Valparaiso

Chile (Part 2)

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September 10th 2011
As far back as our second week in Mexico, we had heard great things about Valparaiso, and even the amazing bus trip up and across the Andes Mountains. From having spent about 18,000 kms of our trip so far on buses, and seeing the Andes numerous times, we were still excited about seeing them one last time, their bare ruggedness, snow-capped peaks and the sheer size and beauty of them. Yet again, we ... read more

South America » Chile

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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