La Boca

Last days of Buenos Aires

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April 18th 2008
Like black is to white, like chalk is to cheese so Recoleta is to La Boca which was to be our first destination on our BA adventures yesterday. Before walking the short distance of a few kms to see one of the most dangerous suburbs in BA we asked for directions at the Hostel reception and were immediately told not to walk but to get the bus from just outside. So day packs on we strolled across th ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires

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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