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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: Val Paraiso
Date: May 13th 2009
Val Paraiso is more than a bit dodgy (two people in our hostel had their cameras stolen out of their hands while we were there) but the photo op's in the old town are pretty incredible - especially when the lighting's right. The old town sits on a hill overlooking the sea and the rest of the city. It has narrow, winding, and dilapidated but charming streets with an array of colorful buildings. The ... read more
Date: May 13th 2009
Val Paraiso is more than a bit dodgy (two people in our hostel had their cameras stolen out of their hands while we were there) but the photo op's in the old town are pretty incredible - especially when the lighting's right. The old town sits on a hill overlooking the sea and the rest of the city. It has narrow, winding, and dilapidated but charming streets with an array of colorful buildings. The ... read more
