Argentina - Culture Smart!

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people, who have developed a style, a language, and a joie de vivre that are all their own.

Embracing much more than gaucho, tango, and soccer, Argentina is very unlike its neighbours. And, due to the unique way in which it evolved, it is quite different from the expectations many visitors have of a stereotypical Latin American destination.

This new, updated edition of Argentina - Culture Smart! looks at the attitudes and values of the people and how they've adapted to the challenges and events of the last decade. It introduces you to their customs, traditions, fiestas, lifestyle, and cuisine, and provides you with the essential tools to make the most of your time here.

Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, - Sunday Times Travel

...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, - Global Travel

...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, - Observer

...as useful as they are entertaining, - Easy Jet Magazine

...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, - New York Times