Culture & Adventure
Best Local Dishes to Try in Buenos Aires: An International Student’s Food Guide
Get to know Buenos Aires through its food, from asado and empanadas to milanesa and sweet treats, with a guide for international students.
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Study & Learn
Campus Life vs. City Life: What to Expect When Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires
Understand campus life in Buenos Aires, compare city housing options and plan your commute, student routine and questions before studying abroad.
Living in Buenos Aires
Laundry in Buenos Aires: Lavanderías, Wash & Fold and Apartment Reality
Learn how laundry works in Buenos Aires, from neighborhood lavanderías and wash-and-fold service to apartment washing machines and practical student tips.
Study & Learn
Reactivating Your Spanish in Buenos Aires: A Guide for Dormant Speakers
Have Spanish you haven't used in years? Learn how immersion in Buenos Aires can reactivate vocabulary, listening confidence and real-world communication.
Study & Learn
Spanish Programs in Buenos Aires: Choosing the Right Study Format
Compare Spanish study formats in Buenos Aires by goals, schedule and academic needs, from intensive learning to university study and personalized lessons.
Culture & Adventure
Coffee in Buenos Aires: Cafés, Local Favorites & Ordering Tips
Explore coffee in Buenos Aires with a practical café shortlist, Spanish ordering tips and advice for choosing a neighborhood coffee stop during your stay.
Living in Buenos Aires
Money in Buenos Aires: Currency, Cards & Cash Guide
Learn how to pay in Buenos Aires: Argentine pesos, foreign cards, cash, exchange rates, ATMs and practical money tips for international students.
Culture & Adventure
7 Best Museums in Buenos Aires: Art, History & Culture
Discover the best museums in Buenos Aires, from MALBA and Bellas Artes to Xul Solar, Museo Evita and Museo Moderno, with practical tips for your visit.
Culture & Adventure
Best Argentine TV Shows & Movies to Improve Your Spanish
Discover Argentine TV shows and movies that can help you train your ear, learn local expressions and understand Buenos Aires culture while improving Spanish.
Culture & Adventure
Chipá Recipe: Cassava Starch, Cheese & a Practical Baking Guide
Make chipá with cassava starch and cheese using the Mente recipe’s ingredient quantities, with practical notes on dough, baking and dietary requirements.
Food, Wine & Gastronomy
Buenos Aires Heladerías: How to Choose Flavors & Order
Explore Buenos Aires’ heladería culture, compare flavors and portions, and learn what to ask about ingredients before ordering Argentine ice cream.
Explore & Learn
Volunteering in Buenos Aires: Finding a Responsible Program
Explore volunteering in Buenos Aires: understand placement fit, language, preparation and responsible participation before choosing a Mente Argentina program.