- What to bring practical from Argentina?
- Pink beauty
- Delicious Argentina
- Only the Andes can be better than mountains
South America is a continent poorly developed by tourists from Europe, this is due, first of all, to the relative remoteness of the region, the complexity of the flight and the still not very developed tourist infrastructure. Of all the tourist sites on this continent, Argentine cities and resorts are the most attractive. In this article, we will try to tell you about what to bring from Argentina, what goods it pleases foreigners, what business cards of the country are reflected in souvenir products, what traditional crafts will look good in the interiors of houses located on the other side of the planet.
What to bring practical from Argentina?
The first answer that comes to the mind of travelers who have managed to explore Argentina and its retail outlets is shoes. And above all - national sandals (though inherited from the Spanish colonialists), they have two names - alpargatas or espadrilles.
Such shoes are very comfortable and practical, good to wear in the summer, as they are made only from natural materials. Jute rope is used for the sole, and the upper is sewn from cotton or canvas. Traditionally, these were the cheapest (but environmentally friendly) materials, therefore they were sewn for the poorest segments of the population, and, accordingly, were quite cheap.
Today these shoes are the national symbol of Argentina, and the country's most famous company, Rueda, has been on the market since 1895. Shoes are still handcrafted, only the quality has become much better, new models, developed by local designers, appear every year. Low price remains the main attractive factor.
Pink beauty
Another popular destination for gifts from Argentina is rhodochrosite, which is called both the country's national stone and the Inca rose. The first thing that attracts attention is the incomparable pink color, and the range of shades is surprisingly wide, there are both pale pink shades and dark crimson, almost brown. There is also a wide range of items that skilled Argentines have learned to make from rhodochrosite: figurines depicting people and animals; jewelry - rings, beads, bracelets; items of kitchen utensils and interior decor.
Among the local population, rhodochrosite is considered a sacred stone with magical and healing properties. He is credited with influencing the heart chakra, and therefore it is recommended to purchase crafts and jewelry for those tourists who dream of a happy personal life.
Delicious Argentina
This beautiful country has its own national dance - tango, its own stone - rhodochrosite, in addition, the local population is proud of this Argentinean sweet, which has a beautiful name - dulce de leche. In appearance, it resembles boiled condensed milk adored by millions of Russian tourists; it has thousands of fans in Argentina itself.
After tasting by foreign travelers, the number of fans of this delicate, aromatic sweetness grows before our eyes. A delicious delicacy is sold at any outlet, regardless of the manufacturer, the highest quality is guaranteed, because this is a national brand. Dulce de leche can be simply eaten, can be added to pies and cakes, pancakes and ice cream.
In addition to sweets, guests from Argentina take away delicious wine, one of the ten world brands, the national drink - mate, brewed using local plant raw materials. In addition to mate, the guests take away vessels for preparing a "magic" drink, they are made of pumpkin and aluminum, as well as precious metals - silver and gold.
Only the Andes can be better than mountains
Argentina is a multinational country, and the so-called Andians, residents of the mountainous regions of the country, also live on its territory. Since ancient times, they have been making souvenirs using traditional technologies from local natural materials. A foreign guest has a unique opportunity to purchase gifts in ethnic style: tablecloths and bedspreads decorated with outlandish embroideries; elaborately sewn bags and wallets; elements of the national dress of mountain residents; warm, delicate things, knitted from alpaca wool.
The most favorite wardrobe item in the cold season among Argentines is considered to be a poncho, a square cape with a slit inherited from the gauchos, Argentine shepherds. The poncho is also the main purchase item for tourists.
Beautiful, passionate Argentina is ready to offer guests a large selection of practical things, clothes and shoes, cute souvenirs or sweets, precious Indian-style jewelry or sophisticated rhodochrosite figurines. Such gifts will keep the memory of a long journey to the other end of the planet for a long time.
