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 [...]
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 [...]
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Partly inspired by last week’s column on Santiago’s theme park Fantasilandia and pushed by the lack of available tickets on buses to head to the beach, I found myself joining my wife and a visiting friend in following the advice of Pepe to head to Fantasilandia. Located inside Parque O’Higgins, just next door to Movistar [...]
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Fantasilandia is an amusement park in the heart of Santiago, Chile. Established in 1978, it has slowly evolved over time from its initial eight attractions to a broad collection of rides, games, and attractions that you’d likely see at amusement parks around the world. What does Fantasilandia Mean? The name Fantasilandia is derived from the [...]
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Humitas are a traditional Chilean dish that resembles tamales you might eat in Mexico. While each mamita has her own favorite Chilean humitas recipe, they all have several elements in common. Humitas Across Latin America The tradition of humitas dates back to before the arrival of Europeans. You’ll find variations of the humita throughout Latin [...]
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If you are ever in doubt of how you should pay for something in Chile, remember that cash is king. The official currency in Chile is the Chilean peso and it is accepted everywhere – from taxis to small corner stores to large shopping malls. Chilean pesos come in various denominations of bills or banknotes. Starting with large [...]
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How to say goodbye in Chile is a little different from what you may have learned or seen elsewhere. Your basic Spanish class taught you how to say goodbye to some one. You learned to say adios as you depart. In Chile, you won’t typically hear adios. When you depart a friend’s house or leave a group you’ll [...]
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If you are ever in doubt of how you should pay for something in Chile, remember that cash is king. The official currency in Chile is the Chilean peso and is accepted everywhere from taxis to small corner stores to large shopping malls. Chilean pesos come in various denominations of bills or banknotes. Starting with large bills When [...]
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Avocados are a way of life in Chile. One thing you’ll notice after any amount of time in Chile is that avocado seems to be served with lots of foods. Why is avocado so popular in Chile? Chile’s climate and agricultural conditions make it ideal for growing avocados. Did you know avocados grow on trees? I’ve [...]
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Oncol Park, created in 1989, preserves the native Valdivian forest along the Valdivian coastal mountain range. The park is green and lush all year and feels like a tropical rain forest. The park boasts a wide variety of trees, many that are massive in size. The wet and fern covered undergrowth enhances the rain-forest feel [...]
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