Alta Gracia Jesuit Estancia

Onwards and Upwards

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September 18th 2009
So we left Mendoza, and took our first overnight bus in South America - wow! We paid a little extra to be in 'First Class', so we had an actual bed to sleep on. It went completely flat with a nice pillow and blanket, we even got Champagne (OK so it was fizzy wine, but still wow!). We only journeyed for 10 hours (we've done longer on a day bus) to Cordoba but thought as we're in a country renowned ... read more

South America » Argentina » Jujuy » Humahuaca

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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