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Being Black in Argentina: Experiences and Acceptance

jordan10

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Hi! I’m a Black American planning to spend time in Argentina, and I’m curious about how Black people are treated in cities like Buenos Aires, Salta, Córdoba, and Mendoza. Are interracial couples generally accepted in these cities, or are they frowned upon? I’d love to hear from locals or expats about your experiences.
 
Argentina is generally a very open-minded country. People in most cities are welcoming, and being in an interracial relationship is completely normal here. You won’t face the same kind of racial tension you might see in the U.S.
 
Argentinians usually don’t categorize people the way some other countries do. It’s more about personality than skin color, so you’ll find that diversity is quite accepted.
 
You can even check TikTok, there are tons of testimonies from Black people living in Argentina, and you’ll see that they’re all positive. Here, you mostly blend in; nobody really cares about your skin color. The only issue is the mindset we brought with us from the U.S., but I promise, you’ll be much happier here.




 
In my experience living in Buenos Aires, people don’t really pay attention to race. Interracial couples are common, and most interactions are friendly and respectful.
 
Cities like Córdoba and Mendoza have lots of international visitors and expats, so multiculturalism is pretty normal. Most locals are curious and friendly rather than judgmental.
 
And in the U.S., racism isn’t just about skin color, if you’re from Latin America, ufff… look at this. This fellow citizen gets upset just because she hears a Mexican woman speaking Spanish. What she says is ridiculous… my God.


 
Generally people in Argentina are very tolerant but I will say that many locals would probably never date someone that is black. They will never admit it but that is how it is. Not that they are racist but in my experience they are looked at down upon and although people might be friendly with they would never date them.
 
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