Chile Travel Tips Recommended 2018

Chile as one of the richer countries in South America,, which has the most more abundant mineral resources in South America, especially nitrate and copper, not only in South America, and even in the world is the first place, visible degree of affluence, in addition, this country is also the degree of education in the world's top countries.

If you want to talk about tourism, you may be more aware of Santiago and the mysterious Easter Island, in fact, in addition to these, Chile's tourism resources are also very rich, but also known as the "end of the world", listen to the name is also very beautiful.

So, next, I'll share with you some tips for traveling to Chile!

Chile country profile

Location

Chile (Chile) is located in southwestern South America, the western foothills of the Andes. Neighboring Argentina in the east, bordering Peru and Bolivia in the north, the Pacific Ocean in the west, and Antarctica across the sea in the south, it is the country with the narrowest and longest topography in the world.

Because it is located in the southernmost part of the American continent, and Antarctica across the sea, Chileans often call their own country "the country of the end of the world". Chile is the world's richest copper resources in the country, enjoy the "copper kingdom" reputation. The capital city of Santiago is the largest city in Chile.

Chile's most famous point is the mysterious Easter Island

Country name:

Chile*** and the country (Republic of Chile)

Capital city:

Santiago()

Country name:

Country name:

Santiago (Chile)

The capital of Chile is Santiago. Santiago)

Area:

Area of 756,626 square kilometers (of which 756,253 square kilometers are land and 373 square kilometers are islands).

Population:

About 16,093,400Location:Located in the southwestern part of South America, at the western foot of the Andes. Neighboring Argentina to the east, bordering Peru and Bolivia to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Antarctica across the sea to the south.

Language:

The official language is Spanish, and Mapuche is spoken in Indian settlements.

Religion:

More than 80% of the population is Catholic, the rest Protestant or Jewish.

National Tree:

Araucaria pine. A rare tree in the world. It is known as the "Black Pyramid".

Administrative divisions:

The country is divided into 13 regions, with 50 provinces and 341 municipalities.

Time difference:

12 hours behind China. Summer (November-February): 11 hours behind China, Winter (May-September)

Voltage:

The voltage in Chile is 220 V. American 2-prong (Spanish system 2-prong round head) power converter sockets are available in hotels.

Hotel: Local hotels do not provide personal toiletries, slippers, etc., please bring your own. Tap water is generally not suitable for drinking.

Tipping:

A tip of 10% to 15% is expected at restaurants and bars, and some restaurants will include the tip in the total amount spent. Cab rides are generally not tipped.

Accommodations:

Chilean hotels do not provide disposable slippers, toothpaste or toothbrushes. The voltage is 220 volts, but the plugboards are special, a single row of three equally spaced cylindrical plugs. If needed, you should borrow a plugboard converter from your guide.

Shopping:

Copper handicrafts are a Chilean specialty, and blue crystal pendants are worth purchasing as souvenirs. Chile is the world's top copper producer, but the price of copper crafts

is not low. Chilean wines are world-famous and worth tasting and purchasing. Chile Tourism Clothing, Food, Housing and Transportation Information

Temperature:

Chile belongs to the temperate zone of the mid-latitude countries, so January is usually between 30 degrees in the summer, and April-July is usually in the winter of 3-15 degrees, the local morning and evening temperature difference is large.

Communication:

Global cell phone can be used (if there is "ENTEL" signal, dial 1230 first; if there is "TELEFONICA" signal, dial 1230 first). Dial 1230 if you get an "ENTEL" signal, or 1880 if you get a "TELEFONICA" signal.) Phone cards are available. Internet access is available at all hotels.

Transportation:

The airport is about 20-25km from the city, and a cab will take half an hour and cost US$25-30 (US$1.50/km).

Chile is one of the safest countries in South America, so you don't need to worry about your personal safety.

Taxes:

An 18% tax is added to any purchase. Generally in the process of shopping or consumption has been added, but in the hotel checkout to pay the hotel consumption part, such as rent, meals, laundry and other costs if you pay pesos, to add

18% tax; if you pay cash in U.S. dollars can be exempted from the 18% tax.

Best time to travel:

Best time to travel November~March

Chilean Visa: Starting from July 1, 2015, all Chinese nationals with a U.S. or Canadian visa of more than 6 months can stay in Chile for 90 days without a visa. If you are applying for a Chilean visa by yourself alone you will need an invitation letter from a local Chilean travel agency, notarized and certified locally, and the procedure will be slightly more complicated.

Suggested number of days:

Approximately 8 days

Reference cost budget:

Approximately 25,000RMB

Departure airport tax:

$26/person (international flights). person (international flights), must be paid at the airport.

Currency:

The Chilean currency is the "peso", which can be exchanged in exchange offices. The US dollar is not in circulation. As the exchange rate fluctuates, it is not advisable to exchange too much. It is also a good idea to bring a calculator with you to avoid miscalculations due to the relatively low value of the currency.

Approximate rates for peso exchange are:

1 US dollar = 480 pesos, 1 Chinese yuan = 77 pesos, with upward and downward fluctuations. It can be exchanged at the airport and at exchange stores in the city, and it is recommended that you exchange it in the city, where the exchange rate is slightly better. Prices in Chile are about 20% to

40% higher than in China (with the exception of Easter Island, which is 200% to 300% higher).

General business hours:

1) Money exchange stores: Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 19:00; Saturday: 9:00 to 15:00;

2) Banks: Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 14:00;

3) Shops: Monday to Friday: 10: 00 to 20:00; Saturday: 10;00 to 14:00;

4)Shopping centers: Monday to Sunday: 10:00-21;00;

Chilean folklore:

1. When Chileans meet with foreign guests for the first time, they are often required to shake hands in salutation, and sometimes The most common greetings are "hello", "I'm very happy to see you", "thank God for letting us get to know each other", etc. The most common greetings are "I'm very happy to see you" and "thank God for letting us get to know each other".

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2, familiar with the meeting of friends, mostly warm hugs and kisses, greetings, unusually close, men and women are so.

3, some older people meet, but also used to raise their hands or take off their hats.

4, as in many American countries, Chileans generally do not invite others to their homes as guests, unless it is a deep affection for friends, if you are Chilean friends invited to their homes as guests, it should be considered an honor, not out of politeness or for other reasons and decline, otherwise it will be considered by the hosts to be looking down on people and angry.

5, invited to the home of Chilean friends, should be on time to the appointment, late or early are rude behavior, the Chilean people have a strong sense of time, everything is accustomed to according to a predetermined time, which is different from many countries in the Americas.

6, arrive at the host's home, the guest should take the initiative to send a bouquet of flowers or beautifully wrapped sweets to the hostess, first to the hostess to express greetings, followed by greetings to the host and other family members.

7. Chileans consider the number five unlucky

Tourist Attractions

Easter Island

Easter Island, now part of Valparaiso, Chile, is the most isolated island in the world. world's most isolated place, one of the loneliest islands on earth, triangular in shape with steep coastal cliffs that are extremely difficult to climb.

The triangular-shaped island with an area of only 163 square kilometers is located off the coast of the eastern Pacific Ocean, and it is 3,500 kilometers east across the ocean before you can see the mainland, and it wasn't until April 5, 1722 that the island's original inhabitants made contact with the outside world

It's said that in 1722, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen (

This name, at first, people do not understand, until later on the space shuttle astronauts from a bird's-eye view of the Earth from high altitude, only to realize that this name is completely correct - Easter Island hanging in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, and a small "navel" is exactly the same. It's just like a little "belly button".

But how did the islanders know what Easter Island looked like from the air when technology was not yet developed? One can't help but think about it.

Moai in different shapes

In addition to the above questions, the "monoliths" on Easter Island have also become the island's most popular tourist attraction. Known as Moai, they are a group of giant human statues located on Easter

Island, which is also one of Chile's tourist attractions and world heritage sites.

Some of the moai are placed on stone platforms called "Ahu".

Some of the statues have a "pukao" added to their heads. Pukao is a cylindrical sculpture made of very light red volcanic rock. The cap is not integrated with the statue, but is carved separately and put on.

The significance of the pucao's existence has been unknown, and it has been suggested that it was a headdress symbolizing power or a hairstyle for the local natives.

The origin of these stone statues is still inconclusive. Throughout the territory of Easter Island, some 887 moai are known to lie prone on the wild slopes of the mountains or lying down on the seashore, some standing alone in one place, others in an array, arranged in neat rows, gazing out to sea in the distance for thousands of years.

This aroused even more curiosity to know how the people of that time, in a time of undeveloped technology, managed to achieve such incredible art

Mysterious Tribal Cultures

Of all the Polynesian peoples, the Rapa Nui people were also the only ones to invent a writing system. Clan priests engraved a unique hieroglyphic script on wooden boards and called it Rongorongo, meaning "talking wood.

Destroyed by European missionaries, only 25 of the planks have survived and are in famous museums around the world.

These "talking boards", which were spared, had geometric designs carved on both sides with shark's teeth or hard stones, such as fish, birds, grasses and oars. However, these "talking boards" on the pattern is not text, and what meaning, is still a mystery.

Easter Island has a side you can see, as explorers have described it. There is also a hidden side: the caves, the tunnels and the mysterious legends shared by the locals.

The island's biggest tradition is the annual Birdman Festival, which takes place in February, when men, women and children compete in a sacred ritual at the top of the Olongo volcano to choose the island's leader, the "birdman" (tangan). "

Tangata

manu, the leader of the island, is chosen in a sacred ceremony at the top of Olongo volcano.

And revisit the arts and customs of the island's past, including carving, hammering, and reed boat weaving, as well as traditional song and dance performances, to give more visitors a taste of the exotic local customs.

Breathtaking natural scenery

Besides the tribal culture, the island's magnificent natural scenery will also bring you a feast for the eyes.

Anakai Beach (ANAKENA

BEACH) in the north of Easter Island is the most charming attraction of the island, the shore of the palm forests verdant and dense, the water is clear and sandy, coconut trees. Enjoy watching the sun set, the glow of the sun reflecting half the sky, and the giant stone statues set off in timeless silhouette.

When you climb to the top of Mount Trevaca, 507 meters above sea level, you can see the island's large and small volcanoes and the surrounding stone statues as far as the eye can see, and the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and the blue sky are one and the same, which is very refreshing.

The vast expanses of grass, the sound of lapping waves, and the giant stone statues of Moai everywhere you look will make you succumb to the mysterious power of nature.

Santiago (Chile)

Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile*** and the fourth largest city in South America. Santiago is located in the center of the country, on the banks of the Mapocho River. The city covers an area of approximately 15,403.2 square kilometers and has a population of

7.2 million. Santiago's downtown area has historically developed around Mount Santa Lucia.

Today Santiago is a modern city, the largest city in Chile and the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country.

The Southern California coast was originally the home of the American Indians. With fertile land, warm climate and abundant marine resources, the Indians made their living here by farming, fishing and hunting.

The sixteenth and seventeenth century European explorers came here, disrupting the lives of the Indians and beginning the period of European colonization.

Port San Diego was first visited by Portuguese explorers in 1542, and in the ensuing "Age of Sail," European and Atlantic nations came to this then-remote area.

Plaza de Armas de Santiago

The Plaza de Armas is surrounded by the most important religious, political and cultural institutions of the city. On the west side of the square is the largest and most imposing cathedral in Chile, while on the north side there is the National Post Office, the Historical Museum and the Santiago City Hall. The plaza is also home to folkloric artists who perform songs, dances, music and stand-up comedy.

Mount Santa Lucía

Mount Santa Lucía, a 230-meter-high conical hill, is one of Chile's most famous scenic spots. Instead of a mountain, Santa Lucía is more like a garden built on a hill, with exquisite and chic gardens. The entrance at the foot of the mountain has a deep red palatial gate, and near it stands a statue of a hero of the Indian war against colonization.