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...

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,...

Let us introduce you to a green oasis in the middle of the city. No, it's not the Bosques de Palermo, not Parque Las Heras or Plaza Francia. Welcome to Parque Centenario, the huge...

If you know anything about Mente Argentina, you know that we are helado super fans. Rain or shine, we are always down for an ice cream run, and those visits might be daily during...

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 for bombillas in La Boca and while looking out at...

First thing's first: Coronavirus (COVID-19) According to New York Times article "How Coronavirus Hijacks Your Cells," "infected people can avoid spreading the virus by wearing a mask, but healthy people do not need to wear...

Teaming with expats, Buenos Aires is home to tens of thousands of people who have relocated from their home countries to learn Spanish, in the lovely Argentine paradise.  With such large expatriot communities, foreigners...

Because no one hates a solid happy hour (--or two)... A'Manger (Charcas 4001, Palermo Soho) -20% off food and drink from all men tables Tuesday, women tables Wednesday Antares (Armenia 1447, Palermo Soho/Arevalo 2876, Las Cañitas/Bolivar...