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Buenos Aires lies in the “Pampas” (fertile plains), close to the coast, and is located on the edge of the great Río de la Plata. The Pampas are famous for the “gauchos,” or cowboys, who tend the land and raise cattle and horses there. Because Buenos Aires is a port city, the locals are named “porteños.” Many of Argentina’s inhabitants are descendants of Western European immigrants who traveled to Argentina in the mid 19th century. You will see the European influence in the architecture of the various suburbs of the city. La Boca’s rainbow-colored houses and San Telmo’s mixture of French and Italian styles are just a couple of examples.
Argentines are versatile and expressive and have a passion for discussing politics. In addition to the strong European influence, there are still a few indigenous communities, the largest being the Mapuche, Guaraní, Tobas, Kollas and Wichi. Over a third of Argentina’s 34.3 million people reside in Gran Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires city and its suburbs in Buenos Aires province).
The identity of Buenos Aires has been influenced by different waves of immigration, providing the city with a cosmopolitan profile. Politeness and respect are closely aed with informal treatment. The normal greeting of men and women is a kiss on the cheek. Smiles, hugs, closeness when speaking and gestures are the most common and friendly way of communication.
Something to note is the use of “vos” (you) instead of the Spanish “tú” for informal treatment, and the use of “che” to address a person. Additionally, the pronunciation of the "ll" or "y" in Argentine Spanish carries the "sh" sound. For example, "Como te llamas" will sound like "Como te shamas". The porteños easily understand Portuguese and most of them speak some English.
MATE
Mate, the characteristic porteño herbal tea infusion, mixes yerba mate with warm water, with or without sugar. This beverage is taken at any time of the day. Mate is a popular custom that has been a part of the culture of the Río de la Plata since the middle of the XVI century.Buenos Aires lies in the “Pampas” (fertile plains), close to the coast, and is located on the edge of the great Río de la Plata.
About 2.8 million people live in the city of Buenos Aires, and 13 million people reside in the greater Buenos Aires area, including the suburbs.
The climate of Buenos Aires is mild year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season. July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, you may want a woolen coat, a jacket or an overcoat and a scarf when going out. In winter, cold is moderate during the day, but the temperature drops considerably at night. In the summer, the weather is hot and humid. Mornings are warm and during midday and the first hours of the afternoon, the temperature rises. At night, the temperature goes down slightly, so people may wear light clothes; coats are not needed. Rains are more frequent in autumn and spring (from March to June and from September to December, respectively). They are mild or last a short time, thus activities are not usually hampered much and people typically go out with an umbrella or a raincoat. In the sunny days of autumn and spring, mornings are slightly cold; the temperature rises at midday and drops again at night.
Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)
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Buenos Aires lies in the “Pampas” (fertile plains), close to the coast, and is located on the edge of the great Río de la Plata. The Pampas are famous for the “gauchos,” or cowboys, who tend the land and raise cattle and horses there. Because Buenos Aires is a port city, the locals are named “porteños.” Many of Argentina’s inhabitants are descendants of Western European immigrants who traveled to Argentina in the mid 19th century. You will see the European influence in the architecture of the various suburbs of the city. La Boca’s rainbow-colored houses and San Telmo’s mixture of French and Italian styles are just a couple of examples.
Argentines are versatile and expressive and have a passion for discussing politics. In addition to the strong European influence, there are still a few indigenous communities, the largest being the Mapuche, Guaraní, Tobas, Kollas and Wichi. Over a third of Argentina’s 34.3 million people reside in Gran Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires city and its suburbs in Buenos Aires province).
The identity of Buenos Aires has been influenced by different waves of immigration, providing the city with a cosmopolitan profile. Politeness and respect are closely aed with informal treatment. The normal greeting of men and women is a kiss on the cheek. Smiles, hugs, closeness when speaking and gestures are the most common and friendly way of communication.
Something to note is the use of “vos” (you) instead of the Spanish “tú” for informal treatment, and the use of “che” to address a person. Additionally, the pronunciation of the "ll" or "y" in Argentine Spanish carries the "sh" sound. For example, "Como te llamas" will sound like "Como te shamas". The porteños easily understand Portuguese and most of them speak some English.
MATE
Mate, the characteristic porteño herbal tea infusion, mixes yerba mate with warm water, with or without sugar. This beverage is taken at any time of the day. Mate is a popular custom that has been a part of the culture of the Río de la Plata since the middle of the XVI century.
Region and Population
About 2.8 million people live in the city of Buenos Aires, and 13 million people reside in the greater Buenos Aires area, including the suburbs.
Weather
| Current Conditions for Buenos Aires | Forecast for Buenos Aires | |
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 6:00 pm ART Partly Cloudy 81 F | Sun 5 Feb 2012 Scattered Thunderstorms Low: 74 F High: 89 F | Mon 6 Feb 2012 AM Thunderstorms Low: 75 F High: 94 F |
Climate
Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)
| Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Highs | 86 | 83 | 79 | 72 | 66 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 77 | 83 |
| Lows | 62 | 61 | 57 | 51 | 45 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 59 |
| Avg. Rainfall | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
