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Rooted in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mente Argentina is an internationally recognized, awarded organization committed to offering international participants remarkable educational opportunities and high-quality personal support through dynamic and personalized experiences. We relentlessly innovate our experiences to let our participants explore and appreciate Argentina in a distinctive way. Our primary goal is to facilitate academic success, foster global awareness, and stimulate personal growth, ensuring that each participant's Argentine experience is as unique as they are. Today, Mente Argentina is the leader organization in Spanish, Short Immersion Programs, Study Abroad, Internships and Volunteer Programs in Argentina. Whether you're enhancing your Spanish skills, joining a short-term program, experiencing an undergraduate or graduate semester/academic year program in Buenos Aires, interning with a local organization, volunteering with selected NGOs, pursuing a degree or specialization, Mente Argentina's programs are designed for those who would like to explore and appreciate Argentina in a distinctive way. Be more than just a tourist! For more information, please visit www.MenteArgentina.com

Song of the week: Charly García

Charly Garcia is an icon in the rock world, and a god in the Argentine rock world. He grew up in Buenos Aires proper, in Caballito, in an upper-middle class family.   Because his mother...

Weekend Highlights March 26- March 29

Thursday, March 26th (high: 23°C low 13°C Sunny) 3:00 PM Grab a coffee and enjoy the view @ PROA Café (Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza 1929) 7:00 PM Catch an art film @ MALBA (avda. Figueroa...

Weekend Highlights March 19- Mar 22

  Thursday, March 19th (high: 29°C low 22°C Sunny) 7:00 PM Art Opening: 3 new exhibitions @MALBA  (Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415) 10:00 PM Dinner @ Kensho 12:00 AM Party & Show: Flash and dance @ Club 69 (Niceto...

Song of the week: Spinetta

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...

Weekend Highlights March 5- Mar 8

9:00 PM Strong woman film series @ MALBA (avda. Figueroa Alcorta 3415) 12:00 AM Full moon party!@ El Planetario 5:00 PM Theater: Los Cosos  @Club Cultural Matienzo (Pringles 1249) Friday, March 6th (high: 27°C low 20°C, sunny) 5:00...

Song of the week: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

A little ska/ funk / jazz / folk / big band music to get your week started. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs is a Buenos Aires born band that got its start in the mid 80s. They...

Weekend Highlights Feb. 27-Mar. 1

Thursday, February 26th (high: 24°C low 18°C Rainy) 3:00 PM Art Exhibit: Alisio con A de América@Centro Cultural Borges (Viamonte esquina San Martín) Various Times: Art film selection @ Cine Gaumont (Av. Rivadavia 1635) 10:00 PM Dinner...

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...

Weekend Highlights Feb. 19- Feb. 22

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jvUqhZb45k Thursday, February 19th (high: 23°C low 14°C partly cloudy) 8:00 PM Live Cumbia: La Delio Valdez@Niceto Club (Niceto Vega 5510) 9:30 PM Get Jazzy@ Thelonious Jazz Club (Jerónimo Salguero 1884) 10:00 PM Live Music: Recoveko @ Club...

Extra Long Weekend Highlights: Feb. 12- Feb.17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_nwDufq3m8&feature=youtu.be Thursday, February 12th (high: 33°C low 17°C Sunny) 11:00 PM Live swing and jazz @ EL Quetzal (Guatemala 4516) 12:00 AM Party with live band: Hoy no Pasa @Makena Cantina Club (Fitz Roy 1519) 5:00 PM Mariendas...