Daisies and beautiful landscape

El Calafate - Day 1 - Laguna Nimes

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March 1st 2007
It was another early morning. We left the hostel in Puerto Madryn at 6 o'clock in the morning to catch our 8am flight to El Calafate. The hostel, for a change, was exactly what I had seen on the photos! The rooms were clean and lovely. The views from the windows were stunning. The stuff was the friendliest and most helpful ever! We had such an enjoyable stay there. We planned our stay and made s ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate

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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