Cool Sunset

Buenos Aires

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November 25th 2008
ARGENTINA Ah! Argentina. We've been looking forward to this country for a while, even more so than Brazil because, from what we have heard, it is a cultural mecca. We left behind the desert of San Pedro de Atacama and headed for the land of tango, wine and cafes—not to mention ridiculous amounts of meat. “And how big would you like your steak, sir?” “Just send a cow by the tabl ... 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