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Obama in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 23rd – 24th

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, recently visited Argentina! Even though their visit was very short, their agendas were full of activities. Arriving from Cuba, Obama met with President Mauricio Macri...

Weekend Highlights: March 6-8

La Avenida Corrientes! Located in downtown CABA, Corrientes is one of the most popular and interactive areas in the city in terms of nightlife. Named after one of the northernmost provinces along Argentina's border with...

Why Study Spanish in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina – Emma, USA

Emma from the U.S. joined us in 2018 for our Intensive Spanish Program. Here is her story... My interest in the Mente Argentina program first began because my freshman year roommate, and now one of...

Song of the week: Rodrigo

Cuarteto or Cuartetazo is a rhythm that was born in Córdoba, Argentina. It got its name for its traditional composition of four instruments: violin, piano, accordion, and bass. It is characterized by its fast...

BAFICI 2018: Mente’s Top Picks for Independent Argentine Film

Whether you are studying abroad in Buenos Aires, living here, or just passing through the city as a tourist, BAFICI is a festival that shouldn't be missed. The 20th Buenos Aires International Festival of...

Holidays in Argentina: 2018

Feriado is a good word to know in Spanish. It means holiday! No school, no work, perhaps a feast or a chance to get out of the city and see other parts of this beautiful...

And We Danced: salsa & tango with mente argentina

Every month on a Thursday, Mente Argentina takes over the dance floor at La Viruta. (Armenia 1366)  The night begins with a group salsa lesson and after the group splits into a beginner lesson,...

Mente on Malbec: un blog de-vino

Budding wine connoisseurs of all (legal) ages start from the jumping off point of that well known adage, drink and be merry. Argentina has increasingly been getting more attention for its wine production, both...