Road to the Border

Northern Argentina: More wine and Native Peoples

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November 1st 2012
The seven hour journey from Santiago to Mendoza was a novel and wonderful experience. It started off a bit drab but once we hit the foothills of the Andes it was time to put the book down (Winter of the World by Ken Follett ; a great read if you must know) and stare out of the window for several hours, with the only interuption being the border control point. The climb up the Andes is steep and so ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta » Cafayate

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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