Argentina - National Institue of Tourism Promotion

Argentina is a large country, the 8th largest in the world , with distinct geographical regions that harbor a rich biodiversity and a wide variety of landscapes and climates.

The native population was influenced by Hispanic culture inherited from colonial times and the great immigration waves of the late nineteenth century, constituting a strong social profile European-Mediterranean-especially in customs. Cultures Spanish, Italian and French have left their mark in the fields of education, art, architecture and cuisine. However, in some provinces where rural mestizo element and has a significant presence, the cult of the traditions and folklore are still intact. This results in a country where the native merge and Europe, a melting pot with a strong opening to the world and cultural diversity, creating a unique identity.