{"id":7207,"date":"2024-03-14T13:12:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/?page_id=7207"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:45:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:45:25","slug":"horseshoe-bend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/horseshoe-bend\/","title":{"rendered":"Curva de la Herradura"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d8a39cf\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Horseshoe Bend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed places in America. This hairpin bend in Arizona, Western America, is an exceptional natural phenomenon that you definitely must see when you&#8217;re in the vicinity of the town of Page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over millions of years, the Colorado River has carved a deep bend into the red sandstone. The bend is shaped like a horseshoe, which naturally gave it its name, <em>Curva de la Herradura<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting Horseshoe Bend is free. However, parking costs $10 for a car and $5 for a motorcycle. After parking, you&#8217;ll embark on a beautiful and easy hike of 2.4 kilometers (round trip) to the viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people visit Horseshoe Bend during a road trip through Western America. A common route is from <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/zion-national-park\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Parque Nacional de Zion<\/span><\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/gran-canon\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Borde sur del Gran Ca\u00f1\u00f3n<\/span><\/a>. Along the way, about halfway, you pass the town of Page. And near this town, you find both Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Visit-the-Horseshoe-Bend.jpg\" alt=\"Visit the Horseshoe Bend\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Visit-the-Horseshoe-Bend.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Visit-the-Horseshoe-Bend-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Visit-the-Horseshoe-Bend-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Visit-the-Horseshoe-Bend-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you in Las Vegas and want to visit Horseshoe Bend? During this fully guided tour, you will visit Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in one day. You can also combine the tour with a visit to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at \u20ac333, you can book the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend tour (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/day-tour-to-three-great-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">view tour here<\/span><\/a>). This tour departs from Las Vegas at 4:30 AM. It&#8217;s early, but if you&#8217;re still on Dutch time, it&#8217;s manageable. You&#8217;ll be on the road all day, visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at \u20ac215, you can book the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/antelope-canyon-and-horseshoe-bend-from-las-vegas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">view tour here<\/span><\/a>). This is a small group tour with a maximum of 14 people. You depart from Las Vegas at 5:30 AM for a journey to the northeastern part of the Grand Canyon, where Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do around Horseshoe Bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Visiting the Viewpoint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the Horseshoe Bend is a very fun activity. The beautiful 15-minute walk to get there, the magnificent view. We found the Horseshoe Bend in real life to be even more impressive than in the pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Horseshoe Bend from the Air<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to visiting the viewpoint, there are several other fun activities to do in the Page area. For example, you can take a helicopter flight over Horseshoe Bend (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/horseshoe-bend-air-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">check out the Horseshoe Bend Air Tour here<\/span><\/a>). It is also possible to fly over Horseshoe Bend in a small plane (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/horseshoe-bend-flightseeing-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">check out the Horseshoe Bend Flightseeing Tour here<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Horseshoe Bend from the Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps just as special as from the air, admiring Horseshoe Bend from the water (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riveradventures.com\/horseshoe-bend-rafting-trips\/horseshoe-bend-rafting-experience\/half-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">check out the Horseshoe Bend rafting tour here<\/span><\/a>) is an incredible experience. This tour takes you on a half-day journey on the water, where you&#8217;ll enjoy a beautiful and serene boat trip on the Colorado River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Antelope Canyon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular activity in the Page area is visiting Antelope Canyon. And it is certainly special! We did find this activity to be very touristy, though. Long lines of tourists took turns to make a walk through the Canyon. Antelope Canyon is located 15 minutes from Horseshoe Bend and is thus easy to combine during your road trip. Antelope Canyon can only be visited with an organized tour (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antelopecanyon.com\/upper-antelope-canyon-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">check out Antelope Canyon tours<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-26fe93f76743fbde9f0f1d03268f10d1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Horseshoe Bend Helicopter Flight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong>A helicopter flight over one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena in the world. It&#8217;s possible at Horseshoe Bend!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-from-the-air.jpg\" alt=\"Horseshoe Bend from the air\" class=\"wp-image-7222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-from-the-air.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-from-the-air-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-from-the-air-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The helicopter flight over Horseshoe Bend departs from Page Municipal Airport. You fly a total of 10 to 12 minutes from the airport to Horseshoe Bend and back. A unique experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/horseshoe-bend-air-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View helicopter tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ecb316fa69540917894a00474d1a70fe is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Antelope Canyon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Antelope Canyon is located near Horseshoe Bend and is a unique rock formation with winding narrow paths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antelope-Canyon-Grand-Canyon.jpg\" alt=\"Antelope Canyon Grand Canyon\" class=\"wp-image-7223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antelope-Canyon-Grand-Canyon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antelope-Canyon-Grand-Canyon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antelope-Canyon-Grand-Canyon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot visit Antelope Canyon independently. You can book an organized tour from Page, which will take you to the canyon in a 4&#215;4. The tours are very popular, so book in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antelopecanyon.com\/upper-antelope-canyon-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Antelope Canyon tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying overnight near the Horseshoe Bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We visited the town of Page twice, a perfect base for a visit to Horseshoe Bend. The first time, we stayed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/courtyard-page-at-lake-powell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Courtyard Page at Lake Powell<\/span><\/a>, a pleasant 3-star hotel on the edge of Page. The hotel is easily accessible, with plenty of parking available. The pool is very nice, especially with the high temperatures in the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8171334d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2656d967 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.38%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay under the Stars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second time in Page, we took a more adventurous approach. We spent a night in a tent at <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/shash-dine-39-ecoretreat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Shash Dine&#8217; EcoRetreat<\/span><\/a>. What a fantastic location!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shash Dine&#8217; EcoRetreat is located in the midst of the beautiful nature of Arizona and is at the same time easily accessible. It is situated on Highway 89, a 17-minute drive from Page and only 11 minutes from Horseshoe Bend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unique-stays-in-Arizona-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Unique stays in Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unique-stays-in-Arizona-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unique-stays-in-Arizona-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unique-stays-in-Arizona.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staying-in-a-tent-near-Page-Arizona-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Staying in a tent near Page Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staying-in-a-tent-near-Page-Arizona-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staying-in-a-tent-near-Page-Arizona-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staying-in-a-tent-near-Page-Arizona.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-724a882f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:69%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stay-near-the-Horseshoe-Bend.jpg\" alt=\"Stay near the Horseshoe Bend\" class=\"wp-image-7226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stay-near-the-Horseshoe-Bend.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stay-near-the-Horseshoe-Bend-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stay-near-the-Horseshoe-Bend-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in a Tent, Covered Wagon, or Stilt House<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The small-scale Shash Dine&#8217; EcoRetreat offers various accommodations. In addition to a large and luxurious tent, you can stay in a covered wagon and a stilt house. The tent is tastefully decorated inside, and the beds are delightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accommodations offer a lot of privacy. There is a central spot on the property with a campfire and sanitary facilities. In the morning, the owners of the B&amp;B also prepare a simple but tasty breakfast here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about Horseshoe Bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710103745509\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you get to Horseshoe Bend?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Horseshoe Bend is very accessible via Highway 89. You park your car in the parking lot (cost $10) and walk for 15 to 20 minutes to the viewpoint. Horseshoe Bend is a 4.5-hour drive from Las Vegas and 2.5 hours from the Grand Canyon South Rim.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710103750910\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the cost of visiting Horseshoe Bend?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Visiting the viewpoint at Horseshoe Bend is free. However, there is a fee for parking your vehicle, $10 for a car and $5 for a motorcycle.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710260927326\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the opening hours of the viewpoint at Horseshoe Bend?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The viewpoint of Horseshoe Bend and the parking lot are open from sunrise to sunset. You can spend as much or as little time there as you want during these hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1710318905250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When do you take the best photo of Horseshoe Bend?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best photos of Horseshoe Bend can often be taken during sunrise or sunset. During these times, the soft, golden light creates a beautiful effect and highlights the rich colors of the rocks and the Colorado River. The temperatures are more pleasant at these times of the day, and it is usually less crowded, giving you the chance to take a perfect photo without too many people in the background.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colorado River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Horseshoe Bend has formed over millions of years through the process of wear and erosion by the Colorado River. The Colorado River runs all the way from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California, crossing 7 US states. From the viewpoint, you look down from a height of about 305 meters (approximately 1000 feet) onto the Colorado River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Page, Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Horseshoe Bend is located near the quaint town of Page. Page has a population of over 7,000 people and offers many facilities, such as dozens of hotels (\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/es\/offer\/hotels-page-arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Check out all the hotels in Page here<\/span><\/a>), campgrounds, supermarkets, and restaurants. It serves as a base for tourists to explore Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full image-style img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America.jpg\" alt=\"Horseshoe Bend Arizona America\" class=\"wp-image-7246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thegrandcanyon.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Horseshoe-Bend-Arizona-America-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">Own photo of Horseshoe Bend, June 2023<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit the Horseshoe Bend Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed places in America. 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