Evita on skyscraper

Buenos Aires

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December 27th 2012
Hopping on a fast catamaran across the Rio de la Plata (silver river) we cruised into Argentina's capital. Joined a couple of free walking tours for a fascinating insight into Argentine culture - fuelled by a mix of European immigration resulting in Spanish language, Italian food, French architecture and British sports. Caught slightly cheesy Tango show in Cafe Tortoni (the oldest in Buenos Ai ... read more

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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