Cabalgatas

Cabalgatas en Pucon, Chile

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October 21st 2009
We went horseback riding on land owned by Mapuche Indians. We rode horses for a few hours, riding up and down a nearby mountain on a small little trail. After we were finished riding, we had a traditional Mapuche meal prepared for us and we were able to dress up in their clothing and see instruments that they play in ceremonies. It was a very nice day. Our guide was a young Mapuche Indian and he l ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Pucón

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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