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 6th 2008South America » Argentina » Neuquén » Junín de los Andes Yes, green at last. We climbed back into the Andes and wiggled our way around 29 hairpin bends before reaching the Chilean side of the border, huge mountains all around but not a condor in sight. Drov ... [full story]
April 5th 2008South America » Argentina » Neuquén » Junín de los Andes Yes, green at last. We climbed back up into the Andes and wiggled our way around 29 hairpin bends before reaching the Chilean side of the border, huge mountains all around and not a condor in sight. D ... [full story]
March 4th 2008South America » Argentina » Neuquén » Junín de los Andes Last spanish lessons
Paragliding
Leaving b´che
bus to Junin dL Andes - incl service station
afternoon by river
cycle to lanin park & overnight
register and climb
cycle back
swim in river, trou ... 2 photos[full story]
March 1st 2008South America » Argentina » Neuquén » Junín de los Andes We gave ourselves a late start after the travails of the walk the day before. Leaving Bariloche to start wending our way through the northern parts of the lake district. Picked up another car and drov ... 4 photos[full story]
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