Wooden church, Chiloe

Puerta Varas

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January 25th 2012
Beautiful Swiss-style overlooked glacier-covered perfectly shaped volcano (Osorno) which has been dormant for over 100 years unlike a nearby volcano which was belching out white ash, changing our travel plans for later. We had one day trip to Chiloe island which has high unemployment and alcoholism and precious little for tourists. A 12 hour bus ride for little reward. Our first disappointment ... read more

South America » Chile » Magallanes » Punta Arenas

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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