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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]
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] Blog: South Through Iquique, Antofagasta, and La Serena
Date: November 6th 2005
After a couple days, I left Arica extremely sunburnt. Why do I always get it into my head not to wear any sunscreen at all?! This made the bus journey to Iquique rather uncomfortable. Iquique has a very nice beach, but there´s not much else to do there. One can see the colonial style buildings everywhere. Antofagasta and La Serena are just regular towns on the coast. I suppose this is a rat ... read more
Date: November 6th 2005
After a couple days, I left Arica extremely sunburnt. Why do I always get it into my head not to wear any sunscreen at all?! This made the bus journey to Iquique rather uncomfortable. Iquique has a very nice beach, but there´s not much else to do there. One can see the colonial style buildings everywhere. Antofagasta and La Serena are just regular towns on the coast. I suppose this is a rat ... read more
