Traditions and everyday life in Argentina

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Argentina. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

47 keepsakes from Argentina (26 traditions and culture, 21 personal) · page 2 of 2

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Personal keepsakes from members in Argentina

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Having family sunday dinners
Tradition

Having family sunday dinners

Almost every weekend we share a dinner or lunch with family. Mostly we eat Asado or Pastas. A tradition that means union and joy, the moment where we can share and enjoy a meal with those who we care and love. The music it too…

Shared by Michita
Christmas at 12am
Tradition

Christmas at 12am

In Argentina, we stay awake on December 24th until midnight. Then, while some adults entertain the kids, the others put the presents under the christmas tree. And after watching the firework show, we all go inside and open the…

Shared by skyblueartist
Day in the mountains
Activity

Day in the mountains

We live near the mountains and love to spend our days there. We used to have an "asado" (the argentinian barbacue) and drink mate (an argentina tradition) during the day. After that, we enjoy a bit of climbing and trekking.

Shared by braiansib
Wine represents more
Everyday life

Wine represents more

In Argentina, wine is more than just a drink—it's part of getting together. Like mate and fernet, it represents sharing good food, good company, and unforgettable moments.

Shared by Luzbelitaa
Façades in the city
Everyday life

Façades in the city

As I usually walk around the city, I encounter many breathtaking buildings that I thought would be an interesting thing to see!

Shared by A. Liedelich
Rio de Quilmes
Place

Rio de Quilmes

This is the Quilmes riverside. Families come here to spend their weekends, enjoy some time outdoors, fish, and play.

Shared by Sseyder
Coffee stop
Activity

Coffee stop

I went for a walk around My neighbourhood and stopped at this nice cafe to buy coffee ando cookies (:

Shared by catahache
Walk to relax
Place

Walk to relax

This is a photo taken from one of the many times I go for a walk to clear my mind.

Shared by Fezto
Mar del Plata
Place

Mar del Plata

Different points of the Mar del Plata coastline. In summer, winter and autumn.

Shared by Penumbra13
drinking mate
Everyday life

drinking mate

we just drink mate all year around no matter the weather or place

Shared by solsolsol

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