South America Road Trip
By Ben Path
Argentina
Buenos Aries, Capital of Argentina
My first stop was Argentina. I went to the capital, Buenos Aries. There are over 2 million people living there! We went to the recoleta cemetery. Many famous people were buried there, including Eva Peron, wife of general Juan Peron. Juan Peron was one of the nations presidents(book fact pg 310).
While in Buenos Aries I met Cedric Gervais, a grammy-award winning french DJ. He was born on June 7, 1979
Economy of Argentina
Some common industries in Argentina are food processing and motor vehicles. Argentina also has lots of petroleum and uranium for energy.
Map of South America
Pictures of Argentina
Food
Empanadas are a popular food in Argentina.
Iguazu falls
These falls lie on the border between Brazil and Argentina. This is a picture of the falls.
Culture
Most people in Argentina are Italian and Spanish. Tango is popular and originated in Buenos Aries.
Cordoba
My next stop was Cordoba. The population of the city was about 1.158 million. While there I went to the cathedral of Cordoba. It was amazing! It is the oldest church in Argentina that is still in service.
Uruguay
Montevideo
My first stop in Uruguay was the capital, Montevideo. The population was about 1.305 million. I went to the plaza independencia, Montevideo's largest square.
Casapueblo
Next on my trip I visited Maldonado. This is the hotel I stayed in. It used to belong to Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Villaro, who used it as a summer villa.
Maldonado
The population is about 62,590 people. While there I went to the Laguna Del Sauce, Maldonado's largest body of water.
While in Montevideo I celebrated Uruguay Independence Day, which is on August 25 and celebrates Uruguay becoming an independent country
Economy
food processing and electrical machinery are major industries in Uruguay. Natural resources include fish, which people eat, and some minor minerals, which have various uses.
Culture
Most people in Uruguay are at least part Spanish.
Food
Milanesas are a popular dish, as are chivitos, or sandwiches. People also barbecue asado, which is beef.