The serpentine streets and gravel alleyways that lead to the MMPascual studio would certainly qualify as Robert Frost’s road less traveled. The studio is tucked within the folds of a residential neighborhood in one of Mendoza’s affluent suburbs, but not a single street sign nor trail of art scraps exists to signal that artists are hard at work nearby. For two sisters, Marcela and...
There comes a time when vacationing itself becomes exhausting, which is the perfect moment to escape to the Termas de Cacheuta hot springs, a short ride outside of Mendoza City. This spa is a well-kept secret offers travelers the luxury of massages and relaxation, while at the same time showcasing Mendoza’s unique mountain vistas and natural beauty. A series of hot spring pools are...
Every year on July 20th, Argentines of all ages pack a lifetime’s worth of friendships into a 24-hour period of nonstop celebrations. El Día del Amigo, though not officially a public holiday, is a cultural commandment that causes bars, restaurants, cafés and street corners to fill to the brim with groups of friends gathering to reconnect – if only for a couple of hours....
In 2011 a team of two engineers launched a new business model that would make a big impact with a humble product that touches everyone’s lives: soap. By using recycled vegetable oils and incorporating the time & talents of some of Mendoza’s most marginalized populations, co-founders Ivonne Hurtado and Andrés Riquelme gave way to Mas Ambiente: a socially conscious, economically responsible producer of artisan...
As the 2014 World Cup intensifies in Rio, blood pressures are on the rise, shouting reverberates throughout residential neighborhoods, and more and more soccer fans are finding their voices as they cheer for the Argentine team. What began as a fight that extended across the globe is quickly turning into the “Latin American Cup,” with a surprising number of teams from Central and South America advancing...
Zip lining is all about riding the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. It feels unnatural, trusting a steel cable no thicker than the diameter of a quarter. But that’s what must be done. You must edge your feet to the side of the wooden platform, resist looking down, and let your weight sink into the gentle support of a cable you...