CHILE

South America

Chile is a fascinating country with so much to offer.

See our Map of Chile to get an idea of where many of the following places are:

Places to Visit in Chile

• Antofagasta - La Portada natural rock formation
• Arica - Chile's northern most city
• Curepto - Rustic town in the Maule Region with the Camellia Festival.
• El Cajón del Maipo - Nature close to Santiago. Go rafting, horseback riding or see a glaciar in the national park.
• Easter Island - Moai Statues, beaches and volcanos
  • Ahu Akahanga - Hotu Matu’a, the founder of Rapa Nui, is supposed to be buried here
  • Ahu Akivi - The only moai site that is inland and also with the moai looking towards the ocean.
  • Ahu Tongariki - The largest Moai of Easter Island (and the most photographed).
  • Anakena Beach - The main beach of Easter Island
  • Hare Moa - The stone chicken houses
  • Hare Vaka - The boat houses where people used to live
  • Orongo - Ceremonial village of the Birdman competition on the edge of the Rano Kau Volcano
  • Puna Pau & Pukao - where the red topknots (look like hats) of the moai were made
  • Rano Kau Volcano - The impressive volcano with a lake in its 1km-wide crater.
  • Rano Raraku - Moai Factory - the place where almost all moai were created
  • Rano Raraku - Crater Lake - The volcanic crater lake
  • Tukuturi Moai - the kneeling moai different from every other one found on the island
• Frutillar - A town on a lake with a strong German heritage
• Huilquilemu - A typical colonial house (1850) now museum near Talca
• Pichilemu - Surfers' hangout
• Pomaire - Handicrafts and Pottery
• Pucón - Volcano Treks, Rafting and other adventures
  • Muelle Municipal La Poza
• Puerto Aysén - A day trip from Coyhaique.
• Puerto Montt - Gateway to the Glacier Cruises and Angelmó Seafood and craft markets
  • Angelmó - Seafood and craft markets at the west end of Puerto Montt.
  • Pueblito Melipulli - Artisan market with handicraft and typical Chilean food.
• Puerto Varas - The Lake Region and main starting point for Todos Los Santos Lake crossing.
• Punta Arenas - Gateway to the Torres del Paine and Antarctica
  • Braun Menendez Palace Museum - A reminder of the Golden Age of the Magallanes region
  • Fuerte Bulnes - A reconstruction of an old colonial fort near Punta Arenas
  • Punta Arenas Cemetery - Are those trees or chubby fingers?
  • Seno Otway Penguin Colony - Penguins that roam around on grass, not ice.
  • Winter Carnival - Annual carnival in the middle of winter.
• Rancagua - City near world's largest underground copper mine.
• San Pedro de Atacama - Sand Dunes, Rock formations, Salt Lakes, Geysers and more in the Atacama Desert Region
• Santa Cruz - Surrounded by Vineyards and Wine Trails
• Santiago - Capital City (See Below)
• Talca - Independence Museum, Maule region
• Temuco - Gateway to the Mapuche Culture
• Toconao - Village in the Atacama Desert with an oasis nearby.
• Valdivia - The River City with its own sea lions and near old spanish forts
• Valle del Elqui - Pisco Factories, Space observatories and UFO sightings
• Valparaíso - World Heritage Site with its colourful houses on the hills. An open-air museum.
  • Plaza Echaurren - The oldest plaza / square in Valparaiso
  • Museo Maritimo Nacional - National Maritime Museum
• Villa Alegre - Traditional southern town with its streets lined with orange trees

Chile - General Information

• Business in Chile - Doing Business in Chile with cultural tips and advice
• Café con Piernas - (Coffee with Legs)
• Chilean Drinks - From Wine to Cola de Mono (Monkey's tail???). Also one drink you should avoid at all costs
  • Chilean Drinks - Pisco - Traditional Chilean alcohol served in numerous ways
  • Terremoto Drink - The "earthquake" drink
• Chilean Food - A list of typical Chilean meals, desserts and more in Spanish with what they are in English (A great guide to take to a restaurant to help you figure out the menu)
• Chilean Newspapers - A guide to Newspapers throughout the country
• Cities in Chile - A list of different cities and the pages we have about them
• Huasos - Traditional Chilean 'cowboys' and what they wear
• Mapuche - Indigenous culture of Chile. Their people, language, art, music, legends and history.
• Money in Chile - Changing Money, UF Value, Taxes
• Music - A bit of history and current popular bands and singers
• National Anthem - With its translation in English.
• Rodeos - Where a Huaso can show his skills
• Ski Centers in Chile - Where everyone goes to ski or snowboard in Chile
• Sport - Chilean Football / Soccer - Do you like football? Then this is for you.
• Teaching English in Chile - The ins and outs of teaching English in Chile
• Telephones - Calls - What you need to know about making calls in Chile.
• Vineyards - A list of vineyards that can be visited for tours and wine tasting.
• Writers - Gabriela Mistral - Mistral won the Nobel Prize of Literature
• Writers - Pablo Neruda - Neruda won the Nobel Prize of Literature
• Writers - Isabel Allende - Deserves the Nobel Prize of Literature

SANTIAGO - CHILE

• Santiago - Capital City (Main Page)
• Patio Bellavista - Around 50 shops and restaurants in the bohemian part of town
• Cerro Santa Lucia
• Escuela Militar - The large Military School in Las Condes
• Paris Londres Neighbourhood
• Parque Araucano - A large park in Las Condes that has beautiful rose gardens with fountains, an aviary, basketball and tennis courts, a bike park, many playgrounds from children and lots of grass areas to relax on.
• Plaza Peru - In the heart of the financial district with many restaurants nearby (includes video)
• Santa Lucia Craft Market - A great place to buy handicraft and other souvenirs
• Santiago Local Bus System - How to catch a bus and costs
• Restaurant - Bali Hai - in Las Condes
• Restaurant - Como Agua Para Chocolate - in Bellavista

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