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Mendoza - Wineries and Rafting

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January 25th 2007
So we crossed over into Argentina and headed for Mendoza. We got in at about 4:45am and decided it would be best to sleep a little in the bus station before venturing out to find a hostel. So we ¨slept¨ on these ridiculously uncomfortable benches until the sun came up - and then we ventured out to find a hostel. Mendoza is a city known for its wine and its rapids. Both of which we definitely par ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza

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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