Saltas churches 3

Salta

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June 28th 2007
Here is a whole load of photos from my stay so far in Salta. Dan and Lucy from Mendoza turned up here in Salta one day after me (they had gone to another town on the way but didnt like it) and we all went on this amazing horse ride. It was the aniversary of General Güemes who led the Gaucho army in the war for Independance against Spain. The Gauchos are the cowboys who work on the cattle ranch ... 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