Chile/Argentina border

Leaving South America!

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March 30th 2007
Today we travelled to Santiago, Chile, where we would leave our beloved South America! We had time in the afternoon to look round this huge, modern and lively city before setting off for the airport. Whilst sipping a fairwell cocktail in the Plaza de Armas, three young men performed a drum / dance which was very entertaining - see the video! We've absoloutley loved South America and feel v ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Santiago

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more