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Chilean  Flag 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 in... [read more]
Blog: La Serena and a pursuit of coffee
Date: January 8th 2009

La Serena: This very livable city sits at the mouth of the Rio Elqui. There are two parts of La Serena, the glitzy modern brassy coast lined with apartment hotels and cabans along the Ave de Mar and the city centre which is a very attractive place full of colonial style houses, lots of churches and hidden squares and alleyways with huge palm trees overlooking it all. It is Chile's 2nd oldes ... read more




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Brian Rowbottom
So it is wet and cold in Victoria. So Jean and I are heading south to Chile and Argentina to find some sun, some wine and a spot of relaxation.... full info
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