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New Arrivals

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February 8th 2008
Arriving in Buenos Aires in a timely manner with all luggage intact was success enough for us, but we also mangaged to reserve a room at the V & S Hostel by phone! The jet lag and culture shock moving from winter climate to hot and humid middle of summer climate quickly left us and we utilized our feet for a 2 day self-guided walking tour of the city. We weren´t brave enough to try the bus or s ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires

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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