A buried Chaiten

Chaiten & Futaleufu

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January 30th 2011
The further south you head, the more you find infrequent public transport. This time we are stuck in Chaiten, a small volcanic town of only 8 streets buried in ash, no telefoniocas, no hot water and nothing to do. There are 2 restaurants which don't sell cafe con leche and 3 mini markets, where i go to buy my powdered milk to add to instant coffee (im desperate) and yet they still charge you t ... read more

South America » Chile » Los Lagos » Futaleufu

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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