Desert between Salta & Cachi

Argentinian Outback.....Salta & Cachi

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May 23rd 2010
We ventured on another nice long bus ride from Iguazu to a smallish city in the north of Argentina called Salta. There is not a lot to Salta except a small old town, good steak and wine and lots of motorbikes. This was our first sight of the crazy motorbike riding that happens in South America - the most concerning bike we saw had a guy driving and a woman on the back holding a brand new baby!! ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta » Salta

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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