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Archive for April, 2009

Why is May 1st a Holiday in Chile?

May 1st is recognized in Chile and many countries around the world as Labor Day or Worker’s Day. This is one of Chile’s official holidays and most of the country shuts down. According to Chile’s Department of Labor, employers can not require employees that typically work Monday to Friday (or Saturday) to work on May [...]

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Posted April 29, 2009 in Ask Pepe, Culture | Add Your Comment »

Alejandro Selkirk Island

There is a little speck of an island far off the coast of Chile called Alejandro Selkirk Island. Where is Alejandro Selkirk Island? Alejandro Selkirk Island is the most westerly island of the Juan Fernández island chain. In fact, before 1966 the island was called “Isla Más Afuera” which literally means “Farthest Away Island.” View [...]

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Posted April 1, 2009 in Destinations, History, Travel | Add Your Comment »

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