Horses for trekking

Argentina (plus 1 night in Paraguay)‏

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May 12th 2012
We pulled into Salta at midnight, starving and jaded after the 12 hour bus journey with no meals. Luckily a guy from our hostel, Exxes Hostel, was there waiting for us. It was like a mirage! He deposited us in a cab which they paid for and we were on our way. Everyone we met at this hostel was very friendly and helpful. Despite the late arrival they directed us to a restaurant 2 blocks away, it wa ... 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