Iruya

More Argentinian Highlights

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May 3rd 2012
What follows are some of my recent experiences in Argentina that made my time in the country such a memorable and enjoyable escapade. The first involves a tiny bar in Buenos Aires, where there is barely room between the street-facing wall and the bar for two people to stand side-by-side. The bar was opened at some point in the mid-1800’s and many of the bottles adorning its shelves are still ca ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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