View from the south

Day 26: Celebrate Chile

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September 22nd 2007
I’m beginning to get accustomed to living in this country, but there’s still not a morning I don’t wake up and say, “Oh my God, I’m in Chile.” On Tuesday, September 18th, Chile celebrated its Independence Day or Día de Patria. Students and adults get Monday through Wednesday off school or work to celebrate with family and friends. The five-day weekend ensures you won’t mi ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Valparaíso

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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