CUSTOMS &

TRADITIONS
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EVENTS
CARNAVAL DE ORURO
considered to be a religious festival
celebrated in Bolivia with the Llama Llama
MURGA or Diablada dance style.
incorporate a type of musical
theatre designed to reflect the
preceding year in Argentina.

RIO CARNIVAL
takes place in Brazil and is
undoubtedly the world's most famous
party that earned the distinction of
being "The Greatest Show on Earth."
FIESTA NACIONAL DE LA
VENDIMIA
"The Grape Harvest Festival"
celebrated in Mendoza, Argentina,
asking for divine blessing on the
fruit at the start of the festival.

FERIA DE LAS FLORES

"Festival of Flowers"
a Spanish festival that takes place in
Medellin, Colombia, regarded as the
world's biggest flower display and floral-
focused celebration.
celebrates the end of slavery.
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
NATIVITY SCENES
a big part of Christmas season
throughout South America.
often hand-crafted to reflect the
local and regional style.
HANUKKAH
"Festival of Lights"
a sacred occasion done to celebrate re-
dedication of the Second Temple in
Jerusalem from December 2-10
includes a number of festivities, lighting of
Menorah, traditional goods, games and gifts.
PANETTONE
a common delicacy enjoyed
during winter days.
a pastry originally from Italy,
typically filled with dried fruit
and is a huge favorite in South
America.
MUSIC & DANCE
SAMBA
a Brazillian dance music and a staple
popular music for parades, processions, and
even protest marches around the globe.

TANGO
the Argentinian and Uruguayan
partner dance music.

CUMBIA
Colombian courtship dance style.
FOOD
ASADO
a wide variety of meat types served usually with red
wine and salad.
a treasured and widespread practice in Argentina.
if you are invited to an asado, it is customary to help
out in preparing dishes and cleaning up after.

HOT CHOCOLATE & CHEESE

a Colombian favorite where they add cheese to hot
chocolate until it melts.
they drink it while eating the melted cheese with a
spoon on a regular basis especially on the Christmas
holiday period.
EMPANADA FEIJOADA
one of the most in Brazil, every
popular South Wednesday is
American dishes. Feijoada day.
DULCE DE LECHE
a thick caramel sauce spread
added to cakes and biscuits.
best eaten in Argentinian Alfajore
with a cup of cupuccino,

YERBA MATE
a national brew in Argentina,
Paraguay, and Uruguay
ETIQUETTE
Most countries have a common toast at the beginning of a
meal which is “Salud!” or “To your health.”·
Punctuality is a little more relaxed side that arriving at a
dinner party 15-30 mins late is common for them.·
South Americans are relaxed when it comes to punctuality
but opposite when it comes to fashion. Going out of town or
going to a dinner party requires an upscale look even if it
seems like a casual event.·
Bringing gifts specifically wine, chocolate, or a small
bouquet of flowers is customary when invited to someone’s
home.
FOOTBALL
Most countries in South America are
very passionate about football
especially after the success of
Argentina in the Rugby World Cup. All
of the major countries in South
America like Argentina, Peru, Chile,
Brazil, Uruguay, and Venezuela are
paying close attention towards further
uplifting of this game.
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
(MANMADE AND NATURAL)
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 ARGENTINA
Iguazu Falls National Flag Memorial
 BOLIVIA
Laguna Verde Virgen del Socvan
 Brazil
Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain
 CHILE
Petrohue Waterfalls Cruz del Tercer Milenio
COLOMBIA
Tatacoa Desert
 ECUADOR
Cuicocha Lake Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
 GUYANA
Kaeiteur Falls 1763 Monument
PARAGUAY PERU
Saltos del Monday Machu Picchu
 SURINAME
Commewijne River Saint Peter and Paul
Cathedral
URUGUAY Venezuela
La Mano de
Pico Bolivar
Punta del Este
ARGENTINA
BOLIVIA
BRAZIL
CHILE
COLOMBIA
ECUADOR
GUYANA
PARAGUAY
PERU
SURINAME
VENEZUELA
HISTORICAL
SITES
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KNOW?
Prehistoric Site of Talampaya National Park
Argentina
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia
Brazil
The Ruins Tiwanaku
Bolivia
Pukara de Quitor, San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Colombia
San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco)
Ecuador
St. George's Cathedral
Guyana
Asuncion
Paraguay
CHAN CHAN Trujillo
Peru
Fort Zeelandia
Suriname
Fortress of Santa Teresa, Rocha
Uruguay
Fortin La Galera
Venezuela