Chile’s famous buildings

Chile’s famous buildings include: Chiloe Church, San Rafael Glacier, Valparaíso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, and Pumalin National Park.

1. Chiloe Church

It is a unique landmark on the Chiloe Islands in Chile, located on the central coastline of western Chile. The churches were built in Chiloe's unique architectural style, typically characterized by the use of local wood and shingles, in response to the region's humid and rainy maritime climate. Built in the 18th to 19th centuries, the church combines the culture of the Spanish Jesuits with the traditional skills of the local indigenous people. It fell into disrepair until it was renovated in recent years.

2. San Rafael Glacier

Located in southern Chile is the San Rafael Glacier, which is the tidewater glacier closest to the equator. Laguna San Rafael National Park is protected by glaciers and the park covers an area of ??over 17,400 square kilometers! The 16-kilometer-long fjord within the glacier is the main tourist attraction of the park, which is listed as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The glacier can only be accessed by boat or plane. If time is not an issue, take the boat instead as you can ride across the glacier and take in the breathtaking scenery.

3. Valparaiso

Valparaiso, the third largest city in Chile, is located 116 kilometers west of Santiago. This coastal city is known for its beautiful coastal scenery and bright colors. It ranks among our top 12 attractions for its houses and bohemian culture. Although the city has many attractions such as the Naval and Maritime Museum, Cerro Bellavista and Prater Street, it is the atmosphere of the city that sets it apart.

4. Saltpeter works of Humberstone and Santa Laura

Humberstone and Santa Laura are two desert towns located north of the port city of Iquique in northern Chile. About 48 kilometers east. The two towns are home to more than 200 abandoned saltpeter factories that were once part of a thriving economy that attracted workers from Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Today, these are little more than ghost towns and the ruins of the saltpeter factories have become tourist attractions.

5. Pumalin National Park

Pumalin National Park is located in the Palena Province in southern Chile. It is the largest private nature reserve in Chile. It covers an area of ??more than 3,250 square kilometers and stretches from the Pacific Coast to the Andes Mountains. The park attracts thousands of hikers and hikers every year. The rich flora protected in this nature reserve includes the Chilean cypress, the oldest tree known to man.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Chiloe Church