Perito Morreno

Dusty old town

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December 14th 2007
Hey, Arrived in El Calafafe on Sat. Wandered around town - tried to do the lake hike but took some wrong turns and ended up on a few dead ends. The dogs from the hostel came with me - I loved having them with me - might get a dog when I move back! Met Justin & Donie (BIFFOS!) for "one" which ended up being another very late one. Bars are not too wild in El Calafate and the town itself has not muc ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate

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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