The end of the world!

The Southernmost City in the World

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April 10th 2011
Although we have another mission stop or two, we have now traveled as far South as possible without boarding a boat for Antarctica. Ushuaia, Argentina or as the locals call it; "El fin del mundo" (The End of the World). It snowed a little our first night and it is still Summer here! Just a few photos will have to do because we need to go to sleep early tonight to cross the Magellan Strait and two ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Ushuaia

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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