Jade, Melanie, Me and Danin at thermal baths in Cacheuta

Arrived in Chile!

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December 8th 2005
Just arrived in Santiago de Chile this afternoon, and despite having heard that it´s not a very attractive city, my first impressions are good. From what I saw of it, the journey across the Andes from Mendoza to Santiago was absolutely stunning. Unforntunately slept through most of it, having only had 45 minutes sleep the night before because wanted to have a night out in Mendoza before leaving! ... 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