Argentina enjoys a moderate climate although owing to the size
of the country, conditions do vary with location. The Andes
Mountains on Argentina's northwest border are cool during summer
and extremely cold in winter, whilst the majority of the northern
region, where the famous Iguazu Falls are located, is semi-tropical
and therefore hot and humid for most of the year. Central Argentina
is pleasant all year round, with hot summers and mild winters. In
Patagonia year-round temperatures decrease as you travel
southwards, with rain an almost constant feature as the naturally
beautiful Tierra del Fuego at Argentina's southernmost tip is
reached.
Famously, Argentina's cuisine is largely around its beef
industry and the meat, typically grilled or barbecued (asado),
remains extremely popular and available everywhere. However, may
aspects of Argentinian cuisine have been heavily influenced by
Europe, and interpretations of Spanish and Italian dishes are
particularly common. For meat eaters, sampling Argentina's fine
steak is a must. The most popular cuts include bife de lomo, the
fillet; bife de chorizo, a striploin steak and bife de costilla -
better known as a T-bone steak.
