Valle de la Luna

Sand, Sun and Stars

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July 23rd 2008
Upon our arrival in San Pedro we immediately made our way to the nearest restaurant and wolfed down 2 man-sized pizzas. We then checked in to our b&b on the outskirts of town, a whole 10mins walk from the centre. The b&b was very homely with its adobe walls and limited electricity and running water. Our first morning there was a Sunday and it turns out that the people in charge of San Pedro don ... read more

South America » Chile » Antofagasta Region » San Pedro de Atacama

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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