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Off the Beaten Track in Chile
by Pedro Crandosi
http://www.fobchile.com
The country of Chile is filled with adventure and amazing
attractions that will leave you breathless. This country,
found on the west coast of South America, is wild and rugged
and yet at the same time has a soft elegance that makes it a
target for tourists everywhere.
The nature that can be found in Chile is breathtaking. If
you love adventure you won't be disappointed as you view
craggy mountains, deserted beaches, overgrown forests, and
spouting geysers. For the less adventurous there is the
magnetism of the urban city of Santiago, with its population
of five million.
The Chilean culture is amazing, although Chile is one of
the lesser known countries of South America. Chile has a
strong European influence which makes it even more
appealing to tourists from the west. Parts of Sanitago
seem to have a Parisian theme, perhaps due to the education
of important Chileans for some many centuries. This French
influence can be found in the art, architecture, and music
of many parts of the country.
Arts and literature are an important part of the culture of
Chile. The Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded
twice to citizens of Chile, first by poet Gabriela
Mistral, and second by another poet, Pablo Neruda. Music
is a central part of the life of the people of Chile. Folk
music has long been the release in which the people of
Chile have been able to express their feelings about an
oppressive military coup that occurred in 1973.
When you are visiting Chile you won't want to limit your
visit to Santiago. There are other cities that are just as
beautiful and thriving, as well as nearby islands that
demand your attention. The island of Chiloe, which is only
thirty-one miles wide and 112 miles long, is a beacon of
stunning beauty. You can arrive at Chiloe by a ferry from
the mainland. The island is home to several small villages
and towns that contain homes that have been built on stilts
due to the rain that falls in this area. You'll want to take
a multitude of pictures of the volcanoes that can be seen on
the mainland of Chile from this island paradise.
If you are looking for adventure, check out the Torres del
Paine National Park. This park, located in southern Chile,
is known as a biosphere park. It contains wonderful views
of waterfalls and glaciers, and a unique opportunity to
wander through dense and mysterious forests.
Sightseeing and adventure are not the options to explore in
Chile. The native cuisine includes a huge selection of
seafood, beef, fruits, and vegetables. Several snack items
are very popular in Chile, "empanadas" and "humitas".
Empanadas, which can be purchased from street corner
vendors in Santiago, are turnovers filled with a variety of
fillings. Humitas are known to westerners as corn tamales.
The Chileans love to eat breads so you'll find a varied
selection wherever you go. One of the favorite types of
breads is potato bread. One of most popular meals eaten by
Chileans and tourists is "lomo a lo pobre". Lomo a lo pobre
is made of two fried eggs on top of a large piece of beef
and served with chips.
A trip to Chile will be filled with fun and excitement,
combined with amazing sightseeing in one of the most amazing
parts of the world.
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