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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]
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] Blog: The land of wine flavoured ice cream
Date: March 24th 2008
Sometimes it's nice to take things slowly. After hitting the furthest corners of Argentina, with the inevitable long bus rides that entails, my next stop was just a few hours up the road, in Cafayate. Like Tafí, the place had apparently been packed over the Easter weekend, but when I arrived on the Monday it was pleasantly sleepy - not to mention hot. Cafayate is blessed with a wonderfully su ... read more
Date: March 24th 2008
Sometimes it's nice to take things slowly. After hitting the furthest corners of Argentina, with the inevitable long bus rides that entails, my next stop was just a few hours up the road, in Cafayate. Like Tafí, the place had apparently been packed over the Easter weekend, but when I arrived on the Monday it was pleasantly sleepy - not to mention hot. Cafayate is blessed with a wonderfully su ... read more
