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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 22 MIN

E68 - Why I Chose Merlo (Part 2): Life, Nature and Hidden Experiences

from Argentalk: Stories in Argentine Spanish · host Mar

In this second part, we return to Merlo — a small mountain town in central Argentina that quietly pulls people in. What starts as a peaceful place full of nature and community slowly reveals something deeper: a different rhythm of life, a strong sense of connection… and a whole world of experiences you wouldn’t expect. Together with my friend Jesi, we explore what you can actually do there — and what might end up changing the way you see things.Argentalk is a podcast for intermediate Spanish learners who want to understand Argentine Spanish in context. Through short cultural episodes, you’ll improve your listening skills, pick up real expressions, and expand your vocabulary naturally.---✉️ This podcast is just the beginning. If you subscribe to the Argentalk newsletter, you’ll unlock free PDF transcripts for (almost) all past and future episodes, ready to print, each one with a glossary of the hardest words and expressions translated into English.And whenever a new episode comes out, I’ll email you the link and the transcript so you can follow along:👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠argentalk.com/subscribe-podcast⁠⁠⁠

In this second part, we return to Merlo — a small mountain town in central Argentina that quietly pulls people in. What starts as a peaceful place full of nature and community slowly reveals something deeper: a different rhythm of life, a strong sense of connection… and a whole world of experiences you wouldn’t expect. Together with my friend Jesi, we explore what you can actually do there — and what might end up changing the way you see things.Argentalk is a podcast for intermediate Spanish learners who want to understand Argentine Spanish in context. Through short cultural episodes, you’ll improve your listening skills, pick up real expressions, and expand your vocabulary naturally.---✉️ This podcast is just the beginning. If you subscribe to the Argentalk newsletter, you’ll unlock free PDF transcripts for (almost) all past and future episodes, ready to print, each one with a glossary of the hardest words and expressions translated into English.And whenever a new episode comes out, I’ll email you the link and the transcript so you can follow along:👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠argentalk.com/subscribe-podcast⁠⁠⁠

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