Argentina was to be the country that I would spend the most time in during my 6 month trip, about 5 or so weeks all in all I think. Argentina has a mixture of cosmopolitan cities, incredible landscapes, great food and attractive ladies (and men so I'm told) The country has had a turbulent time just about recovering now from the economic crash of 2001, even paying off it's $10 billion debt to the IMF. Argentina stretches from Bolivia to the tip of South America (nearly 3,500km) Attractions include Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Cordoba, Salta, The Lake District, Patagonia and of course beaches on the East coast Argentina has had some unusual history recently, including the Peron Era in the 1940's and 50's (Evita), the Dirty War (1976-83) with an estimated 30,000 people dying (disappearing and tortured)
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