Perito Mereno Glacier

End of the world

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September 21st 2005
They affectionately call it the "end of the world" but I think they are being a bit hard on themselves as it is too beautiful to be called that! I´m talking about Ushuaia and it claims to be the most southerly town in the world. Bit of a cross between an Antarctica outstation and a ski resort. Everything get covered in that grey grime that comes from the harsh climate and glacier country. On ... read more

South America » Argentina » Chubut

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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