Top 10 Books about Argentina

1. Argentina, 4th Edition (Footprint Argentina Handbook) (Paperback)

"I took five travel guides with me to explore Argentina/Patagonia and I found myself consistently reaching for Footprint first. It is the most current (2006) and the guide consistently listed quality accommodations and good restaurants, some of which were exemplary. The city maps in the guide are excellent. All the restaurants and hotels are well marked on each map. Kudos. Footprint Argentina's background section (history, religion, culture etc.) is well written, brief, yet informative. There is an abundance of website references throughout the text and a website listing for almost every accommodation = excellent. "

2. Culture Smart! Argentina (English)

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

3. Argentina: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

by Erin McCloskey - This new Bradt guide to Argentina reflects the resurgence and investment in quality tourism that is taking place in this country of passion and vast wilderness. A full range of must-do travel experiences are featured such as trekking on horseback through the Andes and wildlife excursions around the Valdés peninsula, famed for its penguin colonies and whale-watching. This guide also focuses on the small-scale initiatives for visitors that are mushrooming in Argentina; a couple of the possibilities include taking part in an archaeological dig or wildlife conservation project.

4. Argentina

This addition to White Star's "Exploring Countries of the World" series presents an accessible introduction to the complex culture and stirring landscape of Argentina. Through hundreds of colorful photographs, readers tour the country's vast geographical features and come face-to-face with Argentina's indigenous people and wildlife. In sharp contrast to the natural beauty of Argentina, this volume also spotlights Buenos Aires, the most European capital in South America, and explores the fascinating remains of ancient pre-colonial civilizations.

5. Argentina Cooks!

Treasured Recipes from the Nine Regions of Argentina - Shirley Lomax Brooks - Many meat recipes, as expected, but also seafood, vegetables, side dishes and desserts plus cultural sources for the cuisine and information about each of Argentina's regions.

6. Argentina: The Great Estancias (Hardcover)

by Cesar Aira (Author), Juan Pablo Queiroz (Editor), Tomas de Elia (Photographer) - Twenty-two rarely glimpsed estancias, portrayed in rich color photographs with accompanying text that narrates the unique history of each estate and family. The distinctive main houses reflect a wide variety of architectural styles that include criollo (creole) mansions, English castles, Palladian villas, French châteaux, and Spanish palaces. The estates are surrounded by breathtaking terrain.

7. Arts & Crafts of Argentina

Andreina Bassetti De Roca, Andreina Bassetti de Roca - Wool, wood and other media.

8. In Patagonia

Bruce Chatwin - Journalist Bruce Chatwin's classic is more than a travelogue, with descriptions of people and places, history and mythology, evoking the "feel" of Southern Argentina and Chile.

9. Che Boludo! A Gringo's guide to understanding the Argentines (Paperback)

by James Bracken - A comprehensive guide to understanding the slang, expressions, gestures and Rio Platense Spanish that is used throughout most of Argentina today.

10. Food And Drink in Argentina (English)

by Dereck Foster , Richard Tripp - Foods by region, by alphabetical order, discussion of meats and cuts, recipes and more information to enjoy dining in Argentina.