Flea Market

San Telmo & Immigration

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May 11th 2008
On Sunday, April 27, I went a tour to San Telmo with Julieta, Liz, Bill, Sebastian, & Ravi. We rode the city bus although it’s almost close enough to walk from the Tango House. San Telmo is the oldest neighborhood in the city. It was abandoned by the rich residents in the mid 19th century due to an outbreak of Yellow Fever. Many of the old buildings are still standing and have never been re ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires » 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