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 How much money would i need to rebuild Managua,Nicaragua?
the reason is because i want to help people in central america and i chose this part.I went there and i visited a house which are made of tin or something where rain can come in and where you walk on ...


 I want to travel independantly to South America walking - are there any places I should avoid ?
Although I am used to travelling alone - I've not been to Latin America so unsure as to where is deemed safe these days and where should be avoided.
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 What are some fun things to do in Costa Rica?
Any ideas or suggestions on what to do in Costa Rica? I am currently in Costa Rica for three weeks and I want to do fun things while I am over here....


 Is it safe for a young british man to travel alone to Caracas for 1 week?

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 Whats the safest city in South America?
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 Taking a trip. Should I go to Peru or Bolivia?
Hi everyone,

I'm rather fed up with the city so I'm looking to get a last-minute flight to either of these destinations. I'm a 23-year old male, an academic and one who ...


 Where is a nice place to stay in Costa Rica?
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 Since it is such a long haul to Machu Picchu -is it really worth seeing - apart from the great location?
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 Travel Ideas for Costa Rica?
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give me your first thought , not the one after thinking about it new start---cheaper living--the people--retirement--looking for something better--new adventure--last hurray--simplier life--...


 Costa Rica trip safety?
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 I am going to costa rica i was wondering how much something average costs there.?
i want to know how much of their money to get for 10 days there just for spending money of ...


 Am going to Latin america with a 1 way ticket - will I have problems?
Am going to South america in a few weeks without knowing for how long, will be backpacking. Only have a ticket to Bogota', plan on staying in South America till around March or so and then ...


 How to Travel Costa Rica?
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 Top 5 best accents in Latin America?
Hands down:

1.) Argentina
2.) Chile
3.) Uruguay
4.) Mexico D.F.
5.) Brazilians speaking Spanish

Anything else sounds ok...almost bad. Just my opinion.
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Does anyone know any famous people from chile?


    



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Pame_006
Hi I'm Chilean but I live in NY and I know about too much famous Chilean people such as:

Pablo Neruda: Chilean Poet, Literature Nobel prize (1971)

Gabriela Mistral: Chilean Poet, Literature Nobel Prize (1945)

Isabel Allende: Chilean writer, The most popular novelist from Iberoamerica and she is niece of Salvador Allende

Salvador Allende: President of Chile (1970-1973) he was abolished by Augusto Pinochet in September 11, 1973

Augusto Pinochet: President of Chile (1973-1990) he was a serviceman, politician and dictator

Michelle Bachelet:(2006-present) the first woman president of Chile and the first elected woman president of South America

Don Francisco: the most popular television host of Latin America and he is known for hosting the tv show Sábado Gigante in Miami


Ryan
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Pablo Neruda - Poet and Nobel Prize winner. Pablo died some 30 years ago.


"Make The Ball Happy"
Pedro de Valdivia
Original Spanish conquistador, arrived in 1540 and founded Santiago in 1541.

Arturo Pratt
Chilean naval hero who led the winning battle against Peru near Iquique.

Bernardo O'Higgins
The illegitimate son of a Peruvian Viceroy, Chile's first elected leader following independence from Spain in 1818.

Salvador Allende
The first ever openly elected communist leader who ruled Chile as president from 1970 to 1973 when he was ousted from power by a bloody coup.

Augusto Pinochet
Appointed head of the Chilean army just days before leading the armed forces in a coup against the then sitting and democratically-elected, Marxist president Salvador Allende


sexyballs
pernonally? no. but i know two famous. THE GREAT PABLO NERUDA Y TAMBIEN GABRIELA MISTRAL.


maussy
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Lautaro he was the first indian heroe who fighted for the freedom of his country


Trew k
one famous person is Diego Proles . He was a military solder who helped defend Chile in there war for independence.


da
I believe a hero of Chile is a Admiral Cochrane , not a native but Scots sailor .


shewrites
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I know OF Isabelle Allende, the author (The House of the Spirits, Eva Luna, et. al.) I believe she is the daughter of Salvadore Allende, the former leader.


rasul0708
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