Another rest stop in no mans land

Argentina via Paso Jama

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October 16th 2016
Leaving San Pedro de Atacama we made our way up the 34km hill to the border of Bolivia, with temperatures hovering around the 2 degree mark until we reached the Argentina border with no problems and the day warmed up to the low 30's as we made our way to Purmamaca for the night. The altitude had knocked Nikki around a bit, so she didn't join us for dinner, as she opted for an early night, her hu ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta » Salta

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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