Stripes in the desert

WEEK 14 - DESERT AGAIN

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March 3rd 2007
WEEK 14 CAFAYATE - SALTA I wasn't very impressed with Cafayate. A tourist resort full of artisan stores at inflated prices and many selling imported products. I did have a quick look but as I can't carry anything else extra I didn't regret not buying anything. There was however good wine tasting and a chance to walk round the vineyards. On the way to the winery we walked passed yet another R ... 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