Chile sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
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The climatic, ecological and cultural diversity of Chile is reflected in a cuisine of this South American country. Chilean Creole cuisine was created …
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Such a bright country as Chile owes its uniqueness to the fusion of European trends and the heritage of indigenous peoples. Chileans like to talk …
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Chile has lots of must-visit tourist destinations. Here there are historic buildings, churches with an amazing history, interesting museums and …
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The first settlements were formed on the territory of Chili over 13 000 years ago. Despite this, little is known of the early history of the country. At the turn of the 13th - 14th centuries, these lands were conquered by the Incas. At that time, their major aborigines were Aymara and Kichwa people. In 1535, there was a period of the Spanish colonization. When Spanish conquerors came to the coast, several new towns were formed. In the 16th century, the population of the natives declined almost by half because of diseases and wars brought by Europeans.![Valparaiso Valparaiso](../../common/img_cities_w300/valparaiso--904020-16.jpg)
Nightlife in Chile is diverse and fascinating. Tourists are offered a wide range of nightlife facilities - bars, clubs, and casinos to suit every …
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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 …
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National and city parks of Chile
♥ National Park 'Alerce Andino' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alerce Costero' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Archipielago Juan Fernadez' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bernardo O’Higgins' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bosque Fray Jorge' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alerce Andino' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alerce Costero' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Archipielago Juan Fernadez' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bernardo O’Higgins' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bosque Fray Jorge' . On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Chile from our review series
San Alfonso del Mar Pool
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Hotel guests have an opportunity to swim in it or to go boating. Glittering sand beaches surround the large pool. The hotel spends about 4 million dollars on supporting the pool; it is a real world sight. The deepness is variable in the different parts of the pool and it will … Read all
Rapa Nui National Park
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The purpose of these statues is so far unknown. Many researchers believe that they had a religious significance. Apart from unusual statues, you can see the outstanding natural attractions in the Rapa Nui National Park. Walks on the slopes of volcanoes are very popular among tourists. Many rare plants grow in this fertile soil. Beautiful lakes … Read all
San Pedro de Atacama
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One of the main symbols of the town is the white church of San Pedro built in the 17th century. While walking through the streets, you can see traditional whitewashed houses made of adobe stone. In the northern part of the town, you can see the ruins of older settlements, as well as remains of the fortress Pucara de Keator.
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
Sightseeing in popular cities of Chile
Hanga Roa is located to the south-west of the island. The main street in the town is called Atamu Tekena after the first leader in the area. It is still not clear when the first settlement on the island was founded. Historians think that first settlers appeared here between 700 and 1100. First Christian missionaries arrived in Hanga Roa in the middle of the 19th century. Currently, roughly two thousand and five hundred people live on the island. They speak English, Spanish, and the native … Read more
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The University of Santiago houses a planetarium, which is among popular attractions, as well. Due to modern equipment and ongoing scientific studies, it has been among the planet's best planetariums for many years. Every day it hosts various exhibitions, seminars, and lectures on astronomy. Yet, they provide special tours for children to play and learn. Several attractive national parks are located in the suburbs of the Chilean capital. Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve deserves particular … Read more
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The picturesque Muelle Prat is also very popular with vacationers because it is the location of the biggest market at the resort. The choice of items for sale is simply striking and ranges from inexpensive clothes and beach accessories to unique antiquity items. Tourists often come to this market to buy various handmade souvenirs, quality bags and hats, and inexpensive home décor items. Collectors can always find old artworks and other unusual antiquities carefully preserved by local sellers. … Read more
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