The Sacred City of Quilmes and their current land ownership challenges
The Sacred City of Quilmes is known as Argentina's Macchu Picchu. It holds rich stories of culture, painful history and ongoing land ownership challenges.
Author: Ren
Ren is a human geographer, avid adventurer and culture lover. She loves going off the beaten path with her travels, and is always looking to connect to locals and Indigenous people and make birding more affordable for everyone.
Website: renaway.com
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