desert island

Dolphins and Penguins

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October 6th 2006
We decided to save time and take the overnight bus to La Serena, an eight hour trip away. This seemed like a smart option to save time - if we could all sleep on the deluxe Chilean buses. La Serena is a beach town about 8 hours north of Vina del Mar. It has easy access to some nearby sights -- observatories and penguins. Chilean buses tend to be pretty fabulous and prompt with quick starts ... read more

South America » Chile » Coquimbo Region » La Serena

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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