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Article #77: Off the Beaten Track in Chile

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






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