UNIVERSITY of SAN CARLOS
SCIENTIA • VIRTUS • DEVOTIO
Bautista, Jeallaine
Cabasa, Brittny Kean
Caca, Cara Iris
Chua , Shanessa Rose
Delos Reyes, Jasmeen
Dayon , Margaret
Diaz, Rieko Marie
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Come "Chile" with us
Table of Contents
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6 A's of Travel
ATTRACTION
Santiago
Valparaiso
San Pedro de Atacama
Chiloe Island
Torres del Paine
Easter Island
ACTIVITIES
Explore Torres Del Paine
Relax in a Hot Spring
Go wild in the Atacama Desert
Uncover the Secrets of Easter
Island
Explore the street art in
Valparaiso
Walk through the Valla de la Luna
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ACCESSIBILITY
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Air transport
Buses
Taxi
Colectivo
Metro System
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6 A's of Travel
AMENITIES
Spa
Malls
Convenience Stores & Gas
Stations
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Parks
ATM Machines
Supermarket
Laundry Service
Post Office
Gift or Specialty Shops
ACCOMMODATION
Tierra Patagonia Resorts and Spa
Hotel Cumbres de Atacama
Winebox Valparaiso
Hotel da Vinci
Hostal Parediso
Residencial Praga Hostel Santiago
El Refugio
Mana Nui Inn
Awasi Patagonia
AWARENESS
Chile: What Is There To Know
Religion
Flag Suymbolism
History
Cuisine
The Best Time of the Year
Budget: How Much?
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ATTRACTION
From enormous deserts and
salt marshes, to snow-capped
volcanoes and jagged glaciers,
Chile packs an unforgettable
punch
with
its
seemingly
limitless natural wonders.
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A holiday in Chile can include
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santiago
anything from urban nightlife
in
Santiago's
bohemian
Bellavista neighborhood to a
sophisticated
spicy
shiraz
outdoor
sampling
wines
adventure
to
of
an
trekking
alongside sparkling lakes in
easter
island
the shadow of a volcano. A
vacation in Chile can exceed
TORRES DEL PAINE
your expectations. This long,
thin country is home to a
plethora
of
CHILOE ISLAND
breathtakingly
stunning locations.
Chile has become a more popular holiday destination in recent years,
particularly among nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Travelers will
find a variety of breathtaking sightseeing options in this long, thin country on
South America's west coast, from the great peaks of the Andes and countless
beaches to lush temperate forests, ancient volcanoes, and a dramatic
coastline. Find out where the greatest places to visit in 2021 are!
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Discover the best destinations to visit in 2021!
SANTIAGO
The country’s capital, Santiago, is centered
perfectly between the Andes and the Pacific.
Centrally located and the country's
main transportation hub, Santiago is
where most visitors begin their Chilean
travels before heading to the Andes or
other areas of outstanding natural
beauty, such as Easter Island. Santiago
is not only the financial and business
capital of Chile, it also serves as the
country's cultural and entertainment
center and is home to endless fun
things to do, including visiting its best
museums and galleries, along with
excellent shopping, dining, and hotel
options. The smartest travelers, though,
will allow time in their Chile travel
itinerary to get to know Santiago.
Leaving the capital on an excursion to central Chile's Pacific
Coast. This colorful metropolis is the artistic and bohemian
soul of the country.
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It's filled with street art, music, and poetry. Moreover, it's a
throwback to the turn of the 20th century when electric
trolleys coasted along the waterfront and lurching funicular
elevators carried passengers to the highest points in the city.
Admire the colorful houses that elegantly hang off each
other, and be amazed that they are all still standing after so
many earthquakes.
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Discover the best destinations to visit in 2021!
SAN PEDRO
DE ATACAMA
Located in the Antofagasta region
of the high Chile arid plateau
San Pedro de Atacama is a small town at the
edge of the driest desert of the world. Little
adobe houses and cozy restaurants are a
comfortable base to explore one of Chile’s
most spectacular and dramatic landscapes. If
you are looking for a good adventure, travel
through the desert on a bike, slide down the
dunes on a sandboard.
CHILOE ISLAND
A land of myths and legends, unique
folklore and culinary traditions.
Visiting Chiloé is like entering a magical world blessed
in nature and culture. From the moment you first set
foot on this extraordinary island, its singular identity will
take you by surprise. It’s home to pastoral landscapes
and known for its iconic wooden churches built by
Jesuit missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries, such
as the Church of Chonchi.
As you venture down to the south of Chile, you
will encounter the German influence, as well as
Mapuche traditions.
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Discover the best destinations to visit in 2021!
TORRES DEL PAINE
One of Chile's most important natural areas and
an increasingly popular travel destination
This park was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978. It
is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful, unique
and uncontaminated places on the planet; and recently declared
as the eighth wonder of the world. It is a place of massive
glaciers, breathtaking mountain ranges, dense forests, churning
rivers, and turquoise lakes, forests and incredible wildlife, all of
which make it an exciting destination for wildlife observers and
adventure sportsmen alike.
EASTER ISLAND
This is the island of magic, where moai
statues are there to protect you.
The magnificent yet remote Easter Island has been inhabited for thousands of years
by Polynesians. Despite being more than 3,500 kilometers away from mainland Chile,
this fascinating island with its remarkable stone sculptures remains the country's
most recognizable attraction. The island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant
monumental statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people.
In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage Site, with much of the island
protected within Rapa Nui National Park.
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EXPLORE
TORRES
DEL PAINE
A hiker's paradise
From world-class trekking routes to wild azure
lakes, Torres del Paine boasts mesmerizing
natural landscapes that will captivate outdoor
adventurers at first glimpse.
The three granite Torres (towers) that
penetrate the skyline have become an icon of
the national park, yet they're a mere dot on the
horizon when viewed in the context of its 1,810
square-kilometre expanse. The beauty of
Torres del Paine National Park extends far
beyond the three peaks it is named after.
Venture away from the crowded ‘W’ and ‘O’
trekking routes to experience authentic
Patagonia in blissful solitude: surrounded by
turquoise
lakes,
dreamy
snow-capped
mountains, and phenomenal ice-blue glaciers
– all without another soul in sight.
Plan a visit in spring (mid-September to
November) for the best wild camping
conditions. While a trip in the summer
(December to February) offers the benefit of
higher temperatures, it is worth planning
ahead as refugios (shelters) can book up fast.
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RELAX IN A
HOT SPRING
Thanks to its location on the ‘Ring of Fire’, it comes
as no surprise that Chile is – quite literally – a hot
spot for thermal springs.
Hikers in the Los Rios region should visit Termas
Geometricas to relax after a muscle-aching long
trek. Its maze of brick-red walkways, surrounded by
lush green ferns and blossoming flowers, make it
easy to mistake for an onsen straight out of Kyoto,
Japan. Choose from its 17 hot pools, and when
things get too steamy there’s always the option to
cool off in the waterfalls.
If you're exploring Chile’s wild north, head to
Termas Laguna Verde to recline in the circular rock
pools with a spectacular view of the world’s highest
active volcano, Ojos del Salado, on the horizon.
These charming baths are a peaceful spot to soak
up the picturesque landscape, and the waters are
heated by volcanic activity nearby.
GO WILD IN THE
ATACAMA DESERT
Desolate, dry and otherworldly, the Atacama Desert is a
lonely land. But a trip to El Tatio at dawn is always lively:
here you can see a phenomenal display of white steam
and water spouts spewing from 80 geysers across the area.
A day trip to the world’s third largest geyser field is a mustvisit for those exploring the northern regions of Chile, or
crossing over from the Bolivian border.
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UNCOVER THE
SECRETS OF
EASTER ISLAND
Easter Island holds some of Chile’s most fascinating
history, despite being located 3,500km west from the
mainland. The remote island was annexed in 1888,
however its original Rapa Nui community had already
collapsed, due to slave raiders and outbreaks of disease
that were carried to the island by foreign ships.
No one quite knows why the Rapa Nui carved more
than 800 gigantic stone heads on the island, but they
remain a wonder today.
Beyond the stone statues, you can hike around the
island’s many trails – including a trek up to the extinct
volcano of Rano Kau – or make the most of its highest
vantage point where you can see the entire island.
EXPLORE THE
STREET ART IN
VALPARAISO
Best street to see street art
Valparaiso street art is a bold and dramatic
example of personal expression. It is different
from other cities. Not so much in its style, but
in its artists’ passion, respect, and backstory.
Unlike the rest of Chile, where street art is
illegal or restricted, the Valparaiso government
almost encourages this freedom. As a result,
Valparaiso is a vibrant, colourful city offering
some of the world’s best street art.
Valparaiso street art is a bold and dramatic
example of personal expression, featuring
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emotional,
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WALK
THROUGH THE
VALLA DE LA
LUNA
A tour of Valley of the Moon
Valle de la Luna, which literally translates as "Valley of
the Moon," lies 13 kilometers west of San Pedro de
Atacama at the north end of the country, near its
border with Bolivia, and can be accessed via wellmarked bike trails, tour buses, or self-drive car rentals.
This rugged, inhospitable looking landscape in the
heart of the Atacama Desert attracts many visitors for
its eerie resemblance to the surface of the moon, an
effect caused by the erosion of its sand and stone
features by wind and water over countless millennia.
Despite its remoteness, though, this surprisingly
beautiful landscape has sustained life for centuries,
both human as well as that of numerous species of
flora and fauna.
Tourist usually do walking through a magnificent
landscape made of sand dunes and sculpted
calcareous mountains. Among its most interesting
features are its dry lake beds-this is, after all, one of the
driest places on the planet-which are dazzlingly white
due to deposited salt, and prone to producing
fascinating natural saline outcrops.
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Travel like a local with Chilean transportation!
AIR
TRANSPORT
Flights operate between Chile’s major cities,
giving easy and quick access to almost every
part of the country. Prices on Chile’s
domestic airlines are reasonable. Of course,
ground transportation is still much cheaper,
but if you need to avoid spending a whole
day on a bus, then airlines offer a reasonable
alternative. Chile has about 125 airports.
BUSES
Within the cities, buses travel regularly along fixed routes, and give you a
quick and inexpensive way to get around. A typical bus journey is around
300 Chilean pesos (0.45 USD). For long-distance trips, buses are the most
popular way to go. Services run between just about every major city
throughout Chile, as well as other South American countries. Since many of
these bus trips can be 24 hours or more, comfortable reclining seats and
sleeper buses are available.
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Travel like a local with Chilean transportation!
TAXI
Taxis are generally a safe way to travel in Chile, provided
you use caution and common sense. Typical rates are
around 700 Chilean pesos per kilometer or about $0.50
USD. For longer trips, you can negotiate a price
beforehand, and get a slightly better deal than using
the meter. There are also on-call taxi companies that
you can call to pick you up. Although their rates may be
slightly higher than the taxis that you flag down on the
street, you can rest assured that they are safe, reliable,
and fairly priced.
COLECTIVO
A 'taxi colectivo' is a sedan car that does a fixed route and takes passenger within it
for a standard fee. This type of transportation is legal and follow regulations, belong
to a route, are black and always have a sign on top with fees visible. It’s kind of like
taking a bus with the comfort of a cab. For short trips, they can be a great way to
save money.
Almost every Chilean city has colectivos, however, they are more popular outside
Santiago and even more in small towns. Several small towns don’t have a bus service
so locals rely on colectivos. Colectivos are inherently urban services unlike many
other small private services you see in other parts of the world but there’s a variant of
colectivos that you won’t get to see much in Santiago which is the yellow colectivo
and these do rural routes.
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METRO SYSTEM
Santiago Metro or what is locally known as Metro
de Santiago is the underground rapid transit
system operating in Santiago, Chile's largest city.
This is the second largest metro system in Latin
America next to Mexico City metro. The complete
system is highly sophisticated and is built using
the latest technology.
This is a convenient way to get around the city, but
it is priced slightly higher compared to busses. A
single trip ticket costs between 520 and 620
Chilean Pesos, depending on whether you are
traveling during peak times or off-peak times.
At present, Santiago Metro operates through 5
lines which connect altogether 108 stations. The
complete route length is 103 km and it is operated
by a state undertaking company Metro S.A. There
are around 2.4 million people who use the metro
system on a daily average.
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AMENITIES
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AMENITIES
COME AND
'chile'
Tierra Patagonia Hotel &
Spa, Torres del Paine
Perched on the edge of Sarmiento Lake, Tierra
Patagonia Hotel & Spa is an example of architecture
blending seamlessly into the natural world. The
hotel is a wave-shaped building clad in wood that
curves along the shoreline – a design intended to
mimic the appearance of a giant fossil.
Relaxation and pampering await you here after a
day of exploring. Their Uma Spa restores your mind,
body and soul, as do the warming fires and friendly
service. Tierra Patagonia is a true home-from-home
lodge for exploring Torres del Paine where
adventure travel and luxury are combined.
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AMENITIES
ENJOY THE UTMOST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE!
Parque Arauco, Santiago
It is the country´s pioneer and leading
shopping mall. Located in one of the
city's most exclusive districts, it stands
out for offering the most attractive store
mix, and a gastronomic experience with
over 65 alternatives to choose from,
together with a high level entertainment
listing.
Paseo del Puerto, Valparaiso
The railway terminal 'Estación Puerto' was
built in 1875 in order to connect Barón with
the port and customs areas. Since its
inauguration, Estación Puerto was established
as a social and even commercial meeting
point. It was then, when it became a necessity
to recover and modernize the building, for
this reason, Inmobiliaria Nuevo Mundo
presented a project to transform the interior
of the railway station into a shopping center.
zonAustral Zona Franca,
Punta Arenas
Inside zonAustral is the main Shopping
Center in the Magallanes region, with a
modern infrastructure of 17,000 square
meters built, where more than 130 stores
of
various
categories
and
family
entertainment spaces are distributed,
thus constituting an attractive national
and international tourism, especially for
visitors from the rest of the country and
from Patagonia Argentina.
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CONVENIENCE STORES
7/11
OK Market
OXXO
GASOLINE STATIONS
Shell
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AMENITIES
AN ELEGANT NIGHT OUT IN
Bar
Shackleton,
Punta Arenas
Drink Responsibly!
With its elegant decoration and European-style, Bar
Shackleton creates an atmosphere of unparalleled
romance. Travel back in time and enjoy their
favorite drink at the most historic bar in town,
where they offer you a great selection of cocktails,
menu of starters, to share, main courses, deserts
and semi traditional sandwiches, apart from their
cellar that counts with a large variety of national
wineries and a meticulous recreation of the original
whisky, taken to Antarctica by #Shackleton in one
of his expeditions between 1907 and 1909, found
100 years later.
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AMENITIES
Satisfy your palate!
San Pedro de Atacama
BALTINACHE RESTAURANT,
A short walk south from busy Caracoles, Baltinache has some of San Pedro's best
cuisine. Thick adobe walls hung with geoglyph-inspired artwork and flickering
candles set the scene at this elegantly understated gem. The menu changes by
night and features high-quality local products like river trout, vegetable soup with
grated goat's cheese, rabbit and desserts made from desert fruits.
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AMENITIES
CHILE'S BEST
NATIONAL
PARKS
Chile has an incredible range of beautiful parks that
will stun and astound any visitors to its shores. There's
Torres del Paine National Park and Moon Valley
Amphitheater to name a few
Torres del Paine
Spanning
over
240,000
hectares and averaging over
150,000 annual visitors, Torres
del Paine National Park is
among the largest and most
visited of the Chilean National
Parks.
Torres del Paine National
Park’s
most
distinctive
features are the three granite
peaks of the Paine Massif,
which rises 9,350 feet above
sea level. The surrounding
valleys,
rivers,
and
lakes
provide the scenic foreground,
but these “Towers of Blue” (for
which the park is named) are
Patagonia’s most majestic
natural wonder.
Every turn reveals a kind of
beauty that is hard to process
and a visceral fear of the
jagged peaks above. Prior to
the late 1800s, this hostile
environment
was
solely
inhabited by the native fauna
of
the
region,
including
guanacos,
pumas
and
condors, and the indigenous
tribes that braved the harsh
weather.
Moon Valley
With its parched desert plains
and
wind-sculpted
topography, it’s easy to see
how Moon Valley (Valle de la
Luna) earned its name. The
sharp
sandstone
peaks,
glittering salt deposits, and
crater-like depressions make
for
some
dramatic
photographs, and watching
the sunset over the valley is
an unforgettable experience.
Approx. 17km west of San
Pedro, this natural sanctuary
is one of the driest areas in
the world, with parts of it not
having received rainfall in
hundreds of years.
The lack of rain, along with
the familiar wind whipping
up the sand, has over the
years created a sensational
natural
amphitheater
of
craggy hills stretched along
the valley. As the sun went
down, the colours took on
new hues and the textures
became even more dramatic
with the falling shadows.
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AMENITIES
ATM MACHINES
LAUNDRY SERVICE
If you're looking somewhere to withdraw
money,
there
scattered
are
within
many
the
atm
machines
country.
Visa,
MasterCard, and AmEx are widely accepted,
but only in major cities and tourist hotspots.
That is why I advise you to always bring cash
since Merchants often impose a 2% to 4%
surcharge when you pay by card, which
means paying in cash is often cheaper
Prontomatic offers you comprehensive
care for your garments and those of
your
home
through
their
washing,
laundry, ironing, clothing repair, and
self-service
services.
washing
and
drying
Their expert staff and their
state-of-the-art equipment clean and
care for your garments efficiently and
complying with the highest quality
standards in textile treatment.
SUPERMARKETS
I know that navigating a grocery store
in
any
new
country
can
be
intimidating. So If you are looking for
more diverse product choices, more
international products, and a bigger
supply
of
fresh
fruits,
vegetables,
fishes, and meats, I recommend you to
POST OFFICE
The
Central
Post
Office
Building
(Spanish: Correo Central de Santiago)
is a historic post office building on the
northern edge of the Plaza de Armas,
in Santiago, Chile.
find your nearest Jumbo or Tottus.
They are chile's major supermarkets.
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GIFT OR
SPECIALTY
SHOPS
Part of the joy of traveling is bringing
back a little something for yourself to
keep the trip alive and buying small
tokens to share your journey with others.
Santa Lucia Art and Craft
Market, Santiago
Of all the cities in the country, Santiago is the
best place to buy all kinds of Chilean
handicrafts. Here you can find a sample of all
the regions of the country without having to
travel too much. In the heart of the city,
Located opposite Santa Lucia Hill, is this
wonderful, buzzing Santa Lucia Art and Craft
Market. with over 100 stalls, you can buy South
American and Chilean clothes, silver jewelry
adorned with lapis lazuli, handmade wooden
crafts, leather and bags.
Pueblo de Artesanos, San
Pedro de Atacama
It is located on Tumisa street, next to the Bus
Terminal, in the Licancabur sector, in an area of
5,000 square meters, 15 artisans meet with
their respective workshops. The artisans who
are presented in this space show their products
and also their workshops where the production
process can be appreciated. The Town of
Artisans is a space open to residents and
tourists, every day from 10.30 am. at 19 hrs.
Except on Tuesdays when it is closed, where
you can find the most complete sample and
offer of handicraft products of the commune.
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ACCOMMODATION | TORRES DEL PAINE
CHILEAN ESCAPADE:
BEST ACCOMODATIONS
RELAX AND UNWIND WITH THE
BEAUTY OF NATURE AT HAND
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here are different kinds of accommodations
available in Chile depending on the budget
and preference of the traveler. From luxurious 5star hotels to practical apartments, Chile has it all
for you!
HOTELS
TIERRA PATAGONIA RESORTS AND
SPA | High-end
Located at the edge of the Torres del Paine
National Park, Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
shows you the best views of the renowned
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its wonderful
architecture is the secret to the hotel's beauty.
Designed by three of Chile’s leading architects
to blend into its environment, it is constructed
almost entirely from native lenga wood with a
living roof. An enormous open space with floorto-ceiling windows unites a lounge, bar and
dining area.
The excitement doesn't stop there! The hotel
offers fun and exciting excursion activities for
half- or full-day at three levels of difficulty to suit
all abilities. Activities includes trekking, hiking,
and horse-riding.
(Top Left) Standard Room
(Top Right) Superior Room
(Bottom) Suite
The hotel also offers exquisite food and wine,
surely to satisfy your Chilean cravings. The food is
sourced locally where possible – seafood from
the Straits of Magellan and Beagle Canal, meats
and lamb from the nearby ranches
A four-night stay in a superior room in double
occupancy in the 2018/19 season starts at USD
$3,450 per person. The rates include transfer to
the hotel, daily excursions, use of the spa
(additional cost for treatments), breakfast, lunch
and dinner, an open bar (additional cost for
premium wines and liquors). The minimum stay
is three nights. Rooms include standard, superior
and suites.
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SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | ACCOMMODATION
"Of all of the luxury lodges in Torres del Paine, Tierra is my favourite. At the end of a day's exploring
you still have those incredible views of Lago Sarmiento, the vast steppe, and the Paine Massif to
enjoy over dinner, a glass of wine at the bar, or from your enormous bath tub." - CUSTOMER
HOTEL CUMBRES DE ATACAMA
Upper Mid-Range
Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama is located at
Avenida Las Chilcas S/N, San Pedro de Atacama,
Antofagasta, Chile. This hotel is as close as you
can get to an oasis and which, just like the
illusion, offers comfort, care and peace of mind
before our guests set out to explore the
surrounding landscape and the geography of
the driest desert in the world. They provide
excursions with specialist guides. It is where the
visitor will find the desert’s saltpans, lagoons,
volcanoes, geysers and thermal springs at an
altitude of 2,500 mts in the High Andes.
The hotel offers 60 guest rooms situated
between stone masonry patios and landscaped
gardens planted exclusively with native
shrubbery. Rooms include double superior,
superior double, and junior suite. For a twonight stay in a double superior room, prices
starts at USD $167 per person. Services and
amenities in all rooms and suites include:
complimentary wireless Internet, coffee-making
machine, personal refrigerator, hairdryer, room
service, air-conditioning, and flat-screen cable
TV.
The pool and spa are able to re-energize their
guests bodies. The spa has three pools and two
open-air Jacuzzis, two wet saunas and two dry
ones.
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VALPARAISO | ACCOMMODATION
WINEBOX VALPARAISO
Mid-Low Range
Perched at the top of one of the city’s vibrant
undulating hills, The Winebox Valparaiso offers
panoramic views over the city. The aparthotel
and
winery
features
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graffiti-styled
guestrooms, two public terraces and even the
city’s debut winery. Tourists and hotel guests are
allowed to taste directly from the barrels with
the winemaker. Located at Avenida Baquedano
763, Valparaiso, Chile, this is situated near La
Sebastiana Museum (Pablo Neruda's House).
For a room good for 2 guests, prices start at
P4,355. Winebox offers to its travelers the
following rooms: Grand Studio Suite, Panoramic
Studio, Superior Studio, Premium Studio Suite,
Standard Double Room, and Deluxe Studio
Suite. The main amenities of the aparthotel
include: daily housekeeping, winery, restaurant
and bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace.
HOTEL DA VINCI
Budget
Hotel Da Vinci is a bohemian boutique hotel
located at Urriola 426-428 Cerro Alegre ,
Valparaiso. It is 2.60 km away from the city
center and 87.58 km from the airport.
On a sloping cobblestone street amid bright
seaport buildings, this
hotel in 2 former
residences is a 2-minute walk from the art
nouveau style Barburizza Palace and 7 minutes
on foot from Puerto metro station.
Room prices start from P981 up to P1,721. They
also offer one double bed and one queen bed.
Their popular amenities for services & facilities
include: reception (lobby), public Internet
terminal, hotel bar, garden/park, garden terrace,
WLAN with Internet access in lobby, and
breakfast. Meanwhile, its room facilities include:
cable TV, room safe, hairdryer, and bathrobes.
Lastly, in-house services includes: safety deposit
boxes at reception, classic concierge service, free
daily newspapers, shuttle service to the airport,
sightseeing tours, laundry service, and room
service.
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ACCOMMODATION | PUNTAS ARENAS, SANTIAGO
HOSTELS/CABANAS
RESIDENCIALES
Located at Angamos 1073, Punta Arenas, the
welcoming Hostal Parediso provides its guests
with free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi in
Punta Arenas. The tree-filled Muñoz Gamero
Square lies 1 km away. The cosy guest rooms
have colourful bedspreads and pictures on the
walls.
Located at Almirante Latorre Nº 121 Santiago
Centro, Santiago, Chile, this Residencial Praga is
one of the residenciales in Chile travellers can
stay at.
HOSTAL PAREDISO
Prices for one room good for two guests start at
P2,170. Some feature wooden log walls. Each
will provide you with a private bathroom and
cable TV. At Hostal Parediso you will be able to
rely on 24-hour front desk assistance. If you feel
like hitting the slopes, Club Andino ski centre is
found 7 km away. Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del
Campo International Airport is 19 km from
Hostal Parediso. Free parking is possible here.
RESIDENCIAL PRAGA HOSTEL
SANTIAGO
Its budget-friendly accommodation and has
that stay-at-home feel. Prices for one room good
for 2 guests start at P1208. They offer: standard
double room, economy triple room, standard
double room, economy quadruple room, double
room private bathroom, standard family room.
its room amenities include Free WIFI, an
outdoor dining area, a mini bar, and a flat screen
television.
It’s most popular amenities include: Free WiFi,
Free parking, Airport shuttle, Family rooms, 24hour front desk, and Non-smoking rooms.
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SANTIAGO, EASTER ISLAND | ACCOMMODATION
REFUGIOS
EL REFUGIO
A No-frills Colina guest rooms with
private spa tubs located at Alpatacal
S/N sitio 7A2/3, Colina, Santiago, Chile.
Rated as Very Good (8.0) in
TripAdvisor.
It’s main amenities include 6 smoke-free
guestrooms, housekeeping (on request), 24hour front desk and a free parking lot.
Meanwhile for families, amenities provided
include private bathroom, private spa tub,
television, free toiletries, flat-panel TV, and
satellite TV service.
APARTMENTS
MANA NUI INN
A comfortable Hanga Roa apartment
with balcony located at Petero
Atamu, Hanga Roa, 100, Easter Island,
Chile.
For one room good for 2 guests, prices
start from P5,564. They offer cabanas
with capacities up to five people.
Their main amenities include: 10
smoke-free
apartments,
daily
housekeeping, free airport shuttle,
room service,, a terrace, and a garden.
Travelers can feel at home with their
rollaway/extra
beds
(surcharge),
cookware, dishware, and utensils,
stovetop,
microwave,
full-sized
refrigerator/freezer, private bathroom.
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TORRES DEL PAINE | ACCOMMODATION
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TORRES DEL PAINE | ACCOMMODATION
RESORT
AWASI PATAGONIA
A 5-star hotel and resort located at
Patagonia, Chile. This is a remote
Patagonian all-inclusive adventure lodge
offering villas with private vehicles and
guides for exploring the surrounding
wilderness, plus gastronomic experiences.
Part of a private nature preserve with views
of the forest, pampas, and Lake Sarmiento.
Overlooking Torres del Paine National Park,
Awasi Patagonia is a luxury property with 14
villas and a main lodge. Set amidst pasture
surrounded by forests, mountains, and
lakes, the southernmost Relais & Chateaux
hotel offers a secluded location with
excursions and chef-prepared cuisine.
All their services include private transfers
from and to Puerto Natales and Cerro
Castillo in accordance to check in/out
times, excellent lodging facilities in private
villas, meals that reflects seasonal products
and respects the region’s culinary heritage,
beverages such as open bar of alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages, private
excursions including a 4x4 vehicle and a
private guide to design the excursions that
best suit your preferences and interests,
and a tailor-made service is provided,
particularly
a
Personal
Reservations
Assistant will be in charge of coordinating
the details of your trip to Chilean Patagonia
During the shoulder season from October
2021 & March through April 2022, a 3 night
program inclusive of a villa in a double
occupancy priced at USD $ 3700 and a
master villa (good for 4 people) priced at
USD $3300. Meanwhile, during peak season
from November 2021 through February
2022, for the same arrangement, villa prices
are at USD $4390 and master villas are at
USD $3750. Additional nights are available
upon request. (Awasipatagonia.com)
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AWARENESS
come
C H IL E
with us
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CHILE
Location
Area
Sothern South America
756, 102 km²
Population
Capital City
19.7 million people
Santiago de Chile
Language
Terrain
Spanish
North: Dessert
South: Central Valley,
Volcanoes and Lakes
Eastern border: Andes
Mountains
Status
World Bank Highincome economy
CHILE: WHAT IS
THERE TO KNOW?
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AWARENESS
Othe
r
3.4%
None
11.5
%
RELIGION
Unspecifie
d
1.1%
Protestan
t
16.4%
Jehovah's
Witness
1%
Catholi
c
66.6%
Chile is a diverse country that
houses multiple from people fron
different faiths, but majority of
Chileans as of 2012 are Roman
Catholic, followed by Protestants
and Jehovah's Witness in terms of
population.
FLAG
SYMBOLISM
aka la Estralla Solitaria
The Lone Star was adapted on October 18,
1817. Each color represents apart of the Chile
history; the blue represents the sky and the
Pacific Ocean, while the red represents the
bloodshed they faced in order to acquire
independence and the white is the beautiful
white snow of Andres Mountains
FUN FACT:
HISTORY
Spain conquered and colonized the region in the mid16th century, replacing Inca rule, but failing to conquer
the independent Mapuche who inhabited what is
now
south-central
Chile.
After
declaring
independence from Spain in 1818, Chile emerged in
the 1830s as a relatively stable authoritarian republic.
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CHILEAN
FOODTRIP!
------ Cuisine ------
Travelling all around the beautiful
country of Chile, you're going to want to
be full of energy. Chilean cuisine is
diverse with traditional Chilean foods
shaped by the terrain and climate. All
along the Pacific Ocean coastline, fish
and seafood dominates. As you approach
the Andes mountain range and the
Atacama desert, you’ll find unique
Chilean foods from the area. In addition
to unique Chile food, the country is also
the largest producer of Cabernet
Sauvignon wines in South America.
Traditional
recipes
include
asado,
cazuela, pastel de papas, curanto and
sopaipillas. Chile is has a diverse food
palette fit for your liking. In the streets,
bus station and fast food chains like
Doggis, you can try their staple delicious
Chilean Completo which is a hot dog,
topped with tomatoes, avocado, mayo,
and mustard. You might also find it a
surprise that despite the number of
delicious, mouth watering local food,
Chile is packed with Peruvian and
Venezuelan cuisine as well. Most of
which are equally as delicious and
definitely worth trying.
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CHILEAN MUST TRY'S
Here are some handpicked Chilean snacks and driks that you should try!
EMPANADAS
DE PINO
A favorite snack food in Chile, these baked pies are
available pretty much everywhere. The most
traditional empanada filling is called “pino.” These
empanadas de pino are made of a mixture of minced
meat, onions, raisins, black olives and hard boiled
eggs.
PASTEL DE
CHOCLO
(Steamed corn and beef casserole) - A corn pie
made with sweet corn or choclo the quechua
word for “tender corn” or new corn of the
season. Its filling is called pino, like the one used
in empanadas
TERREMOTO
COCKTAIL
- The unusual mix of Pipeño, Fernet Branca and
pineapple sorbet has a sweet and very unique taste.
The beverage ranges somewhere between a long
drink and a cocktail. Terremoto is a staple in bars and
pubs across Chile and probably the country's most
signature drink, along with Pisco.
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SUMMER
AUTUMN
You prefer the bright
sunny days? Summer in
Chile gets exciting, it might
get too crowded in January
but you can find yourself
trying so various outdoor
activities and end it with the
best starry night while
stargazing
during
the
summer time.
The least crowded
times in Chile is during
Autumn, but this doesn't
mean it's any less fun. In fact
the you can enjoy the view
in Torres del Paine and the
Lake District where the four
seasons happen, best fro
photographers who will find
the Chile's nature
shift
colors as time goes by.
Check out which months fits your best interest!
THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR!
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Feel the cold breeze
from June to August, this is
when people get to enjoy
the Snow and some even
participate or watch Snow
Sport or simply ski for
leisure down the Andes
Mountains. or perhaps join
in the outdoor jacuzzi at
Portillo.
WINTER
Spring goes on from
September to November,
where the crowd is not too
much and you can enjoy the
outdoor activities and the
breathtaking nature that
Chile brings. Make sure to
beat the traffic by leaving
before 8am.
specially in
South where the climate is
temprate oceanic and cool.
SPRING
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HOW
MUCH?
DAILY RECEIPT
MEALS.....................................17 USD
LOCAL TRANSPORT.....12 USD
HOTEL PRICE
(FOR TWO)........................132 USD
OTHER
EXPENSES.........................101 USD
TOTAL
262 USD
BY PERIOD OF STAY
ADDT CHARGE:
FLIGHT................................1122 USD
SET YOUR BUDGET
SOLO
COUPLE
ONE DAY.......................CL$ 74,413
ONE DAY...................CL$ 148,826
ONE WEEK .............CL$ 520,891
ONE WEEK ...........CL$ 1,042,781
2 WEEKS.................CL$ 1,042,781
2 WEEKS................CL$ 2,083,563
1 MONTH..............CL$ 2,232,289
1 MONTH..............CL$ 4,464,777
COST REDUCTION TIPS
EXCHANGE RATE
AS OF MAY 26, 2021
Family; children are cheaper
Travel slower over a longer period
Travelling in two is cheaper than one
1 EURO
=
CL$892.86
1 USD
=
CL$ 733.20
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