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