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Perito Moreno Glacier and mini-trekking

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December 22nd 2007
Today was even cooler than yesterday. We set off for the mini-trek in a large tour bus, and headed towards the Perito Moreno Glacier. We had read that this was the crown jewel of the National Glacier Park, but it was hard to believe it could be more spectacular than the glaciers we saw on our boat trip. But it was - more beautiful and just more impressive all the way around. First we got out whe ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » Perito Moreno Glacier

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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