Driest Desert in the World?

Moving on Up! (Valparaíso to Arica)

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August 19th 2007
Here's the long overdue account of my post-paradise adventures! First, though, I want to thank whatever kind soul worked to recover my previous two blog entries, wherever you are you are appreciated! Now, where to begin... My last night in Valparaíso was a little sad. As things turned out I really liked my host family and didn't really want to say goodbye. I truly felt like I was part of ... 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