CHILE

Some of the information we have about Chile was originally on our Woodward website though you will find that we have included a lot more new information about this fascinating country.

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Places to Visit in Chile

• Angelmó - Seafood and craft markets at the west end of Puerto Montt.
• Antofagasta - La Portada natural rock formation
• Arica - Chile's northern most city
• Curepto - Rustic town with the Camellia Festival.
• El Cajón del Maipo - Nature close to Santiago. Go rafting, horseback riding of just marvel at nature at its finest.
• Easter Island - Moai Statues
• 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
• Pucon - Volcano Treks, Rafting and other adventures
• Puerto Aysén - A day trip from Coyhaique.
• Puerto Montt - Gateway to the Glaciers, Angelmó Seafood and craft markets
• Puerto Varas - The Lake Region
• Punta Arenas - Gateway to the Torres del Paine and Antarctica (See Below)
• San Pedro de Atacama - Desert Region
• Santa Cruz - Wine Trails
• Santiago - Capital City (See Below)
• Talca - Independence Museum, Maule region
• Temuco - Gateway to the Mapuche Culture
• Valdivia - River City
• Valle del Elqui - Pisco Factories, Space observatories and UFO sightings
• Valparaíso - World Heritage Site on the coast
• Villa Alegre - Traditional southern town with its streets lined with orange trees

Chile - General Information

• Airlines - A list of airline offices in Chile with their contact details.
• 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
• 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)
• Hostels in Chile - Backpacker Accommodation
• Hotels in Chile - Some of the Hotels we have stayed at.
• 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
• Spanish Schools in Chile - The best places to learn Spanish in Chile
• Sport - Chilean Football / Soccer
• Teaching English in Chile
• Telephones - Calls
• Tours in Chile
• Vineyards - A list of vineyards that can be visited for tours and wine tasting.
• Wine Festivals - Different festivals and events associated with this majestic beverage.
• 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
• Paris Londres Neighbourhood
• 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

Punta Arenas

• Punta Arenas - Main page
• 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.

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Last Updated: 14 September 2009