Packing for a long trip, particularly to somewhere you have never been, can be a bit complicated. What to pack will depend on when you are coming to town, and we hope that this...

Surely if you have spent some time in Buenos Aires you have encountered your fair share of Boliches. Regardless of your taste in music, we have all found ourselves in the wee hours of...

On July 9th, 1816, the Congress of Tucumán officially declared the independence of Argentina from domination of the Spanish crown. The news of the conquest of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte and the resulting political disruption...

It is a basic Buenos Aires requirement to know about Soda Stereo. They are kind of a big deal.  Soda Stereo is widely accepted as the most important Latin rock band to have ever existed,...

Caitlin McCoy Navidad - Christmas: The summer heat already makes the holidays feel distinctly different and Buenos Aires celebrates Christmas with unique Argentine flourishes. This year, the holiday season began with a firework show on Sunday,...

Almagro. Mente is embarking on a quest to introduce participants to Buenos Aires neighborhoods that aren't on the more common tourist circuits. And we think you should check out Almagro, a traditional barrio that filled...

Dulce de leche is the cure-all medication for all times of the day for all you study abroad students and travelers in Buenos Aires, and simply cannot be missed! It is hidden in your...

If you've ever been on a Mente Argentina picnic, you are definitely familiar with these delicious cheesy balls (or rings). This is a snack that Porteños have adopted from their friends to the North,...