Foto: The Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Argentina - Eva Perón, born María Eva Duarte on May 7, 1919, in Los Toldos, Argentina, grew up in poverty. Her father, Juan Duarte, left the family when Eva was still young, leaving them in difficult circumstances. At the age of 15, Eva moved to Buenos Aires with dreams of becoming an actress. Her determination eventually led to a modest career in theater, radio, and film. Her life changed drastically when she met military officer Juan Domingo Perón in 1944. They married in 1945, and in 1946 Perón became president of Argentina. As First Lady, Eva played a crucial role in the political and social life of the country. She became a strong advocate for women's rights and labor rights and was instrumental in founding the Eva Perón Foundation, which provided aid and support to the poor and underprivileged. She fought for social justice and was affectionately known as "Evita" by the Argentine people. Eva’s health rapidly declined due to cervical cancer. She died on July 26, 1952, at the age of 33. Her death caused a wave of mourning in Argentina. Her body was embalmed and displayed, but after a military coup in 1955, it was hidden out of fear of its symbolic power and later shipped to Italy. In 1971, her remains were returned to Argentina and eventually buried in 1976 in the Duarte family crypt at Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Today, her grave is one of the most visited sites in Buenos Aires, with people leaving flowers and tributes to pay their respects. It is heavily secured to prevent future disturbances. Eva Perón remains a complex and influential figure in Argentine history. Her work for social justice and women's rights has left a lasting legacy, and her story continues to inspire as a symbol of resilience and dedication to the underprivileged.
La Boca – Artists' District
Argentina - We stroll through the shopping streets on our way to Plaza de San Martin, where the bike tour to the La Boca district begins. Ana is our guide for the ride. We put on our helmets and follow her on our mountain bikes. Along the way, Ana tells us about ...
Penguins on Peninsula Valdés
Argentina - Early start! At 7:30 a.m., we depart by bus to Peninsula Valdés. We decide to visit the penguin colony on the northern side of the peninsula, as the colony at Punto Tombo is over three hours away and doesn’t fit into the schedule. But first—whale ...
Perito Moreno Glacier
Argentina - The Perito Moreno Glacier (Spanish: Glaciar Perito Moreno) is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southern Argentina. The glacier is accessible from El Calafate in Patagonia. Perito Moreno Glacier is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern ...
Ushuaia: ‘Fin del Mundo’
Argentina - We regroup at the restaurant and drive back to Ushuaia. We're dropped off in the city center and just have time to grab a quick sandwich. Sandwich in hand, we head to the harbor to check in for the boat tour. We sail out into the Beagle Channel. The weather ...