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The name Santiago goes back to the Apostle James (Saint James = Santiago). Santiago began as a fortified encampment, known by the name Santiago de la Nueva Extremadura, the furthest-flung post of the Spanish empire. It was founded in 1541 by conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.
November 15 1970 for 1 week
Chilean National Anthem
Patagonia. 600,000 acres of pristine beauty just north of the southermost city in the world
Mystery & Awe; Nominee for the new 7 wonders
Build still in progress Joint project of the ESA, Japan, and North America
Built 2006. Moves in the six spatial degrees of freedom
Poet; buried on his estate, 1973
Also: Asado, cazuela, empanadas & Pastel de choclo
Moved to Santiago, 1565 - 1575 |
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