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Santiago

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January 12th 2006
I've spent a whole week in the city that is Santiago. The city center is modern and very american, although some of the shops surronding the centre are a little basic. The people I'm staying with are all very friendly although some of the dishes my landlady cooks are a little odd. I'm not sure if noodle and baked bean soup is a Chilean speciality or one of her weird moments. Last night it was a ... 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