Ultimate Guide: Best Souvenirs and Gifts to Buy When Returning from Argentina 🇦🇷
💡As the title suggests, it’s currently summer in the Southern Hemisphere ☀️, which marks the peak tourist season in Argentina 🇦🇷 (many adventurous souls even venture to Antarctica). So, the question is, what are the must-try specialties of Argentina? 😂
1️⃣ Wine 🍷
💡If you’re unsure where to start, look no further than the Mendoza region and Malbec grapes; they promise a delightful experience 🆘. Renowned brands like Cadena Zapata 🍷, Enemigo 🍷, and Angelita 🍷 are all top-notch 👍. The best part? Prices here are significantly more wallet-friendly compared to China.
2️⃣ Beef
💡Since you can’t take it back home, indulge in as much grilled meat as possible while you’re there 😂. The Argentine beef is a true culinary delight that you won’t want to miss.
3️⃣ Coffee ☕️
💡For coffee beans 🫘 and freshly brewed coffee, the Juan Valdez brand is your go-to.
💡Juan Valdez, a premium brand under the Colombian National Coffee Association ✅, is also a mid-to-high-end choice in Argentina ✅. You can find a variety of coffee options ☕️. 💡They use Arabica hand-washed coffee beans 🫘, known for their milder and slightly acidic taste (though, I must say, their freeze-dried coffee is surprisingly non-acidic 😂).
4️⃣ Cigars 🚬
💡I picked up some cigars at a cozy bar near the port area.
💡The port area (Puerto Madero) is also home to several specialized wine 🍷 and cigar shops.
💡You can also find related products at the Galeria Pacifico.
💡A single cigar can range from 200-1000 RMB, with no upper limit for the most luxurious options.
💡Cuban 🇨🇺 cigars, such as Cohiba ➕ Romeo y Julieta, remain the most celebrated. However, cigars from Central America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are also highly regarded.
5️⃣ Chocolate 🍫
💡Rapanui, a beloved local chain chocolate brand in Argentina 🇦🇷, is a favorite among locals.
💡My mom and sister raved about it after trying it last year ✅, and they begged me to bring some back 😂. It’s a treat you won’t want to miss!
6️⃣ Starbucks City Mugs 🍺
💡Starbucks offers city-exclusive mugs featuring Buenos Aires and Argentina 🇦🇷, as shown in the photo.
💡When my senior asked me to bring one back, it sparked an idea [doge][doge][doge].
💡I found one in the port area ✅, priced at over 30,000 pesos, which is around 200 RMB per mug ⬆️. A perfect souvenir for any collector!
7️⃣ Dulce de Leche (Caramel Milk Spread)
💡While I didn’t personally buy any, dulce de leche is undeniably an Argentine specialty 🙂↕️. You’ll find it in many street stores 🙂↕️.
💡My classmates at the Confucius Institute shared a funny story: Argentine students studying in China often ask them to bring dulce de leche back to China 😂.
It’s a sweet and hilarious request!
💡This caramel spread is incredibly, incredibly, incredibly 🆘 sweet. If you have a sweet tooth, you might just fall in love with it.
