Argentina

Argentina is a destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life. This South American country is world-renowned for its wine, listing as the sixth biggest producer globally.

Argentinian meat is truly exquisite, and a whole culture celebrates this delicacy. Asado, the traditional barbecue, is a cornerstone of Argentinian life. But it’s not just its cuisine that has brought Argentina world attention.

It has also birthed some of the greatest footballers in history and is the homeland of tango, the dance synonymous with passion.

Argentina has a diverse landscape, with the Andes to the west, South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay to the north and northeast.

This vast country encompasses a plethora of landscapes, cultures, and climates… it is, after all, the second biggest country in South America.

Argentina has welcomed immigrants and expats as far back as the mid-1800s. The majority of the population claims Italian or Spanish heritage, and often both. This influence is obvious in the clear Italian inflection in Argentinian Spanish, and the use of distinct Italian gesticulations.

Argentina is socially liberal, as it frequently has been in recent years. With the exception of the dark military dictatorship and the Dirty War in the 70s and 80s, the government tends to be left-leaning.

Inflation is a reality in Argentina, with the peso jumping drastically day to day.

Despite feeling the ripples of the economy’s ups and downs, expats are in a privileged and protected position. Meanwhile Argentines, frustrated as they might be with the economy, still enjoy life. While the pace of development might be slowed for right now, the country continues to buzz.