I got an email from Chilean Embassy with a few updates to the visa and entry requirements I had on the site.
I’ve updated the Visa Requirements and the Airlines page with this information.
Of particular interest is that you can waive Chile’s 18% sales tax on hotels when you show your “tourist card” and pay […]
Posted July 13, 2006 in Site Updates, Travel | Comments Off
I’ve updated some pages in the Chilean Facts section:
People - it is interesting to note that the population overall is slightly older, life expectancy is up, and population growth has slowed a bit.
Economy - things are looking up for the Chilean economy with the rise in copper prices and a recent free trade agreement with […]
Posted March 5, 2006 in Site Updates | Comments Off
As I describe on the Chilean Food page, “Once” is the light meal eaten in the late afternoon. Faithful reader SmellWing let me know of the origins of the Chilean “Once”:
Tradition has it that long ago men that wanted to drink their liquor, or “aguardiente” in Spanish, during the time of day that is now […]
Posted February 13, 2006 in Site Updates, Culture | Comments Off
As you may know, I was a missionary in Chile for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’ve added a section on the Latter-day Saint (LDS) missions in Chile. Hopefully this will be of benefit to those who have served previously or to those that are headed there soon.
Posted August 19, 2005 in Site Updates, Church | Comments Off
I’ve added a weather section where you can view current conditions across Chile.
Posted July 30, 2005 in Site Updates | Comments Off
