Tempus Alba

Mendoza

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January 7th 2010
Hey again! We finished 4 days in Mendoza...wine country! We understand now why everyone loves this place. It is beautiful with tree lined streets and many parks. There is so much to do here - extreme sports, wine tours, mountaineering, shopping etc etc. Our first day we walked to Plaza Indepencia in the center of the city and Aristides Villanueva street where there is many bars and shops. ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza » Mendoza

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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