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  1. San Pedro de Atacama To Arequipa – Long, But Nice And Easy

    Blog: Viva Latin America! - 9 June 2010

    So easy that I don’t even know if a post is necessary, but it seems to be a very popular route so I suppose it’s a good idea to map it out in case anyone needs it. From San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, you can get a night bus to Arica, up near the border. [...]

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  2. Vizcacha (or Viscacha) – looks like a Rabbit, but related to a Rat

    Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 6 May 2010

    The Vizcacha (or Viscacha) is an unusual looking Rabbit looking Rat thing that hops around the Atacama desert, over and under rocks. They usually occur at high altitudes, where the thin air starts playing tricks with your head. Here’s a Vizcacha trying to escape the gaze of my camera. If you visit Lauca National Park, (Parque Nacional Lauca) in far northern [...]Vizcacha (or Viscacha) – looks like a Rabbit, but related to a Rat is a post from:

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