entrance to the copper mine

Calama and the mines of Chuquicamata

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February 17th 2009
pictures uploaded finally..... hola, so we made it to Calama, after a 10hr overnight ride in a bus from Arica, Chile. This bus ride wasnt too bad, it seems the roads and drivers in chile are a little more prudent and cautious than peru. we arrived at around 5am, and it was maybe 40 degrees there ,7500feet elevation of course. After a brisk walk, we found a hostel, and were able to get right int ... read more

South America » Chile » Atacama

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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