Background: 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 and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
April 5th 2008South America » Argentina » La Rioja Here we are back in Argentina haveing experienced the magnificant San Francisco Pass as it just unfolded in a spectacular dusting of colour and texture, terminating in the pit of Fiambala....
We have ... 1 photos[full story]
March 13th 2008South America » Argentina » La Rioja » Talampaya National Park From San Jose de Jachal we headed north-east initially over a rough mountain road as far as Huaco and then onto paved R40 complete with fords (mainly dry) which took us up to Villa Union which is wher ... 7 photos[full story]
December 20th 2007South America » Argentina » La Rioja » La Rioja We left Villa Union to head south and east to La Rioja city. Having had a full day of natural wonders the day before at Laguna Brava we passed by the Talampaya National Park - thinking that we might w ... 6 photos[full story]
December 12th 2007South America » Argentina » La Rioja After a really good drive from Chilecito over the Cuesta Miranda, unmade Ruta 40 with hundreds of bends and some big drops, but fabulous views we arrived in the small town of Villa Union. Our reason f ... 11 photos[full story]
November 12th 2007South America » Argentina » La Rioja » La Rioja La Rioja hat ein ganz neues Busterminal, das ist aber auch schon alles was an andere Reisende erinnert.
Diese Stadt ist touristisch wirklich kaum erschlossen.
Zusammen mit zwei sehr netten Damen hab ... 5 photos[full story]
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