Relaxing in the hot springs at Chaceuta with Mike and Julie-Anne

Wine, Mountains and Snow - Having Fun in Mendoza

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June 24th 2007
Hola from Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina! I've had a top week out here, with so much to see and do - Mendoza is awesome! The town itself is very pleasant, with giant sycamore trees lining the wide avenues, lots of nice plazas and a brilliant 420 hectare park. There are dozens of wineries in the surrounding area, and with it's close proximity to The Andes, day trips to the mountains and ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza

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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