#5: Argentina

Annual count of international tourists: 5.3 million

Tourism revenue: $6.5 billion

South America, a continent home to over 4 million across 12 countries, inevitably experiences clashes. Interestingly, Argentina’s notoriety for rudeness is primarily recognized by its neighbors, highlighting a long-standing rivalry, especially with Brazil.

While encounters with rudeness in Argentina might occur, it’s important to consider cultural differences in opinions and social manners. What comes off as rude to some tourists could simply be diverging social etiquette.