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Recoleta

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March 20th 2006
Today we went to Recoleta which is a pretty upmarket area most known for its cemetary. This is where very rich people go when they die. Its really a beautiful place. Many of the family graves have glass doors so if you peek inside you can see coffins and everything...bit spooky. ... 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