Red rock mountains

Cachi - Cactus and Altitude

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April 29th 2007
Yes, yes, I know, we’ve only just moved in yet here we are taking a weekend away already. Well, you’ve got to take the chance when you can as who knows what the work situation will be in a few weeks time. 5 hours from Salta is the town of Cachi, known as the gateway to the Cactus National Park. Coming from Salta, you actually go through the park first, so in our eyes it’s more like the back ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta » Cachi

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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