Children playing on a hot night in Plaza Independencia

Mendoza! I think I like this place...

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February 3rd 2009
I arrived here yesterday morning on the overnight bus, getting in at around 8am. The FULL cama really was more comfortable! I actually found myself feeling excited as I settled in for the long trip. There were only 2 seats on one side of the aisle and one seat on the other side - which was mine - so I had no one around me and it really felt like the lap of luxury. The first few hours of the jo ... 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