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Archive for July, 2010

 

Two Types of Penguins in Chile – Only One is a Bird

Chile is home to two types of penguins. One is the black and white bird and the other is really a person. Penguins in Chile: The Birds Picture by Gerald5 As the Chileans like to say, Chile is at the end of the world. Because of this, Chile’s southernmost territories include part of Antarctica and [...]

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Posted July 28, 2010 in Culture | Add Your Comment »

7 Chilean Souvenirs You Need to Buy

Your trip to Chile isn’t complete unless you pick up some souvenirs that are typical of the country. Pick up these items to remember Chile: Something Copper Copper is Chile’s principal export and makes the country a lot of money. You’ll find many things made of copper in Chile, from bookmarks to large wall hangings. [...]

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Posted July 21, 2010 in Travel Tips | 9 Comments »

Why Chile is Home to the World’s Largest Telescopes

The deserts and clear skies of northern Chile offer a nearly perfect environment for year-round star gazing. The Atacama desert and the dry northern regions of Chile average over 320 clear nights every year. Additionally, the area has extremely low humidity, allowing telescopes to see clearly though the atmosphere. In fact, the European Southern Observatory [...]

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Posted July 14, 2010 in Ask Pepe, Destinations | Add Your Comment »

Chilean Salsa: Pebre Recipe

Pebre, or Chilean Salsa, is found on almost every table in Chile. It is the common condiment that accompanies bread and many other dishes. There are countless ways to make Chilean Pebre and each family seems to have their favorite recipe. I got the following recipe from a friend, Frank, who said he found it [...]

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Posted July 7, 2010 in Food | 2 Comments »

 

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