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Bicycling in the Desert

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March 12th 2014
I have had a somewhat adventurous day today. This morning I rented a mountain bike, the only kind of bicycle they have here, apparently, and set out to explore some of the sightseeing possibilities I have missed so far. First, a bit about the bicycle. I also got a helmet, lock, spare inner tube, tire changing tools, and a little bag to put it all in. It only cost 4,000 CLP (about $7) for a half da ... read more

South America » Chile » Antofagasta Region » San Pedro de Atacama

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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