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Rio Parana ... Without the Bite

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January 15th 2008
The River Parana touches the shores of Argentina, Paraguay and Brasil. The international bridge at Posadas spans the distance between Argentina and Paraguay. Shopping is said to be much cheaper on the Paraguayan side. Posadas on the Argentinian side is a stopping place before travelling the the final 316 km to Iguazu Falls. Arriving on the much delayed El Gran Capitan at 05:00 I took a chance ... read more

South America » Argentina » Misiones » Posadas

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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