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Santiago

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August 14th 2013
Santiago It is wet, grey and very cold on our arrival. This city of 5 million people appears drab and lifeless as we drive through the streets on the way to our hotel, The Loreto. Our establishment is situated in Bella Vista area which is an older part of the city. Renowned for its bohemian lifestyle and arts culture. We discover the power is out and the bars and restaurants are all closed o ... read more

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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