Occupying much of the lower half of South America, Argentina is one of the closest countries geographically to Antarctica. But don’t let that fool you into thinking the country is a cold place with not much to offer – Argentina has a huge assortment of wonders. The country has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, with an incredible biological diversity of animal and plant life. From ice tipped peaks and glaciers, to tropical rainforests, to red deserts, it’s no wonder the country is home to such diversity of life.

Argentinian culture is very warm and passionate. Perhaps this explains why the steamy tango is the way it is – it originated from here. Argentinians are also passionate about their football, and matches there are filled with so much energy. As a former Spanish colony and predominantly Roman Catholic country, Argentina also has a lot in common with the Philippines in terms of culture and values, especially in terms of the family being the center of life.  

Argentina is considered a high-income country and has a higher cost of living than the Philippines, but not as high as developed countries like the US and UK. However, it is also very stable and prosperous compared to the average Latin American country. The country has a good system of education, and most public universities are tuition-free and open to anyone.