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• Villa Grimaldi, Chile

  Jul 16, 2007 - Santiago, Chile

  In January 2007, I was bumping down a back road in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile with 14 other students from the University of Maryland and the celebrated Chilean author and activist Pia Barros. Ou...

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Hotels

• Puerta Natura

  Jun 08, 2007 - Cerro Bellavista, Valparaíso , Chile

  Puerta Natura is a beautiful bed and breakfast located on Cerro Bellavista just down the street from Pablo Neruda's Valparaiso home, La Sebastiana. It is run by a couple originally from Santiago, Pa...

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• Yarina Lodge

  Jun 08, 2007 - Ecuador

  Yarina Lodge is an eco-lodge set in the wilds of the Amazonian jungle near Yasuni National Park, in the zone reserved for indigenous Quichuas. It was started 7 years ago as an attempt...

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• Aleida's Hostal

  Jun 08, 2007 - La Floresta, Quito, Ecuador

  Aleida's Hostal has recently opened in the laid-back neighborhood of La Florestra. It is a restored private residence with great views of Quito and a pretty garden where you can drink complimentary co...

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Activities

• Biking Dutchman Mountain Bike Tours

  Jun 08, 2007 - Ecuador

  The company, run by a Dutch transplant, has offered mountain biking tours to travelers since 1991. Trips range from 1 to 8 days, and all depart from Quito. The company uses four-wheel drives to ascend...

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• Scuba Iguana Galapagos

  Jun 07, 2007 - Ecuador

  Based out of Puerto Ayora, Scuba Iguana has been leading diving tours since 1995. They offer scuba diving tours and diving cruises, as well as tours for non-divers. Tours range from day boat trips to ...

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Tours

• Ikiam Expedition

  Jun 08, 2007 - Ecuador

  This is not your traditional Amazon tour: Ikiam Expedition is a truly authentic and exceptional travel experience. After traveling from Quito to Puyo to Shell, you depart for Shiona i...

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• Transcord Reisen Tours

  Jun 08, 2007 - Ecuador

  Transcord Reisen Tours offers luxury and tourist class yacht tours of the Galapagos. Diving is available on several of these yachts, although these tours are not recommended for the beginning scuba di...

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• Biking Dutchman Mountain Bike Tours

  Jun 08, 2007 - Ecuador

  The company, run by a Dutch transplant, has offered mountain biking tours to travelers since 1991. Trips range from 1 to 8 days, and all depart from Quito. The company uses four-wheel drives to ascend...

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Schools

• Ecole Idiomas

  Jun 07, 2007 - Quito, Ecuador

  This Spanish school is smack in the middle of La Mariscal. Ecole Idiomas offers Spanish lessons and home stays with an emphasis on volunteer work in Quito. Volunteer options are generally full-time an...

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