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.
May 4th 2008South America » Argentina » San Juan » Ischigualasto
Mendoza contains many famous internationally recognised vineyards and wine producers. So what do you do in wine country? You take a wine tour. We took an afternoon wine tour to 2 bodegas (wineries) ... 36 photos[full story]
March 7th 2008South America » Argentina » San Juan » Barreal From Malargue we headed back to San Rafael, spotting the cosmic ray detector tanks along the way and detouring by the very scenic Cańon Atuel. Tthen, after a quick lunch, hit the road to get to Tupu ... 8 photos[full story]
March 7th 2008South America » Argentina » San Juan » San Agustín del Valle Fértil After our stay in Santiago we caught a night bus to Mendoza, ARG. Big mistake. At 3 in the morning we had to cross the boarder, which ment waking up and having our passports stamped and our bags check ... [full story]
March 5th 2008South America » Argentina » San Juan » San Juan Fully laden with food, snacks, fuel and water, we set off early from Mendoza bound once again for Uspallata. No, we haven´t gone mad; Uspallata forms a natural crossroads where the road from Chile me ... 19 photos[full story]
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