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Archive for February, 2010

 

14 Chile Insights from the Amazing Race

The television show The Amazing Race sends multiple teams of two on a race around the world. This season’s race started with teams headed to Chile. This is the third time in 16 seasons that The Amazing Race has passed through Chile. By watching the Race, you’ll get a little glimpse into travel and some [...]

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Posted February 24, 2010 in Culture, Travel | 1 Comment »

Emergency Phone Numbers in Chile

What happens if you have an emergency while in Chile? If you need an ambulance or help from the police, what should you do? While Chile doesn’t have one simple number you can call for any emergency (like 911 in the United States), they do have a a standard set of phone numbers for getting [...]

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Posted February 17, 2010 in Ask Pepe, Travel | Add Your Comment »

International Song Festival of Viña del Mar

Each year in February, Chileans and many music lovers around the world celebrate the Festival of Viña del Mar. Its official name is The International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, but the Chileans just call it “the festival” and everyone knows what they’re talking about. The festival in Viña is the most popular and [...]

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Posted February 10, 2010 in Culture | Add Your Comment »

The Truth About Chile’s Reciprocity Fee

Many travelers to Chile are surprised that they have to pay an entry fee shortly after getting off their plane in Chile. You may hear this fee referred to as a reciprocity fee, entry fee, or even a reciprocity tax. Who has to pay the reciprocity fee? This entry fee, called the Entry Reciprocity Fee, [...]

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Posted February 3, 2010 in Travel, Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

 

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