Argentina is a beautiful and fascinating country located in South America. It has a rich culture, vibrant traditions, majestic landscapes, and complex history. Let’s explore some brainteasers and riddles about this unique nation!
Geography Riddles
Riddle #1
I’m a famous waterfall system located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. My major section is known as the Garganta del Diablo or “The Devil’s Throat.” What am I?
Answer: Iguazu Falls
Riddle #2
I’m a small region nestled in the Andes mountains along the Chile-Argentina border. Known for my towering granite spires and turquoise lakes, I’m popular for hiking, camping, and sightseeing. What beautiful place am I?
Answer: Los Glaciares National Park
Riddle #3
I’m a vast flatland region covering central Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Famed for my fertile soil, I’m one of the most agriculturally productive areas in the world. What grassland am I?
Answer: The Pampas
History & Culture Riddles
Riddle #4
I’m a tall ship that led the first European expedition in 1520 to the Río de la Plata, which led to the discovery and conquest of Argentina. What’s my name?
Answer: The Santiago
Riddle #5
I’m an ancient civilization that built the mystical city of Kuelap in the Peruvian highlands. My descendants migrated south through Argentina’s northwest. Who am I?
Answer: The Chachapoyas culture
Riddle #6
I’m a traditional half boot worn by gauchos (Argentine cowboys). My leather upper extends to below the knee over tightly fitted trousers. What type of iconic footwear am I?
Answer: Botas
Riddle #7
I’m a popular social dance and musical genre that originated along the Río de la Plata. My name means “tango” in Spanish. What passionate dance style am I?
Answer: Tango
Food & Drink Riddles
Riddle #8
I’m a thick, high-protein breakfast dish made from ground corn. Typically topped with milk, sweet toppings, or an egg, I sustain Argentines to start their day right. What porridge am I?
Answer: Locro
Riddle #9
We’re bite-sized pastry shells stuffed with creamy dulce de leche filling. Brought by Italian immigrants to Argentina, we’re now a beloved dessert tradition. What sweet treats are we?
Answer: Alfajores
Riddle #10
I’m the national infusion of Argentina. Made from dried yerba mate leaves, Argentines sip me from a gourd using a metal straw. What caffeinated beverage am I?
Answer: Yerba mate
Wildlife Riddles
Riddle #11
I’m South America’s largest land mammal. Sporting a tawny fur coat and elongated snout, I can weigh over a ton. What hefty beast am I often found roaming Argentina’s grasslands?
Answer: The giant anteater
Riddle #12
I’m a spotted wildcat living in Argentina’s mountain forests. Named for my small size and marking resemblance to an ocelot, what’s my name?
Answer: The dwarf leopard cat
Riddle #13
We’re adorable, furry rodents living in burrows across Argentina’s deserts and grasslands. With big ears, bulging eyes, chubby cheeks, what overly cute critters are we?
Answer: Mara or Patagonian hares
Famous Argentines Riddles
Riddle #14
I’m an iconic Argentine leader who championed the rights of the economically disadvantaged. Famously married to Eva “Evita” Perón, who am I?
Answer: Juan Perón
Riddle #15
I’m an influential Argentine writer and poetess awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. My notable works included “Sonnets of Death,” “The Book of Lilit,” and “The Lone Life.” Who am I?
Answer: Gabriela Mistral
Riddle #16
I’m a world-renowned Argentine footballer voted FIFA’s Player of the 20th Century. I played for clubs like Boca Juniors and Barcelona but was most famous for my “Hand of God” goal. Who am I?
Answer: Diego Maradona
Science & Invention Riddles
Riddle #17
I’m a unit of radiation exposure named for the Argentinian doctor who conducted early 20th century cancer radiotherapy research. What measurement am I?
Answer: The curie
Riddle #18
We’re a series of dams and hydroelectric power plants spanning Argentina’s Santa Cruz River. Harnessing Patagonia’s lakes for energy production, what major infrastructure system are we?
Answer: The Dams of Patagonia
Riddle #19
I’m an Argentinian physician who won the 1947 Nobel Prize in Medicine for extracting the hormone relaxin used to treat cardiovascular disease. What’s my name?
Answer: Dr. Bernardo Houssay
Sports Team Riddles
Riddle #20
Nicknamed “The Academy,” I’m Argentina’s most successful football club with over 70 titles. Home to legends like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, what iconic team am I?
Answer: Boca Juniors
Riddle #21
I’m an Argentine rugby union squad who compete annually against New Zealand in the Tri Nations championship. I’m named for the national flower. What team am I?
Answer: The Pumas
Riddle #22
We’re a famous polo club located in Pilar, Argentina founded in 1921. Named after a nearby estancia, royalty like the Duke of Windsor have played on our fields. What prestigious club are we?
Answer: The Hurlingham Club
Art & Architecture Riddles
Riddle #23
I’m an opulent opera house located in Buenos Aires celebrated for its flawless acoustics. Home to Argentina’s National Symphony Orchestra, what iconic theater am I?
Answer: Teatro Colón
Riddle #24
I’m a monumental mausoleum in Recoleta Cemetery housing the tombs of Argentina’s most affluent families. My grand architecture draws tourists from across the globe. What landmark am I?
Answer: La Recoleta Cemetery
Riddle #25
I’m an Argentine sculptor and painter considered a pioneer of kinetic and optic art. My notable works include Man Walking, Horse, and Floralis Genérica. Who am I?
Answer: Eduardo Ramón Chillida Juantegui
Funny & Trick Riddles
Riddle #26
What Argentinian structure holds back the water?
Answer: The “dam” in Patagonia (It’s a silly play on words)
Riddle #27
What did Argentineans use before chairs were invented?
Answer: They didn’t sit around!
Riddle #28
Why can’t you borrow money in Argentina?
Answer: Because it would never peso! (peso = Argentina’s currency/pay so)
General Knowledge Riddles
Riddle #29
Stretching from Mendoza’s high peaks to Tierra del Fuego’s glacial lakes, I’m Argentina’s famous mountain range forming its “backbone.” What am I?
Answer: The Andes Mountains
Riddle #30
Located in central Mendoza, I’m desert region famed for malbec wine production in my high-altitude vineyards. What arid wine capital am I?
Answer: Cuyo
Riddle #31
Bordered by Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay, I’m Argentina’s second longest river after the Paraná River spanning nearly 1,000 miles (1,500 km). What waterway am I?
Answer: The Uruguay River
More Fun Riddles!
Riddle #32
What do you call someone who loves Argentine food?
Answer: An empanada!
Riddle #33
Why do Argentineans eat so fast?
Answer: They don’t want their food to get cold!
