The Amazing Iguazu Falls (2)

Argentina & Chile

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October 31st 2006
Hola from South America, It´s been over 5 weeks since Marie and I set off and we are based in Salta in north Argentina at the moment, our last Argentinian stop before we cross into Bolivia. We had planned to make our way to Bolivia via Northern Chile but after 5 days in Chile and not exactly warming to the place, we crossed back over the Andes to Argentina. So, after lots of trekking, overnig ... 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