The Mate Man

Posadas, The long trek down

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August 7th 2008
Today could have been our most daunting prospect of the trip however with the hotel sorted we could relax and enjoy the day in Posadas. After a leisurely breakfast we wander into the square where some old fella tells us about a little known "other" square where people sit and sip their Mate. Oh at this point I realise I haven't described what Mate is. Well basically it's a herbal concoction ... 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