The view

Siete Lagos, Volcan Villarica

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April 8th 2006
Opposite to Bariloche, in the Chilean side of the Andes lies the city Pucon. The main attraction there is the active volcano Villarica, and the possibility to climb it. The road that connects between Bariloche and Pucon is really a picturesque one, as it goes through a region of 7 different lakes. We therefore decided to rent a car, and explore the region. The lakes were really quite and sur ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Villarrica Volcano

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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