Rock formations at the Quebrada de Humahuaca

Warning: Argentina May Cause Severe Culture Shock!

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March 22nd 2007
*Sorry, it's a long one* From Tarija, I wanted to cross into Argentina, which meant taking a bus to the nondescript border town of Villazon. Nothing against the town or anything, but the only reason to go there is if you're going to or coming from Argentina. I got to the border a little after 9AM, and after waiting a half hour to get my Bolivian exit stamp, I got in line to get my entry stamp ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta » Cafayate

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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 an... ... read more