Argentine Culture & Traditions
Boca Junior Football game in Buenos Aires!
Our partner organisation LandingPadBA organised an excursion to the Boca Junior vs Arsenal game for our Mente Argentina interns, volunteers and study abroad students. What an amazing day we all had!
Our guest blogger Zac...
Arts, Music & Festivals
A Novel Idea: Buenos Aires’ Most Famous Bookstore
Caitlin McCoy
Buenos Aires is known as one of the most important cultural centers in Latin America because of its impressive number of museums, theaters and universities. Studying abroad in Buenos Aires give you access...
Arts, Music & Festivals
Luis Alberto Spinetta
is considered to be one of the fathers of Argentine Rock and overall lyrical "genio". Spinetta was born and raised here in Buenos Aires in Belgrano Bajo. Having made music from 1967-2011, you...
Arts, Music & Festivals
Song of the week: Johnny Tedesco
Dream boat argentine musician, Johnny Tedesco, gained the majority of his fame on a musical television program called El Club del Clan. Johnny came from a humble family in Buenos Aires and adored Elvis...
Pre-Arrival & Orientation Guides
Coping with Culture Shock While Studying Abroad in Argentina
The decision to study abroad in Argentina is an amazing opportunity to transform your life and world view, but it does come with some challenges. You’ll be living in a totally different country; and...
Cost of Living & Lifestyle
Mente does the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl!
Buenos Aires is known for its thrilling and eccentric nightlife, but it can be overwhelming. Which are the cool bars to go to? If I go out at midnight, am I too early? 3...
Arts, Music & Festivals
Song of the week: Raúl Barboza
Yet another musical tradition that helps to define Argentine culture is the unique sounds that we have come to call Chamamé . Chamamé is a genre of folklore music from the northeastern portion of Argentina as well...
Connect & Grow with Mente Argentina
It may be winter in Buenos Aires, but this month the city is truly heating up. Spirits are at their peak, as Argentina continues to advance in El Mundial (World Cup), taking place in...