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Fantasilandia – Chile’s Amusement Park

Fantasilandia is an amusement park in the heart of Santiago, Chile. Established in 1978, it has slowly evolved over time from its initial eight attractions to a broad collection of rides, games, and attractions that you’d likely see at amusement parks around the world. What does Fantasilandia Mean? The name Fantasilandia is derived from the [...]

Posted January 25, 2012 in Destinations | Add Your Comment »

Oncol Park – Rain Forest Preserve Near Valdivia, Chile

The Oncol Park, created in 1989, preserves the native Valdivian forest along the Valdivian coastal mountain range. The park is green and lush all year and feels like a tropical rain forest. The park boasts a wide variety of trees, many that are massive in size. The wet and fern covered undergrowth enhances the rain-forest [...]

Posted November 16, 2011 in Destinations | Add Your Comment »

Feria Fluvial Valdivia – Lively Market on the River’s Edge

Valdivia, in Southern Chile, sits on the banks of the Calle Calle river. Every morning there is a local cultural exhibit that you should visit. The Feria Fluvial or “Riverside Market” is a daily market that sits on the edge of the river just west of downtown Valdivia. This market represents the traditional flavor of [...]

Posted September 21, 2011 in Destinations | Add Your Comment »

Viña del Mar Flower Clock

When visiting Viña del Mar, one obligatory tourist destination is the Viña del Mar flower clock. This flower clock sits at the foot of a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The flower clock was designed by Oscar Martinez Amaro and originally built in 1962 at the start of the World Cup games in Chile. The [...]

Posted August 24, 2011 in Destinations | Add Your Comment »

Chile’s Shopping Malls and Chileans Love of “Shopping”

Chileans have adopted many words from the English language to describe the world around them. Shopping malls are a great example of this trend. “Shopping” and “Mall” are both terms that Chileans use to describe the classic large shopping mall. These are the large, indoor malls that have big anchor stores like Ripley, Fallabella, or [...]

Posted August 10, 2011 in Culture, Destinations | 6 Comments »