Chile Travel Guide Recommendation 20 18

As one of the wealthier countries in South America, Chile has the richest mineral resources in South America, especially nitrate and copper, ranking first not only in South America, but also in the world, which shows its wealth. In addition, this country is also one of the countries with the best education level in the world.

If you want to talk about tourism, you may know more about San Diego and the mysterious Easter Island. In fact, in addition to these, Chile's tourism resources are also very rich, and it has the reputation of "the country of the end of the world" and its name is also very beautiful.

Then, next, Bian Xiao will share with you some tips for traveling to Chile!

Country profile of Chile

location

Chile is located in the southwest of South America, at the western foot of the Andes. Bordering Argentina in the east, Peru and Bolivia in the north, the Pacific Ocean in the west and Antarctica across the sea in the south, it is the country with the narrowest terrain in the world.

Located at the southernmost tip of the American continent, facing Antarctica across the sea, Chileans often call their country "the ends of the earth". Chile is the country with the richest copper resources in the world and enjoys the reputation of "the kingdom of copper mines". Santiago, the capital, is the largest city in Chile.

The most famous attraction in Chile is the mysterious Easter Island.

Country name:

Republic of Chile (Republic of Chile)

Capital:

Santiago (Santiago)

Region:

It covers an area of 756,626 square kilometers (including 756,253 square kilometers of land and 373 square kilometers of islands).

Population:

About 16093400 Location: Located in the southwest of South America, at the west foot of the Andes. It borders Argentina in the east, Peru and Bolivia in the north, the Pacific Ocean in the west and Antarctica across the sea in the south.

Language:

The official language is Spanish, and Mapuche is used in Indian settlements.

Religion:

More than 80% people believe in Catholicism, while others believe in Protestantism or Judaism.

National tree:

Arauju Calliasen. It is a rare tree species in the world. Known as the "black pyramid".

Administrative divisions:

The whole country is divided into 13 regions, 50 provinces and 34 1 city.

Time difference:

Later than China 12 hour. Summer (165438+10-February): later than China 1 1 hour, winter (May-September).

Voltage:

The voltage in Chile is 220 volts. The hotel can provide American 2-core (Spanish 2-core round head) power conversion socket.

Hotel: The local hotel does not provide personal toiletries and slippers. Please bring your own. Tap water is generally not suitable for drinking.

Tip:

Spending in restaurants and bars needs 10% to 15%, and some restaurants will include tips in the total consumption. Generally, there is no tip for taking a taxi.

Accommodation:

Hotels in Chile do not provide disposable slippers, toothpaste and toothbrushes. The voltage is 220 volts, but the patch panel is special, which is a single row of three equidistant cylindrical plugs. If necessary, you should borrow the patch panel converter from the tour guide.

Shopping:

Copper handicraft is a special product of Chile, and kyanite pendant is worth buying as a souvenir. Chile is the largest copper producer in the world, but the price of copper handicrafts

This case is not low. Chilean wine is world-famous and worth tasting and buying. Practical information on tourism, food, clothing, housing and transportation in Chile

Temperature:

Chile belongs to a temperate mid-latitude country, so the summer in June is usually between 30 degrees and the winter in April-July is usually between 3- 15 degrees. The local temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large.

Communication:

You can use GSM mobile phone (if the "ENTEL" signal appears, dial1230 first; If the "TELEFONICA" signal appears, please dial first.

1880)。 Phone cards can be purchased. Internet access is available in all hotels.

Transportation:

It's about 20-25 kilometers from the airport to the city. Taking a taxi for half an hour costs 25-30 USD (1.5 USD/km).

Chile is the country with the best public security in South America, so there is no need to worry about personal safety.

Taxes and fees:

Any consumption should be taxed at 18%. Generally, it has been added during shopping or consumption, but if you pay for the hotel consumption, such as rent, catering, laundry and so on. , you will be charged extra.

18% tax; 18% tax, which can be tax-free if paid in US dollars in cash.

Best travel time:

The best travel time is 1 1 month to March of the following year.

Chilean visa: From July 2005 1 2065438, all China citizens who have held American or Canadian visas for more than six months can stay in Chile for 90 days without a visa. If you apply for a visa in Chile, you need an invitation letter from a local travel agency in Chile, and the procedure will be slightly more complicated.

Suggested days of play:

About 8 days

Reference cost budget:

About 25,000 yuan

Airport departure tax:

$26/person (international flight) must be paid at the airport.

Currency:

The currency of Chile is the peso, which can be exchanged at the exchange office. Dollars are not in circulation. Due to frequent exchange rate fluctuations, it is not appropriate to exchange too much. In addition, because the currency is relatively low, it is best to carry a calculator to avoid calculation errors.

The approximate reference price for peso exchange is:

1 USD =480 pesos, 1 RMB =77 pesos, floating up and down. It can be exchanged at the airport and the money exchange shop in the city. It is recommended to exchange it in the urban area, and the exchange rate is slightly better. The price in Chile is about 20% higher than that in China.

40% (except Easter Island, 200%-300% higher).

General business hours:

1) money exchange shop: Monday to Friday: 9: 00 to19: 00; Saturday: 9: 00 to 15: 00;

2) Bank: Monday to Friday: 9: 00 to14: 00;

3) Store: Monday to Friday: 10: 00 to 20: 00; Saturday:10; 00 to14;

4) Shopping center: Monday to Sunday:10: 00-21; 00;

Chilean folklore:

1. When Chileans meet foreign guests for the first time, they should shake hands, sometimes men should hug warmly and women should kiss on the cheek. The most commonly used greetings are "Hello", "Nice to meet you" and "Thank God for letting us know each other".

2, familiar friends meet, mostly warm hugs and kisses, greetings, extremely close, both men and women.

Some old people are used to raising their hands or taking off their hats when they meet.

Like many American countries, Chileans generally don't invite others to their homes unless they are friends with deep feelings. If you are invited to your home by a Chilean friend, it should be regarded as an honor, and you should not refuse it out of politeness or other reasons, otherwise your host will think that you look down on others and get angry.

When you are invited to visit a friend's house in Chile, you should keep the appointment on time. It is impolite to be late or early. Chileans have a strong sense of time and are used to doing everything according to the scheduled time, which is different from many American countries.

6. When arriving at the host's house, the guests should take the initiative to send the hostess a bunch of flowers or beautifully packaged candy, greeting the hostess first, and then greeting the host and other family members.

Chileans consider the number "five" unlucky.

Scenic spots/tourist attractions

Easter Island

Easter Island now belongs to Valparaiso, Chile. It is the most isolated place in the world and the loneliest island on earth. It is triangular, with steep coastal cliffs, and it is extremely difficult to climb.

This triangular island with an area of only 163 square kilometers is located on the coast of the East Pacific Ocean, and you can only see the mainland by crossing the sea surface of 3,500 kilometers eastward. It was not until April 5, 1722 that the aborigines on the island had contact with the outside world.

It is said that in 1722, the Dutch explorer Jacob Loki wrote

Roggeneen) sailed in the South Pacific and discovered the island in despair. The day of landing happened to be Easter on April 5, so he named this nameless island Easter Island.

Until 1888, the Chilean government sent someone to take over the island.

The origin of "the navel of the earth"

Although we know that this land is named Easter Island, in fact, Polynesians and indigenous people in the Pacific Islands call it Rapa.

Nui, the name is puzzling and mysterious, because it literally means "the navel of the earth".

At first, people didn't understand the name until the astronauts on the space shuttle had a bird's eye view of the earth from high altitude, only to find that the name was completely correct-Easter Island hung alone in the vast Pacific Ocean, just like a small navel.

However, how did the islanders know what Easter Island was like in the air when technology was not developed at that time? It makes people think.

"Moai" with different shapes

In addition to the above problems, Stonehenge on Easter Island has become another mystery on the island. They are called moai and are located on Easter Island.

Island) is a group of giant portraits, and it is also one of Chile's tourist attractions and world heritage.

Some Moai statues will be placed on a stone platform called Ahu.

Some stone statues will be topped with a "Pukao". Pukao is a cylindrical sculpture made of very shallow red volcanic rocks. The stone hat and the stone statue are not integrated, but are put on after being carved separately.

The significance of the existence of the general examination has always been unclear. Some people think it is a headdress symbolizing power, or a hairstyle of local aborigines.

There is no conclusion about the origin of these stone statues. On the whole territory of Easter Island, there are about 887 known Moai statues lying on the barren hillside of Shan Ye or by the sea. Some of them stand alone somewhere, and some stand neatly in an array, staring at the distant sea for thousands of years.

This aroused people's curiosity, and they wanted to know how people realized such incredible art at that time in the era of underdeveloped technology.

Mysterious tribal culture

Of all Polynesian peoples, Rapanui is the only one who invented the writing system. The priests in the clan carved a unique hieroglyph on the board and called it Rongorongo, which means "talking wood".

Due to the destruction of European missionaries, only 25 wooden boards have been preserved and collected by famous museums all over the world.

These surviving "talking boards" are carved with shark teeth or hard stones on both sides with geometric patterns, such as fish, birds, vegetation and paddles. However, it is still a mystery whether the patterns on these "talking boards" are words or not and what they mean.

According to the explorer's description, Easter Island has a visible side. It also has an unknown side: caves, tunnels and mysterious legends shared by local residents.

The biggest traditional festival on the island is the annual Birdman Festival. Every February, men, women and children take part in competitive activities. All the islanders gathered at the top of the volcano in Orengo for a sacred ceremony, and the leader of the island, Tangata, was elected by competition.

Manual).

And relive the past arts and customs of the island, including carving, tapping, weaving reed boats, and traditional song and dance performances, so that more tourists can feel the strange local customs.

Magnificent natural scenery

In addition to tribal cultural customs, the magnificent natural scenery on the island will also bring you a visual feast.

Anakerna Beach in the north of Easter Island.

BEACH is the most attractive scenic spot on the island, with lush palm trees, clear water and white sand, and coconut trees on the shore. Enjoy the sunset, the afterglow of the sunset reflects half the sky, and the huge stone statue sets off the eternal silhouette.

When you climb to the top of Trevaka Mountain at an altitude of 507 meters, you can see all the volcanoes and surrounding stone statues on the island, and the vast Pacific Ocean and blue sky blend together, which is refreshing.

The vast grassland, the sound of the waves beating, and the huge Moai statues everywhere, you will surrender to the mysterious power of nature.

Santiago (Chile)

Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile and the fourth largest city in South America. San Diego is located in the middle of the border, on the Ma Po River. The urban area is about 15403.2 square kilometers, with a population.

7.2 million. The urban area of San Diego has historically developed around Mount Saint Lucia.

Today, Santiago is a modern city, the largest city in Chile and the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country.

The coast of Southern California was once the hometown of American Indians. The land here is fertile, the climate is warm and the marine resources are abundant. Indians live here by farming, fishing and hunting.

European explorers came here in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, which disrupted the lives of Indians and began the period of European colonial rule.

1542, Portuguese explorers first arrived at the port of Santiago, and in the subsequent "maritime era", European and Atlantic countries also came to this remote place at that time.

Amas square

Arms Square is surrounded by the most important religious, political and cultural institutions in San Diego. On the west side of the square is the largest and most magnificent cathedral in Chile, and on the north side is the State Post Bureau, the History Museum and the Santiago City Hall. There are also songs and dances, music and talk shows by folk artists in the square.

santa lucia hill

Mount Saint Lucia is a famous scenic spot in Chile, with a height of 230 meters and a conical hill. Mount Saint Lucia is not so much a mountain as an exquisite and unique garden built on it. There is a crimson palace gate at the entrance of the foot of the mountain, and a statue of a hero in India's anti-colonial rule war stands nearby.

A winding mountain road spirals up to the top of the mountain. There is a white stone porch in the style of Athens in ancient Greece on the mountain, and there are simple and vigorous giant murals on both sides of the porch.

San Cristobal-Notre Dame.

Notre Dame is a famous tourist attraction in Chile, and now it has been turned into a "Capital Park", covering an area of 7 12.

Square kilometers, it is the most charming park in San Diego. Notre Dame is a slum on the north side, with no tall buildings; To the east is the bustling urban area. Overlooking San Diego from Notre Dame Hill, you can have a panoramic view of the whole city.

Mercato Centrale

The central market is located in a beautiful old building in the northwest corner of the old city of San Diego, adjacent to the seafood market.

Ramoneda

Presidential Palace of Chile-Ramoneda (Los Angeles

Moneda) Palace. Spanish means money. /kloc-Before Chile got rid of Spanish colonial rule in the early 9th century, it used to be a mint, so Ramoneda Palace is still an important cultural relic site.

On the Constitution Square outside the north gate of the presidential palace, stands a tall bronze statue of Allende.

puerto montt

Puerto montt is a seaport city in southern Chile and an important commercial center in Chile. Monteport's economy is dominated by shipping, fishing, forestry and shipbuilding. One of them is. Shipping is the pillar industry of this city.

At the same time, the city has a large number of cultural and entertainment facilities and art galleries, and the cultural landscape complements the natural scenery such as Botanik Park in Gugro Island. It is one of the major tourist cities in southern Chile.

Valparaiso

Valparaiso is nicknamed "Pearl of the Pacific". Based on the continuous development of urban design and unique architectural style, UNESCO has listed Valparaiso as a world cultural heritage.

1996 The World Heritage Committee announced that Valparaiso's unusual cable car system (highly inclined cable car) has become one of the world's 100 endangered historical and cultural treasures.

Because the city is built on a large number of steep slopes overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaiso also proudly claims that the labyrinth of urban roads and cobblestone alleys reflects the city's rich architectural and cultural heritage.

Punta arenas

Punta arenas, one of the southernmost cities in the world, is the capital of Chile's Antarctic region and Magellan province. There are many monuments and squares in the city, and the Croatian cultural background of the city is unique in South America.

With convenient land and water transportation and an international airport, it is also the last stop for Antarctic explorers from South America to rest. Like ushuaia and Christchurch, it is the starting point of Antarctic expedition.

Iquique

Iquique, located in northern Chile, is the capital of Tarapaca and an important port city in Chile. Iquique is a tourist city with unique and perfect climatic conditions, abundant sunshine, exquisite beaches, comfortable accommodation and luxurious casinos.

Every holiday, thousands of domestic and foreign tourists gather here to enjoy the blue sky, white clouds and sunshine.

Arica

Aarika is the northernmost port city in Chile. You can visit Peru and Bolivia at the same time, and you can also enjoy a fascinating archaeological trip in the Assapa Canyon in the suburbs.

Near the coast of this area, the most amazing cultural relic was unearthed: the mummy of Qinqiaoluo, which is the oldest mummy in the world. These mummies and other monuments have been kept in the Archaeological Museum of San Miguel Dehasa Pa since 1 10,000 years ago.

There are a flat plateau with an average elevation of 4000 meters, a wide variety of animals, lakes, hot springs, snow volcanoes and charming small villages and towns with a long tradition of Aymara culture. Some villages still have16th century churches, which should be part of the religious wealth left by Spanish colonial rule.

San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama is a charming city, where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets and charming natural sculptures formed by salt infiltration and erosion in the Moon Valley. After the sun went down, the volcanic peaks drew strange patterns around them, forming the moon scenery.

Visit the defensive castle built in the12nd century, Father Lepec Archaeological Museum or experience the picturesque oasis for yourself.

Bainai National Park

Baine National Park is located in Patagonia Plateau in southwest Chile, with an area of 242 1 km2. It was designated as a national park in 65,438+0959 and a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 65,438+0978.

It was once selected as one of the "50 places to visit in life" by National Geographic magazine. It topped the list of global hiking destinations selected by Lonely Planet magazine for its low-altitude W-ring hiking route.

There are trails, lakes, rivers, grasslands, wild flowers and animals like camel horses, almost all of which pose for you to take pictures. It is even possible to see a moose, an endangered deer, whose whereabouts are as confusing as a puma.

The peaks here are spectacular and strange, including steep cliffs and silver snow-capped mountains, which look like a pair of huge antlers with snow.

Puerto balas

Puerto Balas is located in south-central Chile, where there are the famous LagoLlanquihue and LagoTodosLos.

Lake Santos, with Osorno volcano in between, has beautiful scenery and clear water plants because of its special geographical shape. This is a ski resort in winter.

La Serene

La Serene is a famous cultural city in Chile. Its architectural style is biased towards Europe in the16th century, with clean and beautiful streets. Among many cultural relics, the nearest to the city center is the famous Catedralde.

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Temuco

Temuco is a city in south-central Chile and the capital of Araucania and Cortin provinces. There are famous Indian markets and Arauca Indian Museum, as well as forest parks and municipal stadiums. Liljama volcano, 80km east of the city, is an excellent alpine skiing resort.

Puerto natales

The port of Natales is located in the south of Chile and was built in 19 1 1. It is the only place to go to the famous and beautiful Bainai National Park. cathedral

Natales Cathedral is a landmark of this city, and there is a square nearby.

Armas) is also translated as weapons square, and the surrounding environment is clean and tidy.

There are many relics of Indian culture in the city, all kinds of brightly colored buildings become a beautiful landscape, and there are casinos.

Vi? a del Mar

Trimmed city gardens and palm tree decorated streets are the characteristics of the coastal city of Vi? a del Mar, which is different from other crowded beaches, and you will feel a clean and modern feeling.

It is one of the famous tourist cities in South America, which means "seaside vineyard" in Spanish and is famous for planting a lot of flowers and trees. There are many luxurious restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, racetracks, parks, theaters and other tourist facilities in the city, and there is the President's Summer Palace on the top of the cliff by the sea.

The beach is great, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists in summer.

Serena (female name)

In Serena, you can stroll in the charming AvenidadelMar, or choose your favorite beach and then take a night tour in AlamedaFrancisco.

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There is an open-air sculpture museum here; Church of San Francisco (built in 16 and17th century)

Francisco)-now the National historical relics (National

Monument); There is also the Rekova market, which is the most famous market in the region, and the handicraft fair will be held here.

Hurry up and collect this strategy, and you will definitely use it when you have the opportunity to go to Chile in the future. With this strategy, I believe everyone can be much more convenient!