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Mate in Argentina: How to Prepare It, Drink It & Understand the Tradition
Learn how to drink mate in Argentina: what yerba mate is, how to prepare it, mate etiquette, the bombilla and why sharing mate is an Argentine tradition.
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Argentine Culture & Traditions
A closer look at the language, customs and everyday rituals of Argentina.
Culture becomes easier to understand when you encounter it in context: a conversation, a shared table or a familiar neighborhood routine. These guides introduce expressions, traditions and cultural details you may notice during your stay. Use them as an invitation to pay attention, ask questions and learn from the people you meet.
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Argentina Independence Day: July 9, History & Local Traditions
Learn what Argentina commemorates on July 9, how it differs from May 25 and what international students can expect on Independence Day in Buenos Aires.
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Argentina Holidays & Traditions: What International Students Should Know
Understand Argentina's major holidays and traditions, what closes, what locals celebrate and how international students can experience national culture respectfully.
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A Porteño Shoeshine: Buenos Aires Street Life & History
Explore the history of a porteño shoeshine in Buenos Aires, learn useful Spanish phrases and see archival photographs from the original Florida Street story.
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Learning Mate in Buenos Aires: A Workshop Story & Useful Etiquette
Explore mate as a social tradition through a Mente Argentina workshop story, with practical etiquette and a route to learning more about preparation.