Bear in mind that it's going to be HOT and HUMID on Thanksgiving, which means that you and your guests will eat a fraction of all that rich, hot food compared to what you would eat on a cold wintry day in the states.
I cooked a big Thanksgiving here last year for 14 people (this year I'm up to 20, eesh). In the U.S. I would have bought probably an 18 pound (8 kilo) turkey for that many people, but there was a mix-up at the butcher where I ordered it and they only had one 4.5 kilo (10 lb) turkey so we made do. I was so grateful for that mix-up by the end of the night! Since it was much smaller it cooked faster so we didn't have to have the oven on for as many hours, and even with everyone eating a reasonable amount there were leftovers.
It was about 90 degrees with 90% humidity last year... we couldn't stand the thought of turning the oven on until after it cooled off and we didn't eat dinner until after midnight. It was probably my best Thanksgiving ever, however, so just be prepared to make adjustments (I plan on making blueberry sauce instead of cranberry unless anyone knows where to get them here?) and enjoy it for what it is.
Also, if possible, invite some Argentineans so you can share your traditions with locals. They're more fun anyway. When I did the obligatory 'say what you're grateful for' which in the U.S. usually produces eye-rolls and facetious responses, some of my Argentinean guests actually cried during theirs! A very special night made much more special through the cultural exchange.
I cooked a big Thanksgiving here last year for 14 people (this year I'm up to 20, eesh). In the U.S. I would have bought probably an 18 pound (8 kilo) turkey for that many people, but there was a mix-up at the butcher where I ordered it and they only had one 4.5 kilo (10 lb) turkey so we made do. I was so grateful for that mix-up by the end of the night! Since it was much smaller it cooked faster so we didn't have to have the oven on for as many hours, and even with everyone eating a reasonable amount there were leftovers.
It was about 90 degrees with 90% humidity last year... we couldn't stand the thought of turning the oven on until after it cooled off and we didn't eat dinner until after midnight. It was probably my best Thanksgiving ever, however, so just be prepared to make adjustments (I plan on making blueberry sauce instead of cranberry unless anyone knows where to get them here?) and enjoy it for what it is.
Also, if possible, invite some Argentineans so you can share your traditions with locals. They're more fun anyway. When I did the obligatory 'say what you're grateful for' which in the U.S. usually produces eye-rolls and facetious responses, some of my Argentinean guests actually cried during theirs! A very special night made much more special through the cultural exchange.