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“Has anyone taught English in Chile, or have suggestions for someone looking to teach English in Chile? Thanks.” 1 answer	fambai San Francisco
“We're going to Chile (and Argentina) for our honeymoon. What are people's favorite spots for steep offpiste snowboarding and skiing ... and nightclubbing, gallery-going and cultural immersion when we're not on the mountain? We are currently looking at Sa”   2 cheers 5 answers	bikegrrl Seattle
“What's the best time of year to visit Chile with a bicycle? It would need to be at least 17-18 degrees Celsius minimum.” 2 answers	gubbe Amsterdam
“I am going to Chile, for two weeks. My plan is to go north, as far as Antofagasta, and south as far as Puerto Montt. Can anyone give some tips on places I should visit inbetween these cities? I would really appreciate it!” 11 answers	Juliana Jups Belo Horizonte
“I am going to South America and I want to know the places to go here, and how to do it CHEAP. TELL ME EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IN EXPLICIT DETAIL thank you :)” 4 answers	Bellamafia Guelph
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Chile, officially the Republic of Chile (Spanish: República de Chile?·i), is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow coastal strip wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile

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