Statue of Virgin Mary, Cerro San Cristobal

Santiago

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May 7th 2013
Just one and a half hours from Valparaiso, a short bus ride in South American terms, Santiago would be our last stop on the continent. We arrived mid-afternoon and jumped on the metro to our hostel Ventana Sur. We'd emailed a number of hostels prior to booking to see who could offer us the best price for our five night stay. Ivan, the owner of Ventana Sur, swung our decision his way with the o ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Providencia

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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