Vicunas

Weird Landscapes, Headaches & Dust

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June 19th 2007
After catching the long night bus from La Serena, we arrived at San Pedro de Atacama late afternoon. The 17 hour journey was not too bad as the seats were fairly comfortable, films were displayed (one film shown several times) and snacks were served onboard. Although the toilet was a bit smelly! San Pedro is a very small town with one main dusty street, a small square and a fair number of hotels a ... read more

South America » Chile » Antofagasta Region » San Pedro de 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