Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in South America, which occupies a long and narrow coastal strip stuck between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

Santiago is considered one of the most beautiful capitals of South America and one of the best places to live in our Santiagocontinente. Well planned and located at the foot of the Andes, Santiago shows that not all metropolis is doomed to be a synonym of chaos and poor quality of life. However, it is not only that makes the tourist is enchanted by the city.

 Without doubt, the image that has to Santiago is that it is a tourist destination for the winter, but it is a great destination regardless of weather. Despite the ski stations of monopolise the head of the brazilian visitor when one thinks of the city, there are many other things to do within the capital and even in its surroundings during the summer: since visit vineyards secular, thermal pools in the Andes or the Cajon (Canyon) of Maipo until tours of museums, parks and by the Central Market.

                           

A lot of people passing mud on the pricey, relaxing in the waters

Located in a valley, is surrounded by two chains of mountains to the east, the Andes, and the west, the Cordillera de La Costa, which is cut by's Mapocho river, a tributary of the rio Maipo, one of the largest in the region.

The city is the headquarters of the Executive Power of Chile, located more precisely in the Palacio de la Moneda, city center.

Gastronomy

Worth a try the typical foods, ice cream of fruits of the region and the empanadas. A breakfast in Central Market allows you to know a little of everything. The fruits of the sea are indispensable: the cold waters of the Pacific ends up being an advantage for the lovers of the cuisine. For those looking for foodie experiences, the city has restaurants with tasting menu option, the example of coconut here is - in Providence - Boragó Restaurant and mestizo, Restaurant, both in Vitacura.

History

Anyone who is interested in knowing a little bit of history of Chile, you can visit the presidential palace of La Moneda, who has been architected by Italian Joaquín Toesca. The location is featured in the center of Santiago. Currently, the Palace was restored, already that 30 years ago the building was bombed by aircraft Hawker Hunter.

There from high

The port city of Valparaiso is very peculiar on account of geography: she handle on slopes of senior cerros who look to the sea. To reach the high, you must take an elevator. But rest assured that the view is worth.

Valley of the Moon

Next to attack and the Lakes Region, tourists can take advantage and walk through the valleys of La Luna and de la Muerte.The Atacama desert is located in the northern region of Chile to the border with Peru.

The Atacama desert is very endorsed by tourists, to practice trekking, mountain climbing, montaria, off-road, mountain bike, and archeologists, due to the fact of the region have interesting historical and archaeological artifacts, besides Salinas, geysers, volcanoes, colorful ponds, verdant valleys and canyons of crystal clear water. There is also the mummies with more than 1000 years left by Chinchorros

Valle de la Luna 

Valle de la Luna (also accepted: Valley of the Moon) is a natural paradise, located in full Atacama Desert. It features a large quantity of iguanas of African origin brought by the slaves at the time that the Spaniards brought them to Chile. Located in a valley of volcanic origin, the location, more seems a lunar valley with a rare beauty and a varied number of specimen animal and plant, if compared with the rest of the Atacama.

Beaches and Casinos

Catching a bus at the central station of Santiago (they pass every 15 minutes), you can reach the Valparaiso and The Viña del Mar. The balneary of Viña del Mar is in the metropolitan region of Valparaiso and is wanted for its beaches, its casinos and also by the music festival, which takes place every year in February

Atacama and the Lakes Region

To the north of Chile, between the Pacific and the mountain range, the Atacama is the perfect destination for adventure tourism. There if practice radical sports, in a landscape agreste, framed by volcanoes, thermal waters, geysers and lagoons. The highlight goes to the amazing natural formations in the middle of the desert, who even is the highest of the planet. At the other extreme, in the south of the country, near the border with Argentina, is another great attraction of the country.It is the region of Andean lakes, with clear waters bordered by the mountains and volcanoes covered in snow. Also houses the islands and termas, with a fauna characteristic and incredible landscapes. Can be known by land or boat, in cruises that, with all the luxury, lead up points almost inaccessible.

Wine and Pisco

Chile competes with Argentina for first place in the production and export of wines - in terms of quality and quantity. Then, can not miss a visit to the wineries. The most famous wine tour goes to the grapevines of Concha y Toro, in Valle del Maipo, 30 km from Santiago. But, attention, it is necessary to reserve or you risk not to enjoy the wonders of Baco. Already the Chilean pisco is a version of the drink of Peruvian origin, a wine spirit that is strongly reminiscent of grappa, Italian.Very appreciated is the cocktail Pisco Sour, a kind of caipirinha of Pisco. Caution in quantity of doses: just as the cachaça, pisco has high alcohol content - from 38 to 48%.

Winter in the snow

With snow, the winter can be very entertaining. Campus near Santiago, less than an hour, are the four main ski stations: Farellones, Valle Nevado, El Colorado and La Parva. A little more distant is Portillo, which, along the Valle Nevado, is also a resort.

Panoramic tour the ski resort of Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado and Farellones; more than 3 hours of skiing for beginners, in the center of choice. Includes lessons of skiing or snowboarding in group of 2 hours

Enjoy a panoramic tour by the Andes mountain range, visiting their most known skiing centers near Santiago, in a travelled that you will show the most prominent of each one of them.