5 Must-Try Foods in Argentina and Uruguay – A Río de la Plata Food Guide

"From smoky barbecue grills to neighborhood bakeries serving buttery pastries and dulce de leche desserts, meals here are meant to be enjoyed slowly and socially, preferably with a nice Malbec or other local wine."

Mate – The Communal Ritual That Still Defines the Southern Cone

"No one rushes or yells too loudly in the park by the beach. No one checks their phone compulsively as they do in my country. The conversation drifts from topic to topic, ranging from politics, local gossip, football, or better yet, nothing at all."