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Travel tips for Chile - what to prepare in advance and what to obey
1. Chileans like jocking, but their humor is kind of special and may seem insulting. For example, in Chile it is normal to make fun of shortcomings of others, so you should not take offense at this kind of jokes. In turn, it is better to avoid joking if you don't know your interlocutors well. Due to the peculiarities of their mentality, Chileans may perceive harmless jokes as ridiculing.
2. In a conversation, one should try to avoid topics such as Chilean politics, human rights and religion, as these are sore subjects for local residents. They believe that the domestic affairs of their country should not concern foreigners, although they are willing to discuss the same topics when it comes to other countries. If the interlocutor himself mentions these topics, one should take a neutral position.
3. Do not move away from the interlocutor, even if it seems that he or she is too close. Turning eyes away may be regarded as rudeness, secrecy, suspiciousness or unwillingness to communicate.
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5. Politeness requires smokers lighting up a cigarette to offer one to each friend - except for minors, of course.
6. Chilean men often stare at women. Here it looks like an innocuous compliment, so you shouldn't focus on this, be frightened or insulted.
8. In Chile, some gestures normal for a European or an American may be perceived as vulgar and rude. Therefore, you should try to avoid active gesticulation during a conversation.
9. An invited guest must send a flower bouquet back in advance. But it is important to avoid black and purple flowers - these are the colors of mourning, while yellow flowers symbolize disrespect. A bottle of good wine or chocolate can also be presented as gifts.
10. Gifts should be unpacked immediately upon receipt, sincere thanking is expected in return.
11. A guest should thank inviter for dinner.
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13. You cannot address a person by first name if this was not offered. Senior and unfamiliar people should be addressed by surname with the use of titles "Seignior" and "Signora".
14. Guests should arrive 15-20 minutes after the appointed time. 
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Monumento La Portada
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One of the most beautiful natural arches of the planet is on the coast of Chile. La Portada Arch goes into the sea and is surrounded from all sides by its waters. The nearest settlement to the natural monument is the city of Antofagasta. La Portada is one of the 15 natural sites in Chile that are protected by the state. The height of the arch is 43 meters, and the length of its span is about 70 meters. The basis of the natural formation is the black andesite stone, around which millions of years a lot of stone and sand deposits have been formed.It is extremely difficult to precisely determine the age of the arch. According to the scientists' assumptions, it is at least two million years old. An amazing landmark attracts not only ordinary tourists, but also ornithologists. The thing is … Read all
Hanging Glacier Falls
From the series “Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet”
On the territory of the Queulat Puyuguapi National Park in Chile is an amazing waterfall, named the Hanging Glacier, whose name is literally translated as 'waterfall of the hanging glacier'. The name completely reflects the main feature of the waterfall - it really flows from the Ventisquero Colgante glacier. The height of this strange waterfall is about 80 meters. Usually, it consists of two streams of water, but sometimes, a third stream appears in the period of peak melting of the glacier.The Hanging Glacier Waterfall is considered the most impressive not only in the country, but also on the territory of South America. Because of the high limestone content and other minerals, the glacier between two rocks has always azure hue. The same colour has water which is collected in the pools … Read all
Easter Island
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Spots of the Planet”
The Easter Island, located in the boundless Pacific Ocean, is one of the most difficult and mysterious places on Earth. This tiny island in the South-East Pacific was known worldwide thanks to 'Moai' statues. In total, there are 887 stone stands on the ister criterion. Until now it is unclear who and what the island has decorated with the unusual stone statues several centuries ago. The Easter Island is one of the three most remote inhabited islands on earth. The island is located 3 514 km from the continental coast of Chile. The closest settlement is the island of Pitcairn, which is about 2 075 km from the island of the island. The history of the island's origin is very interesting. The island was discovered by the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeveen. He discovered the island in 1722 on … Read all
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Santiago
1. Despite a low crime level tourists should be aware of cheaters and fraudsters in the streets of the city. One should not use services offered by strangers no matter how profitable these services may seem. Currency should be exchanged only in specialized establishments and financial institutions meanwhile jewelries should be bought only in stores. Tourists are strongly recommended to avoid buying jewelries and gems at the market places. 2. One should not touch upon politics and political life … Read more 
