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Friday 10 June 2011 San Lorenzo and Salta

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June 10th 2011
There are numerous agencies in Salta offering excursions to the Salinas Grandes, San Antonio de los Cobres, Cachi, Cayafate and Humahuaca, but most places of interest are three and a half to four hours away. It would be best to spread a trip over two days and pass a night en route. Purmamarca is said to be a good base for exploring the Salinas. We hadn't allowed for that extra night in our sch ... 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