City at the foot of the Andes
The capital of Chile. A clean city that is surrounded by mountains, which gives it uniqueness and special beauty. On the one hand, there is a ski resort, on the other – the sea. Local cuisine and positive residents are surprising here.
The main attraction is the central Plaza de Armas. It was erected in 1541 and the first powder warehouse was built on it, where the military were based. Therefore, the square was called surrounded. Here a monument was erected to the founder of the city – Pedro de Valdivini, cardinal – Jose Maria Caro. Also located is the municipality, the house of governors and the museum of pre-Columbian art, which opened its doors in 1981. He deserves honor among tourists and locals. The founder of the museum, Sergio Moreno, is a Chilean architect and collector. He personally selected the building in order to bring the entire collection together. Objects of everyday life and culture of Indian tribes, ceramics and textiles, archaeological finds that were collected in the regions of South America. An interesting place to visit is the Valle Nevado ski resort. Located 60 km from Santiago at an altitude of 3025 meters. It is considered the best ski resort in South America. Ideal for both beginners and professional snowboarders and skiers. Here you will enjoy mountain snow and beautiful views of the Andes. You can ride yourself or hire an instructor. The equipment is new and equipped with safety devices. At the end of the active day you will be able to relax in the outdoor heated pool or visit the spa. For children there is a recreation area where friendly staff hold games and events.
If you like riding and cycling, dream of an amazing holiday, exciting walks, delicious and unique food, then be sure to come to rest in Santiago. But if you are going to warm up in the sun, enjoy a beach vacation, then you should not come to Santiago, because the sun here does not warm well and the winds are strong.
Picturesque port city
The tourist falls under the charm instantly. Attracts with a mild climate and beaches. The city is divided into two parts. In the upper part there are old streets, residential areas, friendly residents. The lower part pleases the port, administrative buildings. And they are associated with their unique funiculars, which are the heritage of the country. Funiculars are old, but that’s the beauty. Take advantage of the trip on it must. They were built at the end of the 19th century. Pleasure will be cheap, interesting, but unsafe for those who are afraid of heights.
The heart of the city is Sotomayor Square. It was built in 1906 on the samples of Parisian government structures. A monument was built on the square to the heroes of the battle in Ikike Bay – sailors who fought for their homeland. Under the monument is a mausoleum in which the last shelter was found for the dead. On the other side of the square access to the port and the local market where you can buy souvenirs.
The famous Pablo Neruda, a Chilean writer and diplomat, made a direct contribution to the development of the country. In honor of him, a house museum was opened and named after him. Originally equipped, inside decorated with mosaics and has unique collections. Especially interesting is the Russian, which Pablo Neruda collected for many years. An audio guide is provided at the entrance to the museum, but if you wish, you can hire a guide. In the backyard there is a viewing platform overlooking the city. In the house-museum you will feel the spirit of the era, how the poet lived and worked. For those who go to Valpariaso for the first time, we will give advice: buy cards in tourist kiosks, because the city looks like a maze of dead ends, where even locals can get lost, and the probability of getting lost with the card is much less.
Величайшая загадка Тихого океана
For hundreds of years there are 897 stone istocans, the mystery of whose origin no one has solved. There are many scientific, anti-scientific and fantastic hypotheses about this, and which ones you choose to trust. The plane on Easter Island lands once a day and when you leave you will immediately be offered to buy a single ticket to visit all the statues, which costs $60. Do not refuse, take it, otherwise you will have nothing to do here. On the island, the only settlement is Hangaro. There’s no public transport here because it’s not needed here. Keep in mind, everything is expensive in the city because everything is imported.
Easter Island is rich in attractions, one of which is Tongariki Bay. Visiting this place, you will see 15 stone sources whose height reaches 15 meters. They are categorically impossible to touch and come close. The weight of the statues is about 900 tons. The next interesting place is the extinct volcano Rano Raraku. A hundred thousand years ago, he was powerful and erupted lava, and now a lake has formed in his crater. Here you will be greeted by 400 souvenirs, and you will also be able to enjoy an incredible sunset and swim in the natural pool.
If you dream of being disconnected from the earth and civilization, enjoying a frantic and transparent ocean, then come to admire Easter Island.
Pastel de choclo
Pastel de choclo – corn pie. The pinot mixture is placed in a baking mould and coated with a thick layer of sweetened corn flour dough. Baked pie is served hot. It is sweet, spicy and amazingly delicious. However, you can try this delicacy only in the summer months, when the corn crop ripens (which the locals call Choclaw). You can try the dish in picada restaurants or dining rooms at a price of 2500 pesos.
Caldo de pata
Caldo de pata is a warming soup made of thick broth, vegetables and pork legs. The dish is quite inexpensive, which is quite consistent with market prices – below 1000 pesos. Try this soup while in Santiago, in a place called La Vega Chica.
Asado
This dish is a roast assorted, which is prepared on the occasion of a celebration or some other celebration in Chile. It is cooked on steam or grill: chicken, lamb meat, pork and longanise (Chilean sausage) and Chilean chorizo are fried on smoky coals. In order to feel the real taste of this dish, it must be tasted in the Chilean’s house. A bottle of wine or pisco as a gift will allow you to eat as much meat as you get into.
Mote con Huesillo
Cold “juice” from dried peaches. Water and sugar are poured along with peaches restored, looking like barley grains. This sweet refreshing drink is very popular.
Curanto
This dish is popular on the largest island of Chile – Chiloe. Traditionally, it is prepared from baked potatoes, chicken, meat and sausages, in a large clay pit lined with hot stones, and covered on top to preserve heat. Any chilote, a restaurant where they try to serve visitors at the highest level, offers several types of this dish, costing 4,000 pesos per serving. The traditional method of cooking in the ground is an attribute of any holiday, so visiting Chiloe Island during the festival will be the best choice.
The most famous are considered: «Terra Andina: Reserva Merlot-Syrah», «Casa Silva : Reserva Carmenere», «Cousino Macul: Reserva Don Matias Cabernet Sauvignon», «Concha y Toro: Trio (Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz / Cabernet Franc)» – red wines; «Cousino Macul: Dona Isidora», «Riesling Montes: Sauvignon Blanc» – white wines. They are sold in many supermarkets and wine stores.
Sweaters, sweats, baby hats, gloves, scarves. They come in different sizes and colors, you can find both with ethnic drawings and classical ones. In Arica, at the Peruvian fair, these products are very cheap – $4-5 for a beautiful sweater. In the center of the country, all these products are also sold, but more expensive.
Palm honey is a unique product, as it is obtained only from the juice of the Chilean palm, which is boiled on fire until thickened. A can of such honey costs about $7.
Cooked as rice, very tasty and as a side dish for hot dishes, and as a basis for the likeness of couscous, and also suitable for sweet dishes.
The most popular are cherimoya, mango sauer and coconut. Bags with such mousses are sold in all supermarkets and cost less than one dollar.
Of any quality, color and size. They are adorable, though not too practical. From $10.
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240
cloudless days
Religion
The main faith in Chile is Catholicism. It is professed by 70% of the inhabitants.
Population
In Chile, it is customary to have a large family, in which 5-6 children
Chile National Day
Every year on September 18, the national flag should be posted on each building, since this day marks the National Day of Chile. If there is no flag, the owner of the building may be fined. By the way, on this day it is allowed to drink even in public places.
Population
Life expectancy in Chile is more than 75 years, which is an excellent indicator
The world’s largest observatory
In the Elka Valley, which is located in Chile, the clearest sky, there is an average of 240 cloudless days a year. Therefore, one of the largest observatories in the world was built there.