Nicky & her horse

Galloping on Horses in the Mountains & Forests

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May 18th 2008
Neil We've now moved south from Santiago into a small university town called Talca. The hostel we're staying at is a 10 minute drive into the countryside from the main town, and is set in beautiful surroundings - a great find. The hostel was built by German couple who extensivley travelled Chilie and then set up the hostel and a travel agency. The place has a real homely feel to it, and meal ... read more

South America » Chile » Maule » Talca

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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