/ Negrito', which is not the same as the word Nigg*, 'Negro' is literally the word for the color black in Spanish. We associate characteristics with people and it is easier for us to recognize or remember someone, or give a nickname with which we affectionately recognize another. If you don't like the nickname, just say you don't like it or it makes you feel uncomfortable. Those who are not idiots or rude are going to stop without a problem.
My friend is Diego "Cuatro Dedos" (Diego four fingers), because he was born lacking one finger in his right hand. Another friend is "Pulmón" (lung), he was born with only one lung, and then there's "Tuerto" (one-eyed), "Rengo" (one-legged or with a limp), etc. etc. And most blond caucasians are nick-named "gringo", but no meaning "from the US", meaning rather of European ancestry. 😀
We stopped in Buenos Aires in the Recoleta district overnight and then headed to Ushuaia for an Antarctic trip. BA was beautiful but the area outside of Ushuaia was breathtaking with its mountains, valleys, and forests. I would look forward to going again to see more of this beautiful country. AND...the baggage carts are free at their airports versus 8 dollars in Miami.
We love visitors, after we won the world cup tourism spiked!! Bring cash (credit cards get extra taxes) but be careful because it can be dangerous to be around with too much cash
This video has made me so nostalgic for my beloved Argentina. I lived there for a little while and I’m married to an Entreriano! We’ve always dreamt of taking our whole family and just as we were planning to go, Covid hit 😩! We can’t wait until it opens up again because we are SO there. Also, I have to say how amazing Iguazú falls is….the most beautiful place I’ve ever been!
Argentina is a beautiful country. The argentineans do say vos and their accent is very Italian-like. Even their slang is taken from words from Italian like "laburo" which is labor or work/job. Also they eat a lot of pasta and whatnot. More Argentineans have more Italian ancestry than Spanish. The Argentinean accent is one of my favorite accents. I'm a Mexican guy btw.
There is a lot of us who have both spanish and italian heritage, so you can imagine what is like culturally speaking. (Recien me doy cuenta de que te hablé en ingles siendo que ambos compartimos herencia hispanica jajaja saludos desde Buenos Aires)
@@armadillo1231 Es verdad, pero debemos reconocer que es el acento que habla la mayor parte del pais, quitando Cordoba, Cuyo, parte del Litoral y la region Noroeste. Es decir, Bs As, La Pampa, La Patagonia, Santa Fe y Entre Rios concentran la mayor cantidad de habitantes, y en estas provincias se habla el acento rioplatense aunque con algunas variaciones.
I grew up in Argentina and I can tell you is one of the most beautiful countries I've been to, specially the people. I thank God for giving me this memorable experience in my life. Some day I will permanently move back there again.
Someone like Messi got punch in the face by football fan sitting in a restaurant, what do you think happen to ordinary people and there is not much Asian tourist come to Argentina? Argentina support Hitler war criminal and hate black people. There is no black player in the Argentina football team. You need think carefully before moving back to Argentina. Argentina not a happy place. I support Evita Perone, she want the best for Argentina but the people goes crazy.
@@VanTran-ne4yf soy Argentina y lo que Ud esta diciendo es una soberana tontería si no hay negros en la selección es porque no hay negros ...los negros que habitan el suelo argentino son senegaleses, ecuatorianos brasileros y son buen recibidos.. parece que a lo mejor tuvo una mala experiencia y vuelca todo su odio hacia nosotros..es una pena
@@VanTran-ne4yf Una persona con pocas neuronas y muy ignorante, No hay negros porque somos de descendencia europea y los negros murieron en Argentina en la fiebre amarilla que azotó al país en el siglo XiX y también en la guerras que hubo con el Paraguay y la soberanía. Por otro lado ,el peronismo es el cáncer de esta Nación y muchos como yo votamos para que se vayan, la potencia Argentina del 1900 dejó de serla desde que asumió Perón y todos los gobernantes peronistas y el país entró en decadencia. CAda vez hay mas población al rechazo de este partido y en esta última elecciones ganó el partido de centroderecha. Espero que Dios nos ayude para erradicar este partido que está lleno de corruptos y que en su momento apoyo a Hitler. Si bien hay pobreza y los nros. así lo indican cuando vengas, te sorprenderás de que hay abundancia porque es un país muy rico en recursos.
My first shock was the bus ride from the airport into the city of Buenos Aires. The airport is west of the city, so we were supposed to be going east, but the sun was on the left side of the bus. I knew we were in the southern hemisphere, but didn't internalize the change in the sun's direction until I was there.
Good observation. In the northern hemisphere the sun rises from left to right while in the southern hemisphere it rises from right to left. If I am close to the poles the sun rises very inclined. As I get closer to the equator the climb is less steep. Right at the equator the sun rises perpendicular to the horizon. Greetings from Argentina
You can even find lost dishes of european origin which are vegetarian still present in the argentine daily diet like the genuese torta pasqualina or the fugazzetta
That's true...A lot of us Argies have turned massively to vegetarian food, so sick of eating day after day steaks and all sort of beef-made dishes. In my case, I became aware that I was in a way being responsible for the slaughtering of millions of innocent animals when our good God gave us all of Nature's fruits to feed us without having to kill any living creature.
Yeah! And that kind of cuisine has grown and improved hugely. I have a vegan friend and we only go to a different vegan restó every time we go out, and there are many of them we haven't visited yet. So, just imagine.
"was"...no more? i BECAME a vegetarian there at age 18...c'mon...he needs to go vegan ASAP!...and look...serious problem i thought he was gonna show 10 great things and so far...talking on and on about ...MEAT...and hour motels...omg...CHAU!
@@matiasfpm basically the only important point. But VERY important. I received some european friends here and they couldn't believe it when I explained them that they brought about twice as much money as they had planned because of the non official rates
Yup, every long distance bus here is a double decker. Some are fancier with tvs built in every seat and A/C, others are cheaper with big ass CRTs in the hallway that you’ll probably hit with your head on your way to the toilet lol. I always recommend the cheaper ones for short distances btw
Instead of taking a 24 hour ride South to Calafate, I recommend flying. It's not expensive and it only takes three and a half hour to get there. Same thing about Iguazu falls, in the North. You'll get there on a two hour flight.
I recall these aren't cheap flights, actually pretty expensive. I guess that's relative, but $500 bucks round trip is on the higher end IMO. Flying around in Argentina isn't like flying in Colombia which is insanely cheap.
I'm an argentinian living in California. Just found this video and ... man! I love you! this is a great honest video of how our country is. Thanks for this!
Muy buen video! Es cierto cada detalle que menciona. Gracias a todos los que vinieron a Argentina y dejaron sus comentarios en este video! Los esperamos pronto! Gracias Wolter por hacer estos videos!!
Amigos del exterior, aprovechen el valor del dólar para conocer este gran país!. Visiten distintos destinos, no se queden solamente en Capital y vengan con tiempo, hay mucho por conocer!. La mejor época es noviembre, diciembre, marzo y abril para disfrutar del buen clima, luego depende de la zona puede hacer demasiado calor los meses de enero / febrero y demasiado frío en Junio y Julio.
@@cygnusatratus6004 Friends from abroad, take advantage of the value of the dollar to get to know this great country! Visit different destinations, do not stay only in the Capital and come with time, there is much to discover! The best time is November, December, March and April
Si vienen en diciembre eviten totalmente la Capital. Es un horno y no hay ríos, lagos, mar, nada donde refrescarse. Y andar recorriendo la ciudad con temperaturas de mas de 30 grados es demencial.
I visited Argentina in 2019 for the solar eclips and it was truly amazing! One of my best travels so far. Your shocks are spot on! I didn't think the driving was too crazy though. But maybe that's because we made the mistake of driving into Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay on the third day of our trip 😁
@@marceloj8258 JAjaja, tenia un profesor español radicado mucho años en Argentina, y el contaba que cuando visito Italia la policia en Roma cada dos por trest tenia que pedirle a los conductores que dejen de hablar por el celular, y comento: ya se porque los argentinos son como son !!!!! jajajaja asi es !!!!
I've got to say, I relate to the enthusiastic way this guy can get his superlatives out quick enough. I had the best trip of my life visiting all corners of this incredible country.
jajaj gordo copado, ese amigo gordo que todos tenemos. Hermoso video muy informativo para los turistas que quieran visitar mi tierra. Me alegro que la hayas pasado bien y la sigas pasando en familia. Siempre serán bienvenidos aquellos que vienen a disfrutar de nuestras cosas y nuestra gente. Abrazo gigante!
I'm surprised you haven't mentioned the Welsh settlement in Patagonia where Puerto Madryn gets it's name from, the towns there have Welsh names and surprisingly the Welsh language is still spoken there, 150 plus years after the first settlers arrived
I saw a fascinating Welsh language documentary presented by Huw Edwards about Welsh Patagonia and its history. He interviewed quite a few locals in Welsh. It's funny because many of them have Welsh surnames but Spanish first names like Juan Evans.
My grandfather born in Gaiman, but he lived in Buenos Aires, as a kid, he taught me some words and expression of Welsh, one of the most old language... Right now, I remember the tee hour, the black gateau and others ceremonies with much of love...
I’m trying to nudge my mother to go. She’s in her 60s and love to travel and regularly mentions wanting to see South America especially Argentina. My dad would never go that far away (flying from Europe) so I’d love to do it with her. I think it’s something she’ should do sooner rather than later. Not to be ageist but I think she go now while she’s in her 60s, as she some currently mild health problems that may eventually evolve into something more and while I think her 70s will be also rich in travel, Argentina is a bit far and spaced out (she wants to see Patagonia as well as BA)
Hey Sam, make sure it's in mid-season (September to November, March to May). Winters are not bad but summers can be really hot (35° or more). Not recommended for seniors. Que lo disfrutes mucho!
I'm older than she is and we are planning to go to BA in early November and stay about 3 weeks. We have been walking 3 or more miles a day in preparation for our trip. Getting sort of panicky about not being prepared or having issues when we arrive. We may try to do Patagonia, but with the prices for airfare, etc. changing all the time, it is hard to book anything because you see the price in the evening, but by morning they have already changed.
Que país hermoso. No he estado en Argentina pero he hablado con muchos argentinos. Son geniales! Realmente espero ir allí pronto. Solo una pregunta para los argentinos, qué tan seguros son lugares como Buenos Aires, Mendoza y Bariloche? Saludos desde Australia x
Como en casi todos lados hay sectores más seguros que otros... Hay que entender que cuando uno dice "Buenos Aires" está la CIUDAD de Buenos Aires (aproximadamente. 3.000.000 de habitantes), y el Area Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, o "Gran Buenos Aires" (aproximadamente. 15.000.000)... y la PROVINCIA de Buenos Aires que es GRANDE... bastante más grande que, por ejemplo, toda Italia. En un núcleo urbano donde viven 15.000.000 de personas claramente va a haber lugares donde no recomiendo ir, o por lo menos no de noche. Mendoza y Bariloche, como la mayoría del resto de las ciudades argentinas son, en general, seguras. En Bariloche y alrededores últimamente hay una situación de toma de tierras (o reclamo histórico, según cada opinión) por parte de comunidades autóctonas (o falsas comunidades, una vez más, según la posición de cada uno), situación "importada" desde el vecino Chile (hermoso destino para visitar también). Hay que entender también que, normalmente, "inseguridad" aquí se traduce en "carteristas", arrebato de teléfonos, etc... cosas "menores", NO tenemos la problemática tipo "active shooter", etc. Síntesis: en esos lugares, en general, no deberías tener problemas.
Many of the behaviours you described remind me of South Korea 15 to 20 years ago. It is a much different and more modern country today. It used to be a much more laid back place in many ways and what you describe about Argentina now reminds me of that. I may have to go and visit just to relive the nostalgia. When a country is still developing it seems to have a much more laid back and informal vibe. Rules more of a suggestion than something to be strictly enforced. Also folks speaking bluntly about appearance, something they once did here too but no longer do. Once a country becomes developed it becomes all about strict compliance with rules it seems and loses much of the appeal it once had in some ways. Argentina sounds like a lovely place and I really do hope to get down there one day.
Well, as an Argentinian I don't know about being developed but I do know that our informal vibe is mostly associated with the fact that we are mostly of Italian and Spanish descendence. And to this day in Italy and Spain people have this type of vibe, so it may not change that much
Le pegaste en todas gordo 😉. He visto muchos videos de extranjeros en Argentina pero realmente das en el clavo con las 10 cosas shockeantes de Argentina. Te felicito 👍
If you're going to Buenos Aires, you might want to avoid summer or make sure you have AC wherever you're staying. 38C (100F) days with very high humidity are pretty common, and going outside feels like entering a sauna. You will get back to the hotel with your clothes sticking to your body. Another thing to keep in mind, Argentina is a country with immigrants from all over the world. This means the culinary offer goes way beyond meat and empanadas. Italian, Japanese, Russian, Armenian, Venezuelan, Spanish are just some of the cuisines you will find. If you know someone local you trust, don't use credit cards. Give them your dollars and ask them to buy you pesos. It's cumbersome, especially if you're like me and hate carrying cash, but the "Dollar Blue" exchange rate is twice the rate of the official Dollar, which means your budget just doubled. At the moment of writing, the official exchange is 1 USD = 104.25 ARS, while the blue is 1 USD = 209.5 ARS. Just make sure it is someone you really trust. Finally, don't even try to understand local politics, just enjoy your trip. One of my best friends is from Argentina, and when he asked me how bad things are in the US nowadays, my answer was, "They are trying very hard to become the Argentina of the northern hemisphere."
I mean you are not wrong, Argentina is all kinds of fucked up lmao. Also you forgot Italian food! Its literally so common, half of the people are of italian and spanish descent, and literally Rioplatense dialect is a weird mix of spanish and italian
To see how bad the situation is right now, think that before 2019 hundreds of thousands on Venezuelans came to Argentina to get away from the economic and politic crisis that country had been having for quite some years, and even the situation there has not improved at all and may still be getting worse, a lot of those same Venezuelans are returning to their country. And about the crisis in USA, Americans use to get scared when their anual inflation gets close to 5%, in Argentina having around 5% per month is quite common.
Argentina is OUT of the tropical zone (like USA, diverse climate), this is basic geography please check a map, the south is near Antarctica, we have the four seasons (other latin countries dont)
I absolutely agree about our packaging you can't open! How is it possible that they are so poorly made? I'm Argentinian and I've had to dealt with it all my life, I'm used to it. Unfortunately. And yes, this country has almost every landscape you can expect on earth, and more. Just amazing.
Mam. I loved it how informative your clip was. Argentina has been on my mind for a while and I'm thinking next August, which is my longest vacation time. And I love beef!
The nickname thing is true but not just in Argentina. Most Spanish speaking countries have this kind of nicknaming culture. It’s actually easier amongst your family members to identify your neighbours by the secret nicknames you gave them than by their actual names 😄: “The fat guy” keeps stealing our newspapers… “The castaway” told me the janitor took out the trash already… Your family members will know exactly who is stealing the newspapers and who told you that the janitor took out the trash already. You should expect other neighbours to give you a nickname to identify you as well… 😄
I remember a Latin American footballer getting into trouble in Europe for using 'negrito' as a term of affection for someone. I think he'd translated it into English without realising you can't really do that. I felt really sorry for him. He was being affectionate not racist.
Nos condenan los vivos que se creen pillos y solo piensan en su bolsillo y los de sus amigotes lamentablemente. Pero esperemos que algun dia mas pronto que tarde la situacion se revierta
I'm Argentinian, and I didn't know that in other countries you don't have places to have sex only. Telos are used here by fiancées, or single people, married people, unfaithful people, everyone who wants to have privacy... and sex. And you have them for all kind of pockets. The usual shift is two hours, but you can also stay overnight. About clubs, yes they are mostly open till 7 and people go on having party with breakfast till 9 am. That's the usual for the youngers.
@@lilisdotcom there is also people who goes to telos just to sniff cocaine in a private and quit place, and things like that hajahaha everything you can imagine has been done here
Hi Wolter, really informative and entertaining video to watch! I stumbled into it by chance and I have to say that being myself from Buenos Aires, I totally agree with your views. I have to say I never thought about the tiny sachets of mayonnaise, ketchup, etc and how difficult they are to open, you are so right! 😂 Same thing with the waxed napkins (usually found in cafés or pizza places)… Who was the sadistic person that invented those useless napkins! 😂 In relation to the use of nicknames that sometimes may raise some eyebrows, I live abroad for quite a few years now and I can see how some of them may sound inappropriate for foreign ears. My impression is that there is more awareness these days of the fact that it would be inappropriate to call someone “gordo” for example and you find less people using it even if, as you rightly say, they are endearing expressions in most cases. Marcelo
I’ve spent the past 6 months travelling through Argentina after traveling through Mexico, Central America and Colombia. Random things that surprised me about Argentina: -milk and yoghurt packaged in plastic bags. -surprisingly good Asian food in Buenos Aires. I’m not just talking about Barrio Chino, there are many great Japanese restaurants throughout the city and even two Koreatowns with authentic Korean food (one in Flores and another in Floresta). -no one cares if you smoke weed in public. Try it in Colombia see how long you last… -probably the most socially progressive country in Latin America alongside Uruguay. Noticeably less homophobia and machismo compared to Colombia and the Central American countries. Women’s rights are strong in Argentina. -nobody is in a hurry. It’s nice if you’re feeling relaxed. It’s annoying if you’re actually in a hurry. Everything happens slow. -table service isn’t great, you often need to shout out to get the waiters attention. Making eye contact is not enough in many cases. -super interesting mix of Spanish, Italian, other European and indigenous influences. But hardly any black people, and hardly any Asians outside of Buenos Aires -people talk about the ‘vos’ conjugation in Argentinian Spanish, what I find most interesting in Argentina Spanish is the way Argentinians add emphasis to speech that aren’t there in writing. For example, Argentinians pronounce the word ‘claro’ as if it is ‘cláro’ (claaro, emphasizing the ‘a’) even though there isn’t an accent above the ‘a’ in claro!
Thank you. I had planned on going to Argentina in 2015 during their winter, but plans changed due to work. I still haven't been there. However I was fortunate enough to experience Medellin, Colombia in 2018. That was great. Can't wait to watch your other videos on S. America. Take care. Cheers.
Argentinian here, Love your enthusiasm. Just would like to point out that there are HUGE cities outside of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Mendoza, Parana. Also some of the things you talk about are only true in Buenos Aires, and some big cities, like the TELOS. If you come to Patagonia that is not true. Patagonia is awesome. Love all the details you point out, like the nicknames. Your enthusiasm is so uplifting. The buses story soooooooooooo true. The driving is also crazy in the big cities only. So true about the cross walks, my girlfriend was chrashed by a bus in Buenos Aires. Very nice video.
There are plenty of "Love Hotels" here in the US too. Back when I was a night auditor at a Ramada Inn, we had our own name for them. We called them "hot pillow joints".
Spent a few days in Buenos Aires just before.Covid. I loved my time there, the Meat was amazing and they do not skimp on it, Gorgeous women, I was supposed to go back soon but Pandemic Happen. One Shock i had was not able to take enough money from the ATM.
Looks lovely. I do wonder how welcome I would be being British. Bit of history between the 2, I know noone would bat an eye at an argentine in the UK, but would want to known if its the same the other way
Older people might still have some remorse after 1982, but you'll be more than welcome. (Although expect to see a lot of people wearing t-shirts with the Malvinas painted with the argentinian flag)
You will be VERY welcome. Despite of what you might think, Argentinians love English culture, specially when it comes to music and football. So you might find yourself, suddenly talking about great rock bands and great football players. You might find a few ignorant individuals who would try to make you uncomfortable by bringing it up, but for the most part you have nothing to worry about. Out of respect, people won't bring it up. One more thing, just some common sense, in regards of places you need to stay away from (bad areas) and you will have a blast.
Great video! As an Argentine, I really enjoyed seeing your perspective on our country. Two things: 1. It is "Salsa Golf", not Salsa "de" Golf. 2. The River Plate stripe goes the opposite way, from top left to bottom right (it crosses the heart at the top), while you did it from top right to bottom left. Yeah, I'm a River Plate fan 😄 Thanks for the video. Great job!!!
I live in California and I love people here, but let's be honest.. nobody has ever been surprised to know that it get's cold in Argentina (the southernmost country on the planet), except for Americans. It's almost like some poeple here think every country that comes after Mexico is hot and the south pole doesn't exist... the ideas that some Americans have about the rest of the world sometimes make you feel like you've stepped into the twilight zone.
Tip for travel inside argentina: Try to use the train, there are many stops and can be more comfortable for long trips. Beautiful "hidden" cities and places. And cheap.
About the weather: perhaps it's not northern American taste, but actually, Argentina IS below equator line, so the seasons are at the opposite. I'm checking temperatures regularly, and now in July, there are night temperetures about 5°C in Argentina which is not cold - in American Winter, New York knows Blizzards!
Unless you go south (Patagonia, for example). Temperature can go way down during winter (June, July, August and September). And the north (Misiones, Formosa, Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes), are way more hotter than Buenos Aires.
Every year i travel to the southern cities in the winter to ski, and not taking into account Ushuahia which is the southernmost city in the world, a 5ºC weather in Buenos Aires or Mar del Plata feels much MUCH colder than a -5ºC in Bariloche because of the humidity (which is much of the reason Buenos Aires hasn't seen snow in so long). I've been in NY in New Year and even though it was snowing it didn't feel as cold. Chicago on the other hand, felt colder even outside of winter again due to humidity, even though the temperature was the same as New Year in NY.
Yea but you have to take into consideration humidity also, in my city it can be 5ºC like you said but with 80%/90% of humidity you will really feel the cold even with some jacket on.
I watched the whole vid because you speak so fast that tons of info gets packed in it. I'm an Argie expat living in the US for 30 years. Your impressions are spot on and I dare say, very generous insofar as you didn't mention the two things that drive me crazy: the bad littering habits of my fellow Argies and the crime issue. Up until the 90's it was safe to walk anywhere in BsAs at anytime of day or night. Now particularly for foregn visitors that stand out like a sore thumb, they got to be more careful. Whatever the case, I just came back from a visit and Argentina is like a mother, you love her no matter what. Best.
Wow ok. So some of that is very surprising. The weather who would of thought. The food yummy! You guys always have the best advice. One thing is for sure. Your kids have to be the most well rounded children in the world.
One of the things I love about our culture in Argentina is our rivalry and brashness, we are stubborn but also love to discuss with no anger to one another, being able to insult someone and them and it just being their nickname (like yours) is one of my favorite cultural aspects
8:14 Tips for gringos. The Spanish letter V as in 'vos' is not labiodental as it is in English. That is, the 'V' and the 'B' are pronounced alike, like the latter. Oh yeah, 'parrilla' earlier in the video is pronounced 'paRRilla', with a double R, not like it was pronounced earlier in the video with a single R.
Such a wonderful country! Love it here. Also, two things to bear in mind: In argentina, there is an informal/parallel exchange market. You can get double as much pesos per dollar in there, so it makes everything 50% cheaper. 2nd: Argentina is a place where lots of people speak English. Especially in the big cities. Don't be afraid to ask the locals if they know any English, cause they'll most surely do.
DISCLAIMER: Actual double your money hack in Argentina. (Do your research) To any foreigner who's planning on coming to Argentina in the near future, make sure you try learning about our "street dollar" known as dólar blue, that's worth about twice as much as the official dollar they offer at the currency exchange places around here. As an example, at the moment (Jan 2023) you get 180 pesos per dollar, but at street exchange value, you actually get 380 pesos per dollar. It sounds weird but it's the result of many complex problems this country has faced the past decades after inflation and crisis and due to the government not letting Argentinians buy US dollars at the official exchange rate. Hope everyone gets to experience the beauty of this country, its people and learn about our habits that may be very unusual for some of you out there. Also please, don't ever leave this country if you still haven't bought some alfajores for your loved ones!
I did an internship in Argentina a few years ago. REALLY WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD THIS RESOURCE. Short story: I was a very reserved suburban North American; typical dinner at 6, quiet, not a wine drinker…etc
I left a massive wine fan, learned a lot about myself, and now I plan on retiring in Mendoza.
A wise man there told me you learn a lot about yourself when you go into the learning zone, which is just past the comfort zone, so smile, drink some mate, and share a good Malbec with friends. Oh and “paciencia mañana”
Que hermosa anécdota de vida !
Dinner at 6! You were probably starving the first days in Argentina till you adapt to our dinner time.
Haha. You will be wellcomed. I knew (no personally) about the life of David English (google about him, he was in NYC when 11/S happened), his story is similar to yours, now he lives in Mendoza since the year 2001. Greetings from Buenos Aires
It´s ok if you can stand the Mendocinos...
I'm from Mendoza and that's nice to hear!
As an argentinian I have to congratulate you for your pronunciation of "bife de chorizo". It was perfect
what about "Jelado" 😂
O pariia
Estuvo "bien". Se nota el acento.
I’m vegan and spent about half a month in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata. It was actually easy to find great tasting vegan food in those cities. Viva Argentina! Saludos de un yanqui 🇺🇸
I suspect the major reason americans turn to veganism is their disgust over how meat is processed in the USA. And it is very legit. I saw some videos about it and it's soul crushing.
But i suspect you would not had such problem if you were european. There's a tonne of health rules and regulations about how to process meat here, thanks to EU regulations and they are very strict. Also a lot of meat here is true farm raised and it makes a world of difference. There is a purpose to catyle beyond being mere meatbags. There's a culture and ethos about it. Meat can and is healthy food when done right.
I doubt i can change your mind about it especially as an adult. All i can hope is to give you some food for thoughs... pun intended :-)
Nowadays I think it´s easier to get vegan food in Argentina, mainly in big cities. Saludos desde Paraná, Entre Ríos (Arg)
@@carlossaraiva8213 Hey Carlos, I would say most vegans are actually vegan because of the ethical implications of eating someone else's body (animals) or what comes from/ out of their bodies. Although there are many ways to kill animals, the problem to us is the killing and the non-consensual taking from them (their milk, eggs, fur, etc.)
Gracias, bolo!
@@dartagnanharris3661 Amigo, hay un error esencial en tu argumentación, a saber: los animales no son personas. Solamente el hombre es persona.
Por tanto, quien come el cuerpo de un animal no está comiendo el cuerpo de una persona.
Tu argumento implica calificar de caníbal a toda especie animal que se alimenta de otra especie del mismo reino animal.
Con tal criterio, solamente no incurriríamos en canibalismo si nos alimentáramos de cualquier especie que no pertenezca al Reino animal.
Pero he aquí que, salvo el Reino mineral, todos los Reinos que integran nuestro planeta, a saber: el animal, el vegetal y el micótico, son seres vivos, porque nacen, crecen, se reproducen y mueren.
En buen castellano, el vegano que sólo se alimenta de vegetales y hongos es tan asesino y caníbal como la especie animal que se alimenta de cualquiera de las otras especies animales, porque para comerlas necesita matarlas, a menos que, se las coma vivas.
En síntesis, los veganos no se distinguen en nada del mamboretá o de las víboras, que se comen vivas a sus presas.
Verifícalo y saca tus propias conclusiones.
Un saludo desde Salta, Argentina.
As a Dutchie I will feel right at home then. No wonder Queen Maxima connected so well with the Dutch people!
always welcome
En Bahía Blanca en Bs As hay colonias de holandeses.
Creo que se dedicaron a la actividad agropecuaria.
Después hay colonias de menonitas que hablan el holandés y el alemán antiguo.
Yeah , my boyfriend is Dutch and he is in love with Argentina 🇳🇱🇦🇷
Every European is welcome in Argentina, even the british.
Well, I as an Argentinian felt right at home when I visited the Netherlands! Lovely country, lovely people, I hope I can get a visa to move there one day. You are more than welcome in Argentina❤
I’m Brazilian, from the south of the country. Love Argentina!!! For southern Brazilians an amazing getaways is going to Buenos Aires ! Most of our culture in south Brazil is related to Argentina and Uruguay! My accented speaking Portuguese is more close to Argentina accents than anything else! And I’m very happy with that. I drink mate every day! Had a typical Argentinian barbecue just yesterday!😂😂😂
And the accents is quite different than other Spanish speaking countries in Latin America.
We call Argentinians and Uruguayans as “hermanos” it means brothers! The only time Brazilians and Argentinians don’t get along is when we’re playing soccer! Then we’re going to cheer Uruguay!😂😂😂🇧🇷 🇺🇾 🇦🇷
Totalmente de acuerdo! Gente maravillosa nuestros vecinos brasileños! Nosotros amamos sus playas rodeadas de verde y su gente sencilla y laboriosa!
The nicknames haha I would like the foreigners who visit us to understand that it is something integrated in us to affectionately name others highlighting a characteristic. Even if one were not, let's say, really fat, we'll still call a loved one or partner or friend with the nickname 'Gordo/a or Gordito/a' (fat or chubby'), without the connotation of contempt one associates with the word. If you're short, they can call you 'La Pulga' (as we nickname Messi). If you are very tall, they can call you 'Fideo' (Noodle), as we call Angel Di Maria. If you have dark skin, probably 'Negro/ Negrito', which is not the same as the word Nigg*, 'Negro' is literally the word for the color black in Spanish. We associate characteristics with people and it is easier for us to recognize or remember someone, or give a nickname with which we affectionately recognize another. If you don't like the nickname, just say you don't like it or it makes you feel uncomfortable. Those who are not idiots or rude are going to stop without a problem.
Woke gringos would get triggered so fast and hard in argentina
Yeah... Start to worry if you DON´T get a nickname... It may reflect the fact that you are not liked...
There was a boy in my school that was born without an ear. His nickname was "tacita" that means "little cup"
My friend is Diego "Cuatro Dedos" (Diego four fingers), because he was born lacking one finger in his right hand. Another friend is "Pulmón" (lung), he was born with only one lung, and then there's "Tuerto" (one-eyed), "Rengo" (one-legged or with a limp), etc. etc. And most blond caucasians are nick-named "gringo", but no meaning "from the US", meaning rather of European ancestry. 😀
@@perrodetokio Or the caucasians are called "polish" or "russian"
We stopped in Buenos Aires in the Recoleta district overnight and then headed to Ushuaia for an Antarctic trip. BA was beautiful but the area outside of Ushuaia was breathtaking with its mountains, valleys, and forests. I would look forward to going again to see more of this beautiful country. AND...the baggage carts are free at their airports versus 8 dollars in Miami.
charging for that is shocking for me!
Argentina is definitely on my bucket list! Looks so beautiful
It has some incredible spots
Now it's the moment 1 dollars 340pesis, don't use credit card bring cash the exchange would favor you
We love visitors, after we won the world cup tourism spiked!! Bring cash (credit cards get extra taxes) but be careful because it can be dangerous to be around with too much cash
@@anybrzla3149 Todavia recuerdo esos tiempos antiguos donde estaba 340 :') ah no para, fue hace dos semanas, ahora 380 jajaja
@@waregraph ahora esta 1010😭
This video has made me so nostalgic for my beloved Argentina. I lived there for a little while and I’m married to an Entreriano! We’ve always dreamt of taking our whole family and just as we were planning to go, Covid hit 😩! We can’t wait until it opens up again because we are SO there. Also, I have to say how amazing Iguazú falls is….the most beautiful place I’ve ever been!
Argentina tiene muchos lugares hermosos.
Saludos desde Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina.
You will be wellcomed !!!!
Argentina is a beautiful country. The argentineans do say vos and their accent is very Italian-like. Even their slang is taken from words from Italian like "laburo" which is labor or work/job. Also they eat a lot of pasta and whatnot. More Argentineans have more Italian ancestry than Spanish. The Argentinean accent is one of my favorite accents. I'm a Mexican guy btw.
There is a lot of us who have both spanish and italian heritage, so you can imagine what is like culturally speaking. (Recien me doy cuenta de que te hablé en ingles siendo que ambos compartimos herencia hispanica jajaja saludos desde Buenos Aires)
Go figure, almost 2 Million italians immigrated into Argentina when the local population of spanish-mestizo ancestry was of around 1,7 Mio
I believe that according to official data, 60% of Argentines descend from Italians. I guess that's why
Estimado Armando. Hay muchos acentos el Argentina. No es sólo el acento porteño/ rioplatense. Saludos! Amo tu país. Lo conozco bastante bien.
@@armadillo1231 Es verdad, pero debemos reconocer que es el acento que habla la mayor parte del pais, quitando Cordoba, Cuyo, parte del Litoral y la region Noroeste. Es decir, Bs As, La Pampa, La Patagonia, Santa Fe y Entre Rios concentran la mayor cantidad de habitantes, y en estas provincias se habla el acento rioplatense aunque con algunas variaciones.
As someone who knows plenty of argentines, even if you can'y conjugate in vos, they'll understand you just fine in tu
Yeah we will, I think the problem is mostly for the listener that has to understand us
Loved our time in Argentina! Need weeks or months to truly experience it and you’d never run out of new experiences!
So true. Huge country.
I grew up in Argentina and I can tell you is one of the most beautiful countries I've been to, specially the people. I thank God for giving me this memorable experience in my life. Some day I will permanently move back there again.
Someone like Messi got punch in the face by football fan sitting in a restaurant, what do you think happen to ordinary people and there is not much Asian tourist come to Argentina? Argentina support Hitler war criminal and hate black people. There is no black player in the Argentina football team. You need think carefully before moving back to Argentina. Argentina not a happy place. I support Evita Perone, she want the best for Argentina but the people goes crazy.
Always someone leaving negative comments 🤔🙄
@@VanTran-ne4yf soy Argentina y lo que Ud esta diciendo es una soberana tontería si no hay negros en la selección es porque no hay negros ...los negros que habitan el suelo argentino son senegaleses, ecuatorianos brasileros y son buen recibidos.. parece que a lo mejor tuvo una mala experiencia y vuelca todo su odio hacia nosotros..es una pena
@@VanTran-ne4yf
Todo lo qué dijiste es incorrecto, la verdad sos una persona muy ignorante.
@@VanTran-ne4yf Una persona con pocas neuronas y muy ignorante,
No hay negros porque somos de descendencia europea y los negros murieron en Argentina en la fiebre amarilla que azotó al país en el siglo XiX y también en la guerras que hubo con el Paraguay y la soberanía.
Por otro lado ,el peronismo es el cáncer de esta Nación y muchos como yo votamos para que se vayan, la potencia Argentina del 1900 dejó de serla desde que asumió Perón y todos los gobernantes peronistas y el país entró en decadencia. CAda vez hay mas población al rechazo de este partido y en esta última elecciones ganó el partido de centroderecha. Espero que Dios nos ayude para erradicar este partido que está lleno de corruptos y que en su momento apoyo a Hitler.
Si bien hay pobreza y los nros. así lo indican cuando vengas, te sorprenderás de que hay abundancia porque es un país muy rico en recursos.
My first shock was the bus ride from the airport into the city of Buenos Aires. The airport is west of the city, so we were supposed to be going east, but the sun was on the left side of the bus. I knew we were in the southern hemisphere, but didn't internalize the change in the sun's direction until I was there.
That's kind of cool :)
Fun fact: The moon is upside down in the southern hemisphere.
It took me a minute to get your comment.
what an interesting observation!
Good observation. In the northern hemisphere the sun rises from left to right while in the southern hemisphere it rises from right to left. If I am close to the poles the sun rises very inclined. As I get closer to the equator the climb is less steep. Right at the equator the sun rises perpendicular to the horizon. Greetings from Argentina
I love my country, Argentina!
🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️
I was a vegetarian when I lived in Argentina and found some of the best vegetarian restaurants in the world there in the meat capital of the world.
You can even find lost dishes of european origin which are vegetarian still present in the argentine daily diet like the genuese torta pasqualina or the fugazzetta
That's true...A lot of us Argies have turned massively to vegetarian food, so sick of eating day after day steaks and all sort of beef-made dishes. In my case, I became aware that I was in a way being responsible for the slaughtering of millions of innocent animals when our good God gave us all of Nature's fruits to feed us without having to kill any living creature.
Yeah! And that kind of cuisine has grown and improved hugely. I have a vegan friend and we only go to a different vegan restó every time we go out, and there are many of them we haven't visited yet. So, just imagine.
Well... They have to compete with the best meat in the world for the vegeterians not to feel miserable...
"was"...no more? i BECAME a vegetarian there at age 18...c'mon...he needs to go vegan ASAP!...and look...serious problem i thought he was gonna show 10 great things and so far...talking on and on about ...MEAT...and hour motels...omg...CHAU!
My grandfather moved to the US from Argentina. Some day I’d love to visit my family there.
The most important thing about visiting argentina, is understanding how the exchange rate actually works
Mate, not even Argentinians understand that crap.
Just dont use the official exchange rates....
@@matiasfpm basically the only important point. But VERY important. I received some european friends here and they couldn't believe it when I explained them that they brought about twice as much money as they had planned because of the non official rates
I love Argentina and the people. Ispent a year in San Rafael, Mendoza! Made a lot of freinds.
The most pleasantly surprising thing to this British viewer was to see that almost all of the long-distance buses were double-decks!
Yup, every long distance bus here is a double decker. Some are fancier with tvs built in every seat and A/C, others are cheaper with big ass CRTs in the hallway that you’ll probably hit with your head on your way to the toilet lol. I always recommend the cheaper ones for short distances btw
Instead of taking a 24 hour ride South to Calafate, I recommend flying. It's not expensive and it only takes three and a half hour to get there. Same thing about Iguazu falls, in the North. You'll get there on a two hour flight.
I recall these aren't cheap flights, actually pretty expensive. I guess that's relative, but $500 bucks round trip is on the higher end IMO. Flying around in Argentina isn't like flying in Colombia which is insanely cheap.
@@Diego9806 agree. Lots of taxes flying here.
Besides, 24 hours of travel, on bus?
I'm an argentinian living in California. Just found this video and ... man! I love you! this is a great honest video of how our country is. Thanks for this!
Terry's boss is from Argentina and is always showing her amazing pics, this is probably our first "non-Europe" big trip.
Muy buen video! Es cierto cada detalle que menciona. Gracias a todos los que vinieron a Argentina y dejaron sus comentarios en este video! Los esperamos pronto! Gracias Wolter por hacer estos videos!!
Amigos del exterior, aprovechen el valor del dólar para conocer este gran país!. Visiten distintos destinos, no se queden solamente en Capital y vengan con tiempo, hay mucho por conocer!. La mejor época es noviembre, diciembre, marzo y abril para disfrutar del buen clima, luego depende de la zona puede hacer demasiado calor los meses de enero / febrero y demasiado frío en Junio y Julio.
English or deutsh bitte.
@@cygnusatratus6004 Friends from abroad, take advantage of the value of the dollar to get to know this great country! Visit different destinations, do not stay only in the Capital and come with time, there is much to discover! The best time is November, December, March and April
Si vienen en diciembre eviten totalmente la Capital. Es un horno y no hay ríos, lagos, mar, nada donde refrescarse. Y andar recorriendo la ciudad con temperaturas de mas de 30 grados es demencial.
Lo mismo pensé.
@@vinagredelmal7717 y también... *se queda sin luz*
Buenos Aires and Argentina in general is awesome. Meat, malbec, soccer and really cool people, would love to go back one day.
*Football
@@marcomola1906 fulbo
I visited Argentina in 2019 for the solar eclips and it was truly amazing! One of my best travels so far. Your shocks are spot on!
I didn't think the driving was too crazy though. But maybe that's because we made the mistake of driving into Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay on the third day of our trip 😁
Si ves como conducen en Italia, entenderás porque el argentino conduce así!!!
Cuando fuí a Italia entendí porque somos un desastre manejando.
@@marceloj8258 No solo en la conduccion de vehiculos se hace patente el desastre de los tanos y su influencia en la cultura argentina
@@marceloj8258 JAjaja, tenia un profesor español radicado mucho años en Argentina, y el contaba que cuando visito Italia la policia en Roma cada dos por trest tenia que pedirle a los conductores que dejen de hablar por el celular, y comento: ya se porque los argentinos son como son !!!!! jajajaja asi es !!!!
San Juan?
I am Argentine, I live 1500 km from Ciudad del Este and I have never seen worse traffic than in that city.
I've got to say, I relate to the enthusiastic way this guy can get his superlatives out quick enough. I had the best trip of my life visiting all corners of this incredible country.
jajaj gordo copado, ese amigo gordo que todos tenemos. Hermoso video muy informativo para los turistas que quieran visitar mi tierra. Me alegro que la hayas pasado bien y la sigas pasando en familia. Siempre serán bienvenidos aquellos que vienen a disfrutar de nuestras cosas y nuestra gente. Abrazo gigante!
Se te ve muy contento y entusiasmado. Me alegra queste guste mi pais, es hermoso.
I'm surprised you haven't mentioned the Welsh settlement in Patagonia where Puerto Madryn gets it's name from, the towns there have Welsh names and surprisingly the Welsh language is still spoken there, 150 plus years after the first settlers arrived
I saw a fascinating Welsh language documentary presented by Huw Edwards about Welsh Patagonia and its history. He interviewed quite a few locals in Welsh. It's funny because many of them have Welsh surnames but Spanish first names like Juan Evans.
Gaiman, Chubut
I've heard it served as a reservoir of Welsh culture throughout the "Welsh Not" years.
Cause no one cares!
My grandfather born in Gaiman, but he lived in Buenos Aires, as a kid, he taught me some words and expression of Welsh, one of the most old language... Right now, I remember the tee hour, the black gateau and others ceremonies with much of love...
Realmente conociste Argentina, mucho más que unos cuantos argentinos
Y si. Tamos regalados
I’m trying to nudge my mother to go. She’s in her 60s and love to travel and regularly mentions wanting to see South America especially Argentina. My dad would never go that far away (flying from Europe) so I’d love to do it with her. I think it’s something she’ should do sooner rather than later. Not to be ageist but I think she go now while she’s in her 60s, as she some currently mild health problems that may eventually evolve into something more and while I think her 70s will be also rich in travel, Argentina is a bit far and spaced out (she wants to see Patagonia as well as BA)
I took my parents to Argentina in their 70s and we did fine if that helps
Hey Sam, make sure it's in mid-season (September to November, March to May). Winters are not bad but summers can be really hot (35° or more). Not recommended for seniors. Que lo disfrutes mucho!
I'm older than she is and we are planning to go to BA in early November and stay about 3 weeks. We have been walking 3 or more miles a day in preparation for our trip. Getting sort of panicky about not being prepared or having issues when we arrive. We may try to do Patagonia, but with the prices for airfare, etc. changing all the time, it is hard to book anything because you see the price in the evening, but by morning they have already changed.
@@amywalker7515 hey Amy how did it went?
@@amywalker7515 yikes I know, inflation hits hard here
the people from Argentina is amazing. I love how they treat everyone from other places from the world. big shout out from Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🤣
Pero q bonito! Hermosas y conmovedoras palabras hacia mi Argentina❤️🇦🇷
Mi país es un continente, tenés todo lo que busques!!.. me alegro que hayas podido disfrutarlo y vivido hermano. Saludos desde San Juan, Argentina.
Que país hermoso. No he estado en Argentina pero he hablado con muchos argentinos. Son geniales! Realmente espero ir allí pronto. Solo una pregunta para los argentinos, qué tan seguros son lugares como Buenos Aires, Mendoza y Bariloche?
Saludos desde Australia x
Mendoza y Bariloche son muy seguros !!! Buenos Aires también pero toda Capital de un país tiene sus lugares buenos y malos!!!
@@vivianaortiz4951 Muchas gracias!
@@zoemayacastillo A vos !!
Como en casi todos lados hay sectores más seguros que otros... Hay que entender que cuando uno dice "Buenos Aires" está la CIUDAD de Buenos Aires (aproximadamente. 3.000.000 de habitantes), y el Area Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, o "Gran Buenos Aires" (aproximadamente. 15.000.000)... y la PROVINCIA de Buenos Aires que es GRANDE... bastante más grande que, por ejemplo, toda Italia. En un núcleo urbano donde viven 15.000.000 de personas claramente va a haber lugares donde no recomiendo ir, o por lo menos no de noche. Mendoza y Bariloche, como la mayoría del resto de las ciudades argentinas son, en general, seguras. En Bariloche y alrededores últimamente hay una situación de toma de tierras (o reclamo histórico, según cada opinión) por parte de comunidades autóctonas (o falsas comunidades, una vez más, según la posición de cada uno), situación "importada" desde el vecino Chile (hermoso destino para visitar también). Hay que entender también que, normalmente, "inseguridad" aquí se traduce en "carteristas", arrebato de teléfonos, etc... cosas "menores", NO tenemos la problemática tipo "active shooter", etc. Síntesis: en esos lugares, en general, no deberías tener problemas.
Nunca se te ocurra caminar distraídamente mirando durante minutos el celular (móvil).
En menos de un minuto se puede "esfumar" 😩
Many of the behaviours you described remind me of South Korea 15 to 20 years ago. It is a much different and more modern country today. It used to be a much more laid back place in many ways and what you describe about Argentina now reminds me of that. I may have to go and visit just to relive the nostalgia. When a country is still developing it seems to have a much more laid back and informal vibe. Rules more of a suggestion than something to be strictly enforced. Also folks speaking bluntly about appearance, something they once did here too but no longer do. Once a country becomes developed it becomes all about strict compliance with rules it seems and loses much of the appeal it once had in some ways. Argentina sounds like a lovely place and I really do hope to get down there one day.
Well, as an Argentinian I don't know about being developed but I do know that our informal vibe is mostly associated with the fact that we are mostly of Italian and Spanish descendence. And to this day in Italy and Spain people have this type of vibe, so it may not change that much
True, the sports rivalries are on another level. Makes the Yankees/ Red Sox rivalry look like kid's play.
Leaving the day after Thanksgiving for 12 days in Argentina! BA, Bariloche, and Calafate in the itinerary this far. Great video Mark!
Awesome!!!! All great spots!
We are heading back next March
Le pegaste en todas gordo 😉. He visto muchos videos de extranjeros en Argentina pero realmente das en el clavo con las 10 cosas shockeantes de Argentina. Te felicito 👍
If you're going to Buenos Aires, you might want to avoid summer or make sure you have AC wherever you're staying. 38C (100F) days with very high humidity are pretty common, and going outside feels like entering a sauna. You will get back to the hotel with your clothes sticking to your body.
Another thing to keep in mind, Argentina is a country with immigrants from all over the world. This means the culinary offer goes way beyond meat and empanadas. Italian, Japanese, Russian, Armenian, Venezuelan, Spanish are just some of the cuisines you will find.
If you know someone local you trust, don't use credit cards. Give them your dollars and ask them to buy you pesos. It's cumbersome, especially if you're like me and hate carrying cash, but the "Dollar Blue" exchange rate is twice the rate of the official Dollar, which means your budget just doubled. At the moment of writing, the official exchange is 1 USD = 104.25 ARS, while the blue is 1 USD = 209.5 ARS. Just make sure it is someone you really trust.
Finally, don't even try to understand local politics, just enjoy your trip. One of my best friends is from Argentina, and when he asked me how bad things are in the US nowadays, my answer was, "They are trying very hard to become the Argentina of the northern hemisphere."
I mean you are not wrong, Argentina is all kinds of fucked up lmao. Also you forgot Italian food! Its literally so common, half of the people are of italian and spanish descent, and literally Rioplatense dialect is a weird mix of spanish and italian
To see how bad the situation is right now, think that before 2019 hundreds of thousands on Venezuelans came to Argentina to get away from the economic and politic crisis that country had been having for quite some years, and even the situation there has not improved at all and may still be getting worse, a lot of those same Venezuelans are returning to their country.
And about the crisis in USA, Americans use to get scared when their anual inflation gets close to 5%, in Argentina having around 5% per month is quite common.
And now is 1 USD blue = 380 pesos 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Argentina is OUT of the tropical zone (like USA, diverse climate), this is basic geography please check a map, the south is near Antarctica, we have the four seasons (other latin countries dont)
Yes, that's actually what he said. No need to be snippy with him. He actually mentioned it was further south.
Thank you for this video, there is no question that you love Argentina. Your passion and excitement in contagious.
Being argentinian is not a matter of where you born. It's a choice! Happy to see this video, I hope you had a great time! See you around ✨
I cant wait to go visit Argentina and Chile next year. Thanks for the info
I absolutely agree about our packaging you can't open! How is it possible that they are so poorly made? I'm Argentinian and I've had to dealt with it all my life, I'm used to it. Unfortunately.
And yes, this country has almost every landscape you can expect on earth, and more. Just amazing.
I am looking forward to a country where everything isn't wrapped 4 times in plastic.
@@amywalker7515 It is wrapped 1 time, but it is too resistant plastic
The nicknames are also quite common in Mexico 🇲🇽, where being called "güero, chaparrita" are common
Thanks for taking the time of loving us bro :)
Mam. I loved it how informative your clip was. Argentina has been on my mind for a while and I'm thinking next August, which is my longest vacation time. And I love beef!
The nickname thing is true but not just in Argentina. Most Spanish speaking countries have this kind of nicknaming culture. It’s actually easier amongst your family members to identify your neighbours by the secret nicknames you gave them than by their actual names 😄:
“The fat guy” keeps stealing our newspapers… “The castaway” told me the janitor took out the trash already…
Your family members will know exactly who is stealing the newspapers and who told you that the janitor took out the trash already. You should expect other neighbours to give you a nickname to identify you as well… 😄
I remember a Latin American footballer getting into trouble in Europe for using 'negrito' as a term of affection for someone. I think he'd translated it into English without realising you can't really do that. I felt really sorry for him. He was being affectionate not racist.
@@blotski It was Edinson Cavani, he didn't even translate it to English.
People were just angry at his Spanish post and he was fined 100k pounds.
Jajaja excelente video gracias x los buenos comentarios Argentina es un país hermoso y tan grande para recorrer sólo nos condena la clase política
Y la Clase Gremial..., y la Clase Estatal...
Nos condenan los vivos que se creen pillos y solo piensan en su bolsillo y los de sus amigotes lamentablemente. Pero esperemos que algun dia mas pronto que tarde la situacion se revierta
Gracias Amigo por mostrar mi país !
Abrazo
Mark, you NEED to go into these places so that we can see what you mean. Telos, and Clubs until 8am?!? We need personal experiences!!
I'm Argentinian, and I didn't know that in other countries you don't have places to have sex only. Telos are used here by fiancées, or single people, married people, unfaithful people, everyone who wants to have privacy... and sex. And you have them for all kind of pockets. The usual shift is two hours, but you can also stay overnight.
About clubs, yes they are mostly open till 7 and people go on having party with breakfast till 9 am. That's the usual for the youngers.
@@lilisdotcom there is also people who goes to telos just to sniff cocaine in a private and quit place, and things like that hajahaha everything you can imagine has been done here
@@emanuelperez2809 oh my.... yes, I suppose unimaginable things may happen there, I had never thought about it, you're opening my mind.
Me alegro que hayas disfrutado de tu estadía aquí! Saludos desde Argentina 😘💓
Hi Wolter, really informative and entertaining video to watch! I stumbled into it by chance and I have to say that being myself from Buenos Aires, I totally agree with your views. I have to say I never thought about the tiny sachets of mayonnaise, ketchup, etc and how difficult they are to open, you are so right! 😂 Same thing with the waxed napkins (usually found in cafés or pizza places)… Who was the sadistic person that invented those useless napkins! 😂 In relation to the use of nicknames that sometimes may raise some eyebrows, I live abroad for quite a few years now and I can see how some of them may sound inappropriate for foreign ears. My impression is that there is more awareness these days of the fact that it would be inappropriate to call someone “gordo” for example and you find less people using it even if, as you rightly say, they are endearing expressions in most cases.
Marcelo
My family is from Argentina! You are spot on! Thank you for the great video.
Awesome video
Thanks tobi
It's an excellent summary of the things you can experience in Argentina. Hope you keep on enjoying!
Greetings from Córdoba, Argentina 😁
Thank you!
I’ve spent the past 6 months travelling through Argentina after traveling through Mexico, Central America and Colombia. Random things that surprised me about Argentina:
-milk and yoghurt packaged in plastic bags.
-surprisingly good Asian food in Buenos Aires. I’m not just talking about Barrio Chino, there are many great Japanese restaurants throughout the city and even two Koreatowns with authentic Korean food (one in Flores and another in Floresta).
-no one cares if you smoke weed in public. Try it in Colombia see how long you last…
-probably the most socially progressive country in Latin America alongside Uruguay. Noticeably less homophobia and machismo compared to Colombia and the Central American countries. Women’s rights are strong in Argentina.
-nobody is in a hurry. It’s nice if you’re feeling relaxed. It’s annoying if you’re actually in a hurry. Everything happens slow.
-table service isn’t great, you often need to shout out to get the waiters attention. Making eye contact is not enough in many cases.
-super interesting mix of Spanish, Italian, other European and indigenous influences. But hardly any black people, and hardly any Asians outside of Buenos Aires
-people talk about the ‘vos’ conjugation in Argentinian Spanish, what I find most interesting in Argentina Spanish is the way Argentinians add emphasis to speech that aren’t there in writing. For example, Argentinians pronounce the word ‘claro’ as if it is ‘cláro’ (claaro, emphasizing the ‘a’) even though there isn’t an accent above the ‘a’ in claro!
Thank you. I had planned on going to Argentina in 2015 during their winter, but plans changed due to work. I still haven't been there. However I was fortunate enough to experience Medellin, Colombia in 2018. That was great. Can't wait to watch your other videos on S. America. Take care. Cheers.
Hope you get a chance to visit us someday! we love tourists!
Impeccable energy! Awesome video.
Argentina is beautiful and unique!
True!!!
Argentinian here, Love your enthusiasm. Just would like to point out that there are HUGE cities outside of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Mendoza, Parana. Also some of the things you talk about are only true in Buenos Aires, and some big cities, like the TELOS. If you come to Patagonia that is not true. Patagonia is awesome. Love all the details you point out, like the nicknames. Your enthusiasm is so uplifting. The buses story soooooooooooo true. The driving is also crazy in the big cities only. So true about the cross walks, my girlfriend was chrashed by a bus in Buenos Aires. Very nice video.
There are plenty of "Love Hotels" here in the US too. Back when I was a night auditor at a Ramada Inn, we had our own name for them. We called them "hot pillow joints".
I love you Wolter! Thanks for saying so many nice things about my country!
except for the crazy driving, which is true
Spent a few days in Buenos Aires just before.Covid. I loved my time there, the Meat was amazing and they do not skimp on it, Gorgeous women, I was supposed to go back soon but Pandemic Happen. One Shock i had was not able to take enough money from the ATM.
It is convenient to visit Argentina with dollars, in cash
@@amparotutau7961 i did take around $500 in crisp bills, But i did not know ATMs had a daily limit. I was only there for 5 days.
@@vigodrakken7916 Next time bring more dollars OR use Western Union
This guy know more of Argentina than me. Greeting from Argentina..
What a beatiful land, I hope some day I may be able to explore it and see its wonders with my own eyes. Greetings from Argentina.
I must visit Patagonia and try empanadas!
thanks for visiting us.Greeting from Argentina
Thank you! We always love visiting!
I'm argentinian I'm glad you had such amazing experiences arround here, and YES, food taste good.. really good....
Excelente video, describe muy bien el pais. Un saludo desde San Luis, Argentina
Looks lovely. I do wonder how welcome I would be being British. Bit of history between the 2, I know noone would bat an eye at an argentine in the UK, but would want to known if its the same the other way
Older people might still have some remorse after 1982, but you'll be more than welcome. (Although expect to see a lot of people wearing t-shirts with the Malvinas painted with the argentinian flag)
@@matienlaciudad thank you for that. I appreciate the honest reply and do hope to visit such a beautiful and diverse part of the world soon
@@krackenkiller9286 I hope you have a great time!
We love UK people, they are very welcome to the country.
Only ignorant people will come out with the topic of the Islands
You will be VERY welcome. Despite of what you might think, Argentinians love English culture, specially when it comes to music and football. So you might find yourself, suddenly talking about great rock bands and great football players. You might find a few ignorant individuals who would try to make you uncomfortable by bringing it up, but for the most part you have nothing to worry about. Out of respect, people won't bring it up. One more thing, just some common sense, in regards of places you need to stay away from (bad areas) and you will have a blast.
As an Argentinean from Misiones living Switzerland, I am really positively surprised on how spot on your list is. Very good.
Perfect upload without any doubt.....Such a charming video.
Thank you for being there for us!!!!!
Great video! As an Argentine, I really enjoyed seeing your perspective on our country. Two things:
1. It is "Salsa Golf", not Salsa "de" Golf.
2. The River Plate stripe goes the opposite way, from top left to bottom right (it crosses the heart at the top), while you did it from top right to bottom left. Yeah, I'm a River Plate fan 😄
Thanks for the video. Great job!!!
Thank you, Mark! Loving this video!
Watched this video out of love for Messi and got shocked knowing how fast this man speaks! Com'on man! Take breaks to breathe...
I live in California and I love people here, but let's be honest.. nobody has ever been surprised to know that it get's cold in Argentina (the southernmost country on the planet), except for Americans. It's almost like some poeple here think every country that comes after Mexico is hot and the south pole doesn't exist... the ideas that some Americans have about the rest of the world sometimes make you feel like you've stepped into the twilight zone.
great stuff, professor !
Tip for travel inside argentina: Try to use the train, there are many stops and can be more comfortable for long trips. Beautiful "hidden" cities and places. And cheap.
About the weather: perhaps it's not northern American taste, but actually, Argentina IS below equator line, so the seasons are at the opposite. I'm checking temperatures regularly, and now in July, there are night temperetures about 5°C in Argentina which is not cold - in American Winter, New York knows Blizzards!
Unless you go south (Patagonia, for example). Temperature can go way down during winter (June, July, August and September). And the north (Misiones, Formosa, Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes), are way more hotter than Buenos Aires.
Every year i travel to the southern cities in the winter to ski, and not taking into account Ushuahia which is the southernmost city in the world, a 5ºC weather in Buenos Aires or Mar del Plata feels much MUCH colder than a -5ºC in Bariloche because of the humidity (which is much of the reason Buenos Aires hasn't seen snow in so long). I've been in NY in New Year and even though it was snowing it didn't feel as cold. Chicago on the other hand, felt colder even outside of winter again due to humidity, even though the temperature was the same as New Year in NY.
Yea but you have to take into consideration humidity also, in my city it can be 5ºC like you said but with 80%/90% of humidity you will really feel the cold even with some jacket on.
I love how you speak with so much love about my country ❤
I watched the whole vid because you speak so fast that tons of info gets packed in it. I'm an Argie expat living in the US for 30 years. Your impressions are spot on and I dare say, very generous insofar as you didn't mention the two things that drive me crazy: the bad littering habits of my fellow Argies and the crime issue. Up until the 90's it was safe to walk anywhere in BsAs at anytime of day or night. Now particularly for foregn visitors that stand out like a sore thumb, they got to be more careful. Whatever the case, I just came back from a visit and Argentina is like a mother, you love her no matter what. Best.
Argentina is an amazing country, greetings from Argentina
Wow ok. So some of that is very surprising. The weather who would of thought. The food yummy! You guys always have the best advice. One thing is for sure. Your kids have to be the most well rounded children in the world.
Argentina Strong!
The waxy napkins are the vain of my existence when I visit. I used to stock up on napkins when I would find a place with non waxy napkins 😂
One of the things I love about our culture in Argentina is our rivalry and brashness, we are stubborn but also love to discuss with no anger to one another, being able to insult someone and them and it just being their nickname (like yours) is one of my favorite cultural aspects
8:14 Tips for gringos. The Spanish letter V as in 'vos' is not labiodental as it is in English. That is, the 'V' and the 'B' are pronounced alike, like the latter. Oh yeah, 'parrilla' earlier in the video is pronounced 'paRRilla', with a double R, not like it was pronounced earlier in the video with a single R.
awsome video! you nailed the key points of our culture. hehe
excelente video!!! todo lo que dijiste es muy cierto. Saludos desde Chubut
Most of Ciudad de Buenos Aires telos went out of business during the lockdown
Such a wonderful country! Love it here.
Also, two things to bear in mind:
In argentina, there is an informal/parallel exchange market. You can get double as much pesos per dollar in there, so it makes everything 50% cheaper.
2nd: Argentina is a place where lots of people speak English. Especially in the big cities. Don't be afraid to ask the locals if they know any English, cause they'll most surely do.
DISCLAIMER: Actual double your money hack in Argentina. (Do your research)
To any foreigner who's planning on coming to Argentina in the near future, make sure you try learning about our "street dollar" known as dólar blue, that's worth about twice as much as the official dollar they offer at the currency exchange places around here. As an example, at the moment (Jan 2023) you get 180 pesos per dollar, but at street exchange value, you actually get 380 pesos per dollar.
It sounds weird but it's the result of many complex problems this country has faced the past decades after inflation and crisis and due to the government not letting Argentinians buy US dollars at the official exchange rate.
Hope everyone gets to experience the beauty of this country, its people and learn about our habits that may be very unusual for some of you out there. Also please, don't ever leave this country if you still haven't bought some alfajores for your loved ones!
Muy buen video amigo!
Go to Argentina in december go to Entre Rios
Why?
@@erikybarra3898 because Entre Rios is a nice place to go and december is summer in Argentina
Seriously awesome channel, your personality and energy is infectious, great advice literally feels like I’m talking to a friend!
That is really nice of you. Thank you.
Besos Abrazos Bendiciones desde Lincoln Argentina