Travel Reference
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History
Like all Latin American countries, Argentina has a tumultuous history, one tainted by
periods of despotic rule, corruption and hard times. But its history is also illustrious,
the story of a country that fought off Spanish colonial rule and was once among the
world's economic powerhouses. It's a country that gave birth to international icons
such as the gaucho, Evita Perón and Che Guevara. Understanding Argentina's past is
paramount to understanding its present and, most importantly, to understanding Ar-
gentines themselves.
Argentina's national beer, Quilmes, is named after the now decimated indigenous group of
northwest Argentina. It's also the name of a city in the province of Buenos Aires.
