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Into Northern Chile

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November 3rd 2005
Somewhat regretfully, I loaded onto the bus for Tacna in southern Peru. From here, Chile was only a few kilometers away. I did hate to leave Peru. I liked everything about the country: the food, people, landscapes, accent...the only thing that seriously bothered me was the pollution. But I eventually had to be on my way. I got it into my head that it would be a good idea to arrive in Tacna i ... read more

South America » Chile » Arica & Parinacota » Arica

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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