Cathedral in Mendoza

Mendoza

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May 28th 2008
Spent the day exploring Mendoza and it was cold and trying to snow (even though Mendoza is a only 700 odd metres high)! Scored ourselves some hats and gloves before the day was out as it was obvious that we couldn't wait any longer to get them without risking frostbite. Mendoza is a pleasant city and is probably really pretty when all of the trees are green. However, we got to enjoy kicking the le ... read more

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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