Buenos Aires

Northern Argentina

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July 1st 2008
(Steve) I got a dodgy stomach as soon as we arrived in Chile so the bus journey to Salta in Argentina was an ‘interesting’ 12 hours, my stomach rumbling all the way and I had to avoiding the toilet at all costs. I think a broke a record! The scenery whilst driving across was very dramatic. Huge open spaces very desolate, cold and windy. As the evening drew in we crossed the badlands of Argent ... read more

South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park

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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