The Aftermath

El Claten and the Fitz Roy

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December 31st 2006
12/29 A Glorious Day in El Chalten We had decided to go the small town of El Chalten to do some hiking. Thing is, it’s a 3.5 hour bus ride out and it’s literally in the middle of nowhere. Nothing around for 3.5 hours! We boarded the bus early and got to El Chalten and on the trail to view the Fitx Roy by noon. We were worried because we were not prepared for really cold weather at all. All we ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Chaltén

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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