From Hollywood to Argentina: Celebrities' Impressions After Visiting our Country

Anya Taylor Joy, the mate fan who wishes to live in the country once again; Rosalía, a fan of the Argentinean audience; Matt Damon, amazed after the most intense experience of his life at a Boca match. These world-renowned stars choose Argentina for their trips, and in this article we tell you what they said after visiting the country.

We could talk all day long about the wonders our country has to offer. Indeed, we could, but we'd rather let them tell you about it:

Matt Damon at La Bombonera

Have you ever seen a game at the Bombonera? Well, until 12 years ago, Matt Damon hadn't. But one day he had the experience and this is how he remembers it: ‘The craziest thing I've ever seen, without a doubt, is a football match in Argentina’. 

It makes sense, as Argentinean passion is hard to explain, especially when it comes to football. Even though the actor saw a final, he did not experience a real Superclásico - the one between the most famous football duo in history. This event exceeds fans from other local clubs and is a must-see all over the world. A Boca—River is special as the frenzy on the pitch is unique, and their rivalry is historic. In fact, The Observer ranked this duel as the most intense sporting experience in the world and one of the 50 sporting things you must do before you die. Stats enough to get on any avid traveller's bucket list, right?

Anya Taylor Joy's Love for Argentina

There's always a reason to drink mate. After living in Argentina and growing up with a father of Argentinian roots and an impeccable Rioplatense accent, Anya knows this. That's why she is constantly seen with one in her hand. This story goes back to her childhood in Buenos Aires and a first love she never let go of: Buenos Aires. A symbol of her early years that still today brings her tears of joy: ‘This photo was taken five minutes after arriving in Buenos Aires for the first time in three years. I couldn't stop crying out of happiness’.

Argentinians at Concerts…

Have we ever told you about Argentine fandom? Well, today's the day. Die-hard fans, hot-blooded, and euphoric. Those may be some of the words you've heard about the albiceleste people. Real ones, of course. No wonder U2, AC/DC, The Police, Coldplay, Madonna, and Kiss, among others, chose to record their live shows in Argentina.

Green Day's guitarist knows who's on the other side every time he sets foot in this country: ‘I always knew that Argentina was the best place in the world to go and play. If you study the heart of a normal person from Argentina, I'm quite sure it's about three times bigger than usual’.

Dua Lipa on a Whirlwind Tour around Buenos Aires

48 hours in Buenos Aires were enough to make the pop diva fall in love, who—on her second visit to the country—said goodbye saying ‘Good food, good wine, good memories. Thank you, Buenos Aires’ on Instagram and Twitter. You're welcome, Dua Lipa, it's always a pleasure.

But what stole her heart? During her Future Nostalgia tour, she enjoyed the flavours of El Preferido in Palermo. A gourmet bodegón (a local canteen) that twists Argentinean culinary traditions with the right amount of wine, milanesa and grill. Owner Pablo Rivero is also the brilliant mind behind Don Julio, the only Latin American restaurant to make it into the 2022 Worldbeststeaks.com ranking.

And since she was around, she also explored this famous neighbourhood full of murals and youth. To make things even more colourful, she went to La Boca, a mecca of football and home to the most sensual dance in the world: the tango. Recoleta was not far behind as well. Two of its treasures were not left out: the most beautiful bookshop in the world according to National Geographic in 2019, the Ateneo Splendid, and the Recoleta Cemetery, where figures such as Evita Perón, Raúl Alfonsín and Bartolomé Mitre are laid to rest.

Michelle Pfeiffer in Patagonia

National parks, trails, lakes, road trips, World Heritage Sites, fine dining, boat cruises, adventure at its best, sport fishing, golf and more. Patagonia is a myriad of possibilities and back in 2019, Michelle Pfeiffer found out when she chose it as her holiday destination: ‘I know…it's all wrong. My glasses, my hat. But this place, Patagonia, is perfection. They say you can experience all four seasons in one day. I didn't pack for any of them!’