Argentina Photo 3

Argentina

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July 1st 2009
We arrived over the Andes and down into Mendoza, capital of the wine region and home to many, many vineyards. The weather was cool but the sun was high and there was barely a cloud in the sky so what better way to be introduced to Argentina than on a wine tour! It was so much fun we did it twice! The best way to sample the vineyards is to hire bikes and cycle between them. Given my usual habit ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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