Festivals in Argentina in December
Argentina has 9 local festival variants to explore in December, with date signals, places, traditions, foods, symbols, and a 3D map entry.
Open Argentina December festivals on the 3D map- Christmas Festival in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires · Christmas
- Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Catamarca · Catamarca · Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals
- Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Chubut · Chubut · Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals
- Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Jujuy · Jujuy · Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals
- Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Neuquén · Neuquén · Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals
- Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Río Negro · Río Negro · Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals
- Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Salta · Salta · Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals
- Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz · Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals
- Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Tierra del Fuego · Tierra del Fuego · Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals
Festival search guide
This page answers searches for festivals in Argentina in December, including traditions, foods, and local variants.
- Festival cores in Argentina in December
- Local variants in Argentina in December
- Argentina festival map entry
What you can explore
Use this guide to compare Argentina festivals in December by tradition, food, local custom, and festival core.
- Festival cores
- Local variants
- Country festival map
Top festivals in Argentina in December: Dates and places
Use this 2026 guide to quickly scan the main festivals, places, date confidence, and map entry for Argentina in December.
| Festival | Place | Date confidence | Source | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Festival in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires · Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires | Around December 25; some churches observe January 7 | Needs verification | Open |
| Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Catamarca | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Catamarca | Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year | Needs verification | Open |
| Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Chubut | Rawson · Chubut | Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars | Needs verification | Open |
| Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Jujuy | San Salvador de Jujuy · Jujuy | Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year | Needs verification | Open |
| Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Neuquén | Neuquén | Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars | Needs verification | Open |
| Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Río Negro | Viedma · Río Negro | Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars | Needs verification | Open |
| Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Salta | Salta | Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year | Needs verification | Open |
| Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Santa Cruz | Río Gallegos · Santa Cruz | Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars | Needs verification | Open |
| Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Tierra del Fuego | Ushuaia · Tierra del Fuego | Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars | Needs verification | Open |
Traditions, food and symbols
- Christmas market
- light decorations
- church service
- family gathering
- holiday pastries
- hot drinks
- roasted meat
- sun renewal rite
- mountain procession
- ancestor homage
- traditional dress
- maize dishes
How to explore these festivals on MapDepth
Open the 3D map, start from Argentina, then filter by December, festival theme, and regional variant to compare these traditions.
Related months
Related countries or regional routes
- Buenos Aires · Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires festival route
- San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Catamarca festival route
- Rawson · Chubut festival route
- San Salvador de Jujuy · Jujuy festival route
- Neuquén festival route
- Viedma · Río Negro festival route
- Salta festival route
- Río Gallegos · Santa Cruz festival route
Similar festival themes
Regional highlights
- Buenos Aires · Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires: Christmas Festival in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires; Christmas; Around December 25; some churches observe January 7
- San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Catamarca: Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Catamarca; Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals; Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year
- Rawson · Chubut: Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Chubut; Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals; Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars
- San Salvador de Jujuy · Jujuy: Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Jujuy; Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals; Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year
- Neuquén: Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Neuquén; Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals; Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars
- Viedma · Río Negro: Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Río Negro; Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals; Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars
- Salta: Inti Raymi and Andean Sun Festival in Salta; Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals; Usually around the June solstice or Andean calendar new year
- Río Gallegos · Santa Cruz: Patagonia Winter Snow Festival in Santa Cruz; Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals; Usually during the Southern Hemisphere winter and local snow-event calendars
FAQ
What festivals happen in Argentina in December 2026?
Argentina in December features Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals, Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals, Christmas, with date confidence, places, customs, foods, and map routes on MapDepth.
What events and celebrations happen in Argentina in December?
This guide covers December festivals, events and celebrations in Argentina, including Christmas market, light decorations, church service, family gathering.
Which regions have December festivals in Argentina?
Regional highlights include Buenos Aires · Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca · Catamarca, Rawson · Chubut, San Salvador de Jujuy · Jujuy, each connected to festival cores and local variants.
Seasonal context
In December, Argentina has 3 festival cores and 9 regional variants in season, led by Patagonia Winter and Snow Festivals, Andean Sun and Solstice Festivals, Christmas and grounded in customs and foods such as Christmas market, light decorations, church service, family gathering.
Representative festival cores
Customs and foods
- Christmas market
- light decorations
- church service
- family gathering
- holiday pastries
- hot drinks
- roasted meat
- sun renewal rite
- mountain procession
- ancestor homage
- traditional dress
- maize dishes