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 13th 2008South America » Argentina » Tucumán » San Miguel de Tucumán After leaving Easter Island several days ago we have been constantly on the move catching planes and buses and living as gypsies on the road. We landed at Santiago in Chile in the evening and headed s ... [full story]
March 21st 2008South America » Argentina » Tucumán Travelling is almost as much about the people you meet as it is about the places you go. Along the way, I've had the chance to meet loads of really lovely people - but most of them have been other bac ... 8 photos[full story]
March 9th 2008South America » Argentina » Tucumán » San Miguel de Tucumán Got up early to pack. Went to find the atm to get the last of the money that I will need. Then I called mom. She told me she was on the first day of recovery from the flu.
Back earllier I had t ... [full story]
March 11th 2008South America » Argentina » Tucumán Ola,
After a lively welcome dinner (muchos Pisco Sour, Vino Tinto & Cervaza) We finally got our bikes cleared Thursday afternoon and followed the truck with the container to a dusty yard where the ... 12 photos[full story]
February 13th 2008South America » Argentina » Tucumán » San Miguel de Tucumán After being stationary for 2 1/2 weeks in Mendoza, we fancied some exploring. We considered our options in the north of Argentina because by mid February we want to end up In Bolivia.
After some se ... 6 photos[full story]
December 6th 2007South America » Argentina » Tucumán » Amaicha del Valle As our plans to visit the ruins of Quilmes had been scuppered, we decided to visit Amaicha del Valle. Friends had told us it was worth a stop, if only to visit the Museo Pachamama, so we decided to st ... 12 photos[full story]
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