Yearly Archives: 2010

A Novel Idea: Buenos Aires’ Most Famous Bookstore

Mente Argentina Blog - December 27, 2010

Caitlin McCoy Buenos Aires is known as one of the most important cultural centers in Latin America because of its impressive number of museums, theaters...

A Tall Order: Ice Cream in Buenos Aires

Mente Argentina Blog - December 1, 2010

Caitlin McCoy With temperatures already reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) here in Buenos Aires, it is definitely starting to feel like summer. One classic...

Choripán-A savory addiction

Mente Argentina Blog - November 8, 2010

Hi, my name is Brian and I’m addicted to choripán. I can remember my first choripán like it was yesterday. I had been shopping...

Drinking like a Porteño

Mente Argentina Blog - November 5, 2010

Buenos Aires is known for its endless and lively night life. Many people are suprised at how late the nights start and subsequently how late...

Plaza San Martín

Mente Argentina Blog - August 21, 2010

Which of the following are true about Argentinean General Jose de San Martín: After benching 310 lbs. at the top of Machu Picchu, General San...

A porteño shoeshine

Mente Argentina Blog - August 10, 2010

Argentina is famous for it’s quality leather products. This tradition of quality craftsmanship began with the Gauchos from the west of the Capital Federal....