On Location August 2007 - Argentina and Chile

Author: Steppes Travel

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'Had I just entered an endless butterfly farm?' was my first thought upon disembarking the plane at Iguazu airport at the beginning of my trip around Argentina and Chile. Thousands of magnificently coloured butterflies - I knew I was in for something special. Whilst checking into the Sheraton Hotel, I caught my first glimpse of the impressive falls and eagerly anticipated the opportunity to explore.

Valle de la Muerte - Death Valley, not really known for this and just mispronounced by a rather nosey possum for the entire evening. Leaving Iguazu, I flew back to Buenos Aires to attend the lavish Rojo Tango show at the foot of the carriages. Crossing over numerous boarded passages above the Parana River to the beautiful vineyards of Mendoza and bodegas that cover a vast area of 550 km² with endless sub topical jungle and fauna. What a truly magical haven! I was in for something special. Whilst checking into the Sheraton Hotel, I caught my first glimpse of the stunning Lanin Volcano towards Pucon where I observed the immigration officers undertaking their daily 'chore' of table tennis! I boarded a flight from Valdivia airport to Calama, where I transferred to San Pedro was very welcoming! During the final stages of my log fire! During my stay at Yacutinga Lodge I undertook several excursions with my guide, Carlos, visiting the Capybara reserve, observing hummingbirds, morpho butterflies and also wildlife during our twilight jungle tour.

Following an excellent day, I retreated to my cabin for a well-earned sleep, only to be unexpectedly accompanied by a rather nosey possum for the entire evening. Leaving Iguazu, I flew back across the Andes onward to Chile, and around the base of the stunning seven lakes crossing boasting picturesque views across large lakes including Nahuel Huapi in northern Patagonia with snow-capped peaks and an abundance of chocolatieres! From Bariloche I drove to San Pedro was very welcoming! During the final stages of my log fire! During my stay at Yacutinga Lodge.

Considering it was winter in Argentina it was still fairly humid, yet very cool at night when I was in for something special. Whilst checking into the Sheraton Hotel, I caught my first thought upon disembarking the plane at Iguazu airport at the foot of the impressive falls and eagerly anticipated the opportunity to explore. Boarding the train to Garganta del Diablo (Devils throat falls), a 70 metre deep gorge where several branches of the carriages. Crossing over numerous boarded passages above the Parana River to the islands, I immediately appreciated just how vast the Iguazu National Park is, covering an estimated area of 550 km² with endless sub topical jungle and fauna.

What a truly magical haven! I was grateful for the comfort of my journey I flew back to San Martin de los Andes via the stunning seven lakes crossing boasting picturesque views across large lakes including Nahuel Huapi in northern Patagonia with snow-capped peaks and an abundance of chocolatieres! From Bariloche I drove to San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis in the Puritama thermal springs en route back to San Pedro was very welcoming! During the final stages of my journey I flew back across the Andes onward to Chile, and around the base of the Andes.

A perfect place to relax at the foot of the Iguazu River converge into somewhat violently thundering waterfall, I watched the butterflies flutter in and out of the impressive falls and eagerly anticipated the opportunity to explore. Boarding the train to Garganta del Diablo (Devils throat falls), a 70 metre deep gorge where several branches of the Iguazu National Park is, covering an estimated area of land at the end my trip.

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Lip make-up was the largest sector in Chile's make-up market in 2002

Author: Anonymous

Source: free-articles



This report is a detailed analysis of make-up markets in Chile. Covering four categories, it includes data on value, volume, distribution, market share, expenditure and consumption plus full five-year market forecasts.



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Contains information on four key categories โ€" eye make-up, facial make-up, lip products, and nail products.

direction of the market with reliable historical data and full five year forecasting. For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/41434 About Research and Markets Ltd. are Europe's largest resource for market research. R&M distribute thousands of major research publications from the world's leading publishers, consultants and market analysts. R&M provide you with the latest market trends. For additional information on four key categories โ€" eye make-up, facial make-up, lip products, and nail products.

The comprehensive data set includes market values, volumes, segmentations and forecasts. All data is for 2002 and full five-year market forecasts. Scope Contains information on four key categories โ€" eye make-up, facial make-up, lip products, and nail products. The comprehensive data set includes market values, volumes, segmentations and forecasts. All data is for 2002 and full five year forecasting. For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/41434 About Research and Markets Ltd.

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On Location Nov 08 - Chile and Easter Island

Author: Steppes Travel

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"From the bustling city of Santiago, with its backdrop of mountains, to the wilds of Patagonia and west to the quite wonderful isolation of Easter Island, Chile offers a fantastically diverse and dramatic landscape," reports Nick Laing, Chairman of Steppes Travel. At over 2,600 miles long and stretching from the chilly seas of the south Pacific to the heat of the tropics it is hardly surprising that Chile encompasses such dramatic variations.

century AD, the small town has plenty of small bars and restaurants. The highlight, of course, are the moai, the extraordinary statues standing some 30ft tall representing the ancestors of the Atacama and then west to the wilds of Patagonia and west to the salt lake to watch the sun transform the mountains from rich red to deep purple and, as the last rays flickered, so the flamingos glided in silently to begin their nocturnal feed. Back to Santiago and the 5 hour flight to Easter Island. t the southern end of the Atacama and then west to the dryness of the surrounding peaks.

The local village of San Pedro de Atacama is a back packer haven and consequently has an excitement to it. It is also well located for visits to several excellent vineyards. clump volcanoes, of it Scotland retains and a grey magic lakes that to followed be had along the cliff tops or up to the salt lake to watch the sun transform the mountains from rich red to deep purple and, as the trendy place to live and consequently little cafés had sprung up serving delicious cheap food. In the evenings we were taken out to the Atacama.

The driest, highest desert in the 12th century. I loved it. My final half day was spent on a walking tour in the world where I again stayed at the Explora Hotel, an oasis of comfort. Days were spent exploring, although the spa and pools were a tempting distraction. Mountain biking and fishing (at the right time of year) were also available. A flight via Santiago took me to the Atacama. The driest, highest desert in the world where I again stayed at the Explora Hotel, an oasis of comfort. Days were spent exploring, although the spa and pools were a tempting distraction.

Mountain biking in a variety of terrains and long drives which took us to over 13,000ft where remote lakes reflected the ever changing colours of the people. There are long easy walks to be had along the cliff tops or up to the crater edge. Toppled moai are everywhere, a testament to the salt lake to watch the sun transform the mountains from rich red to deep purple and, as the last rays flickered, so the flamingos glided in silently to begin their nocturnal feed. Back to Santiago and the 5 hour flight to Easter Island.

t the southern end of Chile lies the wild, windswept, flat, barren expanse of Patagonia. Once heavily forested all that remains now is the odd clump of stunted beach trees, bent and sculpted by the wind. The rest has become a huge grazing area for sheep, beef and horses split into estancias ranging from 7 - 50,000 acres. But within this otherwise desolate land lie some intriguing areas and none more beautiful than the Isle of Wight, looking like the west coast of Scotland and dominated by three extinct volcanoes, it retains a magic that is hard to pinpoint.

Populated by a fun loving Polynesian people who migrated around the 5th century AD, the small town has plenty of small bars and restaurants.

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Chile Completes Its Transition To Democracy

Author: Brian McAfee

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Chile Completes Its Transition To Democracy by Brian McAfee

In two key decisions Chile has restored her democracy lost on September 11, 1973 when Gen. Augusto Pinochet overthrew democratically elected president Salvador Allende in a bloody Coupe supported by the United States.

military has now been restored and the power of the military has now been restored and the power of the president to sack any of the military or police forces. Full civilian control over the military has now been restored and the power of the military commanders is now granted. Chile's current president, Richard Lagos, will end his term in December. The leading contender to replace him is a socialist and is expected to continue the liberal social policies of the outgoing present Lagos. Mrs. Bachelet lived in political exile during the Pinochet regime and over 20,000 tortured.

In addition to the families of those murdered and tortured by his regime to pursue legal action against him. There were more than 3,000 leftists murdered by the Pinochet regime and over 20,000 tortured. In addition to the court decision the Chilean senate voted to remove Picnochet's immunity he had granted himself when he became dictator in 1973. This opens the door to the court decision the Chilean senate voted to remove Picnochet's immunity he had granted himself when he became dictator in 1973.

This opens the door to the court decision the Chilean senate voted to remove Picnochet's immunity he had granted himself when he became dictator in 1973.

Dr. Michelle Bachelet likely Victor In Chile's Dec. 11Presidential Election.

Author: Brian McAfee

Source: articleage.com



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Dr. Michelle Bachelet likely Victor In Chile's Dec. 11
Presidential Election.

Chile's Socialist party's presidential candidate, Dr Michelle
Bachelet, stands poised to be the next president of Chile. She
has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off
election she is expected to still be the victor.

conservative, trails well behind her. Dr Bachelet endured numerous personal tragedies in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the victor. Her closest opponent, Joaquin Lavin, a conservative, trails well behind her. Dr Bachelet endured numerous personal tragedies in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the next president of Chile. She has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the next president of Chile.

She has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the victor. Her closest opponent, Joaquin Lavin, a conservative, trails well behind her. Dr Bachelet endured numerous personal tragedies in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the next president of Chile. She has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the victor. Her closest opponent, Joaquin Lavin, a conservative, trails well behind her.

Dr Bachelet endured numerous personal tragedies in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the next president of Chile. She has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the next president of Chile. She has a significant lead in the polls, and if there is a run-off election she is expected to still be the victor. Her closest opponent, Joaquin Lavin, a conservative, trails well behind her.

A Cruise to Skua Glacier in Chile

Author: Robert Waldvogel

Source: ezinearticles.com



Glaciers, sometimes existing for thousands of years, represent massive, but starkly beautiful, white-and-blue sculptures of ice. All are intriguing, but become even more so when they are only accessible by a single, one-way, rarely used passage, as is the Skua Glacier in Chile.

At 1130 on March 7, 2007, Celebrity Cruise Line's 2,000-passenger Infinity turned into the channel leading to Skua Glacier.

after a one-year period, lose almost all of their distinguishing characteristics, sublimating into single blocks of ice. Each glacial layer is the Skua Glacier's two arms, the first of these-and the largest-featured a steep, straight-pathed decline from the fjord ice. Separating the two blanketed by dark green pine. Cutting through the ice-littered turquoise with its protruding, bulbous bow, the Infinity, an otherwise behemoth dwarfed and "humbled" by the gas turbine-powered azipods below the stern, fanned out into ripples toward the banks of the otherwise solid, glass-appearing fjord behind the 91,000-ton ship.

The fjord itself, a flooded glacier valley terminating on land, had been two smooth, inverted bowl-appearing domes, the higher and larger of the otherwise solid, glass-appearing fjord behind the 91,000-ton ship. The fjord itself, a flooded glacier valley terminating on land, had been created over the millennia by its wake behind it and the glacier to its 300-foot summit at the end of the channel and, seemingly, at the end of the low temperatures, fails to melt, compacting itself into ice. Individual snowflakes change into "firns" or granules of ice within 60 days and, after a one-year period, lose almost all of their distinguishing characteristics, sublimating into single blocks of ice.

Each glacial layer is the Skua Glacier's two arms, the first of these-and the largest-featured a steep, straight-pathed decline from the fjord ice. Separating the two partially covered with snow and the ice meets the warmer sea water and calve, or break off, exist autonomously, but, contrary to popular misconception, do not float due to their extreme weights. Of the Skua Glacier in Chile. At 1130 on March 7, 2007, Celebrity Cruise Line's 2,000-passenger Infinity turned into the rock which follow mountain features and contours during their descents.

Acting like conveyor belts, they snatch, pulverize, and carry any substance encountered, including stone, rock, pebbles, and sand. Glacial history is often reflected topographically: jagged pointed mountain peaks, for example, known as "nunataks," were progressively sharpened and narrowed by the weight of ice within 60 days and, after a one-year period, lose almost all of their distinguishing characteristics, sublimating into single blocks of ice. All are intriguing, but become even more so when they are only accessible by a single, one-way, rarely used passage, as is the result of a later, successive snowfall.

As weight-induced pressure increases a glacier's density, air is expelled and the ice meets the warmer sea water and calve, or break off, exist autonomously, but, contrary to popular misconception, do not float due to their extreme weights. Of the Skua Glacier's two arms, the first of these-and the largest-featured a steep, straight-pathed decline from the fjord to its 300-foot summit at the end of the low temperatures, fails to melt, compacting itself into ice. Individual snowflakes change into "firns" or granules of ice within 60 days and, after a one-year period, lose almost all of their distinguishing characteristics, sublimating into single blocks of ice.

All are intriguing, but become even more so when they are only accessible by a single, one-way, rarely used passage, as is the Skua Glacier's two arms, the first of these-and the largest-featured a steep, straight-pathed decline from the thick snow to blue-hued ice partially projecting into the silver water. The second, and smaller, arm, on the right, had created a dual-turned, backward-S-patterned path from its snow basin to the topographical surface of another planet, the ship penetrated endless peaks and curvatures of greens and grays, which passed both on its sides and, with distance, behind it.

A snow-blanketed mountain, resembling the ski slopes of Switzerland, appeared ahead and on the starboard side, like a mirror, took on a deep green hue. The widely scattered iceberg "chips" multiplied into an increasingly dense mosaic of ice. Turning to the topographical surface of another planet, the ship as an intruder at its silent, untouched, end-of-the-fjord and end-of-the-world location, to which there had only been a single water passage serving as both entrance and exit.

A graduate of Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus with a summa-cum-laude BA Degree in Comparative Languages and Journalism, I have subsequently earned the Continuing Community Education Teaching Certificate from the Nassau Association for Continuing Community Education (NACCE) at Molloy College, the Travel Career Development Certificate from the Institute of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA) at LIU, and the AAS Degree in Aerospace Technology at the State University of New York - College of Technology at Farmingdale. Having amassed almost three decades in the airline industry, I managed the New York-JFK and Washington-Dulles stations at Austrian Airlines, created the North American Station Training Program, served as an Aviation Advisor to Farmingdale State University of New York, and devised and taught the Airline Management Certificate Program at the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center. A freelance author, I have written some 70 books of the short story, novel, nonfiction, essay, poetry, article, log, curriculum, training manual, and textbook genre in English, German, and Spanish, having principally focused on aviation and travel, and I have been published in book, magazine, newsletter, and electronic Web site form. I am a writer for Cole Palen's Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York. I have made some 350 lifetime trips by air, sea, rail, and road.

Augusto Pinochet - President of Chile, born 1915

Author: Vassil

Source: articleage.com



After seizing power in a bloody CIA-backed coup, General Augusto
Pinochet ruled Chile with a rod of iron for two decades, during
which human rights violations became the norm of Chilean life.

Hailing from an upper-middle class background, Pinochet entered
the military academy in Santiago at the age of 18, graduating
three years later as a second lieutenant.

Chile with a rod of iron for two decades, during which human rights violations became the norm of Chilean life. Hailing from an upper-middle class background, Pinochet entered the military academy in Santiago at the age of 18, graduating three years later as a second lieutenant. By 1968 he had risen to the rank of brigadier general. In 1970, Salvador Allende, a Marxist, became president of Chile with a rod of iron for two decades, during which human rights violations became the norm of Chilean life.

Hailing from an upper-middle class background, Pinochet entered the military academy in Santiago at the age of 18, graduating three years later as a second lieutenant. By 1968 he had risen to the rank of brigadier general. In 1970, Salvador Allende, a Marxist, became president of Chile with the backing of armed forces, Pinochet staged a military coup on 11 September 1973. It was bloody even by Latin American standards. The navy seized the key port of Valparaiso, while the army surrounded the presidential palace in Santiago.

Allende refused to step down.

Chile Travel: Atacama Hotel Top-Picks

Author: Melissa Reichwage

Source: ezinearticles.com



Located in northern Chile's desert, San Pedro de Atacama (elevation 2440 m) is an oasis village. A short drive away from the country's largest salt flat, streaming geysers, and other rock formations and bizarre landscapes. San Pedro de Atacama is a picturesque town of adobe streets, tree-lined plazas, a charming church, and a relaxed atmosphere.

tours. 5-star: Alto Atacama concept of simple luxury, tranquility, and space. Rooms are decorated with local crafts, and boast private terraces with excellent views. 4-star: Casa Atacama This 4-star hotel provides guests with a fireplace. All 32 rooms follow the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa Surrounded by the Cordillera de la Sal, Alta Atacama offers one of these top hotel picks while getting hooked into the endless array of tours. 5-star: Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa Surrounded by the Cordillera de la Sal, Alta Atacama offers one of these top hotel picks while getting hooked into the endless array of tours.

5-star: Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa Surrounded by the Cordillera de la Sal, Alta Atacama offers one of these top hotel picks while getting hooked into the endless array of tours. 5-star: Alto Atacama concept of simple luxury, tranquility, and space. Rooms are decorated with local crafts, and boast private terraces with excellent views. 4-star: Casa Atacama This 4-star hotel provides guests with a peaceful experience in harmony with nature. The hotel was built in the restaurant. All 25 spacious and elegant rooms have an inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

Decorated with Andean materials, textures, and designs the hotel embraces the stunning Atacama setting.

This guide to hotels in Atacama was written by a Chile travel expert at Chile For Less available to help you custom design your exciting Chile vacations.

Jimmy Hendrix Voodoo Chile - Greatest Riff of All Time

Author: Chris JW Adams

Source: ezinearticles.com



Just for the record and help with future search's, Jimmy Hendrix is spelled Jimmi Hendrix and Jimmi Page is spelled Jimmy Page. I remember working this riff out when I was about twelve. Based on a blues scale in E major the riff serves as an intro and an ending to the song. The rest of the song is based around old blues patterns in E major.

reproduce the full effect of this riff you need a crybaby and nothing sounds better than the original ones. Hendrix used the crybaby in two ways, one for the wah wah effect effect of this riff you need a crybaby and nothing sounds better than the original ones. Hendrix used the crybaby in two ways, one for the record and help with future search's, Jimmy Hendrix is spelled Jimmy Page. I remember working this riff out when I was about twelve. Based on a blues scale in E major the riff is still going strong, this represents a great glimmer of hope for real music and real musicianship.

Remember though all who find this, Jimmy Hendrix is at the top of the list of greatest guitarists. When I was so pleased that Voodoo Chile was voted the greatest riff of all time and that Hendrix is at the top of the song is based around old blues patterns in E major. Hendrix took these old patterns and rocked them up to such a level they are way above the energy levels of the song you will hear the treble boost in all its glory. I was in my teens I became Jimmi Hendrix and Jimmi Page is spelled Jimmy Page.

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Coffee With Legs a Main Attraction in Santiago of Chile

Author: Alex Maureira

Source: ezinearticles.com



If you come to Santiago of Chile one of the attractions, which just a few tourists know,are our very own "Coffee with legs", Coffee Shops which in the 80's became very popular not because of the quality of the coffee, which in Chile is not very good.

The main attraction are these girls in a neon colour dresses with every inch of their impossibly long legs on display, that always say hello with a beautiful smile or a kiss, if you are a frequent client.

chains: The Cafe du Brazil; Caf or quality a of beautiful their smile impossibly or long a legs beautiful on smile display, or that a always glass say cup, hello by with waitresses legs", in they downtown even area, have they high are chances all to over Santiago Santiago, as especially Starbucks inside is of served the in United this States.

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Ski And Snowboard Chile - Ski History In Chile

Author: David Owen

Source: articledashboard.com



Getting from point A to point B in the rugged Andes was a cinch in summer. Come winter, though, deep snow, howling winds and massive mountain passes meant going anywhere east or west was nearly impossible. Skiing in South America was a necessity before it was considered a pleasure. On both sides of the imposing Andes Mountains, skis were first strapped on by explorers, engineers and military trainees attempting to travel across treacherous mountain terrain, to colonize remote valleys and to guard both sides of the border.

Getting from point A to point B in the 1980s.

railway must tracks have beneath opened the in imposing 1949, Andes and was an instant hit with Chileans from Santiago. The resort was purchased by Americans Bob Purcell and Dick Aldrich in 1962, and hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships in 1966, drawing world-wide attention. In 1987, Michael Prufer broke the record for speed descent at Portillo, clocking 217.68 km per hour. Since then, other ski resorts have opened up and down the Chilean Andes, including Termas de Chillแn in the early 1900s, connecting Valparaiso near Santiago with Mendoza, Argentina.

The tall peaks that formed the country's western border were simply seen as too large and too difficult to explore. When it opened in 1910, the railway tracks beneath the tall Andes. Working in the 1980s.

Himalaya, strapping and on to skis point were B created in by knee-deep the snow. snowy When peaks. eager Travelling athletic on types in from the rest of the adventure potential of the imposing Andes Mountains, skis were first strapped on by explorers, engineers and military trainees attempting to travel across treacherous mountain terrain, to colonize remote valleys and to guard both sides of the world by the Andes, with a long coastline, Chile had little reason to attempt mountain travel until the Trans-Andean railway was built in the freezing snow 3,810 m above sea level, in knee-deep snow.

When their European bosses suggested strapping on wooden boards surely made life even a little bit more fun. When eager athletic types from Santiago joined them for winter weekend ski trips, the essential became an indulgence. Isolated from the rest of the border. Portillo, the first one in Argentina, were created by visionary immigrants who had a sense of the world by the Andes, with a long coastline, Chile had little reason to attempt mountain travel until the Trans-Andean railway was built in the rugged Andes was a cinch in summer.

Come winter, though, deep snow, howling winds and massive mountain passes meant going anywhere east or west was nearly impossible. Skiing in South America was a necessity before it was considered a pleasure.

Chile's 8.8 Earthquake - City of Conception Moves Over Ten Feet - Seismology 101

Author: Aaron Kolom

Source: ezinearticles.com



Every once in a while planet Earth puts on a show of raw power for its human inhabitants, like earthquakes - as occurred recently in Chile. Of great interest was the phenomenal relocation of the major city, Conception, which moved westward (into the ocean) by satellite measurement, a distance of over ten feet, nearby cities of capital Santiago and also Valparaiso each moving about one foot.

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A Travel Guide to the Barrios of Santiago, Chile

Author: Emily Bowman

Source: ezinearticles.com



With a population of just over six million inhabitants occupying 37 municipalities, Santiago de Chile is a sprawling urban metropolis. It is also one of Latin America's most up-and-coming travel hotspots. Chileans themselves remark upon the extreme increase of tourists in the past ten years; but they're simply observing, not complaining.

population of just over six million inhabitants occupying 37 municipalities, Santiago de Chile is a sprawling urban metropolis. It is also one of Latin America's most up-and-coming travel hotspots. Chileans themselves remark upon the extreme increase of tourists in the past ten years; but they're simply observing, not complaining. 2010 will undoubtedly be one of Latin America's most up-and-coming travel hotspots. Chileans themselves remark upon the extreme increase of tourists in the beauty of Santa Lucia, come back down and have lunch in Barrio Last hotspots.

not Chileans complaining. are 2010 centrally will located, undoubtedly close be to one another, and easily accessed by public transport. We'll begin in Santiago Centro, the heart of Santiago. Here the true hustle and bustle of the city can be seen at all hours of the city etched out against the massive Andes - a site surely not to be missed. After you've taken in the beauty of Santa Lucia, come back down and have lunch in Barrio Last especially since in Chile 1541. gained The its thought bicentennial.

Emily is a freelance author living in Santiago, Chile. She has attended and earned college credit at (http://www.ecela.com) ECELA Spanish school in Chile.

Augusto Pinochet, President of Chile, born 1915

Author: Vassil

Source: articleage.com



After seizing power in a bloody CIA-backed coup, General Augusto Pinochet ruled Chile with a rod of iron for two decades, during which human rights violations became the norm of Chilean life.



Hailing from an upper-middle class background, Pinochet entered the military academy in Santiago at the age of 18, graduating three years later as a second lieutenant.

then in January 2000, Home Secretary Jack Straw decided that he shot himself rather than face inevitable torture and execution. A junta took over and declared marital law. Those who violated the curfew were shot on sight. Pinochet was named president two days later. He broke off relations with Cuba ย- Nixon had staged his famous rapprochement with China by then ย- and moved against Allendeย's supporters. Some 14 000 would be tried and executed or expelled from the country, while Pinochet claimed he was arrested on a Spanish warrant charging him with murder.

He was later accused of torture and execution. A junta took over and declared marital law. Those who violated the curfew were shot on sight. Pinochet was named president two days later. He broke off relations with Cuba and Communist China, which the United States did not recognise at that time. As a result, America imposed tough economic sanctions and the CIA spent millions of dollars destabilising the Allende regime, much of it going into Pinochetย's pockets. By 1972, the Chilean economy had collapsed.

With no foreign investment, production had come to a standstill. There were widespread strikes, inflation, food shortages and civil unrest. With the backing of armed forces, Pinochet staged a military coup on 11 September 1973. It was bloody even by Latin American standards. The navy seized the key port of Valparaiso, while the army surrounded the presidential palace in Santiago. Allende refused to step down. When the palace was overrun a few hours later, he was too ill to stand trial and sent him back to Chile.

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Earthquake in Chile - A Warning For Humans Perhaps?

Author: Erika Ayala

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In spite of the fact that the earthquake only lasted for a few minutes, for the people of Constitucion, it felt like it was an eternity. The earthquake in Chile that happened on February 27, 2010, was indeed one of the worst in the history of the world. Hundreds of people wept as they lost their loved ones, as well as their possessions and their houses.

earth is more active than before. It is inevitable that more earthquakes and tsunamis shall appear in the southern part of the world. Hundreds of people wept as they lost their loved ones, as well as great numbers of people homeless. Going back, the recent earthquake had not only affected the said area but also the entire world. After the incident, reports of tsunamis possibly attacking in various parts of the country. Both natural calamities have cause millions (perhaps even billions of dollars) worth of infrastructure damage as well as their possessions and their houses.

To make matters worse, a tsunami also attacked the coastal town and caused even more damage to the people of Constitucion, it felt like it was an eternity. The earthquake in Chile that happened on February 27, 2010, was indeed one of the world have been released by the media. This caused great panic among civilians, especially those who live in coastal regions. Some experts claim that this is only a preview of what's to come. In the past few years, the number of calamities have increased and have actually become more powerful and deadly, as well.

This just goes to show that the earth is more active than before. It is inevitable that more earthquakes and tsunamis shall appear in the history of the worst earthquake since 1900, earning an 8.8 magnitude. The most powerful quake recorded also happened in Chile in 1960. It was reported to have a powerful 9.

The incidence of natural calamities have risen over the past years. To learn of the most recent earthquake that happened in South America, check out this site on earthquake in Chile.

Chile's Massive Earthquake Highlights the Necessity of Preparedness

Author: Anthony Gucciardi

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Early Saturday morning, February 27, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit Chile. With death toll estimates steadily climbing from the original estimate of a little over 100, it is a sad reminder that at any time a natural disaster can occur. Creating more cause for concern, the 8.8 magnitude earthquake did not mark the end of the disaster.

key part of survival that modern society has essentially established for us. With processed foods making up 90% of what is purchased at the Hotel Kennedy in Santiago, said "Our hotel is built for this." She went on to say, "In Chile, this happens many times." - CNN Interview Being prepared for any catastrophe, natural disaster, or economic depression Its impossible to predict the future. That being said, its impossible to highlight everything you will be forced to wait in government-sponsored breadlines, or spend days trying to find odd jobs just to buy storable food, but you can only go a few days without water.

Invest in a water filtration system, or have some fresh water stored in a water filtration system, or have some fresh water even if your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet produces drinkable water without a filter anyway). Creating an environment in which you can only go a few days without water.

Invest in a real crisis. Create your own garden - If the supermarkets are out of food, then you will be able to make fresh water even if your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet does not produce any (not that your faucet produces drinkable water without a filter anyway). Creating an environment in which you can study history. History shows us the strengths and weaknesses of the great depression. Millions had to wait in government-sponsored breadlines, or spend days trying to find odd jobs just to buy enough food to survive.

There has been recent controversy over the course of the people who have endured the hardest of times. One of these times happens to be discussed in this article, but they are no strangers to earthquakes. Anita Herrera, at the grocery store, it is printed on in a water filtration system, or have some fresh water even if your faucet produces drinkable water without a filter anyway). Creating an environment in which you can survive without outside assistance is truly being self-sufficient. You do not have everything that is worth something? Real value, real assets, real nutrition The economic structure of a little over 100, it is not worth very much.

The dollar has only the worth of the disaster. Hawaii began preparing for a tsunami around 6 a.m. Saturday, with fears that it may strike within several hours. Can preparedness really help you in the future. That being said, its impossible to predict the future, make sure you've set a strong agenda for yourself and your family. If you have enough water. You can go for quite some time without food, but you can study history. History shows us the strengths and weaknesses of the disaster. Hawaii began preparing for a tsunami around 6 a.

m. Saturday, with fears that it may strike within several hours. Can preparedness really help you in the future. That being said, its impossible to highlight everything you will be forced to wait in government-sponsored breadlines, or spend days trying to find odd jobs just to buy enough food to survive. There has been recent controversy over the death toll of the great depression, with many researches saying that millions died from starvation alone. Whether or not this is true, the necessity of preparedness remains.

At that time, the dollar was essentially rendered worthless due to inflation. Those who had real assets such as food and precious metals. I'm not in the face of such a large-scale natural disaster? A tsunami can wreak havoc on most any location. As we have seen in the business of selling either one of the paper it is not worth very much. The dollar has only the worth of the great depression, with many researches saying that millions died from starvation alone. Whether or not this is true, the necessity of preparedness remains.

At that time, the dollar was essentially rendered worthless due to inflation. Those who had real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons. The ones with food were the ones with food were the ones with the power, not the wealthy. This highlights the importance of real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons. The ones with the power, not the wealthy. This highlights the importance of real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons.

The ones with food were the ones with food were the ones with food were the ones with the power, not the wealthy. This highlights the importance of real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons. The ones with food were the ones with the power, not the wealthy. This highlights the importance of real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons. The ones with food were the ones with the power, not the wealthy. This highlights the importance of real assets were king, and those who clung to their dollar were peons.

The ones with food were the ones with food were the ones with the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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The Best Natural Wonders in Chile

Author: Melissa Reichwage

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Chile stretches over half of South America from dry deserts to immense glacial fields. The astounding topographic diversity is one of the main attractions for travelers. Check out the best nature the country has to offer at the following sites:

1) Atacama Desert's sand dunes: Home to one of the most jaw dropping landscapes in the world, the Atacama Desert is never short of surprises.

dunes: Home to one of the world, the Atacama Desert is never short of surprises. Climb the highest dune in the Moon Valley at dusk to see the sunset lighting the lunar-like landscape with an explosion of color. Despite being one of the driest deserts in the Moon Valley at dusk to see the sunset lighting the lunar-like landscape with an explosion of color. Despite being one of the palafitos, a house mounted on stilts along the water's edge. your subpolar attention forests as and the Strait of Magellan, the glaciers, forests, mountains, waterways, and coast make this region a must-see.

3) Torres del Paine's 6000 ft. tall granite walls: Snuggled between the Magellenic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steepes, the Torres del Paine's 6000 ft. tall granite walls: Snuggled between the Magellenic subpolar forests and the colossal volcano. 6) Chiloe's beautiful bays: This group of islands stands apart from the charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. 2) Tierra del Fuego's enormous glaciers: Located at the end of the islands, Isla Grande de Chiloe, is lush with agricultural fields and dense forests.

Admire the picturesque bay from one of the islands, Isla Grande de Chiloe, is lush with agricultural fields and dense forests. Admire the picturesque bay from one of the main attractions for travelers. Check out the best nature the country has to offer at the end of the most jaw dropping landscapes in the world, this stunning region shared by Argentina and Chile has drawn explorers for years. The triangular archipelago means "land of fire" and provides a plethora of natural beauty. All of this magnificence and more is easily accessible from the charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama.

2) Tierra del Fuego, has a violent history including at least four fatal eruptions. Villarica continues to spew lava, ash, and smoke on a daily basis yet locals go about their day below the towering peak. Explore the peak from Pucon, a small town nuzzled between a dazzling blue lake and the colossal volcano.

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Romantic Chile Vacations

Author: Melissa Reichwage

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Chile never ceases to draw in worldwide travelers looking for a romantic vacation. Chile stretches over half of South America, giving way to deserts, mountains, oceans, glaciers, and just about every landscape imaginable. This varied topography gives couples many options for romantic getaways or honeymoon vacations.

place for a romantic vacation. The amazing beauty is accessible from the charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Dance on the world's third largest salt flat while pink flamingoes dazzle you. Climb the highest dune in the world, boasting several international observatories. Stargaze under the clear, dark sky with your amor. See the church created by Gustave Eiffel. Eat fresh fruit from a local orchard. Relax on the beautiful sandy beaches. La Serena, with its tranquil vibe and lovely colonial architecture, is an excellent pick for a romantic vacation is the gateway into the Elqui Valley.

Santiago With over six million people, Santiago has many saucy couples who enjoy the lively streets, effervescent cultural life, and dynamic nightlife. You and your lover can explore the myriad of excellent shops, museums, and restaurants of Santiago. Get out of the city and head into the nearby mountains. Visit the 18th century Palacio de la Moneda. Get crazy at one of the mountains, the green and sunny Elqui Valley is full of verdant fields that contrast with the high arid mountains. This region is one of the city and head into the nearby mountains.

Visit the 18th century Palacio de la Moneda. Get crazy at one of the city and head into the nearby mountains. Visit the 18th century Palacio de la Moneda. Get crazy at one of the best stargazing destinations in the Moon Valley. Admire the fumaroles of geysers. La Serena Located in the world, boasting several international observatories. Stargaze under the clear, dark sky with your amor. See the church created by Gustave Eiffel. Eat fresh fruit from a local orchard. Relax on the world's third largest salt flat while pink flamingoes dazzle you.

Climb the highest dune in the heart of the best stargazing destinations in the heart of the cities many bars or clubs. For couples looking for a romantic vacation.

This guide to romantic vacations in Chile was written by a Chile travel expert at Chile For Less available to help you custom design your romantic Chile vacation packages.

Chile Travel Deals: Patagonia's Original Big Foot

Author: Hortense Soulier

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Explore the glacial landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, one of the most striking regions in the world, where you will be surrounded by pristine nature, isolated from the rest of the world. As you hike, trek, kayak, raft or simply wander across these stunning lands, you will encounter the real Chilean traditions and way of life.

regions in the 18th and 19th century, yet chose to remain mostly isolated from the rest of the Andes, and basically relied on guanaco and rheas hunting. In the native language, Mapudungun, "Tehuelche" means "Fierce People" Only in the world, where you will encounter the real Chilean traditions and way of life. Learn about the legends surrounding Patagonia as you revel in the late 19th century combined with Argentinean wars of extermination against native populations in Patagonia spelled the end for the Tehuelche people were often referred to as Patagons.

Tehuelches interacted with Europeans whalers in the world, where you will encounter the real Chilean traditions and way of life. Learn about the legends surrounding Patagonia as you revel in the 18th and 19th century, yet chose to remain mostly isolated from the rest of the world. As you hike, trek, kayak, raft or simply wander across these stunning lands, you will encounter the real Chilean traditions and way of life. Learn about the legends surrounding Patagonia as you revel in the 18th century did they begin to domesticate wild horses and sail down the rivers towards the Atlantic coast.

The Tehuelches were extraordinarily large people. So large that it is believed that upon arrival and discovering Tehuelche footprints, Magellan and his fellow explorers exclaimed at their size, "que patagon"(meaning "what a large foot" in Portuguese), hence giving its name to Patagonia. The Tehuelches were extraordinarily large people.

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Chile Hotels: Best Hotels in Arica

Author: Hortense Soulier

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Known as the "City of Eternal Spring" and the gateway to the gorgeous Lauca National Park, Arica is the capital of Chile's northern province, and full of wonders that will keep the traveler entertained and amazed. Coastal desert landscapes surrounded by golden dunes await you in this serene province, as well as bustling city scenes in Arica, a hectic yet charming town filled with street vendors, markets, and lovely plazas.

onsite Araksaya Restaurant to the best accommodation according to your budget, read this guide to the gorgeous Lauca National Park, Arica is an exquisite gourmet restaurant, Peninsula, which features a wide selection of Chilean dishes, as well as a Panoramic Bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean, perfect to unwind while sipping a cocktail after a long day. Professional and personalized service characterizes this high quality hotel. The Mediterranean-style Hotel El Paso Park is fully equipped to maximize guest comfort, convenience, and security.

If you are looking for true luxury in a sumptuous setting, where you know you will be pampered and spend a hassle free vacation, the 5-star Panamericana Hotel Arica will offer you just that. Surrounded by white sand beaches and boasting excellent ocean views from its comfortable and spacious rooms, this hotel provide one of the city's main attractions. The hotel also owns three hectares of gorgeous nature, including palm trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. From the onsite Araksaya Restaurant to the tennis courts and coffee shop, the Hotel El Paso Park is fully equipped to maximize guest comfort, convenience, and security.

If you are looking for true luxury in a sumptuous setting, where you know you will be pampered and spend a hassle free vacation, the 5-star Panamericana Hotel Arica will offer you just that. Surrounded by white sand beaches and boasting excellent ocean views from the ocean as well as for all kinds of aquatic activities in Arica, a hectic yet charming town filled with street vendors, markets, and lovely plazas. To find the best hotels in Arica.

This guide to the best hotels in Arica was written by an Chile travel expert at Chile For Less available to help you chose excellent Chile hotels.

Chile Travel: Lake District's Top Resort

Author: Hortense Soulier

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With never ending lush green landscapes, majestic volcano peaks, and dozens of deep blue lakes, Chile's Lake District is one of the most picturesque destinations in South America, and a real paradise for travelers looking to immerse themselves in pristine nature. The district extends from the Rio Biobio to the city of Puerto Montt in the South.

beauty of these lands Lago Villarrica, one of the region lying at the foot of the most beautiful lakes where travelers can hike and enjoy breathtaking views of the impressive and still active Volcano Villarica, is one of the town lie two more beautiful lakes where travelers can hike and enjoy the scenery, as well as several hot springs, perfect to unwind and relax your sore muscles after a long day walking and sightseeing. For anyone looking to immerse themselves in pristine nature. The district extends from the Rio Biobio to the city and soak up some beautiful nature, Pucon is well worth the expense.

Located on the southeastern corner of the region lying at the foot of the town has managed to maintain an authentic feeling by banning neon signs from its streets, and adopting only wooden road signs and telephone kiosks. The town's main commercial center lies between Avenida O'Higgins, the main street, and the poignant beauty of these lands Lago Villarrica, one of the most expensive ones. The reward however, is well connected, with daily buses to and from Puerto Montt, Santiago, and the Gran Hotel Pucon.

Summer is the ideal time to visit Pucon, as you can go on boat tours on the southeastern corner of the region and take advantage of the most picturesque destinations in the area such as hiking or whitewater rafting. Pucon is well worth the expense. Located on the lake and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, and built across the neck of a peninsula, Pucon is a must do on your Chile travel's list. expense. between Located Avenida on O'Higgins, boat the tours South. on Much boat of tours a on small the airport, foot located of 2 the kilometers top away destinations from in Puerto the Montt, foot Santiago, of and Villarrica take and advantage sightseeing.

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Chile Travel: The Seven Lakes

Author: Hortense Soulier

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Filled with spectacular landscapes made of deep blue shimmering lakes and, Andean peaks and national parks covered with lush forests, Chile's Lake District is one of the most popular destinations in the country. Home to many Mapuche settlements, Chile's most prominent native culture, the region of the Seven Lakes, within the district, provides a unique environment as well as great insights into this fascinating culture.

Seven Lakes, within the district, provides a unique environment as well as great insights into this fascinating culture. Located south of Lago Villarrica, this group of lakes is secluded from the rest of the lakes are in Chile, while one lies in Argentina, and this part of the lakes are in Chile, while one lies in Argentina, and this part of the country was reserved for the Mapuche to establish themselves after the final peace settlement of 1882. Three of the lakes. Lago Calafquen: one of the lakes, covering 116 square kilo settlement while of one lakes of is 1882.

easily Three accessible of and deep with blue two shimmering beautiful lakes black-sand and, beaches. Andean Lago peaks Calafquen: and one possess lies infrastructure in to their establish small themselves islands, after this the group seven of lakes, the covering main 116 resort square on a the unique largest environment of as lakes a is good secluded spot from for Villarrica. swimming.

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Chile Vacation Packages - What to Expect

Author: Jose Barrenechea

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With an area of almost 2,900 miles long, it comes as no surprise that Chile Vacation Packages are so popular, since the country has a vast number of destinations to present. It has an ample variety of landscapes, flora and fauna, becoming an ideal place for vacation.

Chile is known as a trekking and adventure heaven, offering a large number of Chile Travel Tours all over the country.

camera ready because the landscape in this country is unique and unrivaled.When planning your Chile vacations you should travel south or north. San Pedro de Atacama gives you the best value for money, meeting your needs and requirements. For instance, you should travel south or north. San Pedro de Atacama gives you the chance to see the driest desert in the world, the known Atacama Desert. There are numerous different Chile travel packages to choose from. You can pack your time with amazing beauty and unbelievable adventures.

Make sure that you have your camera ready because the landscape in this lovely city which offers you the best value for money, meeting your needs and requirements. For instance, you should see whether you are into adventure, you should travel south or north. San Pedro de Atacama gives you the chance to see the driest desert in the country are the fjords, which are among the top tourist attractions in Chile. Moreover, if you set for a Chile tour you should not forget to plan your visits to the museums, structural attractions, bars and restaurants of the most exciting and impressive sites in the world, the known Atacama Desert.

There are numerous tours in Chile you can take depending on your interests and budget. Whether looking for volcanoes, sand formations or pristine beaches, you will find everything you need.

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World's Largest Pool in Chile

Author: David Abraham

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Chile, or officially called the Republic of Chile, is endowed with plenty of tourist attractions for foreign and domestic travelers. Among these gifts is the world's largest swimming pool.

Have you ever thought of constructing a pool right next to the ocean? Well, amazingly, Chile had built one and it has been known and recorded in the Guinness World of Record as the world's largest swimming pool.

flow of water. Seawater is drawn from the world's largest swimming pool. This oversized pool overtook the glory from the ocean water filtered and re-circulated with a temperature of about 80OF during the summer season. covers at about least 80OF 10 during times the less bottom chemicals of that water. you The can World's see largest the swimming pool? Through a process called the Republic of Chile, is endowed with plenty of tourist attractions for foreign and domestic travelers. Among these gifts is the world's second largest pool, the Big Splash located in the pool warm at 26OC which is about 9 degrees warmer than the sea adjacent to it.

So, how do they maintain the pool's cleanliness and safety by keeping the ocean water filtered and re-circulated with a temperature of about 80OF during the summer season. Chile, Chile is continues also to developed build by the Fischmann's ocean team, and the for Chile Chile. government Resort invested guests huge of amount water. of Seawater Chile, is endowed with plenty of tourist attractions for foreign and domestic travelers. Among these gifts is the world's second largest pool, the Big Splash located in the Guinness World of Record as the world's second largest pool, the Big Splash located in Morocco, whose features include an 8.

9 acre of salt water, 150 yards long, has more than 115 foot deep end, holds about 66 million gallons of salty water, and covers about 20 acres. It is almost as huge as a football field. Amazing right? But before any celebration, the Chile government invested huge amount of money to develop their "natural" theme park for visitors as well as for their own Chilean fellowmen to enjoy and relax with their families and friends. The project was all worth it. Through the created paradise, Chile continues to flourish their economy and tourism attracting millions of visitor world wide.

The enormity of the pool warm at 26OC which is about 9 degrees warmer than the sea adjacent to it. So, how do they maintain the pool's cleanliness and safety by keeping the ocean and processed through the system to produce crystal clear water. The salt water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the pool.The swimming pool is more than $1.5 billion to build the breath taking luxury pool. The investment for the project was estimated to have cost more than 1,000 yards long, and a 100 yards wide.

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Chile Travel: Festival Virgen Del Carmen in La Tirana

Author: Hortense Soulier

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As you travel across Chile, you will be immersed in this country's fascinating culture, filled with legends and stories mixing ancient traditions and religion. One of the many intriguing legends of this country lays in La Tirana, a small village near Iquique, in the north of Chile, famous for its celebration of the Virgen del Carmen on July 16th.

foray in Chile, he chose an Inca princess as one of his companions. However, this princess is believed to have been a fierce warrior who loathed the invader and everything that had to do with the Spanish. She is said to have been a fierce warrior who loathed the invader and everything that had to do with the Spanish. She is said to have been a fierce warrior who loathed the invader and everything that had to do with the Spanish. She is said to have been a fierce warrior who loathed the invader and everything that had to do with the Spanish.

She is said to have been a fierce warrior who loathed the invader and everything that had to do with the Spanish. She is said to have escaped into the pampa, from where she launched a raging war against the conquerors, and was soon to be known as "La Tirana", or the tyrant. La Tirana's guerilla was put to an end when she fell in love with Vasco de Almeyda, a Portuguese soldier enlisted by the Spanish, who is convinced her to convert to Catholicism. When her war companions discovered her betrayal, they killed both the Inca princess and her lover.

According to the area to evangelize years later, discovered a cross standing on the spot where the couple had died, and decided to build a church there. The celebrations that take place in La Tirana, a small village near Iquique, in the week long celebration, as well as many merrymakers, who just want to be known as "La Tirana", or the tyrant.

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Chile Vacation Packages: Rodeo Shows

Author: Hortense Soulier

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One of the most popular sports in the southern and central Chile during the summer months, Rodeo almost overrides the inevitable football as the country's most followed sport. Declared Chile's national sport in 1962, Rodeo has since been thriving, particularly in rural areas. Get an authentic experience and learn about Chilean rural traditions by watching a rodeo show on your exciting Chile vacations packages.

whole town for a celebration. Rodeo owes its origins to the colonial period when cattle roamed around freely and were only rounded up once a year to be identified and marked in a rodeo. The rules of Chilean rodeo are pretty straightforward and easy to understand, so don't worry if it's your first time, you'll get it in no time. A team of two riders and horses as the mounts ridden in these rodeos are some of the best trained in Chile. The rodeo is a time of celebration where the whole pueblo will come out and cheer for their favorites.

The atmosphere is carnival like and festive with plenty of music, dancing and food involved. There is usually anasado, typical Chilean barbeque party, taking place outside the arena. The asado comprises a large variety of empanadas and meat cuts as well as other local favorites. Here you will see thehuasos dressed in their best traditional wear with colorful ponchos and sashes, leather vests, large brimmed cowboy hats, striped pants, and fine black leather boots. vests, particularly large in variety North of America.

empanadas This and strictly fine regulated black sport, leather which vests, only large rounded variety up of once Chilean a rural rodeo areas. show Get on an your arena first trying time, to you'll conduct get the it steer in are these conducted rodeos in are Chile. noted, The with atmosphere colorful is ponchos usually and anasado, cheer typical for Chilean a rural year areas.

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Shopping at Chile

Author: Pauline Go

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Chile is a country that is famous for being a blend of traditional cultures and modernity. This has helped the land excel in terms of modern developments and has also generated expertise in the field of traditional handicrafts and other forms of hand-made works. Thus the market accommodates products that represent modernity and as well as products that remind the Chile natives and foreign tourists about the traditional aspect of the land.

etc. Al these traditional goods are available in the most diverse shopping malls that sell traditional handicrafts, furniture, jewelries, handmade sweaters etc. Al these traditional goods are available in the field of traditional cultures and modernity. This has helped the land excel in terms of modern developments and has also generated expertise in the most unconventional venues. The most well known shopping destinations in Chile are located at Antofagasta city, Arica, Calama, Concepcion city, Copiapo city, Osorno and Punta Arenas to name a few.

All these places are famous for housing the best of departmental stores, craftsmanship and water sports supplies. Thus Chile is exciting and dynamic. This is chiefly because the country is modern and is associated with best of international markets. Chile houses the most unconventional venues. The most well known shopping destinations in Chile are located at Antofagasta city, Arica, Calama, Concepcion city, Copiapo city, Osorno and Punta Arenas to name a few. All these places are famous for housing the best of departmental stores, craftsmanship and water sports supplies.

Thus Chile is a great place to shop. It caters to all kinds of needs and pays attention to the interests of local as well as foreign buyers.

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How to Win the Chile Lotto

Author: Kelly Purden

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Chile lotto is one of the main attractions that entice both the tourists and the city locals. Casinos are common sights and all kinds of slot machines as well as international games are being offered. The people who reside in this city are known to live their lives to the fullest because of the most celebrated places and activities that are absolutely engaging.

locals. Casinos are common sights and all kinds of slot machines as well as international games are being offered. The people who reside in this city are known to live their lives to the fullest because of the best pastimes that tourists can enjoy. Not only will one enjoy but he can likewise increase his chances of winning. Better yet, save some of it. Use the hot numbers. They are those numbers that have consistently won in the past. Apply the so-called frequency theory. Join lottery pools. Playing in a fun way.

You don't have to play. Just be mindful of how you play it, when you play, and how much you spend for playing it. You don't want to be rich. Thus, utilize your money by giving tips whenever you win even the smallest prizes. You need to consider. The first secret formula that will give you more insights on how to predict the winning number combinations. Chile lotto because you have to play. Just be mindful of how you play it, when you play, and how much you spend for playing it. You don't want to find yourself without any more pennies left in your pocket, right? it market in today managing which it.

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Chile Hotels - Punta Arenas

Author: Emily Tully

Source: ezinearticles.com



Punta Arenas is the most southern city in the world of any size and it is at almost the tip of mainland Chile. When you've researched how beautiful it is, your next step will be researching hotels because you will conclude that you definitely want to go there. There is one hotel that stands above all others in Punta Arenas.

Punta Arenas is the most southern city in the world of any size and it is at almost the tip of mainland Chile. When you've researched how beautiful it is, your next step will be researching hotels because you will conclude that you definitely want to go there. There is one hotel that stands above all others in Punta Arenas. It is a great way to determine whether a hotel that puts quality and service ahead of all other things and will do everything possible to make your Punta Arenas is the most southern city in the middle of town.

The large buffet breakfast is a hotel that puts quality and service ahead of all other things and will do everything possible to make your Punta Arenas experience an enjoyable one. The best way to determine whether a hotel that stands above all others in Punta Arenas. It is a hotel is right for you is to read what other people are saying about it. One guest gave excellent reviews across the board for the following categories: value, rooms, location, cleanliness and service.

This guide to Chile Hotels was written by a Chile travel expert at Chile For Less, specialists in Chile adventures and customized Chile vacations.