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 27th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park Enchanting falls..
Back over the boarder, a bus ride from the grass planes to the jungle from dry to hot humid and a wee bit sticky, a 3km walk along the highway under somewhat intense sun...
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April 17th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park Well, I wanted this entry to be called Curitiba and Foz do Igua(insert c with the thing here)u, but since my Argentinian keyboard is xenophobic, I had to call it Curitiba and Puerto Iguazu instead.
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April 13th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park PHOTOS TO COME
Sunday 13th April
Not slept too well but looking forward to Argentina today. Good breakfast and by 830am we're on our way. The border is well set-up for day-trippers... Our driver t ... [full story]
March 25th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park Day 148: Puerto Iguazu
I woke up rather early this morning and so went for a walk in town to get some breakfast and try and find an internet cafe that was open on Easter Sunday so that I could chec ... 11 photos[full story]
April 4th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park I am listening to Bersuit Vergarabat as I write this. They are an Argentine band that I am going to see tomorrow at Quilmes Rock, the biggest Argentine rock festival. Back to the jungle…
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April 2nd 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park Oi oi!
Så er 2. del af turen startet, 5 måneder i Bs. As. er slut og Sven og jeg er på vejen!
De sidste 3 dage er blevet tilbragt i Iguazu i den nordøstlige del af Argentina.
Til dem der ikke ... 2 photos[full story]
March 19th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park I almost feel like I don't need to write anything here, except maybe one word - 'Wow'. The photos say it better than any words could. But seeing as this is a blog, I suppose I should write something.. ... 14 photos[full story]
March 25th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park Waterfall photos from Iguazu National Park, both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides.
I took a second trip to Iguacu / Iguazu - the most spectacular waterfalls I have ever seen - the first trip was ... 16 photos[full story]
March 20th 2008South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park So after i left off on my last blog, basically i was not all that happy with the hostel and the were not many people around and those who were kept to themselves and i did try striking up conversation ... 13 photos[full story]
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