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Chile
Fast Facts
- Location: On the south western strip of South America bordering the Pacific Ocean to its
west, Peru to its north, Bolivia to its north east, and Argentina to its east and
south
- Capital city: Santiago
- Language/s: Spanish
- Currency: Peso
- Time Zone: UTC – 3, Summer time: UTC – 4
- ISD Code: 56
The first that you notice about Chile is its unusual shape. It is almost like a ribbon of the western end of the South American continent. It has an average width of only 175 km. and stretches for a length of 4300 km. Irrespective of its moderate size; Chile is surprisingly rich in culture and arts. It has a rich and eventful history as well as zones with great natural beauty, making it one of the most popular destinations in South America.
Chile used to be an Inca stronghold before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. However, soon after the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan, it fell prey to the hands of the Spanish invaders who arrived to Peru in search of gold. What followed was a slow and painful process of colonization, which saw plenty of bloodshed over a long period of time. The Incas of Chile were more successful than other ingenious South American tribes in stall the steady expansion of colonization. Even now, it preserves its age old cultures more strongly than most other South American nations.
The landscape of Chile is varied, and the country also has a number of extremely well preserved Inca sites, making it a very popular tourist destination. Chile travel is gradually emerging as one of the most popular South American tour options.
When to Visit Chile
Summer months from December to March are ideal for vacationing in the southern Lake District and Torres del Paine. The winter season from July to September is perfect for skiers and winter sports lovers.
Travel to Chile
Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benitez in Santiago handles all intercontinental flights. The airports in Arica, Iquique, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, and Temuco cater to flights from neighboring countries. Chile is accessible by road from almost countries in South America. Regular bus services connect Chile to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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