Due to the country’s expansive and changing landscape, Argentina experiences  different climates throughout its regions. In Buenos Aires (the capital) and the Pampas, summers are hot and humid, reaching 90°F.

Fall is mild, and while winter can get chilly and drop into the 40s Fahrenheit, snow is rare. Meanwhile, in the desert region of Cuyo, summer temperatures can reach a scorching 122°F.

In the Andes and the Patagonia region, temperatures are considerably lower, dropping further with altitude.

Keep in mind that seasons are swapped in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, Christmas is celebrated in the balmy days of summer.

In Argentina’s larger cities, an impressive amount of the local population speaks English and is eager to practice with foreigners. Even though you can get by speaking only English, it’s always better to pick up a few basic Spanish phrases, especially if you plan to relocate to a more rural part of the country.

Plus, if you have taken Spanish lessons before and consider yourself proficient, expect to do some learning in Argentina to adjust to its style of Spanish.

English-speaking expats tend to group together, and numerous resources and meeting groups are active across the country.

Argentines are eager to warmly share what their culture and country have to offer with outsiders and foreigners, from an invitation to an asado to a gesture as simple as inclusion in their maté (teadrinking) circles.

Family and friends are top priority  in Argentina, and spending time with them is of the utmost importance.