| The country of Chile is filled with adventure | | | | paradise. Chiloe is connected to the mainland |
| and amazing attractions that will leave you | | | | by means of ferry. The homes on the island |
| breathless. This country, found on the west | | | | are built on stilts due to the amount of |
| coast of South America, is wild and rugged | | | | rainfall it receives. This island has many |
| and yet at the same time has a soft elegance | | | | volcanoes which presents a wonderful backdrop |
| that makes it a target for tourists | | | | for you to capture in your camera. |
| everywhere. | | | | |
| | | | If you are looking for adventure, check out |
| Chile's natural wonders are breathtaking. | | | | the Torres del Paine National Park. This |
| Whether you are interested in exploring | | | | park, located in southern Chile, is known as |
| craggy mountains, deserted beaches, overgrown | | | | a biosphere park. It contains wonderful views |
| forests, or spouting geysers, you'll never be | | | | of waterfalls and glaciers, and a unique |
| disappointed by the many sites Chile has to | | | | opportunity to wander through dense and |
| offer. If you are a little less adventurous, | | | | mysterious forests. |
| the city of Santiago, with its population of | | | | |
| five million, is a thriving urban city. | | | | After a busy day sightseeing or looking for |
| | | | adventure you'll want to sit back and enjoy |
| The Chilean culture is amazing, although | | | | the cuisine of Chile, which includes a huge |
| Chile is one of the lesser known countries of | | | | selection of seafood, beef, fruits, and |
| South America. Chile has a strong European | | | | vegetables. Popular snacks, which can be |
| influence which makes it even more appealing | | | | found on all corners of the streets in |
| to tourists from the west. Parts of Sanitago | | | | Santiago, are "empanadas". Empanadas are |
| seem to have a Parisian theme, perhaps due to | | | | turnovers that are filled with a selection of |
| the education of important Chileans for some | | | | fillings. Another snack is called "humitas", |
| many centuries. This French influence can be | | | | which are known to westerners as corn |
| found in the art, architecture, and music of | | | | tamales. |
| many parts of the country. | | | | |
| | | | Bread is a central part of the Chileans |
| Chileans have great enthusiasm for arts and | | | | cuisine, so you will you'll find a varied |
| literature. Twice the Nobel price for | | | | selection wherever you go. Potato bread is a |
| literature has been won by Chileans through | | | | particular favorite. One of most popular |
| Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. Chileans | | | | meals among Chileans is "lomo a lo pobre". |
| also love music a lot. After the military | | | | Lomo a lo pobre is made by placing two fried |
| coup in 1973, music has been the only medium | | | | eggs on top of a large piece of beef and |
| of expression of feelings for the Chileans. | | | | serving with chips. Tourist should definitely |
| | | | give lomo a lo pobre a try. |
| Santiago is not the only place in Chile which | | | | |
| merits your visit. There are other places | | | | A trip to Chile will be filled with fun and |
| which are very beautiful and vibrant. The | | | | excitement, combined with amazing sightseeing |
| island of Chiloe, which is only thirty miles | | | | in one of the most amazing parts of the |
| wide and 112 miles long, is a nature's | | | | world. |