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Santiago and Valparaiso

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May 10th 2007
We had low expectations of Santiago, but were pleasantly surprised. It seemed a relatively nice place, although it was a shame you couldn´t see the sky due to the smog. I had the unfortunate experience of being wedged on the subway into town. Ben shoulder barged some old ladies to get off at the right stop. However, he pushed them in my direction and, despite my pleas in rather average spanish ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Santiago

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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