Catchi

Valles Calchaquies

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December 27th 2005
This place is like nowhere I have ever seen before, it has been a real treat for my eyes. We headed to Catchi on a very twisty road, for over 20km we were climbing a mountain - the views were stunning, until we got sooo high we were completely covered by clouds. At the top, there was a complete suprise (even though I was expecting it!), 28,000 cacti! I have never seen 28,000 Cacti in one field b ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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