Clouds over the Puna

Salta

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March 26th 2007
The long road to Salta We were picked up in the morning for the 10 hour drive over the Argentinian border towards Salta. For an extra $20 the drivers promised to take us on a scenic route that would take in puna, salt flats and rainforest! The puna, or plain was stunning ... the brightest of green grasses with the moutains in the distance, turning to salt flats near the fringe of the pl ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more