Reading in San Martin de los Andes

Waylaid in Argentina

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February 16th 2012
My first stop after crossing the border into Argentina was the picturesque village of San Martin de los Andes, which is one of the plethora of villages located on the shores of stunning mountain lakes in this region of South America. I only really had one full day to spend there, so I made the most of my time by eating chocolate, ice cream and wandering up to the lookout that provides a mesmerisin ... 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