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Iglesia San Marcos  
   

Iglesia San Marcos

at Plaza Colon (the central square)
Arica, Chile and Tacna, Peru

April 3rd 2008
Today was a travel day as I´m on my way to Arequipa, Peru. Having had a comfortable ride on my way from Calama I set out to see Arica for only a few hours before heading off to Peru. My only real goal was to hit the beach and dip my feet in the Pacific (something I try to do for some reason when I encounter a major body of water). Arica is somewhat drab but isn´t without some charm. Somewhat ... read more
South America » Chile » Arica & Parinacota » Arica

Chilean Flag 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
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