Torres del Paine 1st view of Glacier Grey in the distance

Torres del Paine

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May 7th 2007
When we arrived at Puerto Natales following a meer 5hr bus ride, we checked into the much celebrated Erratic Rock which is run by a few Americans. Our host, 'Bill' embarked on an indepth briefing regarding the Torres del Paine stating: - Well thats what you came here for isn't it? in a broad American twang. ...er yes of course... So we then found ourselves the next day with all the gear and n ... read more

South America » Chile » Magallanes » Puerto Natales

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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