In the province of San Juan, one of the most arid in Argentina, water is more than a resource: it is a symbol. A popular legend tells the tale of a local woman, Deolinda Correa, who died of thirst in 1841 while crossing this province during the civil wars. Her baby miraculously survived and Deolinda’s legend, La Difunta, was born. The local tradition is to leave a bottle of water at her shrine; the scene reflects the daily tension in this foothills region, where water is scarce and valuable. (Source: Dialogue Earth)