Chile - A unique destination of contrasts
Chile is a land of contrasts sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean stretching 4300km long yet only 180km wide. It is a country easy to fall in love with due to its natural landscapes of wild beauty particularly in Patagonia and the Lakes District, its modern & cosmopolitan capital - Santiago at the foot of the Andes, the Atacama Desert with ancestral indigenous cultures , and the land of Polynesian origin - Easter Island.
The diversity of its climates & landscapes, its abrupt geography and its range of delicious cuisine all make Chile a destination in which one can enjoy nature to the full, in its most varied expressions.
When to go
Chile presents a full range of climates. Santiago and the middle region is best from September to April , Lakes District & Patagonia is best from October to April and Northern Chile is good all year round.
What to see
The north features the dry Atacama desert inland yet a subtropical coast. Easter Island in the Pacific with its unexplained moais. Santiago at the base of the Andes is a blend of old & new and close to the fertile fruit and vineyard region. The Lakes District - a unspoilt region of lakes set amidst snow capped volcanoes, pine forests waterfalls, yet charming and quaint fishing towns. Patagonia Ð a region of wild rugged beauty with impressive glaciers, peaks and fjords. Easter Island will impress you with its mystical Moai culture, the sensuality of its inhabitants and its unique landscapes.
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| Population |
Approximately 15 million |
| Language |
The official language is Spanish |
| Currency |
Pesos 600 = US$1.00 |
| Tips |
10% is the usual practice |
| Electricity |
220 volts |
| Commercial Times |
Banks are open 0830-1130 and 9am-2pm Monday-Friday |
| Shopping |
Silver, gold, leather, woven articles in llama and alpaca wool, handicrafts, as well as the latest fashions in Santiago's modern shopping malls. |
| Food |
Chile produces excellent fish , meat and vegetables. Cuisine is mainly international with some local speciality dishes. |
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South America Collection - Specialist for Chile |
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Sportstour Chile
El Bosque Norte 500, 15th Floor
P.O. Box 3330 · Santiago · Chile
Phone : (56-2) 5489 5200
Fax : (56-2) 5495290
e-mail: mailbox@sportstour.cl |
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South America Collection represented by Aviation and Tourism International |
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