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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: El Calafate
Date: March 4th 2008
El Calafate We flew at 5am from BA to El Calafate, a small town in Southern Argentina visited mainly as a base for trips to the Perito Moreno glacier. Upon arrival around 8am we were greeted with fine weather but a lot cooler in comparison to Buenos Aires. We took a mini bus to our hostel for 18 pesos each, about £3. This was booked right next to the luggage carousel. Arrived at our hostel, th ... read more
Date: March 4th 2008
El Calafate We flew at 5am from BA to El Calafate, a small town in Southern Argentina visited mainly as a base for trips to the Perito Moreno glacier. Upon arrival around 8am we were greeted with fine weather but a lot cooler in comparison to Buenos Aires. We took a mini bus to our hostel for 18 pesos each, about £3. This was booked right next to the luggage carousel. Arrived at our hostel, th ... read more
