Garganta del Diablo

Bariloche and Iguazu Falls

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February 11th 2007
Next stop Bariloche in the lake district of Argentina. The town itself is famous for its chocolate (excellent) and St Bernard dogs (?!). We began with an awesome rafting trip on the Rio Mansur. There were one or two adventures, mostly involving C falling out the boat at appropriately dangerous moments (see photos). L also managed to shoot a rapid sans bateau which she didn't enjoy too much at the ... read more

South America » Argentina » Río Negro » San Carlos de Bariloche

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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