Puente del Inca

MENDOZA & SURROUNDINGS

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September 21st 2007
Here we are in Mendoza after yet another long overnight bus journey. There is a definite buzz with this city. It´s lively, chic, and full of heritage. We went through a desert to get to it, believe it or not before we got to it. Finally, we are in the home of wine in this part of the world! It also means more mountains ( we are still in the Andes ) and lots of activities! After all it is the home ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza » Mendoza

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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