Archive for September, 2010
A great source of cultural information about Chile comes from foreigners (gringos) living in Chile that take the time to record their cultural observations. The following blogs are written by expats living in Chile and offer great insights into Chile and Chilean culture. Bearshapedsphere Eileen Smith is an expat living in Santiago. She is a [...]
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Posted September 29, 2010 in Culture | 2 Comments »
The city of Valdivia sits on the river Calle Calle in picturesque southern Chile. The area offers several areas of natural beauty and historical significance that are worth your time and exploration. Parque Oncol The Oncol Park preserves the native Valdivian forest, is green year around, and feels like a tropical rain forest. You can [...]
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Posted September 22, 2010 in Destinations | Add Your Comment »
September 18, 2010 is Chile’s Bicentennial. On this date in 1810, the fledgling Chilean government formed up to begin its long road to independence. Chile would have to fight for several more years to win its independence from Spain. In fact, Chile officially declared its independence on February 12, 1818. 2010 has been a very [...]
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Posted September 15, 2010 in Culture, In the News | Add Your Comment »
Santiago, Chile offers a wide variety of museums to learn more about the country’s culture, people, history, art, and natural wonders. Here are 10 museums you should visit while in Santiago, Chile. La Moneda Cultural Center The Centro Cultural Palacio la Moneda houses various exhibits and collections that highlight the Chilean culture. You’ll learn about [...]
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Posted September 8, 2010 in Destinations | 1 Comment »
Picture by: Rodrigo Vera Chile celebrates its bicentennial in 2010. You, too, can celebrate Chile’s 200th birthday wherever you are by living a little of the Chilean culture: 1. Eat an empanada. Here’s an easy cheese empanada recipe. 2. Dance la Cueca, Chile’s national dance 3. Attend a Cueca contest 4. Go to the Chilean [...]
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Posted September 1, 2010 in Culture | 1 Comment »