SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
Pepe’s Chile- Wi-Fi in Chile
This week in Pepe’s Guide to Chilean Culture and Travel he talks about where you can get online throughout Chile. Have any other suggestions? Let us know. There are tons of places to get free Internet Wi-Fi in Chile. You just need to know where to find it and how to connect. Businesses Expect [...]
Pepe’s Chile: Chile, The Longest Country in the World
Chile’s length as a country depends on who you ask. Chile stretches from near Visviri (it’s northernmost populated area) and the Tripartite border with Bolivia and Peru, south to Águila Islet of the Diego Ramirez Islands in the cold waters of the Drake Passage. If you consider that Chile claims a piece of Antarctica, then it’s [...]
Pepe’s Chile: Cultural Center Museum in Santiago, Chile
Buried underground near Chile’s presidential palace, La Moneda, is a cultural treasure you’ll want to visit. The Centro Cultural Palacio la Moneda or Cultural Center Museum is an underground facility located under an open plaza just south of the presidential palace. This modern museum was finished and opened its doors in 2006. It is one [...]
Pepe’s Chile: Chilean Pan Amasado
Chilean Pan Amasado – Delicious Homemade Bread Chileans love their bread, and it is a common Chilean food. Chilean pan amasado is a classic kneaded bread that is relatively easy to make. Literally translated, pan amasado is “kneaded bread”. How to make Pan Amasado There are various recipes of how to make Chilean pan amasado. [...]
Pepe’s Chile – Understanding your receipt in Chile
Chile loves receipts. Well, they don’t really “love” them – but they are everywhere. The law requires that every purchase be given a receipt. This is true even if you are spending a few pesos on a piece of candy. You’ll encounter this receipt bureaucracy as you travel around the country. Some smaller vendors will [...]
Pepe’s Chile: Symbols of Chile
You’ll find the symbols of Chile throughout the country. It is important to understand what they are so you can both appreciate the meaning and speak intelligently about them. Condor The Andean Condor is one of the symbols of Chile that is prominently displayed on Chile’s coat of arms and on the 100 Chilean peso [...]
Pepe’s Chile- The Regions of Chile
Chile is divided into 15 political regions. These Chilean regions, known as regiones, are similar to states in the United States or provinces in many countries around the world. Each of Chile’s regions is known by both a Roman numeral and a name. However, Chileans typically refer to the regions by just the number. This can [...]
Pepe’s Chile: 42 ways to help Chile recover after the earthquake
There are many ways you can help Chile recover from the devastating earthquakeit suffered on February 27, 2010. If you are outside of Chile, you may not be able to rebuild a home or donate blood for victims. Nevertheless, you can still help Chile and Chileans get back to normal with your support. Donate to a [...]
Pepe’s Chile: What electrical adapters do you need in Chile?
Electricity in Chile runs at 220 Volts and 50 Hz. Remember that you might need both a voltage converter and a plug adapter for your time in Chile. Chile Voltage Converter If your electrical appliance doesn’t run on 220 Volts and 50 Hz, you will need a voltage converter. This will keep you from frying and [...]
Pepe’s Chile: Religion in Chile
Religion in Chile is a very interesting topic due to the country’s rich history and current, modern evolution. Traditionally, Chile is a very conservative culture. Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Church was the official church of Chile for many years until the late 19th century. Chile now enjoys freedom of religion and a clear separation [...]