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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-48571235221001523732024-03-09T02:18:00.085-03:002024-03-12T01:53:01.937-03:00Caleta Lenga, One of the must-see places in the Biobio Region<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzBWU0I5zP0UddQjMattU_FAfwSD8QGjvAZa7_f6FyyL4mCe5AbBEwmusnrFd8F9xeIbcj8wbseAYEqeoGf2tk5B7VjAy8e6ZZbMtGveLHEBB2e_3i_qt1-Ztw2tU1nb02Oh5urJ8gBAwdR00D81GuUT0fcnhZFIuk49RIusxPOc9xAiCyg7sOrmTGTUJ/s520/Caleta-%20Lenga-Chile%20(1).webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Caleta Lenga beach, Chile" border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzBWU0I5zP0UddQjMattU_FAfwSD8QGjvAZa7_f6FyyL4mCe5AbBEwmusnrFd8F9xeIbcj8wbseAYEqeoGf2tk5B7VjAy8e6ZZbMtGveLHEBB2e_3i_qt1-Ztw2tU1nb02Oh5urJ8gBAwdR00D81GuUT0fcnhZFIuk49RIusxPOc9xAiCyg7sOrmTGTUJ/w640-h345/Caleta-%20Lenga-Chile%20(1).webp" title="Image: Archivo Municipalidad de Hualpen" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Archivo Municipalidad de Hualpen</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Caleta Lenga</span></i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> is a Chilean cove and tourist beach located on the coast south of San Vicente Bay, in the province of Concepcion, southern Chile. It has been part of the municipality of Hualpen since 2004 and is located 15 minutes from the center of the cities of Concepcion and Talcahuano. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In addition, Caleta Lenga has become a popular tourist destination due to its gastronomy, landscape and recreational activities such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing. Recently, Lenga beach was authorized for swimming for the first time in its history, with safety measures such as lifeguards and paramedics.
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</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Climate</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The climate of Caleta Lenga is temperate oceanic, featuring an annual mean temperature of 13°C and a rainfall averaging 1,100 mm. annually. Summers are characterized by cool, dry weather, with temperatures averaging 17°C and rainfall totaling around 30 mm. Winters bring cold, wet conditions, with average temperatures of 9°C and rainfall reaching 250 mm.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large;"> </i></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>How to get to Caleta Lenga</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">To get to Caleta Lenga from Concepcion or Talcahuano, you can take the Ruta Interportuaria that connects both cities and then follow Route 160 to the turnoff to Lenga. The trip takes about 20 minutes by car. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can also get there by public transport, taking the intercity buses that leave from the Collao or Camilo Henríquez terminals and stop in Lenga. The trip takes about 40 minutes and the fare is about US$ 1.20.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
<span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Location of Caleta Lenga</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Main attractions</i></span></h3><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Without listing all the places of interest that can be visited in the nearby cities of Concepcion and Talcahuano, there are several other attractions near Caleta Lenga that may be of interest to the visitor:</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFdpefoLSnIDZ0azr7-J4cLHkUH308ayx-u5HTTPmt3wrDoAG30O_jOyrvuZrOqsALUBmN4kkj3lcvD5igSJr6iN-cUH3mMLgosQmscw4sMu6clZPslyurig2qjoDvUjVPfp3rQ7BiPG_5zwyabskpjd_2WJhu8JK6ujMsoyPJCjUyYCrqU1rX-R65xke/s520/playa-ramuntcho-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ramuntcho Beach, south of Chile." border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFdpefoLSnIDZ0azr7-J4cLHkUH308ayx-u5HTTPmt3wrDoAG30O_jOyrvuZrOqsALUBmN4kkj3lcvD5igSJr6iN-cUH3mMLgosQmscw4sMu6clZPslyurig2qjoDvUjVPfp3rQ7BiPG_5zwyabskpjd_2WJhu8JK6ujMsoyPJCjUyYCrqU1rX-R65xke/w400-h215/playa-ramuntcho-chile.webp" title="Credit: Diario Concepcion" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Diario Concepcion</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></i></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Playa Ramuntcho,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a large beach of white sand and calm waters, ideal for resting and swimming. It has basic services such as lifeguards, toilets, showers and parking. You can also practice water sports such as windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Playa Ramuntcho is a very popular tourist destination in the area also due to its gastronomy, landscape and services such as seafood restaurants, promenade, estuary and nature reserve. The distance between Playa Ramuntcho and Playa Las Lengas is approximately 3 kilometers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Playa Perone,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a beach located on the Hualpen Peninsula, within close proximity to Caleta Lenga. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Perfect for enjoying nature and going on walks. It's a picturesque spot with calm waters and clean sands.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Playa Los Cuervos,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> is a beach that stands out for its natural beauty, although access can be a little difficult. It is located on the road to Ramuntcho and it is advisable to take precautions when going down to the beach. At low tide, it is possible to enjoy an accessible cave. For a safer access, there is the possibility of arriving through Playa San Juan. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is recommended to walk carefully and follow the signs to get there safely. Playa Los Cuervos and Playa Las Lengas are located at a distance of approximately 2 kilometers from each other.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span>* Playa </span>Los Burros,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> w</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">ith a 4.7 rating and 185 reviews, this is a charming option near Caleta Lenga. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Ideal for enjoying nature and relaxing in a coastal setting. The distance to Caleta Lenga varies depending on the route taken, the longest distance is 15.8 km.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Playa Rocoto,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> with a rating of 4.8 and 392 reviews, is another popular beach in Hualpen. It offers a picturesque and pleasant environment for visitors.
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Playa Punta Pangal,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> near Caleta Lenga, is a charming destination for nature lovers. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Ideal for observing seabirds and enjoying beautiful coastal landscapes. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;">It provides a relaxing and serene atmosphere for visitors.</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* The Lenga estuary,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> an ecosystem that is home to a great variety of wild birds, including black-necked swans, coscoroba swans, cormorants, coots and pelicans. You can visit the estuary by boat or kayak and observe the flora and fauna of the place. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Although it has sometimes been affected by drought, the Estuario Lenga is considered one of the most important wetlands in the Greater Concepcion area due to its size and biological diversity..</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* The Cerro Teta Norte,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> one of the hills known as "Tetas del Biobio", offers a spectacular panoramic view of the bay and the gulf. The hill can be reached on foot or on horseback, enjoying the scenery and nature.</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* The local gastronomy</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is based on seafood products such as fish, shellfish and seaweed. Caleta Lenga has more than 20 restaurants offering typical dishes such as caldillo de congrio, seafood empanadas, crab cakes or ceviche. The prices are affordable and the quality is excellent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* The Marine Laboratory,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> part of the Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, conducts research on marine biodiversity and offers guided tours for those interested in learning more.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Parque Nacional Nonguen,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> located near Concepcion, about 25 km from Lenga, depending on the route you take. This national park protects important wildlife species and offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching and enjoying nature. Within the reserve you will find native forests, rivers and a variety of flora and fauna.<br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Additional information </i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* In 2024 Caleta Lenga has a population of approximately 6,000 inhabitants.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* The name of the bay</span><span> comes from the presence of lenga trees in the nearby forests.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* The cove has</span><span> a tourist information module of the municipality of Hualpen and a public school.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* The cove has</span><span> a history linked to mining and artisanal fishing.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* In its beginnings, the small town of Caleta Lenga was dedicated to fishing and the collection of gracilaria or pelillo seaweed. Today, however, it has evolved to become a gastronomic center that attracts both domestic and foreign tourists.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* Marine gastronomy, under the slogan "Lenga, true taste of the sea", more than 20 restaurants in Caleta Lenga are referents of the regional cuisine of Biobio. These establishments specializing in seafood cuisine offer delicious dishes such as empanadas (seafood turnovers), pailas marinas, machas a la parmesana or al pil pil, carapachos, reinetas, conger eels and fried hake.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2015/02/tourism-in-Biobio-Chile.html" target="_blank"><i>Back to Biobio Region</i></a></u></b></span></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-87495817486641099892024-03-02T02:24:00.011-03:002024-03-03T02:47:31.345-03:00Tourism in Bahia Inglesa, the Chilean Caribbean<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeAj0eIQv3c4QvqCx8RHZFRcDexaognELjt-bX2RYoVdATiNVfcVP9ZmtS1-OM6jtPYQYJn7ho7sV_ZGcOwpibRsFmjM9hbyI_4YyOdK2k9DsW-BAujvnpUo6iofecN95S2CvyhsS9rGS1Hvtj8Vfyqk77HQU6GZd_OgKqNEJBKZuQMiGZanzLjvBx_Q3/s520/bahia-inglesa-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bahia Inglesa beach, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeAj0eIQv3c4QvqCx8RHZFRcDexaognELjt-bX2RYoVdATiNVfcVP9ZmtS1-OM6jtPYQYJn7ho7sV_ZGcOwpibRsFmjM9hbyI_4YyOdK2k9DsW-BAujvnpUo6iofecN95S2CvyhsS9rGS1Hvtj8Vfyqk77HQU6GZd_OgKqNEJBKZuQMiGZanzLjvBx_Q3/w640-h344/bahia-inglesa-chile.webp" title="Image: Radio Infinita" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Image: </i><u><a href=" https://www.infinita.cl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>infinita.cl</i></a></u></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chile, this coastal jewel invites you to relax and enjoy the tranquility that only the sea can offer. Located in the Atacama region, Bahía Inglesa is a seaside resort that surprises with its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. It is located 76 km from Copiapó, the regional capital, 3.7 km from the port of Caldera and 872 km north of Santiago. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In addition to its beautiful beaches, Bahía Inglesa offers activities such as kayaking, boat trips to observe whales and dolphins, and hikes to explore the natural and cultural wealth of the area. Here we will tell you everything you need to know to enjoy this place that many call the "Chilean Caribbean".
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</span></span></div><p></p><div><span><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></div><span><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Climate</i></span></h4></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The weather in Bahia Inglesa is generally pleasant all year round due to its location in northern Chile. Here is a summary of the annual climate in Bahia Inglesa:</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Summer (December to February): During the summer, temperatures in Bahia Inglesa usually hover between 20°C and 25°C, with sunny and warm days ideal for enjoying the beach and outdoor activities. Evenings can be chilly, but overall it is a perfect time to visit the area.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Autumn (March to May): In the fall, temperatures begin to drop slightly, with highs hovering around 18°C to 22°C (64°F to 72°F). Although temperatures drop slightly, it is still a good time to visit Bahia Inglesa and enjoy the tranquility of the beach.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Winter (June to August): During the winter, temperatures can drop a bit more, with highs around 15°C to 18°C. Days may be cooler, but it is still possible to enjoy the beauty of Bahia Inglesa with fewer tourists and a quieter atmosphere.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Spring (September to November): In spring, temperatures begin to rise again, with highs in the 18°C to 22°C range. It is a good time to visit Bahía Inglesa before the arrival of summer, when the weather is pleasant and the flowers begin to bloom.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In short, Bahía Inglesa enjoys a pleasant climate all year round, which makes it a perfect destination to visit at any time of the year.
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</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Best time to visit</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Bahía Inglesa can be visited all year round, as the climate is mild and pleasant. However, if you want to make the most of its beaches and water activities, we recommend going between December and March, which is the high season. Keep in mind, however, that this is also the busiest time of the year and prices can go up.</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i>How to get there</i></span></h4></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are several ways to get to Bahia Inglesa:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">* By plane: you can take a flight of about an hour and a half from Santiago to the Atacama Desert Airport also known as Copiapo International Airport which serves the entire region. The air terminal is only 20 kilometers from the city of Caldera and the beach of Bahía Inglesa.</span></span></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* By bus: there are direct buses from Santiago to Bahía Inglesa that take about 12 hours. You can also take a bus to Copiapó and then another one to the beach.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* By car: You can take Ruta 5 Norte from Santiago to Bahía Inglesa, which is about 873 km away. The trip can take 10 hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" height="300" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3635125.3694981346!2d-69.67878669934325!3d-27.158583226492905!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x96bd68512de4d033%3A0x39e00e419a744432!2sBah%C3%ADa%20Inglesa%2C%20Caldera%2C%20Atacama!5e0!3m2!1sen!2scl!4v1709356884108!5m2!1sen!2scl" style="border: 0;" width="400"></iframe>
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span></span><span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Main Attractions in Bahia Inglesa</i></span></h3></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bahía Inglesa has a lot to offer its visitors, both on its beaches and in its surroundings. Some of the attractions not to be missed are:</span></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Its beaches: are the main attraction, characterized by their white sands, gentle waves and crystal clear waters. Some of the most popular are La Piscina, Las Machas, Blanca and El Chuncho. You can also explore other nearby beaches such as Bahía Cisne, Los Patos and Ramada.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></span><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Gastronomy: if you like seafood, Bahía Inglesa is your ideal place. Here you can taste the oyster, a typical mollusk of the area that can be eaten raw or cooked. You can also try other delicacies such as ceviche, paila marina, seafood empanadas and cocktails with pisco sour.
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Its natural environment: Bahía Inglesa is also a privileged place to observe the marine flora and fauna. You can see dolphins, sea lions, penguins and birds such as pelicans and seagulls. You can also visit one of the most important fossil sites in Chile, where remains of marine vertebrates up to 16 million years old have been found.
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Its cultural environment: Bahía Inglesa is close to other places of historical and cultural interest such as Caldera, Chañaral and Isla Pan de Azúcar. You will be able to learn about the region's mining and industrial past, as well as its rich handicraft and folklore.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* </span><span style="font-size: large;">Another outstanding beach in the Atacama region is Playa La Virgen. It is a beach of crystal clear water and white sand that stretches along this part of the Pacific Ocean. It is a beach known for its natural beauty and tranquil setting, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. It is a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy the sun, sea and nature in a more secluded and less crowded environment than other beaches in the region. Its horseshoe shape protects it from the wind and its waters are warmer than those of the central Chilean coast. The beach has many campgrounds and cabins. </span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The exact location is in the community of Caldera, about 75 kilometers north of the city of Copiapó. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In addition to its clear waters and white sand, La Virgen Beach also offers the possibility of activities such as scuba diving, fishing and seabird watching. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span></div><p></p>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-69338214947130371062024-02-13T02:24:00.055-03:002024-02-15T02:22:25.481-03:00 Chile is set to install the World's largest digital camera, revolutionizing the study of the universe<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">From observing one star and knowing all the detailed physics of that star, to studying billions of stars at once, that will be the change that the new instrument will bring. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Source:</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <u><a href="https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2024/01/29/1120050/astronomia-chile-camara-digital.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMOL</a></u><br /><span style="color: #20124d;">AFP/Edited by T. Fischer, EMOL<br /></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;">January</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> 29, 2024</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">______________</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: Prompt; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i4TsYzjdH6ijr32jYk5FQQ8WkTeE6asxkbHAKvQXHXYwrj6xYjjeL4TyQGTlGXmlD8bqOFuezAnQZ3tTsMPkGqyFczgeltu6JD8A23zDQKKOOzOAs5wMUzUtWfrM0M-C41uCiiNU12taHijgp_JkzUz53vc_VnHRGC9uxQB7lJh_0fmAWIB5RXuJnb2a/s520/Vera-C-Rubin-observatory.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The World's largest digital camera will be installed in Chile." border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="520" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1i4TsYzjdH6ijr32jYk5FQQ8WkTeE6asxkbHAKvQXHXYwrj6xYjjeL4TyQGTlGXmlD8bqOFuezAnQZ3tTsMPkGqyFczgeltu6JD8A23zDQKKOOzOAs5wMUzUtWfrM0M-C41uCiiNU12taHijgp_JkzUz53vc_VnHRGC9uxQB7lJh_0fmAWIB5RXuJnb2a/w640-h406/Vera-C-Rubin-observatory.webp" title="Image: NOIRLab Credit: Rubin Obs/NSF/AURA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Image: </i><u><a href="https://noirlab.edu/public/images/rubin-20210415_182607/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>NOIRLab</i></a></u><br /><i>Credit: Rubin Obs/NSF/AURA</i></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Surrounded by desert mountains and under the blue skies of northern Chile, astronomers at the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Vera C. Rubin Observatory</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> hope to revolutionize the study of the universe when they incorporate the world's largest digital camera ever built into a telescope. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">About the size of a four-person vehicle and weighing 2.8 tons, the sophisticated device will be installed on a telescope under construction and will be able to scan the sky like never before, officials of the U.S.-funded project told AFP.</span></span></div></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">At a cost of around US$ 800 million, it will begin capturing images in the first half of 2025. Every three days it will make a sweep of the sky, and will repeat the movement over and over again, allowing scientists to deepen their analysis of the universe.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">We will go from "studying one star and knowing all the in-depth physics of that star to studying billions of stars at once," says Bruno Dias, president of the Chilean Astronomy Society (Sochias).
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">"It will be a paradigm shift in astronomy," adds Stuartt Corder, deputy director of NoirLab, the U.S. research center that manages the observatory, located on Cerro Pachón, 560 km north of Santiago and more than 2,500 meters above sea level.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">With this project, Chile, which has the cleanest skies on the planet, consolidates its position as a power in astronomical observation, with a third of the most powerful telescopes on the planet installed in its territory, according to Sochias data. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">It is expected that in 10 years, the LSST </span><span style="background-color: #fcfcf9; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">(Large Synoptic Survey Telescope)</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> will have data on 20 million galaxies, 17 billion stars and six million space objects.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Scientists will have a renewed catalog of images of the solar system, will also be able to map the Milky Way and advance the study of dark energy and dark matter, which makes up 90% of the universe.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>300 TV screens for a photo</i></span></span></h3><div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The camera will capture 3,200 megapixel photos. An image so large that viewing it would require more than </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>300 average-sized high-definition televisions together.</i></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The device, which is being manufactured in California, will have three times the capacity of the current most powerful camera, the 870-megapixel Japanese Hyper Suprime-Cam. And it will be six times more powerful than NoirLab's current most powerful camera.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">"The existing camera, which is on Cerro Tololo (also in Chile), is 520 megapixels," explains Jacques Sebag, who is in charge of building the telescope that will contain the mega-camera.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">This telescope has a mirror with a diameter of 8.4 meters, and to move it overland, several trucks were needed and traffic signs had to be removed to allow it to pass, according to officials.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 40-centimeter telescope that arrived in Chile more than 60 years ago, when the country's first international observatory was installed on Cerro Tololo in the 1960s, was left far behind.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">"That telescope came here on the back of a mule, because there was no road," says Stephen Heathcote, director of the Cerro Tololo observatory, just 20 km from Cerro Pachón.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></div><div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>The capital of Astronomy</i></span></h4><div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, named after the American astronomer who discovered dark matter, joins other large observational study centers located in northern Chile.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div>The natural conditions of the deserts in the north of the country, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, generate the cleanest skies on the planet, thanks to the low cloud cover and dry climate.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Chile is home to telescopes from more than 30 countries, including some of the world's most powerful astronomical instruments, such as the ALMA Observatory, the world's most powerful radio telescope, or the future Extremely Large Telescope, which will observe distances never before reached in 2027.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The Cerro Tololo Observatory has witnessed great discoveries, such as the accelerated expansion of the universe, for which the Americans Saul Perlmutter and Adam Riess and the Australian Brian Schmidt were awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Although other countries such as the United States, Australia, China or Spain have also installed powerful observation devices, "Chile is unbeatable" in the field of astronomy, says the president of Sochias.</div></div></div><div><br /></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>You could also be interested in...</b></i></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2019/10/astronomical-tourism-in-chile.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Astronomy Tourism in Chile</span></i></a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2019/10/cruz-del-sur-tourist-observatory.html" target="_blank"><i>Cruz del Sur Obsevatory</i></a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2020/03/collowara-tourist-observatory.html" target="_blank"><i>Collowara Observatory</i></a></u></b></span></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-1668864269173173102023-12-23T02:52:00.030-03:002023-12-24T02:14:32.368-03:00Artificial Vs. Human Intelligence, Which one is Better?<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>By Raul Silva M.</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>December, 2023.-</i></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67CAVtEW6EVvaNzLUcAuaNWRsLpzNedaUGnW52sVG24MeyuKYWeSDhskgyurqNn3x2AkVbx89yA-MBOlD_9Iz5-G1qAOQ05OLJNNVXSOtUiRLjBP8zOLG2Oyi0lXSl08oeFcwSnFLgBuuMd0Mqkk4SccMXcX1vG1S6ONGOtYi1lwGtNN82VHd5LgSVk6A/s520/ai-versus-human-intelligence.webp" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="520" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67CAVtEW6EVvaNzLUcAuaNWRsLpzNedaUGnW52sVG24MeyuKYWeSDhskgyurqNn3x2AkVbx89yA-MBOlD_9Iz5-G1qAOQ05OLJNNVXSOtUiRLjBP8zOLG2Oyi0lXSl08oeFcwSnFLgBuuMd0Mqkk4SccMXcX1vG1S6ONGOtYi1lwGtNN82VHd5LgSVk6A/w400-h246/ai-versus-human-intelligence.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines or software to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving. Natural intelligence is the intelligence that humans and other animals possess, which is based on biological and evolutionary processes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Both AI and NI have their advantages and disadvantages, and they can complement each other in various domains. In this post, we will compare and contrast some aspects of AI and NI, such as speed, accuracy, creativity, and ethics.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Speed</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the most obvious differences between AI and Natural Intelligence is speed. AI can process large amounts of data and perform complex calculations much faster than NI. For example, AI can beat humans in chess, Go, and other games that require strategic thinking and quick reactions. AI can also analyze big data and generate insights that would take humans a long time to discover.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, speed is not everything. Human Intelligence can sometimes outperform AI in tasks that require intuition, common sense, or contextual understanding. For example, NI can recognize faces, emotions, and sarcasm better than AI. NI can also adapt to changing situations and learn from experience more easily than AI.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Accuracy</i></b></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another difference between Artificial Intelligence and Natural or Human Intelligence is accuracy. AI can achieve high levels of accuracy and precision in tasks that have clear rules and objectives, such as mathematics, logic, or engineering. AI can also avoid human errors such as bias, fatigue, or distraction.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nevertheless, accuracy is not always desirable. NI can sometimes benefit from making mistakes and learning from them. NI can also handle uncertainty and ambiguity better than AI. For example, NI can cope with incomplete or contradictory information and make reasonable judgments based on common sense or intuition.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Creativity</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">A third difference between AI and NI is creativity. AI can generate novel and original outputs in domains such as art, music, or literature. AI can also combine existing knowledge and information in new ways and discover new patterns or solutions.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">But creativity is not only about novelty. NI can also express creativity in domains such as humor, empathy, or morality. NI can also appreciate the value and meaning of creative works better than AI. For example, NI can understand the emotions, intentions, and messages behind artistic expressions.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Ethics</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">A final difference between AI and NI is ethics. AI can follow ethical principles and guidelines that are programmed by humans or learned from data. AI can also help humans make ethical decisions by providing relevant information or suggestions.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Again, ethics is not only about following rules. NI can also question ethical principles and guidelines and challenge them if they are unfair or unjust. NI can also develop ethical values and virtues that are not based on external sources but on internal reflection and deliberation.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Conclusion</i></b></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">AI and NI are both forms of intelligence that have their strengths and weaknesses. They can compete or cooperate with each other depending on the task and the context. The future of intelligence may not be a choice between AI and NI but a combination of both.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">As beings with unique abilities, both human intelligence and artificial intelligence have their own strengths and limitations. While AI can perform specific tasks with great efficiency, it lacks the ability to process abstract information, be self-aware, and understand human emotions. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">On the other hand, humans excel in social interaction and possess creativity, imagination, and judgment. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Therefore, rather than competing against each other, AI and human intelligence can complement each other to achieve better results. By amplifying our cognitive abilities, improving customer and employee interactions, and embodying human skills, AI can enhance our productivity and help us solve complex problems. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ultimately, the collaboration between human and artificial intelligence will lead to exciting advancements in technology and innovation. </span></span></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-3928170099915943272023-12-09T01:57:00.032-03:002023-12-11T03:02:12.208-03:00Chile: The World's Leading Green Destination 2023 <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj644IWxhH2GmXaZjS7-i68jfe0w9iRtt4FuXskfvQ3MXlJFeU6fPoc-JNh5ENjoGbAwdKLx0-1xa4OrdXrCdEwbIq_6g9TSkoToIJkGqm8vGTMXPXJpFqWmVc1LJ8a9ADdQ71SDCoQ6TE-ubm0EEJWltMxk8kr7TELDstQNj_XaJVXet1bAOfGGjdxwG2K/s520/mejor-destino-verde-del-mundo.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image: Sky Airline" border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="520" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj644IWxhH2GmXaZjS7-i68jfe0w9iRtt4FuXskfvQ3MXlJFeU6fPoc-JNh5ENjoGbAwdKLx0-1xa4OrdXrCdEwbIq_6g9TSkoToIJkGqm8vGTMXPXJpFqWmVc1LJ8a9ADdQ71SDCoQ6TE-ubm0EEJWltMxk8kr7TELDstQNj_XaJVXet1bAOfGGjdxwG2K/w640-h333/mejor-destino-verde-del-mundo.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Sky Airline - Paine Mountains</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> This is the second consecutive time that the country has received the recognition granted by the World Travel Awards. In 2019, 2020, and 2022, Chile also received the international prize. Since 2015, Chile has received a total of 30 awards from the WTAs, including the World's Leading Adventure Travel Destination for 6 consecutive years.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chile is a country that has always been proud of its beauty and natural diversity. From the driest desert in the world to the glaciers of Patagonia, from the Andes Mountains to the Pacific coast, Chile offers a range of unique and breathtaking landscapes and ecosystems. But Chile is not only a destination for nature lovers, it is also a leader in green tourism and sustainability.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the second time in a row, Chile has been named World's Leading Green Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA), the most prestigious recognition in the global travel industry. The WTAs, also known as the Oscars of Tourism, are based on a popular vote that evaluates the quality and excellence of tourism products and services around the world. Chile competed with other renowned green destinations such as Costa Rica, Ecuador, Finland, Norway, Rwanda and Slovenia. The Grand Final Gala Ceremony took place at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Reasons for the Award</i></span></h3><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The recognition reflects Chile's commitment to protecting its natural heritage and promoting responsible tourism practices. Chile has implemented several initiatives to conserve its biodiversity, reduce its carbon footprint, support local communities and educate visitors on environmental issues. Some of these initiatives include:</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Creating new marine protected areas and expanding existing ones, covering more than 40% of its exclusive economic zone.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Developing a network of national parks covering 21% of its territory, including the Patagonia Parks Route, a scenic route connecting 17 national parks over 2,800 kilometers.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Implement a carbon tax and encourage renewable energy sources, reaching 45% of its electricity generation from clean sources by 2023.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Support indigenous tourism and community-based tourism projects that empower local people and respect their culture and traditions.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Implement a national sustainable tourism certification system that recognizes hotels, tour operators and destinations that meet environmental, social and economic standards.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Educate tourists on how to travel responsibly and minimize their impact on nature, through campaigns such as "I care for Chile" and "Leave no trace".</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The education and awareness campaigns to encourage visitors and locals to respect and conserve the natural resources and cultural heritage of the country.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile offers a wide variety of activities for thrill-seekers, such as hiking, biking, skiing, surfing, rafting, kayaking, scuba diving, paragliding and much more. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile also has some of the best places in the world to observe wildlife, such as penguins, whales, dolphins, flamingos, condors, pumas and guanacos.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for a destination that combines nature, adventure and sustainability, Chile is the perfect choice for you. Chile invites you to discover its wonders and enjoy its hospitality, while respecting its environment and supporting its development. Chile is more than a country, it is a green experience.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div>By choosing Chile as the World's Best Green Destination 2023, the World Travel Awards have recognized Chile's efforts and achievements in creating a tourism model that is sustainable, inclusive and innovative.</div></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In the 2023 edition, Chile also won the categories of Best Romantic Destination and Best Adventure Tourism Destination in South America.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">According to the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile.travel/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Chile Travel website,</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> these are the places that made the Chilean nation win the award for the Best Green Destination in the world:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div>* Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve</div><div>* Cape Horn National Park</div><div>* Comunne of Futaleufu</div><div>* Cochamó Valley</div><div>* Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park </div><div><div><br /></div><div>Other great icons of tourism that cannot be left unmentioned are:</div><div> </div><div>* Easter Island, a mysterious and mystical destination that showcases the rich heritage of the Rapa Nui people and their iconic moai statues.</div><div><br /></div><div>* The Atacama Desert, a unique ecosystem that is home to geysers, salt flats, volcanoes and starry skies, as well as indigenous communities that preserve their culture and ancestral traditions.</div><div><br /></div><div>* The Chiloé archipelago, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a focus of biodiversity, where colorful wooden churches, palafittes and local cuisine create an enchanting atmosphere.</div><div><br /></div><div>* The Carretera Austral, a scenic route through Chilean Patagonia that offers access to virgin forests, lakes, rivers and fjords.</div><div><br /></div><div>* Santiago, the capital of Chile, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers a variety of attractions for visitors. Whether you are interested in history, culture, nature, or modernity, you will find something to enjoy in the South American metropolis. </div></div></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> <br /></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-40724417992188966882023-11-22T01:38:00.059-03:002024-01-13T00:55:24.921-03:00Why is Chile called Chile?<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Origin of the name Chile</i></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11tZqz3Rjv_55NoO3DdZwvyoG0bWkUSZwt3UGoeEDGaINoP8R95oXEUuz7h1nHnK1vcPc_PU_MZUGZGovsjQWdE_VOSmi0XaPXYnwc_2zhG_Wk-iNbPdJe8G67cBcniRVtcZ393ldbJaVxUpwJ1XjPPlC_lWIwJ4vR1hYuxjG4VCAozLAZCqpab5J-0lK/s640/why-the-name-Chile.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11tZqz3Rjv_55NoO3DdZwvyoG0bWkUSZwt3UGoeEDGaINoP8R95oXEUuz7h1nHnK1vcPc_PU_MZUGZGovsjQWdE_VOSmi0XaPXYnwc_2zhG_Wk-iNbPdJe8G67cBcniRVtcZ393ldbJaVxUpwJ1XjPPlC_lWIwJ4vR1hYuxjG4VCAozLAZCqpab5J-0lK/s16000/why-the-name-Chile.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Pixabay</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"> If you have ever wondered about the origin of the name of this long and narrow country in South America, you are not alone. There are many theories and stories about how Chile got its name, but none of them are conclusive or definitive. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">But one thing is clear: Chile is not named because it looks like a chili pepper. It is just a coincidence or a visual metaphor, not a historical reason.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of the most popular theories about the country's name: </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">1. The name "Chile" may have originated from the Mapuche imitation of a bird call, "cheele cheele".</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Another theory says that the name Chile comes from the word "chili" or "chilli", which was the term used by the indigenous Mapuche people to refer to the land where they lived. The meaning of the word is not clear, but some possible interpretations are "where the land ends", "the deepest point of the Earth", or "sea gulls".</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. It is also possible that the name Chile comes from the word "chin" or "tchili", which means "cold" or "snow" in Quechua or Aymara, two languages spoken by some of the native peoples of the Andes. This could refer to the cold climate and snowy mountains of the southern part of Chile.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. A fourth version states that the name Chile would come from the corruption of the name of a tribal chief called Tili, who ruled the valley of the Aconcagua at the time of the Incan conquest in the 15th century. The Incas, who failed to conquer the Araucanians, called this valley "Chili" by mistake. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. The word is also supposed to come from the similarity of the valley of the Aconcagua with that of the Casma Valley in Peru, where there was a town and valley named Chili. The Spanish conquistadors, who arrived in Chile in the 16th century, heard this name from the Incas and adopted it for their new colony.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In summary, the name "Chile" has multiple potential origins, including indigenous words, historical figures, and geographical features, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the country.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Random Facts about Chile</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, there is no consensus on the origin of Chile's name, but there are some facts that are certain:</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile is not spelled Chili today, although some people still make this mistake. Chili is a spicy dish or a type of pepper, not a country.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile's official name is República de Chile, or Republic of Chile, and it has been an independent nation since 1818, after declaring its independence from Spain.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Chile is the longest country in the world from north to south, with an approximate longitude of 4,270 km (4,270 miles). Despite its length, it has an average width of only 61 miles (91 kilometers), with a maximum width of 217 miles at the latitude of Antofagasta and a minimum of 9.6 miles near Puerto Natales. Chile's relief is mostly mountainous, with the Andes Mountains dominating the landscape. Due to its extreme longitude, Chile has a wide variety of climates, from the aridity of the northern desert to the sub-Antarctic cold of the far south.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;">_____________________</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">* More than 1/3 of Chile's population lives in Greater Santiago, the capital city.</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile claims part of Antarctica and is considered a "tricontinental" country, exercising sovereignty across three continents: South America, Oceania, and Antarctica.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile is home to the world's biggest swimming pool, located at the San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Algarrobo, about 100 km (62 mi) west of Santiago, with a lenght of 1,013 meters (3,323 feet), covering 8.2 hectares (20 acres). The pool contains 250 million liters (66 million US gallons) of seawater, which is pumped from the adjacent Pacific Ocean, then filtered and treated.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile is known for a traditional beer culture, influenced by German immigrants in the late 19th century.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile is affectionately known by its inhabitants as the "pais de los poetas" or the "country of poets" because two of the country's most well-known and beloved literary figures were the poets and writers Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, who both won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">- Ferdinand Magellan was the first European to set foot on what is now Chile. He visited the land in 1520 during his attempt to circumnavigate the globe.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Chile is rich in natural beauty, plant and animal life, with scenery as diverse as those of the Atacama Desert, the Andes Mountains, Patagonia and the Antarctic region.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div><br /></div><div>* Chile has a diverse range of national parks and protected areas that showcase the country's unique landscapes and biodiversity. More than 21% of Chile's land area and 42% of its maritime areas are covered by protected areas, making it one of the world leaders in terms of safeguarded territory.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a total of 165 protected areas, 145 terrestrial and 20 marine. The country has created six national parks since 2017, expanding its National System of Protected Areas by more than 9 million acres.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chile's nature reserves are administered by the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) and the Undersecretariat of Fisheries (SUBPESCA).</div><div><br /></div><div>Among the protected areas are Torres del Paine National Park, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World and Cape Horn National Park in the extreme south, Laguna San Rafael National Park, Rapa Nui National Park in Easter Island, Lauca and Volcán Isluga in the extreme north, among many others.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* In Chile, spouses do not share the same surname. Wives use their single surname.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Chile hosted the 1962 Soccer World Cup, but tennis is its most successful sport.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Easter Island, famous for its moai statues, is geographically Polynesian but officially belongs to Chile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The oldest mummy in the world is not Egyptian, but Chilean.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">_____________________</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* There are approximately 90 active volcanoes in Chile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The country's UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Churches of Chiloé Archipelago, the Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Rapa Nui National Park, and the Sewell Mining Town.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The flags of Texas and Chile bear a striking resemblance that often leads to confusion. Both flags feature a lone star on a blue background with horizontal red and white stripes. The key difference, however, is the left side of the flags and the location of the lone star. The Chilean flag has a long red bar and a blue square, while the Texas flag has equal red and white bars and a more rectangular blue bar. Despite their similarities, the flags have different historical origins. The Chilean flag was adopted in October 1817, while the flag of the current U.S. state was officially adopted on January 24, 1839, after Texas gained independence from Mexico.</span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Chile is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture, and its name reflects some of its diversity and mystery.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-63311608660863522162023-11-08T02:51:00.096-03:002023-11-26T00:19:20.144-03:00Successful 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile<div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIgkfLb59hyZXQhAmOtqSp2anV_Oau4hFengzZ3_f4TsHDsl4_jAzEkQk9TXARGwWXsWL5lsOeSaA4vzuIzN-cJjCcgVe5IRx_R6hHTKEyaRYZyWbJeR25ElLaIvvLpA8qBwW1D7Td3cW4GSGCRKbA1yoPAmCRB6O0pZIwAlPY62BqO0IaKtNIRAOVgov/s830/pan-american-games-santiago-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIgkfLb59hyZXQhAmOtqSp2anV_Oau4hFengzZ3_f4TsHDsl4_jAzEkQk9TXARGwWXsWL5lsOeSaA4vzuIzN-cJjCcgVe5IRx_R6hHTKEyaRYZyWbJeR25ElLaIvvLpA8qBwW1D7Td3cW4GSGCRKbA1yoPAmCRB6O0pZIwAlPY62BqO0IaKtNIRAOVgov/s16000/pan-american-games-santiago-chile.webp" title="Image Chilevision" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Chilevision TVChannel</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> <br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Pan American Games 2023 held in the Chilean capital were a great success in almost all aspects. The organization was in charge of the last three governments: Michele Bachelet, Sebastian Piñera and current President Gabriel Boric. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The competitions were held not only in Santiago, but also in other cities of the country. Despite still being in a developmental stage, Chile proved to be modern and organized, with world-class facilities, and there has even been talk of a possible bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">And who revealed this position was none other than the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, who, after his visit to Chile, expressed that "my advice would be that once these Games are successfully finished, the country should start looking at the next goal. And among them could be the Olympic Games or other events of this nature."</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Undoubtedly, the Pan American Games in Santiago will mark a before and after not only in the history of Chile, but also for sport in the Americas. The continent now awaits the next great sporting celebrations that will also take place in the city of Santiago with the Parapan American Games, then in Asuncion, Paraguay, with the Junior Pan American Games 2025 and in Barranquilla, Colombia, with the next edition of the Games in 2027.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Some Interesting Facts</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>* Hosting: Santiago finally got its long-awaited chance to stage the Pan American Games after several failed bids. Twice before, Santiago had been awarded hosting rights (1975 and 1987) but withdrew both times due to financial and political issues. Santiago also lost out to Lima in voting for the 2019 Games.</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* The opening ceremony was held at the National Stadium, which was renovated for the occasion. The ceremony featured a tribute to Chilean culture and history, as well as a dazzling display of fireworks and music. The highlight was the lighting of the cauldron by Chilean tennis legend Fernando González, who won three Olympic medals in his career.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* The Santiago 2023 Games had the particularity of being the first sporting event of this magnitude to achieve carbon neutrality in Chile.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">* During the Panamerican Games Santiago 2023, the public transportation system played a key role in the event's success: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Ministry of Transport took several measures to ensure efficient transportation for both locals and the more than 100,000 tourists expected to attend the games. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The plan included special bus services to reinforce the arrival and departure of massive events within the city, such as the new electric double-decker buses.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The buses ran on exclusive routes, including the Bus Only Lanes, which benefited both public transportation and the games' vehicles.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, the EFE Trains of Chile and the Santiago 2023 Corporation signed a collaboration agreement to support the games' promotion and dissemination</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The extended Metro system, exclusive routes, and electric double-decker buses were some of the measures taken to improve accessibility and mobility during the games.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Nearly 7,000 athletes from 41 countries competed in 38 sports during almost three weeks at the Pan American Games in Santiago.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlZkLIAqW-TIa7ycecLzoASrfuOdOj8QtK0ujUvtkOLXjOJw9w1_cRRYLoiaBL_VcsaYZlLVVTD3h6UbCS6iYex1PU9kkG6B3XtKcRX1nH6nLPBifLS9hdmdFcpFKCXrXYoeTzvzKhBHHmESwYA1FnOrzRJbzQlV_naXpKTirEBmigMFhJJ9RG3oMw6I7/s300/games-mascot.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlZkLIAqW-TIa7ycecLzoASrfuOdOj8QtK0ujUvtkOLXjOJw9w1_cRRYLoiaBL_VcsaYZlLVVTD3h6UbCS6iYex1PU9kkG6B3XtKcRX1nH6nLPBifLS9hdmdFcpFKCXrXYoeTzvzKhBHHmESwYA1FnOrzRJbzQlV_naXpKTirEBmigMFhJJ9RG3oMw6I7/w166-h200/games-mascot.webp" width="166" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Fiu", the Games mascot </span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> * The Santiago 2023 mascot is called "Fiu" and is inspired by the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>many-colored Rush Tyrant,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> a bird that is resident in wetlands over much of Chile and Argentina.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The torch for the 2023 Pan American Games was inspired by the Chilean colors and toured the country until the cauldron was lit at the National Stadium on October 20.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Urban Legacy: Organizers of the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Santiago highlighted the "urban" legacy they expect the two events to leave in the Chilean city. The construction of the Athletes' Village in Cerrillos has been highlighted as key to the urban legacy of the Games. The 17-tower complex will house some 9,000 athletes during the competition. After the Games, the Village will provide 1,355 new housing units for low-income families.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* The Cuban delegation achieved an outstanding participation occupying the fifth place, but at the end of the competitions, 11 of its members defected from the team and did not return to the Caribbean island.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Zhiying Zeng, also known as Tania Zeng, a 57-year-old Chilean of Chinese origin, surprised everyone with her bronze medal for Chile in the women's team category in table tennis at the 2023 Pan American Games. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zeng was a professional table tennis player in China and resumed the sport during the pandemic. She won silver medals in singles, doubles, and women's teams at the 2023 South American Championship held in Lima, which earned her a spot on the Chilean table tennis team for Santiago 2023. Zhiying Zeng expressed her love for Chile, where she has lived for more than half of her life, and considers it her home. She won her first match against the Dominican Republic's Eva Brito Peña, securing her place in the quarterfinals. Zhiying Zeng was the oldest competitor at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023, and her story captivated the public.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Rebeca Andrade was another outstanding athlete. The Olympic and World Champion Brazilian gymnast, added four Pan American medals (two gold, two silver) to her collection in front of a full venue with all eyes on her, achievements that are a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to the sport.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Debut of new sports: This year, skateboarding, breaking, and sport climbing made their debut at the games. Sport climbing and skateboarding debuted at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and will return in Paris in 2024, but their arrival at the Pan American Games gave a raft of new athletes the chance to compete at the highest level.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* In Santiago 2023 Mexico won 142 medals, its highest ever, and broke its own record for gold medals won.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">* The US Sailing Team won the most medals, making the US the winningest country in Pan American Games sailing history with 88 medals since 1951.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">* Closing ceremony: As the Games flame was extinguished and fireworks boomed, Santiago handed the baton to Barranquilla, Colombia, who will host the next Pan Ams in 2027. Finding ways to breathe relevance and interest into an increasingly marginalized competition remains an ongoing challenge with fewer cities interested in bidding for the Games and top athletes giving them a pass.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Medal Standings</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the final medal standings for the top 12 countries:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>1 United States</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 286 medals (124 gold, 75 silver, 87 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>2 Brazil</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 205 medals (66 gold, 73 silver, 66 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>3 Mexico</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 142 medals (52 gold, 38 silver, 52 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>4 Canada</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 164 medals (46 gold, 55 silver, 63 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>5 Cuba</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 69 medals (30 gold, 22 silver, 17 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>6 Colombia</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 101 medals (29 gold, 38 silver, 34 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>7 Argentina</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 75 medals (17 gold, 25 silver, 33 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>8 Chile</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 79 medals (12 gold, 31 silver, 36 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>9 Peru</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 32 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 16 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>10 Venezuela</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 44 medals (8 gold, 15 silver, 21 bronze) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>11 Dominican Republic</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 32 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 17 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>12 Ecuador</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> - 36 medals (7 gold, 12 silver, 17 bronze)</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The United States dominated the medal count, followed by Brazil and Mexico. Canada, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador also had impressive performances.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In conclusion, the Pan American Games 2023 in Chile were a great success, showcasing the country's modernity and organization. The event was held not only Santiago but in several cities and there were many interesting facts and anecdotes that caught the attention of the participants and the public. The United States Team won the most medals, followed by Brazil.</span></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-84542103615726321772023-09-24T01:48:00.050-03:002024-03-23T00:12:12.106-03:00Chile's Garden City <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGn0eoUro_Ke5CKYKt2rghLMWenFKhb-V-m2mEHqdCD81Ed20RRn4KjK3OXCQAcXiMxlYXkpqx8L9y9Y-F6OUkiZEXHLPF5AhLDMH6TIBysfzvF9-GpO7dEr11gTUFsbf450T5heNk85ut-r-MHY78jRIqy9RGutZFPAqDHCQ3cAk0jLk3w3z1GauxrB5J/s840/vi%C3%B1a-del-mar-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="City of Viña del Mar" border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGn0eoUro_Ke5CKYKt2rghLMWenFKhb-V-m2mEHqdCD81Ed20RRn4KjK3OXCQAcXiMxlYXkpqx8L9y9Y-F6OUkiZEXHLPF5AhLDMH6TIBysfzvF9-GpO7dEr11gTUFsbf450T5heNk85ut-r-MHY78jRIqy9RGutZFPAqDHCQ3cAk0jLk3w3z1GauxrB5J/s16000/vi%C3%B1a-del-mar-chile.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: kayak.cl - Hoteles Viña del Mar</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Note: In February 2024, some places in central Chile suffered significant damage from devastating fires, including certain areas of Viña del Mar. Reconstruction will take a long time and tourism could be restricted in some spots.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">______________</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;"><i><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b>Viña del Mar</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> (Vineyard of the Sea) or simply </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span><span>"</span><span>Viña"</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> for most of Chileans, is traditionally known as </span></span><span><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">La Ciudad Jardin</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span>(</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span><span>Chile's Garden City).</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> This resort city is located on the central coast of the country, 120 km. West of the capital Santiago and belongs to the Valparaiso Region. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">By 2023 the estimated population is 360,000 people but together with Valparaiso and other neighboring municipalities make up an area of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants. Vina del Mar stands out for its cozy beaches, boulevards, large malls, good hotels and B&Bs, casino and various entertainment venues.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The city is also famous throughout Latin America for the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Festival Internacional de la Cancion</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (International Song Festival), also known as the Festival de Viña, which has been held every year in February since 1959. The event is held in the Quinta Vergara, an amphitheater with a capacity of more than 15 thousand people, and since its creation, countless great artists have performed on its stage. Traditionally, the final day of the Festival de la Cancion de Vina del Mar marks the end of the holiday season for most vacationers, as the date generally coincides with the end of the hottest days of the summer and the return of students to classes.<br />
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</span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Beaches of Viña del Mar</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span> </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKF07mOrFrKuzFvT-Pm7TyFfS7PwBaEU2I5Pf-5KC85YeE_rfnzwvVf2pmEr3i_Vfo7P00DTi-sNvPSJDdBEW164ODsuCj1ZuVvvGPzLAzcxIM-L4p0x_lJdHNvdJ4gTD_czWJWpZTXSeVMWDW90RxCjt1N6PuDc_nxgV5-MsHp0wrUJPy6sbhR5cUD8QX/s520/re%C3%B1aca.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKF07mOrFrKuzFvT-Pm7TyFfS7PwBaEU2I5Pf-5KC85YeE_rfnzwvVf2pmEr3i_Vfo7P00DTi-sNvPSJDdBEW164ODsuCj1ZuVvvGPzLAzcxIM-L4p0x_lJdHNvdJ4gTD_czWJWpZTXSeVMWDW90RxCjt1N6PuDc_nxgV5-MsHp0wrUJPy6sbhR5cUD8QX/w400-h223/re%C3%B1aca.webp" title="Beach of Reñaca" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Repair jobs in Reñaca Beach - latercera.com</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">As a result of climate change, the city's coastline has been affected by an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme tidal surges.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The damage and erosion caused by these episodes have required permanent maintenance to counteract the effects and maintain the traditional quality of the beaches and surrounding infrastructure.<span style="color: blue;"> </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">This is how </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Viña del Mar highlights beautiful beaches:</i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> Reñaca, Caleta Abarca, Acapulco and many others, all ideal for sunbathing and enjoying this part of the Pacific Ocean. </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Playa Reñaca,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> the epicenter of the summer activity of "Viña", along Borgoño Avenue, northern part of the city is visited by national and foreign tourists. With almost 1.5 km. of beach, Reñaca is one of the most important summer attractions in Chile, there is a number of hotels and on the hillsides, terraced apartment buildings overlook the Pacific Ocean.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Another of the most popular beaches of Viña del Mar is </span><i style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Caleta Abarca,</b></span></span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> the closest to the downtown, easily accesible, next to the beach, the Sheraton Miramar. </span> </span><i style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Playa Acapulco</b></span></span></i><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (Acapulco beach), just steps from the city center is located this beach bearing the same name of the famous Mexican resort. Together with Reñaca, ranked one of the most visited of Viña del Mar, with a developed infrastructure, lots of restaurants, shopping centers and hotels in the nearby Avenida San Martin. </span></div></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span id="result_box" lang="en" style="color: #351c75;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span class="hps"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Cerro Castillo Presidential Palace</span></b></span></span></span></span></i></span><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span class="hps"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></h3>
<span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 398, Callao Street. Neo-colonial mansion situated in the heart of Viña del Mar. Cerro Castillo (Castillo Hill) serves as the resting place for Chilean presidents. and occasionally works as an alternative seat of the Government Palace located in Santiago. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It was built between 1929 and 1930 in the place where was situated the old Fort Callao, which once protected the neighboring city of Valparaiso. Open to general public during the Dia del Patrimonio Cultural (Cultural Heritage Day) which is commemorated every year the last Sunday of May.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span lang="en"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Castillo Brunet (Brunet Castle)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></h4><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Address: 104 Iberia Street. Another construction that gives a distinctive stamp to Viña del Mar is Castillo Brunet, one of several castles that recall a time of economic splendor of the early twentieth century. Work of the renowned architects of the time Alfredo Azancot and Jorge Schroeder, it is located next to Cerro Castillo, overlooking the city center and the northern shore of Estero Marga Marga. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The Brunet family began its construction in 1923 but the work did not end until it was sold to businessman Mr. Nicolas Yarur who gave it the current </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>arabesque details.</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> In 1974 the building was transferred to </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Carabineros de Chile</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> who allocated the castle to their recreational and gastronomic area.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
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<span><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Address: 50, Marina Av. Today turned into the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Club Union Arabe,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> is a replica of a nineteenth century Scottish residence, built in 1912 by the renowned architect Alberto Cruz Montt at the request of Gustavo Ross Santa Maria, politician and businessman of the time. Its architecture belongs to the medieval Tudor style, a design born in England during the sixteenth century and whose characteristics are based on sophistication and wealth. Its exterior stonework is outstanding. Inside, the building keeps original furniture and rooms, such as the old desks, bedroom and luxurious bathroom fully built in Carrara marble used by the former owner and his illustrious guests, including the Prince of Wales, who was here in 1925.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Palacio Vergara Museum </span></span></span></i></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtCC4f5-b6PDoai88LabBDO66w6ZVj_RpmtMEuugN8un0nfq9f5VFSw_pg0TMfCBIr_NXgblraY7SSIECYTgH3MGrCtf9MrRS4VNY_-lZBKZAfcz6SDKMh3aou88eU38W0dagID8oN8PdPWrqs-_7zqsizzAZfvWMoIzmkSZJerJxqnDcqWLWy2LwrWw=s520" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtCC4f5-b6PDoai88LabBDO66w6ZVj_RpmtMEuugN8un0nfq9f5VFSw_pg0TMfCBIr_NXgblraY7SSIECYTgH3MGrCtf9MrRS4VNY_-lZBKZAfcz6SDKMh3aou88eU38W0dagID8oN8PdPWrqs-_7zqsizzAZfvWMoIzmkSZJerJxqnDcqWLWy2LwrWw=w400-h223" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Palacio Vergara,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a heritage building in the city of Viña del Mar, dating from 1910, reopened its doors to the public in December 2021, after major repairs and renovations that made it possible to restore the facilities from the serious damage it suffered during the earthquake of February 27, 2010. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">This place could not fail to be mentioned, since for decades it has been one of the emblematic sites of Vina del Mar, located within the natural environment known as </span><i style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Quinta Vergara,</b></span></span></i><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> next to Estero Marga Marga in the city center. The Quinta Vergara is also famous for being the place where for many years has been carried out the International Song Festival of Viña del Mar. Vergara Palace was built between 1906 and 1910 as a residence for the family of </span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>J<span>ose Francisco Vergara,</span></b></i></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> one of the founders of the garden city.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span class="VIiyi" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b" data-language-for-alternatives="en" data-language-to-translate-into="es" data-phrase-index="0"><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><i>Francisco Fonck Museum</i></span></span></span></h4><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtlfJoG9alE/YHUT9bhU5KI/AAAAAAAAPfo/k6WJmo8kaN8gMtNYzajdW1H5SK2YKjq6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s648/fonck-museum-chile.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image: Municipalidad de Viña del Mar." border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="648" height="185" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtlfJoG9alE/YHUT9bhU5KI/AAAAAAAAPfo/k6WJmo8kaN8gMtNYzajdW1H5SK2YKjq6ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h185/fonck-museum-chile.jpg" title="Francisco Fonck Museum, Viña del Mar, Chile." width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Municipalidad Viña del Mar </span></span></b></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Named in honor of the German doctor and naturalist </span><i><span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;">Francisco Fonck Foveaux</span></b></span></i><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> who arrived in southern Chile with other settlers in the mid-nineteenth century and carried out a series of works and studies in the field of archeology. Later, he moved to the current </span><i><span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;">Valparaiso Region,</span></b></span></i><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> dedicating himself to publishing works and articles related to the Patagonian boundaries, medicine, archeology and ethnography. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The archaeological heritage of Fonck Museum is made up of several collections, highlighting objects from native cultures from Chile, Peru and Ecuador, as well as a Natural History section. </span></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">It also exhibits more than 1,400 pieces of archaeological and ethnographic objects on </span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>Rapa Nui</i></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (Easter Island), the most complete sample of the Rapa Nui culture existing in continental Chile. More information about Fonck Museum at </span></span><b style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2015/06/museums-of-vina-del-mar.html" target="_blank"><i>Museums of Viña del Mar.</i></a></span></b></span></div><div><span><b style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></b></span></div><div><div>
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span>Address:</span><span> #784, 4 Norte St., Viña del Mar. </span></span></span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span>Date of foundation:</span><span> </span></span></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span>November, 1937.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span>Sunday and Holidays 10:00 - 14:00 hrs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Reloj de Flores (Flower Clock)</span></b></span></i></span><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3ygtfvi_aCgVnS12MB3d6u5y9W1OOJGTBgoh6uUaGYyo5rd3O6kE4WfYiI_G3LMBYYtbnWyefT2Kl4WJ8NlUkcT1cM5OyGkJU8YEyLm23vtrEOpdIsIfasFEBGoxzIW1In6xJw1VSPKUDiCZ0IrB_KwVb9hG-z8FtlZD6_Zru3gVILrZeV4s7mH9Z2ER/s520/flower-clock-vi%C3%B1a-del-mar.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3ygtfvi_aCgVnS12MB3d6u5y9W1OOJGTBgoh6uUaGYyo5rd3O6kE4WfYiI_G3LMBYYtbnWyefT2Kl4WJ8NlUkcT1cM5OyGkJU8YEyLm23vtrEOpdIsIfasFEBGoxzIW1In6xJw1VSPKUDiCZ0IrB_KwVb9hG-z8FtlZD6_Zru3gVILrZeV4s7mH9Z2ER/w400-h223/flower-clock-vi%C3%B1a-del-mar.webp" width="400" /></a></div><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Traditional postcard of Viña del Mar, at the foot of Cerro Castillo, in front of Caleta Abarca beach. It was installed in 1962, when the city was one of the venues for the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>FIFA World Cup</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> held in Chile during that year.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The current GPS controlled mechanism, also includes ringing and melodies digitally programmed, changing according to the seasons and important days to celebrate.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span><span lang="en"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span class="hps"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Jardin Botanico Nacional de Viña del Mar</span> </span></i><span style="color: #351c75;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></h4><div>
<span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Address: 305, Camino El Olivar, El Salto. One of the most important green areas of Vina del Mar, located in El Salto, SE of the city, with a total of 395 hectares of native and exotic plants that make it an excellent choice for a walk in the nature. It is also known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Parque del Salitre"</span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> ("Saltpeter Park") given that its creator was Pascual Baburizza, businessman of Croatian origin who, among other activities, engaged with the trade of nitrate industry in the early decades of the 1900s. In fact, of the current area open to the visitors, there are 22 hectares belonging to the former park built by Baburizza in 1918, the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>National Botanic Garden</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> itself was created in 1951 when the original Parque del Salitre, was donated to the state of Chile. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The park contains more than 3,000 plant species of all types, a large number of trees and a palm grove, plus a pool with a walkway ending in a trail in the woods. </span></span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Iglesia de Los Carmelitas</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></h4><div><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1uI_7S4s_OkWK4pMN0dB5rlxp7QQBOiQ99LpbXtsXtnSnEmlcH5wa7ZRnzemMW_ddgVSj50SG_58jAT018-4CaAgchv73zpTNAg1Als0PF7hVy8bt5YA0QyiRWhkHRtKQs4EwNoxcspqvM1HCUT_pT6tSV1rYQXk_xjFZvBXWYNBLlAG6NMWxYJFyIeq/s520/padres-carmelitas-church.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Padres Carmelitas Church, Viña del Mar, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1uI_7S4s_OkWK4pMN0dB5rlxp7QQBOiQ99LpbXtsXtnSnEmlcH5wa7ZRnzemMW_ddgVSj50SG_58jAT018-4CaAgchv73zpTNAg1Als0PF7hVy8bt5YA0QyiRWhkHRtKQs4EwNoxcspqvM1HCUT_pT6tSV1rYQXk_xjFZvBXWYNBLlAG6NMWxYJFyIeq/w400-h223/padres-carmelitas-church.webp" title="Image: Obispado de Valparaiso" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Obispado de Valparaiso</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Address: 391 Libertad Ave., this gothic style catholic church inaugurated in 1926, is another place worth visiting in Viña del Mar. The Sanctuary is a place of worship and prayer, but it is also frequented by tourists who appreciate its architectural beauty and significant artistic and religious details. </div><div><br /></div><div>Throughout its history, it has been affected by strong earthquakes. In 1906, the original chapel was destroyed by a major seism. In 1985 and 2010, other severe earthquakes seriously damaged the current structure, important repairs were necessary to recover the building's structure. Iglesia de los Carmelitas is a place of great importance for the local Catholic community and is often used for religious celebrations and weddings.</div></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"></span></span></span></div></div><div><h4></h4><h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Muelle Vergara</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></span></h4><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Muelle Vergara (Vergara Pier)</span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> is an old structure for industrial use and currently transformed into one of the tourist attractions of the garden city. </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">Its construction dates from the last decade of the 19th century and represents the industrial boom that the city experienced in the early 1900s. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title="">The old pier was remodeled in 1983 and turned into a tourist promenade that goes into the sea, becoming an attraction for the inhabitants and visitors of Viña del Mar.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Do0wsh17rB8/X27QUlwVqwI/AAAAAAAANDo/et2Di_DXvWU4U4bfzwQ3-lXqEKUGkdC-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s840/muelle-vergara_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><br /></span></span></span></span></div><h4><span><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;" title=""><i>Avenida Perú</i></span></span></span></span></h4><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Avenida Peru is another of the points of interest in Viña del Mar. It is a pedestrian promenade that borders the Pacific Ocean offering a beautiful view of the sea. Along the avenue, there are spaces for the recreation of children and adults, such as playgrounds, green areas and benches. In addition, you can find various tourist services, such as restaurants, hotels and attractive commercial establishments. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><div><br /></div><div>Avenida Perú has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century and has evolved to become an important tourist destination in the city. In short, Avenida Perú is an ideal place to enjoy nature, culture, entertainment and the history of Viña del Mar.
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See more information above.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Museo Palacio Vergara,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> # 563 Errazuriz st., inside the Quinta Vergara urban park, </span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">the museum houses a variety of temporary and permanent exhibitions, displaying works by Chilean and foreign artists. In addition, the Palacio Vergara itself is a notable architectural attraction, with beautiful gardens surrounding the property. It reopened its doors at the end of 2021 after almost 12 years of being closed due to serious damages caused by the strong earthquake of 2010.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Museo de Artes Decorativas Palacio Rioja,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> # 214 Quillota st., the gallery is located in a beautiful historic palace and exhibits a collection of furniture, decorative objects and art related to the history of Viña del Mar and the aristocracy of the time. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">In 1985, the residence, together with its surrounding park were declared a National Historical Monument. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span title=""><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span class="tlid-translation translation" lang="en"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;" title=""><b><i>* Museo Artequin,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;" title=""> # 500 Alcalde Prieto Nieto inside the Quinta Vergara Park</span><span face="Karla, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3b; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" title="">, </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">this museum focuses on art education and offers interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn about different artistic currents and famous painters.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaíso,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> # 1546 Condell st., although not exactly in Viña del Mar, it is in the neighboring city of Valparaíso and is well worth a visit. This museum has a large collection with exhibits of Chilean flora and fauna, as well as samples of geology and paleontology.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Museo Naval y Marítimo,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> # 45 Paseo 21 de Mayo, also located in the neighboring city of Valparaíso, this museum focuses on Chile's rich naval history and features a number of naval-related objects.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /> </span></span></span></div>
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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile-33.0153481 -71.550027599999993-60.953004810077047 -106.70627759999999 -5.0776913899229434 -36.393777599999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-73428631853104469822023-09-15T01:23:00.075-03:002024-03-23T00:04:09.476-03:00Torres del Paine National Park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mV42d0NoCRt37ffySAkPzFP88ECVZIrpzcdKgUO0IJlY3R8J_023tMhhP9hQLPzNdT1JxlsL_8sxOO0mxvYm9pO1BdQJf5Xf5bP0U3yjc_3-aqPqDjr3dxRM692larDXvgl9Q5PCQzkp46uS_b5GmpOlt_G8metpAWu1XMT_s0rOC6HwW6njiAHF1w/s856/torres-del-paine-mountains.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Torres del Paine National Park" border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="856" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mV42d0NoCRt37ffySAkPzFP88ECVZIrpzcdKgUO0IJlY3R8J_023tMhhP9hQLPzNdT1JxlsL_8sxOO0mxvYm9pO1BdQJf5Xf5bP0U3yjc_3-aqPqDjr3dxRM692larDXvgl9Q5PCQzkp46uS_b5GmpOlt_G8metpAWu1XMT_s0rOC6HwW6njiAHF1w/s16000/torres-del-paine-mountains.webp" title="Image: Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image: Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Torres del Paine National Park</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> is a breathtaking natural wonder that attracts adventurers and nature lovers from around the world. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is known for its soaring granite peaks, pristine glaciers, turquoise lakes and diverse wildlife. Whether you're an experienced trekker or simply looking to immerse yourself in the splendor of nature, Torres del Paine promises an unforgettable experience.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The protected area is located in the province of Ultima Esperanza, in the northern part of the Region de Magallanes y Antartica Chilena, also known as the XII. Region of Chile. Created in 1959, today its area is 227,298 hectares, the distance from Puerto Natales, the nearest city, is 112 km and from Punta Arenas, the regional capital, is 312 km.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="text-align: left;">In 1978, the protected area was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and in 2013, it was chosen as the Eighth Wonder of the World by Virtual Tourist, among 300 tourist destinations from 50 countries. It is also worth mentioning that in a special edition of National Geographic, Torres del Paine was ranked fifth among the most beautiful places in the world. On the other hand, in a recent publication, the world-renowned Time magazine chose Torres del Paine as one of the best places in the world to visit in 2023. The Chilean national park was described as "a hiker's paradise and one of the best places on earth to see wild pumas. Click here to view the</span> </span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/6261772/torres-del-paine-national-park-chile/" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank"><i>World's Greatest Places 2023</i></a> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">publication.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Torres del Paine borders Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, where the equally renowned Perito Moreno Glacier is located. The Río Don Guillermo border crossing connects these two major tourist attractions. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The neighboring Argentinean reserve can also be visited from Puerto Natales. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here we will delve into the amazing beauty of Torres del Paine and provide information about its emblematic sites, trails, and conservation efforts.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span><h2><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">How to Get to Torres del Paine</span></span></i></span><br /></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>By Air:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> It is the most usual way used by travelers. From Santiago, the Chilean capital to </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> in Punta Arenas, the flight lasts approximately 3 1/2 hours without considering any stopover. Once arrived, you can spend the night in Punta Arenas, 22 km South of the airport and 312 km from the park or go directly to the city of Puerto Natales, 112 km from the entrance of the protected area.</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span> </span></span><br /><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Traditionally, the massive arrival of tourists to the region has always been through sea cruises and flights arriving in Punta Arenas. However, in recent times, Puerto Natales has undergone a significant development in its tourist infrastructure, improving access, especially through </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> where flights of Sky Airline will arrive directly from Santiago throughout the year as of June 2023. This is the best option in case of limited time to visit the place. </span></span><br /><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span> </span></span><br /><span style="color: #20124d;"><span> <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>By Ferry:</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> This is the most scenic way to reach the National Park. From the city of Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales there are 4 days of unforgettable voyage through the Southern Channels, Glaciers and forests that reach the shore of narrow fjords. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span><span>In addition to the comfortable transport of passengers, the ferry boat safely and reliably moves from small vehicles to trucks and machinery. </span></span></span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.navimag.com/en/explore-patagonia-by-ferry-navimag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Ferry Routes Here.</i></a></u></span></b></span></div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.navimag.com/en/explore-patagonia-by-ferry-navimag" target="_blank"> </a><br /> </span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>By Land:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The shortest route between Santiago and the city of Punta Arenas is approximately 3100 km. The route is through Chilean territory to the cities of Osorno or Puerto Montt, from where you cross into Argentina until you reach the Integracion Austral border crossing, also known as Monte Aymond, the most important in the Magallanes region. Paso Internacional Integracion Austral is located 196 km NE of Punta Arenas by paved road and 336 km from Puerto Natales. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The park can also be reached from the neighboring tourist town of El Calafate, Argentina, through the Rio Don Guillermo border crossing (Cancha Carrera on the Argentine side).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b style="color: blue; line-height: 16.8px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When to go?, Climate</span></b></i></span></h3><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Torres del Paine </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>can be visited at any time of the year,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> although undoubtedly the Summer season, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">between December and March</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is when the largest number of tourists arrive at the place. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Just like throughout the Patagonian region, the weather in Torres del Paine is unpredictable, during the summer the temperature can occasionally reach up to 20-22 degrees C., but the average ranges between 10-14 degrees C., winds are sometimes very strong and can easily reach 120 km / hour or more. </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>The park is open to tourists all year round,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> although during the Winter not all services are operational and weather conditions are decisive when venturing into any of the circuits allowed at that time of year.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In favor of Winter tourism, it can be said that at this time the Natural Sanctuary acquires a different majesty when it is covered with a white mantle of snow, generally between June and August. During this season the average temperature is 0 degrees C. and although it seems strange, the winds are much more moderate than in Summer. The low season runs from May 1 to September 30 of each year.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Online Ticket Purchase</i></span></span></span></h4><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">
You must enter </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://pasesparques.cl/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>pasesparques.cl</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the official site for the purchase of tickets to Chilean national parks. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Once inside the portal, select Torres del Paine National Park. The system is easy to use and works similarly to the purchase process of air flights. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It is very important to buy your ticket before visiting the protected areas, as this will guarantee your access, otherwise you may find that the park is full and you will not be able to enter.
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Torres del Paine is one of the most famous </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">tourist destinations in Patagonia,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the infrastructure to serve tourists goes from free campsites, which have basic services and you must take your camping equipment and food; Paid Campsites, with many more amenities than the free ones; Refugios (Shelters), the most comfortable option but with the highest cost. For those who do not like physical effort there are cozy Hosterias (Inns) and Hotels, including five-star ones. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">There are also navigation services, food sale, horseback riding and crafts. The main camping sites are: Rio Serrano, Pehoe, Lago Grey, Laguna Azul, Paine Grande, Lago Dickson, Los Perros, Seron, Los Cuernos. Some of the most outstanding Hotels and Inns in Torres del Paine are Explora Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico, Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa, Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, Hosteria Lago Grey, Hosteria Pehoe, Patagonia Camp, Ecocamp Patagonia, Hotel Del Paine, Cabanas Lago Tyndall. To spend the night in Mountain Campsites is mandatory to have a reservation. In summary, access, infrastructure and services are of the best quality, the only thing left to chance is the climatic factor.
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<span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Best Things to do in Torres del Paine, Tourist Circuits</span></span></i></span></h3></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPHT5w7IDsxGeCjFYoQcrKTUPXaIZi4hFJNhVAwOM648Cga7p9pEqx0-D-nx-b7RfjwABYP9Z4QosYBuBnxp6TsUYzABD9CT2SG-coDXrA_pyAnQXDSlnl26fcns8zCUfXuqXsyLny_YUBxjwk6nLuarmMWjrZJAAx0zQNJzKlorQtk9kgrxV81VXuQ/s520/Photo%20by%20Matt%20Gross%20on%20Unsplash.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPHT5w7IDsxGeCjFYoQcrKTUPXaIZi4hFJNhVAwOM648Cga7p9pEqx0-D-nx-b7RfjwABYP9Z4QosYBuBnxp6TsUYzABD9CT2SG-coDXrA_pyAnQXDSlnl26fcns8zCUfXuqXsyLny_YUBxjwk6nLuarmMWjrZJAAx0zQNJzKlorQtk9kgrxV81VXuQ/w400-h223/Photo%20by%20Matt%20Gross%20on%20Unsplash.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;"><i><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; white-space: nowrap;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/de/@mattkgross?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;">Matt Gross</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; white-space: nowrap;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/sSE8hBqczyY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;">Unsplash</a></i></b><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><i> </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">It is important to remember that it is forbidden to light a fire in Torres del Paine. The use of any source of heat or fire is prohibited in the park's Wildlife Protected Areas, and those who violate this rule may be expelled from the park or face legal sanctions. This prohibition is intended to prevent forest fires, which have caused significant damage to the park in the past. Camp stoves are allowed only in areas that are demarcated for that purpose.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">_____________________</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Undoubtedly, the center of attention and main reason to visit the place is to enjoy the geological wonder represented by the Granite Towers and Horns, and immortalize them in a few photographs or videos. But it is not only that, you will also appreciate the environment constituted by a variety of lakes of iridescent waters, highlighting </span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">Lago </span></i></b></span><span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">Pehoe</span></i> </b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">(which has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world),</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span> </span><span><span>Grey, Nordenskjold, Sarmiento, Toro, Paine,</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span> thousand-year-old glaciers such as the </span><span>Grey, Tyndall, Geyke, Pingo.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="line-height: 19.5px;"><b><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br /><span>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The places where to go and activities to do depend on the weather conditions and how much time the visitor has for that purpose. There are different trekking options, of all degrees of difficulty and duration. From short one-hour hikes that you can even do with children to the world famous "W" and "O" treks.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* Base Torres Trek,</b></i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> an unmissable experience where you will reach the closest place to the emblematic granite peaks and the lagoon at their feet. Medium/high difficulty level, full day, hiking time is 8 to 9 hours approximately.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>Valle del Frances</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (French Valley trek), a route of approximately 20 km. in total, in addition to a sailing trip through the beautiful lake Pehoe. It can be done as a full day excursion, but is normally part of the W circuit. The difficulty level is medium/high.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Hiking,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> Torres del Paine is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. It offers a variety of routes of different levels of difficulty, including the famous W and O circuits. They will allow you to explore diverse landscapes, hidden valleys and forests, lakes or mountains. </span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>Tours in 4x4 vehicles,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a comfortable way to get to know the Biosphere Reserve, is through its 100 km of roads. Unlike trekking, by vehicle you can not directly reach all the attraction points, but a majority of them. In the nearby city of Puerto Natales and the regional capital Punta Arenas there is a good number of Rent a Cars and Tourism Agencies for this purpose. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">This option allows you to visit the park without the physical demands of trekking, making a tour of the viewpoints connected by a road, also known as Torres del Paine Full Day. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The viewpoints are equipped with informative signs and offer views of lakes such as Pehoé and Sarmiento, the Torres and Cuernos del Paine, and other beautiful places in between.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">From Puerto Natales can be accessed through 2 different roads, the route through Cerro Castillo of more than 150 km, which leads to Laguna Amarga and Sarmiento Entrances. The other route is the most recent 80 Km. road, passing through </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>La Cueva del Milodon Natural Monument</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (Mylodon's Cave), in this case the access is through Porteria Serrano.</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>Serrano River Navigation,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> the stunning voyage is divided into two stretches, the first begins in Puerto Natales, sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, visiting the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, then boarding semi-rigid boats and navigating upstream to the Park.</span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Kayaking,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> exploring the park's lakes and rivers by kayak is a popular activity, offering a unique perspective of the landscape.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Lake Pehoé,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> this iconic lake is a great place to take boat trips and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Lago Pehoé is recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in the National Park and a favorite area for photographers, especially during sunrise.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> <br /> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>The "W" Trekking Circuit,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> one of the most famous trekking routes in the World, through the main attractions of the National Park. Called "W" because of the shape it adopts when joining the points through where it passes: Valle Ascencio, Valle del Frances and Glaciar Grey. The walk has a length of 71 km, it can be done between 4 to 5 days.</span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> <br /> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>The "O" Trekking Circuit,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> a route of just over 110 Km., very demanding physically and mentally, the approximate duration is 7 to 8 days, the "O" includes the "W" circuit. Its name refers to the circular shape of the route which also shows the hidden side of the Park as it goes around the entire Torres del Paine Massif. You get impressive views, including the Campo de Hielo Sur (Southern Ice Field) from the height.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Lookouts,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> there are several lookouts in the park that offer spectacular panoramic views, such as Los Cuernos and the Nordenskjöld Lake lookouts.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i><b><i>Wildlife Watching,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> the park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including guanacos, pumas, rheas, different species of foxes, the huemul and the condor, animals represented in the National Coat of Arms.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>* Horseback riding,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> ride with experienced gauchos or local guides to explore the park or spend a few nights at an estancia (cattle ranch) to experience a true Patagonian welcome.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Mountain biking,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> the park offers opportunities for both leisurely rides and more challenging single tracks, allowing visitors to cover more distance than hiking.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* Puma tracking,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> for those interested in wildlife, dedicated puma tracking trips are available to increase the chances of spotting these elusive, mysterious felids.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="text-align: justify;">* </span>Glacier Tours:</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #20124d;">The park is also home to several glaciers, such as Grey, Dickson, Balmaceda, Serrano, among others. Boat tours or hikes are available to explore these majestic ice masses.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span><span><i style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;"><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRR_u8mFinAHTdx-J191yOo7vPe2Kv8hM5cWTGDRvjioIEjx2n-FOLc0udUGRC5pQj8rV4ZpisYVwtxbWSvJHfdfnxQU72EV4pjEh9F7JlRlISAjb96Gd4UasxYNHEdH0OhZNW1RaarnTe8dfCKle9fBX3uAWNBlvMmB3q4-0g-XNmgjIzde3YTIEJg/s520/Lago-Grey-navigation.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Grey Lake and Glacier" border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRR_u8mFinAHTdx-J191yOo7vPe2Kv8hM5cWTGDRvjioIEjx2n-FOLc0udUGRC5pQj8rV4ZpisYVwtxbWSvJHfdfnxQU72EV4pjEh9F7JlRlISAjb96Gd4UasxYNHEdH0OhZNW1RaarnTe8dfCKle9fBX3uAWNBlvMmB3q4-0g-XNmgjIzde3YTIEJg/w400-h223/Lago-Grey-navigation.webp" title="Grey Lake and Glacier. Navigation around Lago Grey" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: small;">Booked.mx</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span><span><i style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><b>* </b></i>Excursion and Navigation of Grey Glacier,</span></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> located in the Western part of the Park, also forming part of the Southern Ice Field, one of the main attractions and one of the must-see excursions when visiting Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. A unique experience is ice hiking on Grey Glacier, which allows visitors to explore the glacier's crevasses and ice formations. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b>* </b></i>Sport climbing,</span> </i><span style="font-family: Prompt;">t</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">hose interested in climbing a summit in Torres del Paine must request a permit for that purpose, which must be processed in person at the Administrative Office. In addition, all persons residing abroad (whether Chileans or foreigners) who wish to carry out scientific, technical or mountaineering expeditions in the Chilean border zone require authorization from the Direccion Nacional de Fronteras y Limites (DIFROL), the requirements for this procedure are published at www.difrol.cl, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href=" https://difrol.gob.cl/en/procedures/expeditions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a></i></b></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Among the most outstanding peaks are </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><b>Mount Almirante Nieto,</b></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> although its name is little known, this is one of the most popular among climbers because it has a less difficult route compared to the other mountains of the massif. The rest of the range is made up of the renowned </span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">three main Towers:</span></i></b><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">South, Central and North; the </span></span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">Cuernos del Paine</span></i></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (Main and North Paine Horns) in addition to the peaks Aleta de Tiburon (Shark's Fin), Fortaleza (Fortress), Espada (Sword), Hoja (Blade), Mascara (Mask) and others.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">The park can be explored in a leisurely way by following the various hiking trails duly authorized by the National Forest Corporation. 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font-family: georgia;"><b><a href="https://rioserrano.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rio Serrano Hotel, Spa, Expeditions</a></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: black;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.ecocamp.travel/en/about-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EcoCamp Patagonia, Circuits, Adventure Trips </a></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: black;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.lagogrey.com/en/excursions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Lago Grey, All Inclusive Programs</a></b></b></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe; 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font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.turismocondor.cl/es/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turismo Condor</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.howlanders.com/en/tours-chile/puerto-natales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howlanders</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></div></h4><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Car Rental in Magallanes Region</i></b></span></h4><h4><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.adelrentacar.cl/en/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adel Rent a Car</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.europcar.cl/index.php/destinos/puerto-natales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Europcar Puerto Natales</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.europcar.cl/index.php/destinos/punta-arenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Europcar Punta Arenas</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.magallanesrentacar.cl/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magallanes Rent a Car</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.avis.cl/sucursal/punta-arenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avis Rent a Car</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.hertz.co.uk/rentacar/car-hire/chile/puerto_natales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hertz Car Hire Puerto Natales</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.hertz.co.uk/rentacar/car-hire/chile/punta_arenas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hertz Car Hire Punta Arenas</a></i></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; 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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile-51.253344299999988 -72.3516124-73.477751943076669 -107.5078624 -29.02893665692331 -37.195362399999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-87158831437058983422023-09-10T01:36:00.037-03:002024-03-23T00:18:47.584-03:00Tourist Attractions in Santiago, Chile<div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Please be advised that while Santiago de Chile is a city rich in culture and beauty, recent increases in criminal activity have been reported. Visitors are encouraged to exercise heightened caution and stay informed about local safety guidelines during their stay</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;">_______________</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAM0WzS340Re8YKDNk5pWmVfklgPU9wwXdE_VlQrpHQXTC3AgKudidfPvRUUFhoBYbNumAtNk3iXmdbchHMPKYUpBTAGCTUxr1dn6m-hrBKibSxnGjGVRvfINzn8xzeFW0PYu5V3L-CTK1dcTnck9QX9ZJaAZhFd9nB238xAtZ9-21lSkD4tiy9znRw/s830/santiago-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tourist attractions in Santiago, capital of Chile." border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="830" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAM0WzS340Re8YKDNk5pWmVfklgPU9wwXdE_VlQrpHQXTC3AgKudidfPvRUUFhoBYbNumAtNk3iXmdbchHMPKYUpBTAGCTUxr1dn6m-hrBKibSxnGjGVRvfINzn8xzeFW0PYu5V3L-CTK1dcTnck9QX9ZJaAZhFd9nB238xAtZ9-21lSkD4tiy9znRw/w640-h318/santiago-chile.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A winter view of Santiago de Chile with the Andes Range in the background</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Santiago, often referred to as </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Santiago de Chile</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> to distinguish it from other cities sharing the same name, serves as the national capital. The population reaches just over 6 million inhabitants. Founded by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, Santiago did not attain the status of a major city until the late 19th century. The last few decades, in particular, have marked a period of significant transformation and expansion.</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Today, </span><span style="color: #20124d;">according to the Inter-American Development Bank, </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Santiago is considered the most sustainable city in Latin America, and although landlocked, its proximity to the Andes Mountains, modernity and commercial dynamism make it one of the most important tourist destinations within the South American subcontinent. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is a constant renewal of the city's urban and road infrastructure and, with some ups and downs, an improvement in people's quality of life.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">
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</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>How to Get to Santiago de Chile</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>By air:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Prompt;">"</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport",</span></i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">located 17 km from the national capital, connects with the main cities of the country, meets the highest international safety standards and is the most important point of arrival of international passengers. The air terminal has been operating since 1967, but with the inauguration of the new international terminal in February 2022, it has become one of the largest and most modern in Latin America, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>a sustainable project</i></b></span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> that considered the reduction of environmental impact, generation of electric energy through photovoltaic panels, recovery of heat generated by computer equipment for reuse in heating systems, anti-seismic technology, etc.
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</span> </div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">By land:</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span>More than 80 border crossings connect with neighboring countries, most of them with Argentina, the main and closest to Santiago being the "Paso Los Libertadores", 153 km. NE of the Chilean capital, in the Andes Mountains, at 3,200 meters above sea level, connecting with the province of Mendoza, Argentina.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghG8-T8iqq3qEPgh_xxtoP3KnGc0tIVI2-6B04P8FRZM5wcbPMOm9M-GXliVsaIvMzs6h1vWWPT9zhvxDz0FSEbQ04fs8qx5gpbh7kfT_rbabJRXM3i44IW3Zb9zzDnbJaXqsDXI0ZjXOTvg61g1twcfdGnCpFyo7znDfAKg8M7x6IZ2HCiOSTdbpjUg/s400/santiago-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="400" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghG8-T8iqq3qEPgh_xxtoP3KnGc0tIVI2-6B04P8FRZM5wcbPMOm9M-GXliVsaIvMzs6h1vWWPT9zhvxDz0FSEbQ04fs8qx5gpbh7kfT_rbabJRXM3i44IW3Zb9zzDnbJaXqsDXI0ZjXOTvg61g1twcfdGnCpFyo7znDfAKg8M7x6IZ2HCiOSTdbpjUg/w400-h223/santiago-chile.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Santiago, the most sustainable city in Latin America<br />according to the Inter American Development Bank</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">On the other hand, the Metro de Santiago is the subway train that covers most of the city, being the longest metro line in South America. Here you can see </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://www.red.cl/mapas-y-horarios/metro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>detailed information about the stations</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> and/or download the line map.</span></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>The hours of operation</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> are Monday to Friday: from 06:00 to 23:00 / Saturday: from 07:00 to 23:00 / Sunday and Holidays: from 08:00 to 23:00 hrs.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Regarding surface transportation, the most common means of transport are the buses of the Red Metropolitana de Movilidad (buses also called "micros"), taxis and colectivos (black similar to taxis but carrying more passengers and with a pre-established route). </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Below is a list of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>best places to visit in Santiago de Chile.
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</i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Palacio de La Moneda</i></span></h3><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsDajKGjDMtNEReu_DGriRidVTbhXlbJ-Iitr67r3zhIFnnw-h8MkiFZfbxPRfa5LNE0eKNBtfgoAwufmYEEBwquWSd8_6JPQl6sfoop_GuShcy-Y8YU2z_JPL8OSH62m04782ziB6jpiWzINs6ELmpCVu7OQluZXdfuLHsMS4kemX2cSVcmdHuc33Q/s520/la-moneda-seat-of%20government.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsDajKGjDMtNEReu_DGriRidVTbhXlbJ-Iitr67r3zhIFnnw-h8MkiFZfbxPRfa5LNE0eKNBtfgoAwufmYEEBwquWSd8_6JPQl6sfoop_GuShcy-Y8YU2z_JPL8OSH62m04782ziB6jpiWzINs6ELmpCVu7OQluZXdfuLHsMS4kemX2cSVcmdHuc33Q/w400-h223/la-moneda-seat-of%20government.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Seat of the Government </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">of the Republic of Chile, a building that represents the civic heart of the city of Santiago, normally open to pedestrian traffic through an interior alley that runs between Bernardo O'Higgins Avenue and Moneda Street, the palace is much visited by national and foreign travelers, not only because it is the seat of the Government of Chile, but also because of the important events that have taken place in it. It was bombed and partially burned in 1973 and was rebuilt with the same exterior architectural features with which it was created, modifying only some interior rooms. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The palace, of Italian neoclassical style, is also known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>La Casa de Toesca</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> (Toesca's House) in memory of its designer, Joaquin Toesca. Inaugurated in 1805, this was the building where coins were minted, hence its name. The Palacio de La Moneda is open to the public every year on the "Day of Cultural Heritage", celebrated on the last Sunday in May, when the most important buildings in the country's history and culture are opened to visitors.</span></div></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Plaza de la Constitucion</i></b></span></h4><div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Next to La Moneda Palace, surrounded mostly by buildings occupied by government offices, and a minority by commerce. Until the early twentieth century the place was a residential area, in 1925 began the construction of two large buildings, which until today belong to Ministries. Other buildings around the Plaza belong to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Central Bank of Chile and the Ministry of Labor. The Plaza de la Constitucion is within walking distance of the Universidad de Chile and La Moneda Metro stations.
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</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></div><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago</i></b></span></h3><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is the main catholic temple in Chile. Its current building dates from 1748, but before this church there were other buildings, destroyed by fires or earthquakes. In fact, the current structure is the fifth to be rebuilt on the site for the same purpose. The Cathedral is located in the heart of Santiago, next to the Plaza de Armas, a place known today as the "Km. 0 of Chile". </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Since 1952 the Metropolitan Cathedral is a National Monument, it also has an incalculable historical value for the country because here lie the remains of many bishops of the Chilean Catholic Church, other great personalities and it is the place where the most important commemorative ceremonies of the Nation are celebrated, such as the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"Te Deum Ecumenico"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> of the National Holidays.</span></span></div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Mercado Central</i></b></span></h4><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTo0394bVRYrBaEM4izE7EMSZP6kJfjrUEGB5fl4z4y3R4ZpY9k_IV50yDoKN7ocVrnSm7RQjsVjOHEGRzCCZoKZPfgyq4nV-sL1kAd-5Qbv3WHBPOaFw7VZqhYsMGx2PMITrEzU2kUMoYo6ZDoRQu451hxoueTCfgWCnkjP8x0dJfBLrXqNdy485kpg/s520/mercado-central-santiago.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTo0394bVRYrBaEM4izE7EMSZP6kJfjrUEGB5fl4z4y3R4ZpY9k_IV50yDoKN7ocVrnSm7RQjsVjOHEGRzCCZoKZPfgyq4nV-sL1kAd-5Qbv3WHBPOaFw7VZqhYsMGx2PMITrEzU2kUMoYo6ZDoRQu451hxoueTCfgWCnkjP8x0dJfBLrXqNdy485kpg/w400-h223/mercado-central-santiago.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales de Chile</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">One of the most traditional places to eat in Santiago, declared a Historic Monument, located just </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>3 blocks away from the Plaza de Armas,</i></b></span></span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> <span>a very popular site for tourists. The Mercado Central is considered one of the symbols of the Chilean popular culture, you can go to many typical restaurants that specialize in serving national and international travelers with tasty dishes based mainly on fish and seafood. There is also a great variety of handicraft stores, meat, fish, fruit and vegetable stalls, etc.
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</div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Cerro San Cristobal and Parque Metropolitano</i></b></span></h4><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Santiago Metropolitan Park</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (also known by its acronym </span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">PARQUEMET</span></i></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">) is a large green area in the city, under the jurisdiction of the Ministerio de Vivienda y Urbanismo, with more than 720 hectares that make it the largest in Chile and Latin America. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">It is made up of the San Cristobal, Chacarillas, Los Gemelos hills and intermediate sectors, the heart of this urban park is </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>San Cristobal Hill,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> on whose top you can see from anywhere in the city the image of the Immaculate Conception, a huge statue of the Virgin Mary brought from Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">At the base of the Virgin is the Sanctuary from where Pope John Paul II blessed the city and the country during his visit to Chile in 1987. Nearby is the </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Mirador</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Terraza Bellavista,</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a lookout from where you have a good panoramic view of Santiago and where the Funicular's Summit Station is also located. Further down, the Funicular also stops at the Estacion Zoologico, where visitors to the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>National Zoological Park</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> go down to visit a great variety of native and exotic fauna. Another attraction to tour PARQUEMET is the Santiago Cable Car, detailed below.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">A former observatory and Historical Monument of the Metropolitan Park is the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Manuel Foster Astronomical Observatory,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> installed in 1903 by an American expedition with the permission of the Chilean government, still with its almost original equipment. Other attractions of the park are the Tupahue and Antilen swimming pools, restaurants, convention centers, the "Pablo Neruda" Amphitheater, the "Gabriela Mistral" children's playground, botanical gardens, lookout points, numerous trails frequented by athletes, etc.
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</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Parque Forestal</i></b></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">This urban park has been in existence for more than a hundred years since its creation in the early twentieth century, however, it continues to be one of the main green lungs of the Chilean capital. </span><span style="color: #20124d;">It is located in the northern part of the commune of Santiago, flanked on the North by the Mapocho River. On the southern border of the park there is a continuous façade of elegant buildings, these residences from the 50's and 60's are highly appreciated for their view of the park and central location.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Along the park, from the Pío Nono Bridge to the Mapocho Cultural Center, you can visit significant and emblematic places such as the Lastarria and Bellas Artes neighborhoods, the Historic Center, the Museum of Fine Arts, the German Fountain and other important monuments of Santiago. </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">One of the main attractions in Parque Forestal is the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (National Museum of Fine Arts). The neoclassical building designed by the Chilean-French architect Emile Jequier exhibits an interesting collection of sculptures by Chilean artists. Adjacent is one of the buildings of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Museo de Arte Contemporaneo</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> (Museum of Contemporary Art of Santiago).
</span> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span></div></div></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Santiago Cable Car</i></b></span></h4><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Teleferico de Santiago</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is a means of transportation of tourist character reopened at the end of 2016, located in the Metropolitan Park of Santiago, the largest urban park in Latin America. With 47 state-of-the-art cabins and room for six passengers each, some of them adapted for people with reduced mobility and baby carriages, special demarcation for the blind and bicycle racks to transport four bicycles each. Access is through Pedro de Valdivia street, a short distance from the metro stop of the same name. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">A total of </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>three stations</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> make up this renewed transportation network: Oasis (main access), Tupahue and Cumbre. From its reopening, the Teleferico de Santiago is once again becoming one of the favorite attractions for locals and tourists </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">since from here you get excellent views of the city and the Andes Mountains. Tickets are sold online through the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://turistik.com/cerro-san-cristobal/teleferico-santiago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Teleferico de Santiago.</i></a></u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">As an additional fact, PARQUEMET (Metropolitan Park of Santiago) currently has 2 mechanized systems for the transportation of its visitors, the renovated Funicular and the current Cable Car, which will soon be joined by the new </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Pio Nono Cable Car,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> which is expected to transport more than 200,000 visitors per month.
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</span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i> </i></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cerro Santa Lucia</span></i></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm6nbyv2-xdsppS7gm9JQRf6eLd0eXY3SuD99froY57jJoqpm3WdjDpCs7OZEwkAuqBTlPCxZPDIONd9Wc_R0OnRg3nf4zHmZvITsZDf6at_lZZYQ8KczSltaeYAn0gK1X5CfVNxykRD-ydRbquVIDV5_E-7F0ApQS9WM8JO8s3ExF0oOhi5xyZVDow/s520/tourist-attractions-in-santiago.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm6nbyv2-xdsppS7gm9JQRf6eLd0eXY3SuD99froY57jJoqpm3WdjDpCs7OZEwkAuqBTlPCxZPDIONd9Wc_R0OnRg3nf4zHmZvITsZDf6at_lZZYQ8KczSltaeYAn0gK1X5CfVNxykRD-ydRbquVIDV5_E-7F0ApQS9WM8JO8s3ExF0oOhi5xyZVDow/w400-h223/tourist-attractions-in-santiago.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: filmcommissionchile.org </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Santa Lucia Hill,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> formerly called </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Huelen</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> by the pre- Columbian natives, is located in the heart of the city, very close to the subway stop of the same name. It is a small hill (69 meters high), however it has a historical significance for the Chilean nation, since it was exactly here that the city of Santiago was founded on February 12, 1541.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">On the southern slope, carved in stone, is the reproduction of the letter sent by Pedro de Valdivia, founder of the city, to Emperor Carlos V, enthusiastically communicating on the new lands conquered and the advantages of settling in Chile. During the colonial period, the hill served as a watchtower and fortifications with defense batteries were built on its summit. In 1872, at the initiative of the mayor of Santiago, Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna, a complete remodeling plan was initiated to transform the area into a public promenade. From then until today, Cerro Santa Lucia is one of the most visited places in Santiago because of its easy access, exceptional location and beautiful surroundings. An ancient tradition is the cannon shot daily at exactly twelve o'clock to announce noon.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Iglesia San Francisco</i></b></span></h3><div style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>San Francisco Church,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> located on Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, in downtown Santiago, is the oldest architectural monument in Chile, built between 1586 and 1618 although it is worth mentioning that the first adobe temple was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1583. </span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Next to the temple </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>there is a museum</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> with valuable religious relics from colonial times. Since 1951 it has been a National Monument and in 1998 was proposed by the Chilean authorities to UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage Site. In addition, this monument represents an extraordinary example of architectural solidity, since its thick walls are part of the first construction, dating from the late sixteenth century. Not even the earthquakes that have devastated the city throughout history have been able to destroy them.
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Museums, Culture in Santiago</i></span></h3><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo0v4-fzLycHYvgPYkcQRWmEVG8dkjI1FhhhskGJh9roKXbIAepeXNNjhPkaSzoiB_LwhMeTQ6A3mjW86AJ01ajd6eyRq3eHmw8X4IjAAuGJxHXxHbNyCIUC-jHOzhufeMvURcuujSgBcofCYjT7TlAkG4ouNTMFnXG3EFNv2JIwEi5pZfWiu9lXvEw/s520/Museo-Nacional-Bellas-Artes.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo0v4-fzLycHYvgPYkcQRWmEVG8dkjI1FhhhskGJh9roKXbIAepeXNNjhPkaSzoiB_LwhMeTQ6A3mjW86AJ01ajd6eyRq3eHmw8X4IjAAuGJxHXxHbNyCIUC-jHOzhufeMvURcuujSgBcofCYjT7TlAkG4ouNTMFnXG3EFNv2JIwEi5pZfWiu9lXvEw/w400-h223/Museo-Nacional-Bellas-Artes.webp" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The Chilean capital is not only a bustling city of great economic dynamism, but there is also a good space for a diversity of museums and cultural activities. Santiago offers a great variety of galleries to learn about the country's culture, people, history, art and natural wonders. For information about culture in Santiago visit </span></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2014/12/museums-and-culture-in-santiago-chile.html" target="_blank"><i>Museums and Culture in Santiago.</i></a></u></b></span></div></span></span></div></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Winter Resorts near Santiago, Chile</i></span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The Andes Mountains have been generous in providing fantastic natural scenery for the practice of winter sports, and </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Chilean ski centers</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> have taken advantage of this opportunity provided by mother nature. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The season starts in mid-June and lasts until mid-October. The high season usually runs from the beginning of July to the end of August. In southern Chile there are other important ski resorts mentioned in the post South of Chile. It is worth mentioning that most of the winter centers in Chile offer multiple mountain activities and excursions at any time of the year. Here are the most important </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Mountain Resorts near Santiago:</i></b></span></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> </span></div></div></span></div></span></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span><span><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span class="hps"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: black; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b><i><b> Valle Nevado,</b></i></span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue; 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font-family: verdana;"><b style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>La Parva,</i></b></span><b style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;"> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span class="hps"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="short_text" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span><span><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" id="result_box" lang="en"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><u><a href="https://laparva.cl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Website</i></a></u></span></b><span><b><u><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://laparva.cl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i> </i></a></span></u></b><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></span><br /><span><span style="color: #20124d; 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font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://skiportillo.com/en/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Website</i></a></u><i> </i></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">(Province of Los Andes, Valparaiso Region)</span></span></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span class="hps"><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><br /><span><span><span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><b style="color: black; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Lagunillas,</i></b></span> <b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.skilagunillas.cl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Website</i></a></u></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>More places of interest and recreation</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght492ZONtSMuH4YjdeyqNeeiht2VelYIXXASY4wBLZFJDhTdQNJJsKlDzs5YLrPqJlo4VnVUpo0oe0viniOPofjLh1a8OflpwqIKroMsNfxYZ9jDs_GuMI9_70s0kWOAqB5lOgHqnvNiiRtyqOsAMQof8W5Dit2N_zDrRmCrjf1LU9TivtuMK4gXk0Q/s520/radiozero.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Parque Bicentenario, Santiago, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght492ZONtSMuH4YjdeyqNeeiht2VelYIXXASY4wBLZFJDhTdQNJJsKlDzs5YLrPqJlo4VnVUpo0oe0viniOPofjLh1a8OflpwqIKroMsNfxYZ9jDs_GuMI9_70s0kWOAqB5lOgHqnvNiiRtyqOsAMQof8W5Dit2N_zDrRmCrjf1LU9TivtuMK4gXk0Q/w400-h223/radiozero.webp" title="Image: Radio Zero" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A view of Parque Bicentenario at sunset<br />Image: Radio Zero</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;">*</span><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Zoologico Nacional,</span> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">National Zoo, located on the slopes of Cerro San Cristobal, belonging to the Parque Metropolitano de Santiago (PARQUEMET).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 450 Pio Nono St., - Santiago, Phone: 56 227301368 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b>*</b><i style="font-weight: bold;"> BuiZoo,</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the largest and most modern zoo in Chile, located in the commune of Buin, 32.6 km. from the center of the Chilean capital</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Address: Kilometer 32 Ruta 5 Sur - Buin, </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Phone: 56 223061600</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Fantasilandia,</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> Amusement Park, one of the most popular attractions in Santiago </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Address: 938 Beaucheff Ave., </span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Phone: 56 224768600</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">* </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Club Hipico de Santiago,</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">horse racing track since 1870, with beautiful infrastructure and view of the Andes mountains, </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">declared a National Historic Monument in 1972, guided tours are available from local agencies</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 2540 Blanco Encalada Ave., Union Latinoamericana Metro Station - Phone: 56 226939600</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><div style="color: black;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">* Cementerio General,</span> </i><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Santiago General Cemetery, </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the largest and oldest graveyard in Chile</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">, inaugurated in 1821, one of the great attractions of the city. Day and night tours are available from local agencies and on the cemetery's website</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 951 Profesor Zañartu Ave. - Commune of Recoleta, Santiago </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">AcuaPark El Idilio,</span> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Water Amusement Park, complete and fun water park in the Metropolitan Region, just over 30 minutes from downtown Santiago</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Address: 461 Caupolican Ave. - Peñaflor, Phone: </span><span style="color: #351c75;">56 228126202</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">* Wave House Chile,</span> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">wave simulator,</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">practice of water sports with the help of machinery that generates tubular waves, ideal to enjoy surfing</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #20124d;">Address:</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">13451 Las Condes Ave., </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">next to Mall Sport</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left;"> - Santiago, Phone: 56 </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">224293030 </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b><b> <i>P</i></b><i style="font-weight: bold;">arque Bicentenario,</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> public park, </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">among the most recent and attractive in the Chilean capital, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">one of the several green areas that make up the network of parks on the south bank of the Mapocho River. The nearest metro station is Tobalaba, where you can take a bus or walk for about 30 minutes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 3236 Bicentenario Ave., Vitacura commune, Santiago, Phone: 9 63656750</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">*</span></b><i style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Parque Araucano,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">cozy, well-equipped 30-hectare green area with a wide range of services,</span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> in front of the Parque Arauco shopping center. </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">An ideal place to rest, also trails to walk, bikeways, swimming pool, skate park, </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">the children's theme park "Kidzania", picnic area, etc. Nearest metro station: Manquehue, Line 1</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Address: </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">5330 - 5698 Presidente Riesco Ave., Las Condes commune - Santiago, Phone: </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">600 500 0011</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">*</span></b><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Parque Quinta Normal,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">old and emblematic green area of the city. F</span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">ounded in 1841 and a</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">dministered by the Municipality of Santiago, it is still considered one of the most beautiful urban parks in the country. </span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">It has facilities designed for the practice of sports and recreation </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">as well as a great cultural heritage including some of the most important museums in Chile. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Nearest metro station: Quinta Normal (right at the main entrance)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 520 Matucana St. - Santiago</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;">*</b><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Costanera Center shopping mall,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></b></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Santiago's largest and most modern commercial center, located in the heart of the Providencia commune, with more than 300 stores on six levels, hypermarket, movie theaters and the widest range of restaurants, among other services. The </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Gran Torre Santiago,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the tallest skyscraper in South America, is part of the complex. On the 61st and 62nd floors is the Sky Costanera observation deck, from where you can enjoy an unparalleled 360° panoramic view of Santiago. Costanera Center has become a must-see attraction for national and foreign tourists. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 2425 Andres Bello Ave., Providencia commune - Santiago, Phone: 56 229169226</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;">*</b><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Parque Arauco,</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> another of the elegant shopping malls in Santiago and a pioneer in the country, for all types of people and ages, national and foreign visitors. Located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city, in addition to providing the most attractive commercial offerings, Parque Arauco highlights a superior gastronomic and entertainment experience, with more than 350 stores, cafes, restaurants and movie theaters.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 5413 Presidente Kennedy Ave., Las Condes commune, Santiago -</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;">* </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;"><i>Funicular Cerro San Cristobal,</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"> </b>t</span></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">he top of Cerro San Cristobal can be reached in several ways, but the most traditional and one of the best is by funicular, one of the oldest facilities in the Metropolitan Park, operating since 1925 and today completely renovated and modernized. The funicular covers 485 meters, connecting three stations: "Pío Nono" (at the foot of the hill), "Zoologico" (for those who visit the zoological garden) and "Cumbre", where the Sanctuary of the Virgin is located and there is a connection to the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Santiago cable car.</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Movistar Arena,</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> multi-purpose domed stadium for international sports events, live music, etc.</span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 1204 Beauchef Ave., Phone: 56 227702300</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Main Bus Terminals in Santiago</i></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i> Terminal de Buses Santiago,</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">also known as</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Terminal Sur,</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the most important in the city, </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">with destinations to almost all regions of Chile but mainly buses going to central and southern Chile. There are also departures to other South American countries. Nearest Metro Station: Universidad de Santiago</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 3850 Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Ave., Estacion Central commune</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: black; font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Terminal Alameda,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">just one block away from Terminal Santiago (Terminal Sur),</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">this bus station offers destinations to almost all the regions of Chile.</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Prompt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Nearest Metro Station: Universidad de Santiago</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 3750 Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Ave., Estacion Central commune</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Terminal Pajaritos,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">mainly focused on bus trips to the central coast, it also provides shuttle service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport ("555" Bus line).</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 5600 General Oscar Bonilla Ave., Lo Prado commune. Nearest Metro Station: Pajaritos (the bus station is located in the same building as the "Pajaritos" subway station). </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Line 555 buses, which also operate with the integrated transportation system (Metro de Santiago), take passengers to the airport's Intermodal Station, 2 km. away from the boarding area. From there, a shuttle bus will leave passengers at the entrance of the air terminal. Departures are every 10 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black; font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></b> </span><span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Terminal San Borja,</span> </i><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">also known as </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Terminal de Buses Norte,</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span> </span><span><span>t</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">he area is also home to the country's main train station. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Buses depart from the terminal to destinations throughout the country, mainly to cities in northern Chile and the Valparaiso Region.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 235 San Francisco de Borja St., Estacion Central commune. Nearest Metro Station: Estacion Central.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><b>* Estación Intermodal La Cisterna, </b></i></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">is an important hub in Santiago that integrates the subway system, buses and has several shops in its surroundings, located in the district of La Cisterna, in the south of the capital. It is also called Estacion Intermodal Gabriela Mistral, its location is Av. Américo Vespucio Sur N°75, with direct intercity bus connections and public transportation, including bus line 444 that connects to the Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.</span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><b> </b></span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com3Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana, Chile-33.4488897 -70.6692655-62.013375416484955 -105.8255155 -4.88440398351505 -35.513015499999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-62088698018641331362023-09-05T01:36:00.008-03:002024-03-23T00:09:03.649-03:00Patagonia Chile, Best Tourist Places<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg100TnQxyiL3TvLBQ3stPM0cjFH51izimaxf8AcIE7oAEqSyU9F_R8mtRiVg_K96YXyjanGMva_9_AepliDanSiyvL7aBf2_ru9KXDcsBTCs6k9AKxMj49DCtxqtxJWbtNOLaVHOzT4bswIy9S0A8LeMVEi2lhdvbHECifWsF1dJq2EJzhuqfNijqpiA/s520/australis-cruises-punta-arenas.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gallery of Glaciers, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg100TnQxyiL3TvLBQ3stPM0cjFH51izimaxf8AcIE7oAEqSyU9F_R8mtRiVg_K96YXyjanGMva_9_AepliDanSiyvL7aBf2_ru9KXDcsBTCs6k9AKxMj49DCtxqtxJWbtNOLaVHOzT4bswIy9S0A8LeMVEi2lhdvbHECifWsF1dJq2EJzhuqfNijqpiA/w640-h356/australis-cruises-punta-arenas.webp" title="Australis Cruises, Gallery of Glaciers." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Australis Cruises<br />Cape Horn & Patagonia - Punta Arenas, Chile </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></i></b></span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Patagonia</i></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is a remote region shared between the two countries of the South American cone, Chile and Argentina.</span><span> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Chilean part of Patagonia stands out as one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the world</span>, with</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> its stunning natural landscapes, rich culture and varied offer of activities, it is an ideal destination for adventure, nature and history lovers. Patagonia, Chilean side, is today a first class tourist destination. In this post, we tell you some of the places you can not miss if you want to know this wonderful region in the far south of Chile.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>A very brief History</i></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Before the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, the region was inhabited by indigenous groups: the Tehuelches or Aonikenk on the mainland, the Kaweskar in the interior channels, the Selk'nam, also known as Onas, in Tierra del Fuego, and the Yaganes, the natives of the southernmost part of the world. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">According to historical records, the first European to arrive in Patagonia was Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, during his voyage around the world. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">There, in what is now Patagonia Argentine side, he met the Tehuelches, whom he called </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"Patagonians"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> ("big footed") because of their great stature. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">During the following centuries, there were other expeditions that traveled the coast and the interior of the region, but without establishing permanent settlements </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">with the exception of the first attempt at Spanish colonization in the Strait of Magellan, founded by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa in 1584 under the name of Ciudad del Rey Don Felipe. However, the lack of resources and the hostile climate caused the death of almost all the settlers by starvation. The place was rediscovered by the English navigator Thomas Cavendish, who named it </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Port Famine.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> Today, you can visit the ruins of the ancient city and a monument that marks the geographic center of Chile. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><div>It was not until 1870 that the exploration and colonization of Chilean Patagonia intensified, motivated by the need to define the limits with Argentina and to promote the economic development of the country. </div><div><br /></div><div>The effective colonization of Chilean Patagonia was based on livestock activity, especially sheep, which was developed in large estancias or estates. The first settlers were mainly Chileans from other regions of the country, but there were also European immigrants, especially Germans, English and Croatians, who settled in the most accessible and fertile areas. The life of the settlers was hard and isolated, but also full of adventures and challenges.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div>
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>How to get to Patagonia, Chile</i></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Chilean Patagonia</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is the southernmost region of South America, made up of the southern part of the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Region de Los Lagos (Lakes Region), Aysen and Magallanes,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">excluding the Chilean Antarctic territory. Due to the aggressive geography of this part of the country, land connectivity is only possible up to Aysen, to reach the Magallanes Region by land is only through Argentine territory; however, regular </span><span style="color: #20124d;">airline services are always available</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> to reach the southernmost part of the country.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Several flights take off daily from the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Arturo Merino Benitez Airport</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in Santiago to the cities of Puerto Montt, one of the gateways to Northern Patagonia, and to Punta Arenas, the main Patagonian city in the far south. In high season there are also flights to Puerto Natales. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The main airports are</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>El Tepual</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in the city of Puerto Montt,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Teniente Julio Gallardo </i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in Puerto Natales and</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Carlos Ibañez del Campo International Airport</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in Punta Arenas. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In addition, the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Guardiamarina Zañartu airfield</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in Puerto Williams, capital of the Chilean Antarctic Province, has gained great importance given that during the high season there are thousands of tourists from different cruise ships that board here to reach the frozen continent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The airlines operating in Chilean Patagonia are the same as in the rest of the country: LATAM, Sky Airline, JetSmart, Aerovias DAP. In the Aysen Region, very rugged geographically, there are also small companies that provide local services.
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>sea voyage between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">(or vice versa) is a highly recommended option to get to know the impressive natural beauty of Patagonia through its channels and fjords, sailing close to thick forests as well as glaciers and ice fields, still alive protagonists of the last Ice Age. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">In this regard, it should be noted that Chile has the largest number of glaciers in all of South America, approximately 80%.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Another recommendable way to get to know the Aysen Region, part of Patagonia, is through the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Carretera Austral,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world, more than 1,200 km long, mostly gravel, and with beautiful views, from Puerto Montt to the town of Villa O'Higgins, gateway to the Southern Ice Fields. The landscapes are magnificent and in many cases, in places never touched by humans, since the population density is very low (barely 1 inhabitant per square kilometer).
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Climate in Chilean Patagonia</i></b></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5aJvKAOkRLtn6Vf8v86npSsCAnJBOc2zFsaws5TVqlzygn-Uh3l3m0V1lSKhnL_DjNPaaEaDu4NLiK23GMAhToMHrFJM7Fi2y02gAaxiMX5FtOp0Uz1Ttzx86xfIrddLrZRl6puMm-GvGOKHFILIpUkYAz6kJgoc4rBSEjtBGtAclZ0HiRBf7CsR_Q/s520/Paine%20Mountains%20Chile.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5aJvKAOkRLtn6Vf8v86npSsCAnJBOc2zFsaws5TVqlzygn-Uh3l3m0V1lSKhnL_DjNPaaEaDu4NLiK23GMAhToMHrFJM7Fi2y02gAaxiMX5FtOp0Uz1Ttzx86xfIrddLrZRl6puMm-GvGOKHFILIpUkYAz6kJgoc4rBSEjtBGtAclZ0HiRBf7CsR_Q/w400-h223/Paine%20Mountains%20Chile.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Paine Mountains, Magallanes Region</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It should be noted that Chilean Patagonia is traditionally considered to extend between 41° and 56° South latitude, which is why a temperate to cold climate predominates, with important differences in temperatures, which decrease significantly from North to South. There are also microclimates with higher temperatures during the summer in specific regions, especially in the northern part of Patagonia.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In the northern part of southern Chile rainfall is abundant during most of the year, temperatures in Summer can easily exceed 20°C, while in Winter they often fall below zero.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The extreme South of Chile is drier and colder. Rainfall is much scarcer and maximum temperatures in Summer can reach around 15° and occasionally 20° or a little more. At this time of the year, Torres del Paine National Park has a microclimate with milder temperatures, although the weather is changeable anyway.<br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In Southern Patagonia, the harshness from one Winter to another can vary quite a bit, but the temperature on a normal day can range from about 0 °C to 5 °C. with lows that can reach -10°C or even a little lower. Because of its geographical location, between December 15 and January 15 in sub-Antarctic Patagonia daylight can last until approximately 23:00 hrs. and a new sunrise begins around 03:00 hrs., looking in the distance to the South, you can see that it never gets completely dark.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tourist places in Southern Patagonia</i></span></h4><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The southern part of Chilean Patagonia extends from the Southern Ice Fields to Cape Horn including the entire Magellan Region. It is the most isolated area of the country and has a generally harsh climate, except in Summer. In this part of Chile you can visit several of the most iconic tourist places of the national territory.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Pay attention to this fact, which seems obvious but it is worth remembering: when you go sightseeing in southern and sub-antarctic Patagonia during the Spring-Summer season, there can be big differences in weather conditions from one day to the next. If you are lucky and you have nice days, you will be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience visiting the beautiful natural landscapes, otherwise, the weather could stop being an ally and spoil (at least part of) your visit.
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</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></div></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Punta Arenas, Regional capital</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Punta Arenas is</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>the largest city in Chilean Patagonia</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">and in the southern tip of South America. Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, it was built with the efforts of Chileans and pioneers from all over the world.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span>The city has its own special attractions, as well as being a starting point to explore the many natural wonders of southern Patagonia and the white continent. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;">It is also fair to mention other smaller cities in the vast region such as Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams and Porvenir. </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Here you can</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2016/03/punta-arenas-chile.html"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">learn more about Punta Arenas...
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</span></i></b></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Torres del Paine National Park</span></i></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEFECA7ESChCJRFtt9OwecheGyHxPBbAHsNBMUxjr5PL3cz5l1NNQH90ibp_ZSmDC6jYkV6y9WqQ_9mhp7eMerQSfBFzLvaJHn7qxSM3wS3biTAkO-TWXKkherTIwJ2HCG1yEEuRM59Av06NMZ9f6Ah8P50wX-2AE51Gke4ZDdJlb4spe7hj_TbfJ-w/s520/alex-wolowiecki-unsplash.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="520" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEFECA7ESChCJRFtt9OwecheGyHxPBbAHsNBMUxjr5PL3cz5l1NNQH90ibp_ZSmDC6jYkV6y9WqQ_9mhp7eMerQSfBFzLvaJHn7qxSM3wS3biTAkO-TWXKkherTIwJ2HCG1yEEuRM59Av06NMZ9f6Ah8P50wX-2AE51Gke4ZDdJlb4spe7hj_TbfJ-w/w640-h338/alex-wolowiecki-unsplash.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@modernwolo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; outline: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;">Alex Wolowiecki</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #111111; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; white-space: nowrap;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/torres-del-paine?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; color: #767676; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;">Unsplash</a> </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The main protected area and one of the country's major tourist attractions is located 312 km north of Punta Arenas, the regional capital, and 150 km from Puerto Natales. Local tourist agencies offer numerous excursions to visit this beautiful place, which was chosen as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"The Eighth Wonder of the World"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> in an online election with more than five million votes worldwide. The National Park, created in 1959 and declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, currently covers an area of 242,242 Hs.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">A chain of granite-walled mountains and snow-capped peaks, lakes of turquoise waters and rivers coming from the neighboring Southern Ice Fields undoubtedly make up one of the most beautiful sights in this part of the world. Its attractions and rugged geography make it one of the most sought after by ecology and adventure sports lovers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Other interesting activities in Torres del Paine are to do the trekking circuits known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>the "W" and the "O",</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> so called because of the shape of their route. Also very popular are the horseback rides to see memorable landscapes, fly fishing tours and navigation in inflatable boats or kayaks on the Serrano River with wonderful views of the Balmaceda, Serrano and Tyndall glaciers.
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</a></i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Whale watching tours around Carlos III Island</i></b></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Season: December to April. In the Strait of Magellan, 6 hours by boat from Punta Arenas, is the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Francisco Coloane Marine Park,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">a 67,000 Hs. protected area where you can see Humpback whales (Megaptera Novaeangliae), on a smaller scale the Minke whale, dolphins, sea lions, penguins and other birds. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Francisco Coloane Marine Park was the first area designated as a protected zone and marine park in Chile. </span></span><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The ecosystem is complemented by the proximity of the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Santa Ines Glacier</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">(which can also be visited according to the program) and the natural environment with thick forests that reach the coast. </span></span><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Tour availability can be checked with local tourist agencies in Punta Arenas, which is the base port.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f4ef550f-7fff-2588-bbce-1b1ef9b5aec2"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Parque del Estrecho and Fuerte Bulnes </span></span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">62 km south of Punta Arenas. Fuerte Bulnes is the reconstruction of the first Chilean settlement in the Strait of Magellan in 1843, it has a network of trails, viewpoints and picnic areas. The tours include visits to various facilities such as the chapel, the jail, cannon's yard, stables, houses, dining rooms, etc. </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d;">In 1848, the Fort's population moved from Punta Santa Ana, where it was originally situated to a more favourable site, giving rise to the current city of Punta Arenas.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Near Fuerte Bulnes are the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>ruins of Puerto del Hambre,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a Spanish colony that had a sad end. Puerto del Hambre is so called because of the tragic death of all its inhabitants, who first tried to colonize the Strait of Magellan in 1584, founded the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>city Rey Don Felipe</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> and then died of starvation in such a remote place.
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Since 2008, the 250 hectares of Punta Santa Ana, including Puerto del Hambre and Fort Bulnes, have been under concession and included in the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> For detailed information, visiting hours, tickets, go to the </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><b><a href="https://www.parquedelestrecho.cl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Official Site. </i></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">
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</span></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>La Cruz de los Mares (Cross of the Seas)</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">On the shores of Cape Froward, Strait of Magellan, 48 nautical miles south of Punta Arenas. The cross rises 340 meters above sea level on a cape that marks the end and southernmost point of continental Chile and South America. </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The original structure was built in 1913, and then rebuilt several times due to the permanently unfavorable weather conditions of the site. The current cross was erected to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit to the region in 1987.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The English explorer and privateer Thomas Cavendish, in 1587, gave the Cape its first name, due to the extremely hostile climate with fierce winds and torrential rains. Local tourist agencies offer zodiac or kayak excursions to Cape Froward and then hike to the Cruz de Los Mares.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Faro San Isidro (San Isidro Lighthouse) </i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Inaugurated in 1904, 75 km south of Punta Arenas, at the southernmost tip of the Brunswick Peninsula, Magallanes Region and Chilean Antarctic Territory. San Isidro symbolizes the years of great maritime traffic through the Strait of Magellan, especially before the opening of the Panama Canal. At present, Faro San Isidro has been rebuilt and restored to become a place for lodging and tourism. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The surrounding landscape comprises thick native forests, the Strait of Magellan and great panoramic views of Tierra del Fuego, including the Darwin Mountain Range. Activities include kayaking, visiting interesting places such as Cape Froward, the southernmost point of continental Chile and South America, hiking to Bahia El Aguila and Monte Tarn (Mount Tarn), once climbed by Charles Darwin.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7462d25d-7fff-63ec-cd33-d8a96daa2265"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Maggiorino Borgatello" Salesian Museum</span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Located at 336 Bulnes Avenue, next to the María Auxiliadora "Don Bosco" Church, in downtown Punta Arenas. Founded in 1893, today it bears the name of its founder, one of the great missionaries among the natives of Tierra del Fuego Island. "Maggiorino Borgatello" is</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>one of the most important museums in Chile</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">with all the History, Ethnography, Biology, Fauna and Flora of the Patagonian territory.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It has four exhibition levels covering aboriginal life and its evangelization through the Salesian missions, flora and fauna, the beginning of commerce and industry, cattle raising, development of the oil industry, etc. The museum also has a valuable library with more than 4,000 books of the past and audiovisual material on regional history, the ethnic groups that populated Patagonia and the more recent past. This Salesian Museum is one of the most visited places by national and foreign tourists in Punta Arenas.
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Another of the old, traditional but no less important buildings in the downtown area of Punta Arenas is the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>headquarters of the Chilean Antarctic Institute</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">(INACH). In neoclassical style, at </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">the beginning</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> of the 20th century it was the residence of Juan Blanchard, consul of France.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Catholic Cathedral of Punta Arenas</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is located on the corner of Fagnano and Plaza streets. Other long-established buildings around the square are the current</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Banco Estado de Chile,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the once</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Cervantes Cinema,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">today Banco Falabella, the former</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Surco building,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">currently Work Cafe, the ex</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Palacio Montes,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> where the City Hall is located, and the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Regional Government</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">facilities.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In the center of the square is the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>monument to Ferdinand Magellan,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Portuguese explorer, discoverer of Chile from the South in 1520, inaugurated to commemorate the fourth centenary of the discovery of the strait that bears his name. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The tradition says that whoever kisses the big toe of the Patagonian Indian at the bottom of the monument will one day return to the city.
</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Museo Historico Regional (Regional Museum)</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 949 Magallanes St., </span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">half a block from the main square. Former mansion of the pioneer Braun-Menéndez family, the residence was declared a National Historic Monument in 1974. The exhibition spans from the first geographical discoveries to the mid-twentieth century, including a complete collection of objects related to the origins of Punta Arenas, furniture collections and elements belonging to the city and region's golden age through permanent exhibitions. Since 2007 there are also temporary displays.</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Address:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">29 Bulnes Ave., between Angamos and Bilbao streets. Historic cemetery called "Sara Braun", one of the most visited places by tourists in Punta Arenas. Several publications around the world have ranked this necropolis as a major tourist attraction, CNN rated it as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Through the alleys with finely trimmed trees, its tombs and mausoleums evoke thousands of souls of common people, pioneers, victims of ancient shipwrecks or volunteers who went to give their lives during the world wars from these faraway lands. An obligatory stop is the venerated Estatua al Indio (o Indiecito) Desconocido</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>("Statue of the Unknown Native Indian"),</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">surrounded by plaques of gratitude for favors received.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-afd49240-7fff-8493-e325-24e75d94fcb5"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pinguineras Isla Magdalena (Magdalena Island Penguin Colony)</span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Nature Sanctuary,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"Los Pinguinos Natural Monument"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is made up of Marta and Magdalena Islands. Located 25 nautical miles from Punta Arenas, it is also a natural refuge for other species such as sea lions, cormorants, Antarctic gulls and other mammals and aquatic birds. Throughout the season (from October 15 to April 15) there are permanent boat excursions departing from Punta Arenas to admire the population of more than 120,000 specimens.
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">More places of interest in Southern Patagonia, Chile</span> </span></i></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span id="docs-internal-guid-17041efd-7fff-f390-ec08-4dcfa1e40735"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mlzrLptTCLmYLiAZ3M5qD2M2On-WIAVItNDPDsVcmXv6I3QweFYc4jEjXNSVlxEqQr1iL5KW1NP0Qjp95IEGMoZJNSLyrkUxeBw7jXa1PXI2UJGbRQJ8fojNb0jsDDE7s8Ozd7pugOOvKz5q_-RACWgT5cq7XmfUxYp831wXRKOxWOy2X_5d6ZhJmA/s520/The%20Shepherd%20Punta%20Arenas.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Monumento al Ovejero (Monument to the Shepherd) in Punta Arenas." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mlzrLptTCLmYLiAZ3M5qD2M2On-WIAVItNDPDsVcmXv6I3QweFYc4jEjXNSVlxEqQr1iL5KW1NP0Qjp95IEGMoZJNSLyrkUxeBw7jXa1PXI2UJGbRQJ8fojNb0jsDDE7s8Ozd7pugOOvKz5q_-RACWgT5cq7XmfUxYp831wXRKOxWOy2X_5d6ZhJmA/w400-h223/The%20Shepherd%20Punta%20Arenas.webp" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">* </span></span></b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Monumento al Ovejero,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">emblematic representation</span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d;">located on Bulnes Avenue in Punta Arenas, right in front of the Hospital de las Fuerzas Armadas. The "Monument to the Shepherd</span></span><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d;">", whose original granite version was inaugurated in 1944 is based on a real herdsman of the early twentieth century, t</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">he current monument built in bronze, dates from 1962.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9d01cda6-7fff-fcf6-bf1c-4344f375fce1"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><b style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">* </span></b>Museo del Recuerdo, </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">t</span></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">his open-air old times museum displays a series of machinery, carriages, tools, typical houses of the pioneer era, a maritime section, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">a replica of an oil rig of the beginnings of the last century, the first to operate in the region.</span><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Museum is part of many of the tours around the city of Punta Arenas.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: Km. 3.5 of Bulnes Ave., in front of the Zona Franca (Duty Free Zone).</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: blue; font-style: italic; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></i></b> <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Mercado Municipal and Centro Artesanal of Punta Arenas,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">municipal market and handicraft center located in front of the esplanade of the Arturo Prat pier. Entrance by Avenida Costanera or 21 de Mayo. On the first floor there are stalls selling seafood and handicrafts. On the second floor there are several "cocinerías" (kitchens with small restaurants), all very clean and tidy, where you can taste many delicacies such as the exquisite "centolla" (king crab), different types of fish and seafood. There are also souvenir stores. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">There is a larger restaurant on the third floor.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><b style="color: black; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">*</span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span style="text-align: justify;">Na</span><span style="text-align: justify;">o Victoria Museum, </span></i></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">7.5 km north of Punta Arenas. It is an interactive museum with replicas of ships, weapons and objects of ancient times that had historical importance for the regional life. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>full-scale</span></span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>reproduction of the "Nao Victoria",</span></span></i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ship with which the Portuguese navigator Fernando de Magalhaes (Ferdinand Magellan), discovered these lands and circumnavigated the globe for the first time between 1519 and 1522. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is also the reproduction of the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"James Caird",</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">an adapted lifeboat that had an outstanding participation in the rescue of the British Antarctic Expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose ship "Endurance" sank in the Antarctic Ocean in 1916. Another replica is the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"Schooner Ancud",</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the first warship built in Chile, which sailed from Chiloe Island and took possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean Government in 1843. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can also see the replica of the</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"HMS Beagle"</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">belonging to the British Royal Navy, in whose second expedition (1831-1836) participated the renowned English naturalist Charles Darwin carrying out his famous studies and theories.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; text-align: justify;">* </b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify;">Pali Aike National Park,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> also known as "El Escorial del Diablo". Located 200 km NE of Punta Arenas, near Punta Dungenes, the easternmost point of Chile. Its main attraction is the "Cueva de Pali Aike", declared a National Historic Monument, where evidence of human life from 11,000 years ago has been found. Here there is more</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2017/12/pali-aike-national-park.html" target="_blank"><i>information about Pali Aike...</i></a></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Alberto De Agostini National Park</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Named after the Salesian priest, ethnographer, explorer and photographer of the early 20th century. With an area of 1,460,000 Hs. Alberto de Agostini is the third largest National Park in Chile. An almost uninhabited area, in Tierra del Fuego Island, 80 nautical miles south of Punta Arenas reaching the Beagle Channel, where thick forests grow at the foot of snow-capped mountains and glaciers fall into remote inlets. With this scenery as a backdrop, Darwin's mountain range stands out, studied in depth by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, very little explored until then.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Currently, there is a road infrastructure that is being built by the "Cuerpo Militar del Trabajo" of the Chilean Army, but you can make excursions in 4 X 4, horseback riding, kayaking or a spectacular sea crossing departing from the port of Punta Arenas. Among the countless sights are the imposing Marinelli Glacier, the largest within the Alberto de Agostini National Park, De Agostini and Pia glaciers, Garibaldi, Gunter Plushow, Romanche, Brookes and others. Wildlife includes condors, otters, coypus, albatrosses, cormorants, sea lions, dolphins, the guanaco, a typical animal of this part of the world.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">3 hour sea voyage departing from Puerto Natales. Beautiful seascapes, marine fauna and birds during the trip until reaching the northern end of the Ultima Esperanza fjord. From the east side of Mount Balmaceda of 2,035 meters, hangs the Balmaceda Glacier and to the north, the Serrano Glacier.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">From the nearby inns you can start excursions on foot, horseback, kayak or inflatable boats to different places such as the Felicia, Tyndall, Geyke, Chacabuco, Lago Azul glaciers and the wonderful navigation on the Serrano River.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Cruises and flights to Antarctica</i></b></span></h4><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-be98f658-7fff-8a44-3216-fdefd998a499"><span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnlonJK34CbEi6y13JzgzdmzuC9XEMS7bAljfRWIowUpAo7GdfvLgKoP3k6ZknoAWkZizvwMH_mia2rMcaCnLPAn57MNnonz5zF00mv1lehkwmhk0E_W1wlXBVcTmWzifHUHrnNe6EInTXV2VNo8OSGHOKtJG2qljJjCvKv5iUmMpLyterRgyLunOEw/s520/Magellan%20Explorer.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnlonJK34CbEi6y13JzgzdmzuC9XEMS7bAljfRWIowUpAo7GdfvLgKoP3k6ZknoAWkZizvwMH_mia2rMcaCnLPAn57MNnonz5zF00mv1lehkwmhk0E_W1wlXBVcTmWzifHUHrnNe6EInTXV2VNo8OSGHOKtJG2qljJjCvKv5iUmMpLyterRgyLunOEw/w400-h223/Magellan%20Explorer.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Magellan Explorer<br />Antarctica XXI - Flight & Cruise Expeditions </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Punta Arenas-based companies offer trips scheduled well in advance for an unforgettable journey to the Continent of the Future:</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://dapairline.com/en/antarctic-adventure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>* DAP Antarctic Airways</i></a></span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Flights to Antarctica since 1989. The world's leading operator of commercial flights to the white continent.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div></span></span></span><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.antarctica21.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>* Antarctica XXI</i></span></b></a><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span><span id="docs-internal-guid-a529cf6f-7fff-ba01-26ea-db0f9f77828b" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Antarctica Cruise & Tourism. A Chilean company fully focused on trips to Antarctica, creator of the air-cruise concept.</span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://antarctic-logistics.com/about-ale/our-company/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>* Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions</i></a></span><span style="color: red; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Antarctica Flights & Expeditions. Air transportation, logistical support and guided experiences for those venturing into the interior of Antarctica.</span><b style="color: blue;"> </b></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">_________________</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p></span></span></span></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>What to see in Northern Patagonia</i></span></h4><span style="color: #20124d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Northern Patagonia extends from the Gulf of Reloncaví to the South, including the provinces of Chiloe and Palena and the entire Aysen Region, with the Southern Ice Fields as its limit. There is no land connection to the south, only by plane, ferry or Argentine territory.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"> </div></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Termas de Puyuhuapi</i></span></h4></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MVb5yQwFgcBsQWGfvRV78i32DBHDPAwkzoqj98TDFC-MCNRSgq7oqLybsmWpBleGSRCboMxrQTHtZR8_GQqUC1bAu2qPJ2BE7ZUCDs20BMOhC4LtvEBYL6_p_apZP9DYhaSRdyTF4l7lnTqSMsaR4DwptaZLyr8LqzUxH6fFgnh_9H1cKesJv95fOg/s520/Termas-de-Puyuhuapi.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MVb5yQwFgcBsQWGfvRV78i32DBHDPAwkzoqj98TDFC-MCNRSgq7oqLybsmWpBleGSRCboMxrQTHtZR8_GQqUC1bAu2qPJ2BE7ZUCDs20BMOhC4LtvEBYL6_p_apZP9DYhaSRdyTF4l7lnTqSMsaR4DwptaZLyr8LqzUxH6fFgnh_9H1cKesJv95fOg/w400-h223/Termas-de-Puyuhuapi.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-20f47d05-7fff-c63a-5144-04d157fe8967" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Puyuhuapi Thermal Baths and Ecolodge</span></span><br /></span></span></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Puyuhuapi Thermal Baths,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">access by sea, surrounded by lush vegetation, on the shores of Bahia Dorita, about 30 minutes by boat from the town of Puyuhuapi, commune of Cisnes, Aysen Region. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Both in winter and summer a spectacular environment, nature at its best.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The cozy hotel has pools with thermal waters at different temperatures, there is also a wide variety of activities that can be carried out with specialized guides: excursions to explore this part of Patagonia, such as the charming</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Parque Nacional Queulat,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">crossing the fjord by boat to the pier of the Carretera Austral, then make a 15-minute trip to the hanging glacier area; you can also navigate by kayak or motorboat through the tranquil channels and islands and observe the rich marine and bird life. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Of course, you can also enjoy recreational fishing in the bountiful rivers and lakes of the South, or take one of the many excursions offered by agencies operating in the region. </span><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Given the number of natural attractions throughout the area, the remote town of Puyuhuapi and its surroundings also have several other hotels, campsites and lodging facilities, some of them run by their own owners in private homes.
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Commune of Futaleufu</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IQ5BeUx5sEnc87-3in4pCAjWtQivqBqQLrV1G6HIGlEL3u0-UWMsnd8RW7E-MF0Ejzk0dCV9FDyVr4tAf01JKLYj8w7gXPj_foO6jYFKHTSKVdS76ZvQzzOXuMWogyMYlBtRrzO4luTeMdC9wngSLKZptXR8It6aHJudJ6L2cliNF-zKSIz4l5SA2A/s520/Futaleufu-river.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IQ5BeUx5sEnc87-3in4pCAjWtQivqBqQLrV1G6HIGlEL3u0-UWMsnd8RW7E-MF0Ejzk0dCV9FDyVr4tAf01JKLYj8w7gXPj_foO6jYFKHTSKVdS76ZvQzzOXuMWogyMYlBtRrzO4luTeMdC9wngSLKZptXR8It6aHJudJ6L2cliNF-zKSIz4l5SA2A/w400-h223/Futaleufu-river.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Rafting in Futaleufu - southernexplorations.com </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Commune and town of </i></b></span><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;">Futaleufu, </i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">bordering Argentina. Located 1,300 km. South of Santiago, it is a charming tourist destination, with fertile lands and snowy peaks belonging to the Southern Andes.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">All of southern Chile has something special, but this commune has attractions that captivate tourists. It is crossed by the wonderful Futaleufu River, which rises in Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, until its turbulent waters flow into Lake Yelcho, Chile.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Futaleufu is one of the most important rivers in the world for the practice of rafting and kayaking. In addition, the entire area is highly recommended for recreational fishing, we could say that it is like a "fly fishing paradise", there are several programs organized in the Futaleufu River, Espolon River (one of its tributaries), Lonconao Lake, Espolon Lake and others. This is just an introduction to this rural commune, with incredible natural landscapes, where you can also enjoy tasty cuisine and where visitors are welcomed with open arms.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2017/01/futaleufu-tourist-places.html" target="_blank">Read more about Furaleufu... </a></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e6dda26a-7fff-7ada-4371-4871a6140e96" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Laguna San Rafael National Park</span></span></span></b></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">With an area of 1,742,000 hectares, San Rafael National Park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">There are sea excursions to the San Rafael Glacier, a wonderful place of more than 15 km. long, 2 km. in front and ice walls of more than 70 meters high, located 82 km. S. of Puerto Chacabuco, Aysen Region.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The navigation route to San Rafael runs parallel to the Northern Ice Fields. Something that always impresses visitors are the sudden roars produced by the constant avalanches of large masses of ice into the sea, this ice dates back more than 300,000 years. Something that always impresses visitors are the sudden rumbles produced by the constant avalanches of large masses of ice falling into the sea, this ice dates back more than 300,000 years.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Within the Park limits is also the highest mountain in Chilean Patagonia,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Monte San Valentin,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">with 4058 mts. elevation, at the northern end of the Northern Ice Fields, this mountain is also called in some maps</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Monte San Clemente.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Despite the remote location of Mount San Valentin, there are specialized companies that carry out expeditions, since the area is of exceptional beauty. In general, the climb is not of great technical difficulty but in some stretches it requires a good level of knowledge. In addition, weather conditions can be adverse for several days.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Carretera Austral (Southern Road)</i></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #20124d; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifViigoFDNXpIyTxVkQ0RIZCt92bk5yHEFXW0eWvWF0gT8kqAbN3whmGC2zIHpU95NX13QLqLF4m8N4qjdEmWajh7yObGlGI1tYM6aIVDRApHK1APN8XUUTLIMwH-zG5Z1-ZGdMsmm9BH9ewRYb-i-X-oHaiBnD970DeRQevIKe0QD4lzcrG9hAhuG7Q/s520/carretera-austral-tompkinsconservation.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifViigoFDNXpIyTxVkQ0RIZCt92bk5yHEFXW0eWvWF0gT8kqAbN3whmGC2zIHpU95NX13QLqLF4m8N4qjdEmWajh7yObGlGI1tYM6aIVDRApHK1APN8XUUTLIMwH-zG5Z1-ZGdMsmm9BH9ewRYb-i-X-oHaiBnD970DeRQevIKe0QD4lzcrG9hAhuG7Q/w400-h223/carretera-austral-tompkinsconservation.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Carretera Austral<br />Image: tompkinsconservation</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Route 7,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> better known as Carretera Austral, runs from Puerto Montt in the Los Lagos Region to Villa O'Higgins, Aysen Region. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Currently, it has a length of a little more than 1,200 km, being a road in constant expansion since in the future it is projected to reach </span><b><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2016/04/puerto-williams.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Puerto Williams,</i></span></a></b><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> capital of the Antarctic Province in the extreme south of the country. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Due to the rugged geography of the territory, some sections must be done by ferry. The route crosses idyllic landscapes, so the road, (mostly gravel), has become a real attraction for national and international travelers, either by car or bicycle. To tour the Carretera Austral it is necessary to go prepared with rations, adequate clothing and equipment to cope with adverse weather conditions that could arise.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Thanks to this road, one of the most challenging connectivity projects undertaken by the Chilean government (due to the rugged geography of the territory), access to many of the attractions of northern Patagonia has become much easier. Thus, you can reach the beautiful</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>cove of Puyuhuapi</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">and surroundings, including the nearby</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Queulat National Park,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">without missing the fascinating</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pumalin Douglas Tompkins National Park</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">in the Province of Palena, with its variety of activities offered to tourists and the commune of Futaleufu, highlighting the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Futaleufu River,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">known worldwide for its unique conditions for rafting and kayaking.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Another major attraction in this part of the Chilean Patagonia is</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Lake General Carrera,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">shared with Argentina, where it is called Lake Buenos Aires. Here, in the largest lake in Chile and the fourth largest in South America, you can visit the amazing calcium carbonate mineral formations known as</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Marble Cathedrals.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The route also crosses the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Cerro Castillo National Reserve,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">with numerous natural attractions, where Cerro Castillo is located, one of the most beautiful and characteristic mountain ranges in Patagonia. Reaching the south of the Aysen Region is the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Baker River,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the largest river in Chile in terms of volume of water, a very popular destination for sport fishermen, also famous among those who practice extreme rafting, there is a wide range of tours, fishing lodges and related services.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Georgia; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">See location of Chile's Carretera Austral (Route 7)</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Georgia; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href=" https://goo.gl/maps/GyM3sWQFEebpAVXcA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a></span> </span> </span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><i style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></i></b></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-521f7695-7fff-0db1-bb91-b0c42950b213"><span style="color: blue; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Queulat National Park</span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6buwzIGEqV1pe7iPLx1YHvwpgD59CpMo_ZpCVbiR0K07QSfgDzdsR63kuHj3RkfuQltmQRKKW-PM-E8tQe6y_hs1XFnavRfScMy-2egMkVYa1829X1ex1_J96avc2s4raixH1v7W1Jqsumq8MWMZmcS9i-k4c-r26PFCVISsHl90ZVWr8l9lS92Eeg/s520/Queulat-national+park.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6buwzIGEqV1pe7iPLx1YHvwpgD59CpMo_ZpCVbiR0K07QSfgDzdsR63kuHj3RkfuQltmQRKKW-PM-E8tQe6y_hs1XFnavRfScMy-2egMkVYa1829X1ex1_J96avc2s4raixH1v7W1Jqsumq8MWMZmcS9i-k4c-r26PFCVISsHl90ZVWr8l9lS92Eeg/w400-h223/Queulat-national+park.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The scenery is sublime, with waterfalls and a hanging glacier, deep cliffs, thick forests, lakes and rivers. It is located in the commune of Puerto Cisnes, 165 km N. of Coyhaique, Aysen Region. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Because of its rugged geography, this park is one of the least intervened areas of the country, this fact makes it a region of great tourist potential. The hanging glacier was discovered in 1875 by Captain Enrique Simpson. According to his description, the distance to the sea was 100 meters, today it is 7,800 meters from the coast.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Douglas Tompkins Pumalin National Park</i></span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">After the donation of Tompkins Conservation to the State of Chile, Pumalín is today a national park managed by CONAF (National Forest Corporation). The protected area is made up of approximately 402,392 hectares, of which 293,338 were donated by Tompkins Conservation to the Chilean State. It is located within the communes of Cochamo, Hualaihue, Chaiten and Palena in the provinces of Llanquihue and Palena, Los Lagos Region. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">The place is known worldwide for the incomparable beauty of its landscapes, one of the last places on Earth almost untouched by man's hand, declared a Nature Sanctuary by the Chilean Government in 2005. Open all year round, camping areas with facilities for tourists.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a wide range of activities that can be performed especially those related to adventure tourism, a variety of trails for different levels of experience that lead to incredible places such as climbing the active</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><i>Chaiten volcano,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; white-space: pre-wrap;">walking on trails in the middle of centuries-old larch tree forests, a large number of granite walls and peaks for climbers, sea kayaking and wildlife watching in their natural habitat such as dolphins, sea lions and whales, mountain bikers are also welcome to tour the Park through bike trails.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Contact:<br />Administrative Center, telephones 56 652436337- 56 652203107<br />CONAF Palena, telephone 56 652731662<br />CONAF Puerto Montt, telephone 56 652486115<br />Email: loslagos.oirs@conaf.cl</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span><br /><h4 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Marble Caves Natural Sanctuary</i></b></span></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcoaDNbdlfjT2kxfF_r_AjDo7qD-R-ntQZdwB8RbdOdGLjDV31p85_tiOdCUu2upaNWoTAsJBtA20tcJt_t8FT49Kg2nE0wZ5ZacqsEqGkosHyRt3VSEpN1Rx0JVCl6gSGiyRxuEi51bv3MbPYEyAHqIjmQUXdQf7ZhrxTY43WKovQFE5F6PwIV3VbA/s400/marble-cathedral-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img alt="Marble Caves in Patagonia, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="400" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcoaDNbdlfjT2kxfF_r_AjDo7qD-R-ntQZdwB8RbdOdGLjDV31p85_tiOdCUu2upaNWoTAsJBtA20tcJt_t8FT49Kg2nE0wZ5ZacqsEqGkosHyRt3VSEpN1Rx0JVCl6gSGiyRxuEi51bv3MbPYEyAHqIjmQUXdQf7ZhrxTY43WKovQFE5F6PwIV3VbA/w400-h206/marble-cathedral-2.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Navigation through</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Lake General Carrera,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">visiting this strange, extraordinary series of caves, carved in marble by nature itself.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Its official name is "Capillas de Marmol" (Marble Chapels) but the largest is called the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Marble Cathedral</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">and the place is generally known by this name. When the water level is low you can enter the caves, the most visited Natural Sanctuary in the Aysen Region.</span></span></div><span style="color: #20124d;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Guided tours leave from the nearby city of Coyhaique and Puerto Río Tranquilo, on the western shore of Lago General Carrera, on a journey that lasts an hour and a half. Some of the local tourist companies that carry out expeditions to the place:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Aoni Expediciones</i></b></span> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Whatsapp +56 972163355</span><br /><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Marmol Expediciones</i></b></span> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Whatsapp +56 965922759 </span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Rafting in Patagonia</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Rafting is done in the multiple rapids of the Aysen Region, especially the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Baker River,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d;"> which rises at the southern end of Lake Bertrand, southwest of General Carrera Lake;</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Simpson River,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> also a favorite place for fly fishing and other water sports;</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Río Figueroa,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">30 km from La Junta, on the way to Lago Verde; the</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Blanco and Aysen rivers</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">that make up another of the ideal routes for rafting and the world famous</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Futaleufu river</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> in Northern Patagonia. Some of the local companies:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Patagonia Elements - Tour Operator</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: left;">+56 977447250</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">+56 974990296</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: start;">+56 992619441</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Rio Futaleufu Rafting</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">+56 </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d;">962903220</span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; text-align: start;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span>+56 965287716</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="text-align: left;">Recreational Fishing Programs</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Various fishing excursions are available from local tourist agencies. In the Patagonian regions of Aysen and Magallanes you can find world class rivers and lakes for the practice of sport fishing. Rivers in Aysen: Baker, Simpson, Aysen, Azul. Lakes in Aysen: Los Palos, Riesco, Elizalde, Azul. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Magallanes Region: Laguna Parrillar, Rio San Juan, Rio Grande (Riesco Island), Rio Grande (Tierra del Fuego Island), Lago Deseado (Tierra del Fuego Island), Rio Condor (Tierra del Fuego Island), Lago Blanco (Tierra del Fuego Island), Rio Azopardo (Tierra del Fuego Island), Rio Tranquilo (Puerto Natales), Rio Hollenberg (Puerto Natales), Rio Serrano (Torres del Paine), Lago Toro (Torres del Paine), Rio Las Vizcachas (Torres del Paine). Fishing License is required, issued by the governmental entity "Sernapesca", </span><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://pescarecreativa.sernapesca.cl/create" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website here.</a></span></i></b><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Patagonia Chile.</span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Patagonia chilena, Chile-46.9013774 -72.7826103-72.848428011347977 -107.9388603 -20.954326788652022 -37.6263603tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-51371131953891084852023-09-01T02:41:00.012-03:002024-01-20T03:10:04.327-03:00City of Punta Arenas, Chile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: blue;"><b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_ob_hjrhIg/YKceOKodRWI/AAAAAAAAP9M/2Z76riShKfU3lsbN9nmWD5c9wXQE76sCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s783/punta-arenas-cerro-de-la-cruz-2.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cerro de la Cruz, Punta Arenas, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="783" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_ob_hjrhIg/YKceOKodRWI/AAAAAAAAP9M/2Z76riShKfU3lsbN9nmWD5c9wXQE76sCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/punta-arenas-cerro-de-la-cruz-2.webp" title="Photo: fullpatagoniatour.com - Tours & Excursions" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A view from Cerro de La Cruz, Punta Arenas<br />Image: fullpatagoniatour.com - T</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: georgia;">ravel Agency & Tour Operator in Patagonia</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: blue;"><b> <br /></b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Punta Arenas is the capital of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic Region. It is located on the continental shore of </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>the Strait of Magellan,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> at a point almost equidistant between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, 90 kilometers from Cape Froward, the southernmost point of the American continent. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Although Patagonia, as a bi-national region, does not have a capital city as such, Punta Arenas is also known as the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>"Capital of Patagonia"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> due to its strategic location, commercial and historical importance. The estimated population for 2021 was 135,321, the straight line distance to the capital Santiago is 2,197.39 km and the route distance is just over 3,000 km.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><br /><span style="color: #20124d;">The city was founded in 1848 and its first settlers came from the island of Chiloe in southern Chile, and since then this migration flow has been constant. But there is also a strong influence of European settlers who, together with the Chileans, populated this part of the country in the early twentieth century. The Croatian immigration played a decisive role in the development of the region of Magallanes and the city in particular. You can also see the traces of hundreds of English, German, Italian, Swiss, Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc. settlers.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span>In short, Punta Arenas is a fascinating city in the extreme south of Chile, known for its natural beauty, history and importance as a gateway to Patagonia and Antarctica.<br />
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</h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Places to visit in Punta Arenas and surroundings:</span></b></span></i></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Plaza Muñoz Gamero</span></span></i></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7CJg4s4HqxY/YKcj_jd9dLI/AAAAAAAAP9U/XS7b7lYtjUQDU6RjrS1pyDVtCilotaNFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s565/plaza-de-armas-punta-arenas-2.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Plaza Muñoz Gamero, city of Punta Arenas." border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="565" height="326" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7CJg4s4HqxY/YKcj_jd9dLI/AAAAAAAAP9U/XS7b7lYtjUQDU6RjrS1pyDVtCilotaNFwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h326/plaza-de-armas-punta-arenas-2.webp" title="Photo: comapa.com" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Plaza Muñoz Gamero, Punta Arenas <br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Image: comapa.com - Tourism in Patagonia & Antarctica</span></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Currently, the city has grown in all directions, the</span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b> Costanera del Estrecho</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> (Waterfront Ave.) bordering the Strait of Magellan is one of the places to be visited but the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Plaza de Armas</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> (Main Square), marks the civic and historical center of the city and almost always, the first place where tourists go. In the center of the Plaza stands the monument in honor of the discoverer of the Strait, the Portuguese explorer </span><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Ferdinand Magellan,</span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> which was donated by the wealthy businessman Jose Menendez, on the occasion of the fourth centenary of the discovery of the Strait of Magellan. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The monument also highlights a </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Tehuelche Indian,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> an old tradition says that if the toe of the Tehuelche is kissed by the visitor, he will surely return to Punta Arenas, The square is named after the governor </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Benjamin Muñoz Gamero,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> who found tragic death in the bloody mutiny led by Lieutenant José Miguel Cambiazo in 1851. Surrounded by well-maintained </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>historic buildings,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> that reflect the origin of the city as the economic capital of southern Patagonia to the present day. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Maggiorino Borgatello Salesian Museum</span></span></i></span></span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6z0PpZltjs/YKcmxOtGKBI/AAAAAAAAP9c/U0k1WH1BY4cOzRrGztbfKtxRMIQO0PQegCLcBGAsYHQ/s399/salesian-museum-punta-arenas.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="226" data-original-width="399" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6z0PpZltjs/YKcmxOtGKBI/AAAAAAAAP9c/U0k1WH1BY4cOzRrGztbfKtxRMIQO0PQegCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h226/salesian-museum-punta-arenas.webp" title="Photo Credit: boletinsalesiano.cl" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: boletinsalesiano.cl</span></span></span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></i></span></span></h3>
<span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 336 Bulnes Av., adjacent to "Maria Auxiliadora Don Bosco" Catholic temple, created by the Salesian priest Father Maggiorino Borgatello in 1893. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Through its galleries you will take a journey through more than 100 years of history of southern Patagonia, in one of the most comprehensive museums of its kind in Chile.</span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> The gallery consists of an interesting exhibition of what were the religious Missions in Patagonia, paleontology, ethnography, flora and stuffed animals, the Antarctic Territory, regional oil industry, etc. </span><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Museo del Recuerdo</span></span></i></span></span></span></span><h3>
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of Memories), belonging to the Instituto de la Patagonia. Address:
01890 Bulnes Av., just across the Duty Free facilities. This outdoor
museum, receives a large number of national and foreign visitors,
especially in Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. It has 8 wooden
heritage buildings, 40 old transport vehicles, machinery and countless
tools, associated mainly to the work of livestock as well the replica of
an oil derrick of early last century, with a height of 16 meters, built
with lenga wood and steel, all the collection of immense historical
value for the region. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Museo Regional de Magallanes</span></b></i></span></span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEQmZyNJQLo/YKcucrU_qLI/AAAAAAAAP9k/FSV8g0BTAV0s0Sv2Zs00niYsWFPtYngrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s520/museo-regional-magallanes_0.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Magallanes Regional Museum in Punta Arenas." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEQmZyNJQLo/YKcucrU_qLI/AAAAAAAAP9k/FSV8g0BTAV0s0Sv2Zs00niYsWFPtYngrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h223/museo-regional-magallanes_0.webp" title="Image: museodemagallanes.gob.cl" width="400" /></a></div></span></b></i></span></span></h3> <span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 949 Magallanes St., at Braun- Menendez Palace, just half block away from the Main Square, built in 1903 and recently renovated, this mansion was built entirely with materials, furniture and decorative objects brought from Europe. In 1974 the luxurious palace was declared a National Historic Monument, in 1983 the heirs of the Braun Menendez family decided to donate the property to the Chilean state in exchange for its restoration and maintenance, then the collections exhibited in the Museum of Patagonia were moved here. Today the museum includes archaeological, ethnographic, photographic and art collections covering from the first geographical discoveries until the mid-twentieth century.
</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h3></h3><h3><br /></h3><h3><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Museo Naval y Maritimo de Punta Arenas</span></span></span></span></span></i></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The gallery created in 1994 an run by the Chilean Navy, features different elements of the national and regional history, adventures on the high seas, exploration and discoveries. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Currently, it has 11 permanent exhibition rooms that provide information on naval and maritime history, to name just a few, the history of Fuerte Bulnes, Chile's first stronghold on southern Patagonia; shipwrecks; the network of lighthouses along the Strait of Magellan or the feat of the Chilean Navy pilot Luis Pardo Villalon in the rescue of the Imperial Tras-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) led by Sir Ernest Shackleton; the Antarctic room that shows different units that have participated in the expeditions to the White Continent, as well as a place specially dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the Strait of Magellan, among others.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Founded: November 4, 1994</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 981 Pedro Montt St.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Telephone: 569 4138 0335
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Cementerio Municipal de Punta Arenas</span></span></i></span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0_m6agL7E1s/YKcwQQ60OfI/AAAAAAAAP9s/c3omnmLCMD4D1cAsCk2xkvRpBFYePR8hACLcBGAsYHQ/s520/punta-arenas-cemetery.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0_m6agL7E1s/YKcwQQ60OfI/AAAAAAAAP9s/c3omnmLCMD4D1cAsCk2xkvRpBFYePR8hACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h223/punta-arenas-cemetery.webp" title="Image: radiopolar.com" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></i></span></h3>
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<span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Officially "Sara Braun" Municipal Cemetery. In 2013, this graveyard was ranked sixth by CNN among the most beautiful in the World and most recently, the 2015, in first place by the newspaper "La Opinion" of Murcia, Spain. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Located on Avenida Bulnes close to downtown, created in 1894 and National Monument since 2012. Its entrance is a monumental portico, donated by businesswoman lady Sara Braun, in 1919. It draws the attention the layout, of cypress-lined small avenues, monuments, chapels and mausoleums with marble and fine finishes, most of them belonging to pioneer families and institutions. In rare occasions a cemetery becomes a tourist attraction but this graveyard has a singular and strange beauty that has crossed the borders, becoming an obliged visit for tourists and pride of the city. It is included in most of the tourist circuits through the city.</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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This very little restaurant was chosen as "La mejor picada de Chile" ("picada"= Chilean idiom meaning "place little known but highly recommendable"). Here you can order the specialty of the house: the "Choripan", a sandwich that consists of a strange combination of ground chorizo with mayonnaise which is recommended be accompanied with a glass of milk and banana. Cheap, tasty and it will not upset your stomach. If you visit Kiosco Roca, try to avoid peak hours, as it is generally crowded; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><b>La Luna Restaurant,</b></i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> 1017 O'Higgins street, with space-inspired décor, where you can try seafood, meat and vegetable dishes in different recipes, craft beer; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Jekus Restaurant,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> 1021 O'Higgins street, another of the popular places of its kind in Punta Arenas with a varied wine and cocktail list, typical food of the region, vegetarian and vegan options; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>History Coffee,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> 1065 Lautaro Navarro street, in a very pleasant atmosphere, everything is nicely decorated; </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Sotito's Restaurant, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">1138 O'Higgins street,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">nationally renowned, with a variety of regional dishes such as king crab, seafood, southern hake, roast lamb and a variety of side dishes, wines and cocktails; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>La Chocolatta,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> 852 Bories street, Swiss pioneer tradition with tasty hot chocolate, desserts, coffee and cakes, 1 1/2 block from the main square; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Dino's Pizza,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> 557 Bories street, one of the iconic places to eat a delicious pizza or sandwich in downtown Punta Arenas; </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>5 Star </i></b></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hotel-Casino Dreams del Estrecho,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> with bar, restaurants, spa, events and convention center. Just a few minutes from downtown Punta Arenas and with a beautiful view of the Strait of Magellan. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">2 blocks south of the Casino, is located the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Mercado Municipal</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a place where you can buy mostly seafood, there are also stalls selling handicrafts, but one of the things that most attracts tourists are the "cocinerías", small but neat eateries or restaurants where you can taste a variety of seafood and typical Chilean cuisine. 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On the third one, there is a food court with panoramic view of the Strait of Magellan and Arturo Prat port. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Zona Franca</i></b></span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> and </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Mall Espacio Urbano</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> are important shopping centers visited by both locals and tourists and also offer entertainment, especially for children, and food courts. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Nao Victoria Museum</span></span></span></span></i><br /></h3><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Located on the shores of the Strait of Magellan, 7.5 km north of Punta Arenas. This museum opened in October 2011 owes its name to the main replica displayed in full size of the Spanish carrack "Nao Victoria", which commanded by the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan made the largest maritime achievement of that time, the first </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>World circumnavigation,</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> between 1519 and 1522. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">In the Museo Nao Victoria you can also see reproductions of other important ships that marked a milestone in regional and national history such as the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>"Goleta Ancud",</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> schooner which was sent to take possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean Government and brought the first immigrants at the beginning of the regional colonization in 1843; the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>"James Caird",</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> a lifeboat that played a big role in the rescue of the crew of the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>"Endurance",</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> ship belonging to Ernest Shackleton's Polar Expedition that had capsized in the Antartic. The original James Caird was taken from South Georgia Islands to England and now is on permanent display at Dulwich College, the old college of Shackleton. You can also visit the replica of the </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>"HMS Beagle",</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> a brig of the British Navy of 1820, which later became an exploration vessel, and made three trips, the most famous is the second one (1831- 1836), under the command of Captain Fitz Roy, with the young naturalist </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Charles Darwin</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> on board, and when the Beagle stayed in the region for nearly three years.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Monument to the Shepherd</span></span></i></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXHMitTebLo/YKcycz0mryI/AAAAAAAAP98/GZQH3uXur_cXJ0F5afrV-WquYS-0R_GngCLcBGAsYHQ/s520/Ovejero-5.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monument to the Shepherd in Punta Arenas, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXHMitTebLo/YKcycz0mryI/AAAAAAAAP98/GZQH3uXur_cXJ0F5afrV-WquYS-0R_GngCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h223/Ovejero-5.webp" title="Monumento al Ovejero (Monument to the Shepherd) at Bulnes Av., Punta Arenas." width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Monument to the Shepherd at Bulnes Avenue</span></span></b></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"></span></span></i></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px;">
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<span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Located on the median strip of Bulnes Av., just opposite the Hospital de las Fuerzas Armadas. The "Monumento al Ovejero" consists of 12 full-scale figures made in bronze, 10 sheep, a horse and the shepherd. It is inspired by a real farmworker of the first half of the twentieth century. The first version of the sculpture was inaugurated in 1944 and the current representation dates back to 1963. The figure is representative of the most traditional economic activity within the regional history.</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Monument to the Croatian Immigrant</span></span></span></i></span><br /></h3><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">The </span><i><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b>Croatian Immigrant Monument</b></span></span></i><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> is located in the median strip of Bulnes Avenue, between El Ovejero and Hornillas streets. It pays homage to the largest immigration wave that arrived in the Region between the end of the nineteenth century until almost the middle of the twentieth century.
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</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"></span></span></span></span><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Monte Tarn Trekking Route</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">A little known expedition but with incredible views from the summit of Mount Tarn, 825 meters above sea level, located at the southern tip of the Brunswick Peninsula, the last portion of dry land in Chile and South America.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The hill is located just over 70 km south of Punta Arenas, after having passed historic sites such as Fort Bulnes (first Chilean settlement on the shores of the Strait of Magellan) and Puerto del Hambre, tragic Spanish colonization attempt of the place in 1584.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>From the summit, you will be able to observe the Strait of Magellan, the </span>Brunswick Peninsula, the San Isidro lighthouse, Dawson and Tierra del Fuego Islands, the imposing Mount Sarmiento and the Darwin Mountain Range. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It should be noted that the place and its surroundings have a great tourist value, given both by the beauty of the landscape, its geographical location and the historical importance of being one of the mountains explored by the English naturalist Charles Darwin during his visit to the area in 1827. </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The excursion is carried out in the day, its realization depends on the weather conditions and the degree of difficulty is medium/high. Expeditions led by specialized guides are available at travel agencies in Punta Arenas. </span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Fuerte Bulnes and Puerto del Hambre</span></span></i><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></span></h3>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Situated 62 km. South of Punta Arenas, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Fuerte Bulnes</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> was a Military Fort founded in 1843 at the beginning of the colonization of Patagonia. For the centenary of its foundation, in 1943, it was restored and reinaugurated as a museum. The installation of the Fort was of great significance for the sovereignty of Chile on the Strait of Magellan as it is said that the next day that the first settlers arrived to what would be Fuerte Bulnes, the French boat Le Phaeton, with similar purpose for France, reached the place. </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Because of the inhospitable climate, it was not possible to establish a large and stable population, so in 1848 the little village moved further north, with better conditions and where the current city of Punta Arenas was founded. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Located 2 km. away from Fuerte Bulnes, on the coast of Bahia Buena, are the remains of what was </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"Ciudad del Rey Don Felipe",</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> settlement founded in March 1584, first and failed Spanish attempt to populate these southern lands. Because of the hostile climate and tremendous isolation of the place, the almost complete population of the village of 337 people, died of starvation. When the English privateer Thomas Cavendish arrived at the place in 1587, found only the remains of the unlucky colony and just one survivor, faced with such a grim scene Cavendish renamed the place as "Port Famine". The last survivor was found and picked up in early 1590 by the British ship The Delight.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Penguin Colo<span>ny</span></span></i></span><br /></h3><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">During the Spring- Summer months (October to March), there are many sea tours departing from Punta Arenas to visit the "pinguineras" (Penguin Colonies) of Isla Magdalena. Magdalena Island is 35 km away from the city, officially named "Monumento Natural Los Pinguinos", being the largest Magellanic Penguin colony in Chile, gathering some 200,000 specimens. The duration of the tour is about 6 hours (round trip) and on the way you can see a variety of marine fauna such as Toninas Overas (Commerson's Dolphin), Sea Lions, birds such as the Imperial Cormorant.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Club Andino de Punta Arenas</span></span></span></i></span><br /></h3><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">This </span><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2018/08/club-andino-punta-arenas.html" target="_blank"><i>Andean Club</i></a></u></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> (although not precisely located on the Andes mountains) is located 8 km. West of the city, nestled on the slopes of Mount Fenton, better known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cerro Mirador.</span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> It has a total area of 209 hectares, of which approximately 18 correspond to the ski tracks. Its highest point is 600 mts., from where you have a fantastic view of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire Island). The facilities are located within the Reserva Forestal Magallanes (Magallanes Forest Reserve), also known as Parque Japones. There are 11 ski slopes to enjoy the excellent snow quality, depending on the conditions of each year, the best time should be July and August.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> In the Spring- Summer season, visitors can enjoy chairlift rides, activity that often also enjoy hundreds of tourists from around the world when their ships are docked at the port of Punta Arenas, visitors can also take walks through the innumerable paths that cross the forests of the Reserva Forestal Magallanes, which have a varied flora and many bird species, practicing Canopy, Trekking, Mountain Biking, etc.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Magallanes Forest Reserve</i></b></span></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d;">Formerly called Parque Japones (Japanese Park). During the Spring- Summer season this beautiful protected area, very close to Punta Arenas, is covered with a rich native vegetation, which together with the passivity of the environment and the spectacular view from the top, make it a must for every visitor.</span><span> </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="text-align: left;">Located just 7 km. from the city, the purpose of its creation in 1932 was to protect the basin of the Laguna Lynch, one of the main water sources of Punta Arenas. </span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Within the reserve is the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Club Andino,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> one of the few ski centers in the world with natural snow that overlooks the sea.</span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></span></div>
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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com4Chile-35.675147 -71.542968999999971-83.864066000000008 -154.16015649999997 12.513771999999996 11.074218500000029tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-63366943852014882842023-08-30T02:25:00.047-03:002023-12-19T01:48:20.973-03:00 Exploring Undiscovered Travel Treasures<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">If you're a curious and adventurous traveler who enjoys exploring places that surprise you, evoke strong emotions, and take you away from tourist crowds, here we propose a list of destinations, some of which you might not have known existed. However, if you were to visit them, they would leave you breathless with their uniqueness, beauty, and charm.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The list contains just a few of the world's most incredible and lesser-known tourist destinations, but there are many more that would amaze you. The order is random.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>The Lost City of Petra, Jordan</i></span> </h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28UgC4r0l3q3ill91vbOBVUJi1Z-UU1fyFJ3q1sw5sRl0GbukKgCBS3MQYJTkDtwDDEaHfc0U7CrnrXZn0BjcdLiLGUbcmL4EqRJvdNbEFt1hMqwVkQdV8BA1gPJqMDKycP1zDF8H_9WjMW2qeecyA4R9kjOeqPlEuKvS1KzAq0YFct1X14fjhqYgIcFB/s450/lost-city-of-petra%20(1).webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28UgC4r0l3q3ill91vbOBVUJi1Z-UU1fyFJ3q1sw5sRl0GbukKgCBS3MQYJTkDtwDDEaHfc0U7CrnrXZn0BjcdLiLGUbcmL4EqRJvdNbEFt1hMqwVkQdV8BA1gPJqMDKycP1zDF8H_9WjMW2qeecyA4R9kjOeqPlEuKvS1KzAq0YFct1X14fjhqYgIcFB/w311-h400/lost-city-of-petra%20(1).webp" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Image by </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/es/users/dimitrisvetsikas1969-1857980/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4351361" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Dimitris Vetsikas</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> on </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/es//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4351361" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Pixabay</a></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table>Petra is a name far from unknown in the history of humanity, culture, and the world of travel, however it is included here because it is one of the most incredible and awe-inspiring places on the planet. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">This wonder of the ancient world is a testament to the Nabatean civilization. It's a city carved into the rock, with temples, tombs, theaters, and palaces. To access it, one must pass through a narrow canyon called the Siq, which leads to the impressive Treasury facade. Petra was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and has been on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World since 2007.<br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Vanuatu</i></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vanuatu is a Republic with just over 300,000 inhabitants, consisting of an archipelago of 83 islands located in the Pacific Ocean, between Australia and New Zealand. It's a natural paradise with white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, active volcanoes, and tropical rainforests. Furthermore, it boasts a rich ancestral culture expressed through its rituals, dances, and craftsmanship. Vanuatu is an ideal destination for lovers of diving, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife observation. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">And beyond the beaches, Vanuatu boasts lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. Adventurous travelers can hike through dense jungles, trek up active volcanoes, or explore hidden caves and grottos.<div><br /></div><div>The cultural heritage of Vanuatu is also a major draw for tourists. The local people, known as Ni-Vanuatu, have a rich and diverse cultural background. Visitors can immerse themselves in traditional village life, witness mesmerizing traditional dances, and learn about ancient customs and rituals.</div><div><br /></div><div>For history buffs, Vanuatu offers World War II relics and historical sites to explore. From abandoned airstrips to fascinating museums, there are numerous opportunities to delve into the island's wartime past.</div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, Vanuatu offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure, cultural immersion, and warm hospitality. Whether you seek relaxation on idyllic beaches or crave thrilling outdoor activities, Vanuatu promises an unforgettable experience for every type of traveler.</div>
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</span></div></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large;"><i>Baia do Sancho </i></b></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Baia do Sancho, located on the island of Fernando de Noronha in Brazil, is a true paradise for nature lovers and has been recognized for its exceptional beauty. In 2023, it was ranked as the world's best beach by Tripadvisor. This crescent-shaped beach is known for its fine sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and abundant marine life, making it a popular destination for divers and snorkelers. The beach is surrounded by verdant rocky walls and cliffs, which are home to a variety of birds and wildlife.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">To reach Baia do Sancho, visitors must first travel to the island of Fernando de Noronha, which is approximately 220 miles off the coast of mainland Brazil. The island is accessible by air from the cities of Recife and Natal, but the flights are infrequent. Once on the island, there are two main ways to reach the beach: by descending a steep iron staircase or by renting a boat. The beach is part of a National Marine Park and is a protected area, ensuring that the environment remains pristine and undisturbed.</div></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Mauritius Island</i></b></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-IL3dFsmRroqA3rtAMAIUmx3EnHENUDBZZY_ZjHhE7GbhGQrCli25RJs0cjpdIAj0pxNSIBGNsh749NE7Mg4T2pOUikUKKS-_2QcMtmz026ZfJu_2H1mg91bSQmSWmjcsTSOAA5HugZwY0e6kHtEjj0RFJ9eyqJHQ-rkB3v6i9ySHdYlWy4x5pzIrU_f/s450/mauritius-waterfall.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-IL3dFsmRroqA3rtAMAIUmx3EnHENUDBZZY_ZjHhE7GbhGQrCli25RJs0cjpdIAj0pxNSIBGNsh749NE7Mg4T2pOUikUKKS-_2QcMtmz026ZfJu_2H1mg91bSQmSWmjcsTSOAA5HugZwY0e6kHtEjj0RFJ9eyqJHQ-rkB3v6i9ySHdYlWy4x5pzIrU_f/w311-h400/mauritius-waterfall.webp" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Image by </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/es/users/wurliburli-14850337/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5032990" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">wurliburli</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> on </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/es//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5032990" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Pixabay</a></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table> Mauritius Island is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is a tropical, exotic destination with a paradise-like climate, dreamy beaches, turquoise lagoons, green mountains, and sugar cane plantations. Mauritius boasts a diverse culture, influenced by African, Indian, French, and British influences. Its cuisine, music, and art reflect this cultural blend. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The island also offers many activities for active travelers, such as surfing, golfing, hiking, or scuba diving. In short, Mauritius is an enchanting tourist destination with beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, a rich culture and delicious cuisine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For wildlife enthusiasts, Mauritius is home to unique species like the rare pink pigeon and giant tortoises. Exploring nature reserves and wildlife parks allows visitors to witness these fascinating creatures up close.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mauritius also offers a rich history to discover, with landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Aapravasi Ghat and Le Morne Brabant, symbolizing the island's past struggles and triumphs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In summary, Mauritius Island is a tropical haven that combines stunning natural beauty, luxurious accommodations, vibrant culture, and rich history. It promises an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats</span></i></b></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, covering an area of over 10,000 square kilometers. It is located in the Bolivian Altiplano, at an altitude of about 3,600 meters above sea level. Salar de Uyuni formed through the evaporation of an ancient prehistoric lake and is covered by a layer of salt several meters thick. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The most astonishing phenomenon is the mirror effect created when the salt flat is flooded by rain, reflecting the sky and creating a fascinating optical illusion. You can also see giant cacti growing on the salt flat islands and pink flamingos inhabiting the lagoons. Nowadays, the salt flat is a significant source of lithium, a mineral used in batteries and technology, </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">which makes it even more relevant in the current times of changing energy sources.
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</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chilean Patagonia</span></i></b></h3><p><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h1zM3HVAGYuxG8oAP2YD9isuf6F8UpU4JYYiqgcRYjq8P-OnGINCQQm_O9HIWxAXTnEeCtqB5KjKegHgrlWmeSBjVNqQy4KhZEc5SfPUmjRRo3eRjFRVOhiECsChAAHP2VHpExslAn7qCBp30xLYRmANYuUZR5NNOaOt0cptuyVVb7FfTiwdGqGeBkcZ/s400/Paine%20Mountains%20Chile.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="400" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h1zM3HVAGYuxG8oAP2YD9isuf6F8UpU4JYYiqgcRYjq8P-OnGINCQQm_O9HIWxAXTnEeCtqB5KjKegHgrlWmeSBjVNqQy4KhZEc5SfPUmjRRo3eRjFRVOhiECsChAAHP2VHpExslAn7qCBp30xLYRmANYuUZR5NNOaOt0cptuyVVb7FfTiwdGqGeBkcZ/w400-h223/Paine%20Mountains%20Chile.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Torres del Paine, Chile</span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2022/09/patagonia-chile-best-tourist-places.html" target="_blank"><i>Chilean Patagonia</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is an ideal destination for nature, adventure, and culture enthusiasts. In this region, you can find spectacular landscapes such as Torres del Paine National Park, Grey Glacier, the Strait of Magellan, Cape Horn, the Glacier Gallery, the Marble Cathedral, or visit Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in the world.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, diving, rafting, and fly-fishing on Tierra del Fuego Island. Furthermore, in the museums of Punta Arenas and other smaller cities, you can learn about the history and traditions of the indigenous peoples and European settlers who arrived in the region. Chilean Patagonia offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers seeking to disconnect from stress and connect with nature.</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Angel Falls</i></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 meters. It is located in Canaima National Park, Venezuela, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Angel Falls originates at the top of the Auyantepuy, a very ancient rocky plateau. To reach Angel Falls, you must take a small plane from Ciudad Bolívar or Puerto Ordaz and then navigate the Carrao River to the base of the waterfall. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The spectacle is breathtaking, especially during the rainy season when the flow is greater. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Angel Falls is named in honor of Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who was the first to fly over this impressive cascade in 1933.</span></span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></i></h4><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Dead Vlei</span></i></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dead Vlei is an ancient dry lakebed located in the Namib Desert, Namibia. Its name means "dead marsh" because it is surrounded by red dunes and dotted with dead trees that are over 900 years old. These trees have not decomposed because the climate is very dry, and there are no microorganisms to break them down. The contrast between the white of the saline soil, black trees, red dunes, and blue sky creates a surreal and spectacular landscape.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Visitors can explore the area on foot and marvel at the ancient dead trees that have been preserved in the dry desert air for centuries. Dead Vlei is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a one-of-a-kind desert adventure.<br />
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The Tianzi Mountains are a magical and mysterious place that inspired the scenery of the movie "Avatar."</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Visitors can explore the mountains through a network of well-maintained trails and cable cars, allowing for panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. The mountains are particularly famous for their stunning sunrise and sunset vistas, where the mist creates a mystical atmosphere.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Aside from the majestic scenery, the Tianzi Mountains are also home to rich biodiversity, with various flora and fauna species. Nature enthusiasts can encounter rare plants and animals while hiking through the pristine forests.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">For those seeking cultural immersion, there are several ethnic minority villages nearby, where visitors can experience traditional customs, taste local cuisine, and interact with friendly locals.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Overall, a trip to the Tianzi Mountains is a truly awe-inspiring experience that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural exploration.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Atacama Desert, Chile</i></span></h4><p><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmQ7bJ1rbxt22QsHP4IWiYu5yXiVXDpTEvcD7zoT38kvp_XEptT0J7PXGfa1Dvty-E9Xbjwj_qu7N3OBDCow0ECN2AB4sHXrfbMY3grHRu3JUUw2UivLu6hitLD3XihGX5quiSryvH-H2LN4IRmbho0eJxuwe7X7e2U5B5bzJVxpTAaCfFd9rTVdeDpDO/s520/atacama-desert.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmQ7bJ1rbxt22QsHP4IWiYu5yXiVXDpTEvcD7zoT38kvp_XEptT0J7PXGfa1Dvty-E9Xbjwj_qu7N3OBDCow0ECN2AB4sHXrfbMY3grHRu3JUUw2UivLu6hitLD3XihGX5quiSryvH-H2LN4IRmbho0eJxuwe7X7e2U5B5bzJVxpTAaCfFd9rTVdeDpDO/w400-h223/atacama-desert.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Image: Universidad de Chile </span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, don't hesitate to travel to the Atacama Desert and discover its natural, cultural, and historical wonders.</span></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The Atacama Desert stretches across northern Chile and the coastal region of Peru, covering approximately 105,000 km². It's renowned for its arid climate, extreme temperatures, and breathtaking scenery, making it appear as though it's from another planet. In fact, some movies set on Mars have been filmed here, and NASA has used it to test their vehicles for exploring the red planet.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">To explore the Atacama Desert, it's best to establish a base in San Pedro de Atacama, a charming town that offers a wide range of accommodations, dining options, and tourist services. From here, you can arrange excursions to visit the main attractions of the area, including the Atacama Salt Flat, the Moon Valley, the Tatio Geysers, the Altiplanic lagoons or archaeological sites.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Cenote Angelita</i></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxHu_GoZlnTypiq5SqL-zaypZkbvnV3CE7ibzQdhvx1LutKcpfCSqU4s2tqsgkjdgnMsWwJFPq2kSMKM4euk36mJ21WFmHCKx-hI-loiR0BXYGoQKyI88dTYG6Ucx1BHCy978Cs1vGkZmX_QLmcB8OF0QCSqS2U_diAioeAp7cM2nbazTLgRMe3AQatXA/s320/cenote-angelita.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Image: <a href="https://thecenoteguy.com/casa-cenote-angelita/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cenote Guy</a></span></i></b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Cenote Angelita is an impressive natural well or underwater cave located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It is a vertical pit about 60 meters deep, with a unique feature: at about 30 meters, there is a layer of hydrogen sulfide that separates fresh water from saltwater. This layer creates an optical illusion that resembles an underground river, with trees and leaves floating in it. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Cenote Angelita is a unique place in the world, only accessible to experienced divers</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">. It is important to emphasize that the immersion is recommended for experienced divers, as the depth reaches 60 meters. 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Socotra is a unique and fascinating place to explore due to its geological and biological uniqueness.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Getting to Socotra Desert in Yemen can be a bit challenging due to its remote location situation. </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>International Flights:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> Fly to Sana'a, the capital city of Yemen. There are several international airlines that offer flights to Sana'a from major cities around the world.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Domestic Flights:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> From Sana'a, take a domestic flight to Socotra Island. There are limited flights available, so it's advisable to book in advance. Flights are operated by Yemenia Airways or Felix Airways.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Port of Departure:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> If there are no available flights to Socotra, an alternative option is to take a ferry from the Yemeni mainland. The main departure port is Al-Mukalla, and the ferry journey takes approximately 12-15 hours.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Easter Island</i></b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxACc10KGs_BOMRJX_4172OI1xXxBDSoLnQksuoMdkVhIzjJusGnxsVonXgfK4zOP_M7mb5IabmrbBuR4ax2_ZNsRBLt6yBSFJNJiQpXfi7RbkASEFHTQcCLl96wicKdFjn5DRsYU3Z-NpeZ6aE0d9f1ijeOntGeKXHM3a9yFekRytTXfPCgjyrAwN_fwd/s520/easter-island-1477188_640.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxACc10KGs_BOMRJX_4172OI1xXxBDSoLnQksuoMdkVhIzjJusGnxsVonXgfK4zOP_M7mb5IabmrbBuR4ax2_ZNsRBLt6yBSFJNJiQpXfi7RbkASEFHTQcCLl96wicKdFjn5DRsYU3Z-NpeZ6aE0d9f1ijeOntGeKXHM3a9yFekRytTXfPCgjyrAwN_fwd/w400-h215/easter-island-1477188_640.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Image by</span></i></b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i> <a href="https://pixabay.com/es/users/luisvaliente-2219480/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1477188" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">LuisValiente</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> on </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/es//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1477188" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px;">Pixabay</a></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2014/12/Easter-Island.html" target="_blank"><i>Easter Island or Rapa Nui</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> in the local language, is a remote and unique tourist destination in the world. It is located in the Pacific Ocean, to the West of the coast of Chile. The island is famous for its impressive Moai, the gigantic stone statues that were built by the ancient inhabitants of the island. The island's culture is unique and filled with traditions and rituals. Visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, hikes and take part in water activities such as diving, kayaking, and fishing. If you're looking for an exotic and one-of-a-kind destination, Easter Island is the place for you.</span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> To get to Easter Island, which is part of Chile and is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, you typically need to take a flight from the mainland.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The flight departs from Santiago to Mataveri International Airport on Easter Island. These flights are operated by Chilean airlines such as LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline. The flight time is approximately 5 and a half hours.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Once you arrive at Mataveri International Airport on Easter Island, you will have reached your destination. The island is relatively small, so it's easy to get around by car or taxi from the airport to your accommodation. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because Easter Island is a remote tourist destination, flights can be limited and expensive at certain times of the year.</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Lombok, Indonesia: The Hidden Gem of Southeast Asia</i></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you're looking for a tropical paradise that's off the beaten path, look no further than Lombok, Indonesia. This island, located just east of Bali, offers stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for those looking to escape the crowds.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">While Lombok may not be as well-known as its neighbor Bali, it's quickly gaining popularity among travelers who are looking for a more authentic and less touristy experience. The island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Tanjung Aan and Selong Belanak in the south of the island, which offer white sand and turquoise waters that are perfect for swimming and sunbathing.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In addition to its beaches, Lombok is also known for its lush forests, towering waterfalls, and traditional villages. Visitors can hike to the top of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano that offers stunning views of the island, or explore the Sasak culture in one of the many local villages.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">One of the best things about Lombok is that it's still relatively undiscovered, which means that you can enjoy all of its natural beauty without having to fight through crowds of tourists. And while it may not have the same level of development as Bali, there are still plenty of accommodation options to choose from, ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious resorts.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">So if you're looking for a tropical paradise that's off the beaten path, consider adding Lombok to your travel itinerary. With its stunning beaches, natural beauty, and laid-back atmosphere, it's sure to be a highlight of your trip to Southeast Asia.
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Known for its vibrant surf culture, artistic atmosphere, vibrant culture and welcoming locals, Sayulita provides an authentic Mexican experience away from the crowds. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Its main tourist attractions are the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>paradisiacal beaches</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> since Sayulita boasts stunning beaches with golden sands and warm, crystal-clear waters. Whether you're a seasoned surfer catching the waves or a sunbather seeking relaxation, the beaches have something for everyone.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Surfing,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sayulita is renowned as a surfing mecca, welcoming surfers of all levels. Take a lesson from a local instructor and ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Artisanal scene,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> stroll through the town's cobblestone streets and discover vibrant murals, quaint shops, and artisanal markets. The town is a hub for local crafts, jewelry, and artwork.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Delicious cuisine,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Sayulita offers a diverse culinary scene with an array of street food, taco stands, and beachfront restaurants. Savor the flavors of fresh seafood and traditional Mexican dishes.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eco-Tourism,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> explore the lush surroundings with jungle hikes, bird-watching, and even horseback riding. The area is rich in wildlife and natural beauty.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>Safety and low tourist flow,</span><span> </span><span>Sayulita is generally considered a safe destination. It maintains a close-knit community of residents an</span><span>d has managed to preserve its small-town charm. The town has a reputation for being less crowded than some of the more popular tourist spots (Puerto Vallarta is 46 km. away), making it a hidden gem for those seeking a quieter and more authentic experience.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-78699466572101859742023-08-04T03:09:00.135-03:002024-03-17T02:58:31.356-03:00"Talca, Paris and London"<div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglnSy_gnw12zs4iExujcJy7l8nJGT6HvmFs9K8KY-dUNM5z3ysTWaYrfxn0cXioeukp9BfJqTFj2wHhknewNmyEHORzaXaqLgd0ymbicZ_2FUP6WQdAY-j3_BKLl_12VRo00LgVplwkYmQZV69frN4ksWinowUJ2fW4xiOMbG_RqlJfhxgfrY4LlivTPF/s520/city-of-talca%20(1).webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="City of Talca, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="520" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglnSy_gnw12zs4iExujcJy7l8nJGT6HvmFs9K8KY-dUNM5z3ysTWaYrfxn0cXioeukp9BfJqTFj2wHhknewNmyEHORzaXaqLgd0ymbicZ_2FUP6WQdAY-j3_BKLl_12VRo00LgVplwkYmQZV69frN4ksWinowUJ2fW4xiOMbG_RqlJfhxgfrY4LlivTPF/w640-h332/city-of-talca%20(1).webp" title="Credit: TVMaulinos.com" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: <i>TVMaulinos.com</i></span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i> Talca</i></b></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> is the capital city of the Maule Region in central Chile. It is located 255 km. south of Santiago on Route 5. It has a population of just over 220,000 inhabitants and is located in one of Chile's agricultural regions par excellence.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Talca and its surroundings</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> are a destination that offer multiple tourist attractions, where history, culture, nature and tradition are combined, which will make the visitor live a unique and unforgettable experience. The natives of Talca value their city so much that among them, half seriously and half jokingly, the saying </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>"Talca, Paris and London"</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> is common. There are different versions about the origin of this phrase, but all of them highlight the city's relevance in Chilean history.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In this post we will tell you some of the reasons why Talca and the Maule Region are a good place for tourism. Read on and discover all that this city has to offer.
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Climate</i></b></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The climate is temperate, with an average annual temperature of 14.8 °C. In summer, which extends from December to March, temperatures can exceed 30 °C. and in winter, from June to September, temperatures can drop exceptionally low to 0 °C. Depending on the year, rainfall can reach just over 800 mm.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>How to get there</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">To get to Talca there are several transportation options. </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>By Bus:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> One of them is to take a bus from Santiago, which takes about three and a half hours with an approximate price of 10 dollars. The main stations in Santiago are Terminal Sur, Terminal San Borja, Terminal Alameda and Terminal Los Heroes.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>High-speed train:</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> Santiago-Talca high-speed train departing from "Estacion Central" in Santiago, with six daily frequencies (three in each direction). This service began operating in March 2024, in a modernization stage of EFE (Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado). This train - presented as the fastest and most modern in South America - has a capacity of 236 passengers seated in high standard cars. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The service has only one intermediate stop -Rancagua- and a travel time of two hours and 43 minutes, which will be reduced as infrastructure works are completed.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">
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</span></div></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><h2 style="color: #20124d; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tourist attractions in Talca:</i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></h2><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>The downtown area </i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here you can visit the historical and cultural heritage of the city, such as the Plaza de Armas (main square), the Cathedral, the University of Talca Botanical Garden, Patio Rugendas, a cultural and gastronomic space one block away from the Plaza de Armas, with a variety of restaurants, cafes, bookshops, souvenir stores and live music some weekends. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Plaza de Armas</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Plaza de Armas is the place where the city was refounded in 1742, by order of Governor Manso de Velasco. It is the nerve and commercial center of the commune, surrounded by historic buildings and monuments. In 1967, a monolith was installed in honor of the founding of the Villa de San Agustín de Talca, the original name of the city.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Catholic Cathedral of Talca</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-size: x-large; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPhDGXlFSIQGV_IUqKGbnBZqxuPhrDTA0eg0X3lSMhr3v8BiOrpzMJe54YsTNywXr4BR2r5LhT3QjeZA2i0yk_1VHACtXfbOdxOAcCOT7KOqJnHUgOmwSPqUMvWrrukBEVO99pSpRDUgMuW335IShCah51b9va3qh5gtMfzrqFDoX9TVvAVv89c3oBOd5/s520/cathedral-of-talca.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPhDGXlFSIQGV_IUqKGbnBZqxuPhrDTA0eg0X3lSMhr3v8BiOrpzMJe54YsTNywXr4BR2r5LhT3QjeZA2i0yk_1VHACtXfbOdxOAcCOT7KOqJnHUgOmwSPqUMvWrrukBEVO99pSpRDUgMuW335IShCah51b9va3qh5gtMfzrqFDoX9TVvAVv89c3oBOd5/w400-h223/cathedral-of-talca.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: chile-iglesias-catolicas.blogspot.com</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">The Cathedral is a Catholic church located in front of the Plaza de Armas. It is the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Talca and was built between 1939 and 1954 by the architect Ramón Venegas. Its style is neoclassical and it has an imposing tower that stands out in the urban landscape. The cathedral was erected in the same place where the old parish chapel was located, founded by the priest Antonio de Molina y Cabellos in the 18th century. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 2010 earthquake caused structural damage to the church, including its masonry walls and reinforced concrete arches, which were at risk of collapse. Restoration work was completed in 2012, which strengthened the walls with reinforced concrete and replaced the wooden roof structure. The cathedral is a place of worship, history and art that is worth visiting.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Address: 711, 1 Norte st.<br />
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</span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><i>Calle 5 Oriente</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"> </span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">This street is famous for being the place where the Act of Independence of Chile was signed in 1818. You can visit the colonial houses that preserve the atmosphere of the time and the O'Higginiano and Fine Arts Museum.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins </i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is the main pedestrian promenade of the city, where you can walk under the shade of native, natural trees, admire the sculptures and fountains, area for sports and exercise machines, resting places, playground.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Corazón de María Church</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Corazón de María is a Catholic temple of Gothic style located in the center of Talca, in front of the square known as "el pentágono". It was founded in 1942, during a period of great economic boom when numerous public and private constructions were built. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Since then, the building has suffered several damages from earthquakes, especially the one in 2010 that destroyed its bell tower. It is currently under restoration to recover its beauty and historical heritage.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 1416, 2 Sur st. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><h4 style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>O'Higginiano and Fine Arts Museum</i></span></h4><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSyEjt1KY8mmlhDbhCHSEF307sNRVQ1wYX_b-etdtJD42zrsoZE2SNwYCM-xp7VhHozdmD8RbiB7lM2svr2DwTPvhj4NGy658UJpYGMoscFUV13KZEzi0pV_uX3PeGDsfiQJ8iGfC3ko1ekmeegxBE1H9syDIgreQFdduL33Xd2sNAjLCBZxf-GxyQQQl/s520/Museo-Ohigginiano-talca.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="O'Higginiano and Fine Arts Museum" border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSyEjt1KY8mmlhDbhCHSEF307sNRVQ1wYX_b-etdtJD42zrsoZE2SNwYCM-xp7VhHozdmD8RbiB7lM2svr2DwTPvhj4NGy658UJpYGMoscFUV13KZEzi0pV_uX3PeGDsfiQJ8iGfC3ko1ekmeegxBE1H9syDIgreQFdduL33Xd2sNAjLCBZxf-GxyQQQl/w400-h223/Museo-Ohigginiano-talca.webp" title="Image: patrimonio.bienes.cl" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: patrimonio.bienes.cl</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> Created in 1945 by a law that gave it the name of Bernardo O'Higgins, the hero of national independence who lived in Talca. The museum was installed in a colonial house of neoclassical style, which was restored by the Council of National Monuments. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">The gallery has collections of Chilean paintings, sculpture, Mapuche silverware, manuscripts, weapons and numismatics, among others. There are also cultural and educational activities for the community.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Address: 875, 1 Norte St.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">Phone: </span>+56 712735101</div></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div>Open: Tuesday to Friday. 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM / 3.00 - 5.30 PM.</div><div>Saturday. 10.00 AM - 1.45 PM</div></span></div></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Universidad de Talca Botanical Garden</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The Botanical Garden of the Universidad de Talca is a natural space that houses more than 300 species of native and exotic plants, distributed over 12 hectares. The park aims to conserve, research and educate about plant biodiversity, as well as provide a place for recreation and leisure for the university community and the general public. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">There are trails, ponds, greenhouses, a Japanese garden, and a botanical museum, among other attractions. The place is open to the public from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00 hours, and on weekends and holidays, from 10:00 to 18:00 hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: n/n Lircay Ave., Talca</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Phone: 71 220 0263
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At its summit, there is a giant image of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of the Chilean Army, and a small altar for religious celebrations. The hill also has trails for trekking, mountain biking and green areas with games and barbecues. It is a tourist attraction that combines nature, culture and history.</span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><h4><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Talca Train Station</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></h4><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Estación de Trenes de Talca</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is a historical and cultural monument that represents the railroad connection between the center and the south of the country, as well as the architectural beauty and heritage of the city. It is one of the most important stops on the railroad from Santiago to the south and the starting point of the branch line connecting it with the resort town of Constitución.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It is also the point of departure of special tours that will take you directly to the Maule Valley, a wine-making area with several vineyards open to tourism.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Address: 1000, 11 Oriente st.</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Radal Siete Tazas National Park</i></span></h4></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYfEzFvxDg0qH73doMAD06uKCnhO754V0Jso-Sa9O7Uxw6Tg6YZI-a_ipkixJCSQybYTFYKooWM1LUUxpc_kQF0gHneqY2izznBfUokn_kF_PeuLbGif8Fx6dzNSB3q2tU26wq9YBI6grX28_58YaAGV1tZykmVlgAD7NkK0QGoSjS3FQ3yH5A56BTNLF/s520/parque-radal-siete-tazas.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYfEzFvxDg0qH73doMAD06uKCnhO754V0Jso-Sa9O7Uxw6Tg6YZI-a_ipkixJCSQybYTFYKooWM1LUUxpc_kQF0gHneqY2izznBfUokn_kF_PeuLbGif8Fx6dzNSB3q2tU26wq9YBI6grX28_58YaAGV1tZykmVlgAD7NkK0QGoSjS3FQ3yH5A56BTNLF/w400-h223/parque-radal-siete-tazas.webp" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Protected natural area located in the commune of Molina, Curicó Province, Maule Region. It was created on March 27, 2008, and protects fauna species such as the Puma, Güiñas, Colocolo cats, the Pudú, or the Black Woodpecker.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The National Reserve is famous for having unique rock formations such as the so-called </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Siete Tazas (Seven Cups),</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> which are natural pools dug by the Claro River and the Salto de la Leona, a 50-meter high waterfall. There are trails through the deciduous forest and the high Andean steppe, where you can see coigües, oaks, and mountain cypresses. The park can be visited by previous reservation at </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="http://pasesparques.cl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>pasesparques.cl</i></a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Phone: +56 712224461 </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Emails: </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">talca.oirs@conaf.cl </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">parque.radalsietetazas@conaf.cl
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</span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Maule Valley Wine Routes</i></span></h4><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apart from its natural attractions, Talca stands out for its wine production. The winemaking activity in this part of the country dates back to the 18th century, when the first vineyards were founded in the area. Today, Talca has several wine routes that allow visitors to learn about the local history, culture and gastronomy.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The tours called </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Ruta del Vino del Valle del Maule</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> are a way to learn about and enjoy the wine culture of this region of Chile. These tours offer the opportunity to visit different vineyards, wineries and museums related to wine, as well as to taste its products and learn about its history and production. In addition, you can appreciate the natural landscape and the typical gastronomy of the valley, which is characterized by its diversity and quality.</span></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>La Ruta de Condorito</i></b></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>La Ruta de Condorito</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> (Little Condor Route) is a tourist circuit that travels through the places that inspired the famous Chilean cartoonist Pepo to create the world of Condorito, </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">the character of a famous Chilean comic strip that became</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">the most beloved condor in Latin America.</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">It covers the towns of Pelarco, Pencahue, San Rafael and Talca. On this tour you can visit the house where Pepo was born, the museum dedicated to his work, Chiquihue hill where Condorito was born, the Cal y Canto bridge where he married Yayita, and many other emblematic places that appear in the comics.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">In addition, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the area, with its green landscapes, rivers and lagoons, native flora and fauna, and the local typical gastronomy. The Condorito Route is a unique experience for lovers of popular culture and adventure, which will make you laugh and get excited with the adventures of this funny character and his friends.</span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Reserva Nacional Altos de Lircay</i></span></h4><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Altos de Lircay National Reserve</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is one of Chile's protected wildlife areas, located in the Maule Region, Talca province, municipality of San Clemente. It was created in 1996 covering an area of 12,163 hectares. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Its main attraction are the mountainous landscape, with native forests of oak, coigües and ñirres, and a great variety of fauna, such as the Pudú, Puma and Loica. </span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The reserve features several hiking trails for nature lovers, such as the Laguna del Alto, the Enladrillado and the Mirador del Valle. To visit the reserve you must enter through the platform </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://pasesparques.cl/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>pasesparques.cl</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> and respect the rules and recommendations of CONAF.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tourism in Constitución</i></span></h4><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vWDZ-945zaMnVTi-cDWaahCxLkJ5ifn_5ylNEf5-Vg3oaZlfRZm4Ob-bkDQ5S4TtM5H6Vz9sc-1YS9QhCzZShUKHIlmHPRXc7HY4rwr58d6sN6G6_PI96cUL14Q369lQCXTLptDBxhnESmTt3HO_6Y42TsfO_he8PoUgfQNwyRwf9leVUoDccSGcasFm/s520/Constitucion-Chile-seascape.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beach in Constitución, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vWDZ-945zaMnVTi-cDWaahCxLkJ5ifn_5ylNEf5-Vg3oaZlfRZm4Ob-bkDQ5S4TtM5H6Vz9sc-1YS9QhCzZShUKHIlmHPRXc7HY4rwr58d6sN6G6_PI96cUL14Q369lQCXTLptDBxhnESmTt3HO_6Y42TsfO_he8PoUgfQNwyRwf9leVUoDccSGcasFm/w640-h357/Constitucion-Chile-seascape.webp" title="Image: franciscosaavedra.cl" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Francisco Saavedra</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table>The city and commune of Constitución stand out for its rock formations, tourist and forestry activity. It is located in the coastal area of the region, 110 km. driving from Talca, at the mouth of the Maule River. According to the 2017 census Constitución had a population of 46,081 inhabitants, with an area of 1,343 km². Its climate is temperate Mediterranean, with winter rains and dry summers. </span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The city was founded in 1794 by Governor Ambrosio O'Higgins with the name Nueva Bilbao, in honor of his hometown. In 1828, it changed its name to Constitución, in commemoration of the promulgation of Chile's first Constitution. The place has a rich history and culture, which offers its visitors various natural, gastronomic and heritage attractions. Among them are the Piedra de la Iglesia (Church Stone), the Arco de los Enamorados (Arch of Lovers), </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Cerro de Arena (Sand Hill),</span><span> Cuevas de Quivolgo archeological site, the Biblioteca Municipal (Public Library).</span></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </div></span></div><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-7568993462564728962023-07-27T02:13:00.009-03:002024-01-25T01:08:22.771-03:00Photographer managed to capture the passing of a Shooting Star in Torres del Paine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNaJEfRC4woCJgVacb_FV9FLlcSOPSielaQeLStl3Aj9etp5oiQIKJWAQFMJpLRSHWvkoUYfovKHU6dMrJwLNs1S2LziULGk4CYBMtkPBsDfC2YvfKWhnkUFK_eKNJjINXV_f9t2ZaevDUBdsTBF24jfYrwg_IU5ulEyJmM21CtGv6YWFSlbP9T9E6G4h/s840/torres-del-paine-shooting-star-%20(1).webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNaJEfRC4woCJgVacb_FV9FLlcSOPSielaQeLStl3Aj9etp5oiQIKJWAQFMJpLRSHWvkoUYfovKHU6dMrJwLNs1S2LziULGk4CYBMtkPBsDfC2YvfKWhnkUFK_eKNJjINXV_f9t2ZaevDUBdsTBF24jfYrwg_IU5ulEyJmM21CtGv6YWFSlbP9T9E6G4h/s16000/torres-del-paine-shooting-star-%20(1).webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i>Source: </i><u><a href="https://elpinguino.com/noticia/2023/07/25/fotografo-logro-capturar-el-paso-de-una-estrella-fugaz-en-torres-del-paine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>El Pinguino</i></a></u><i> newspaper</i></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i>July, 2023.-</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">A beautiful image of Torres del Paine National Park is going around the world thanks to photographer Cristián Aguirre Duffourc </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>@cristianaguirrephoto</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">, who captured the precise moment of a shooting star's passage.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The natural chance to be present at the right moment and to have chosen the most favorable horizon to photograph". A stunning shooting star or bolide crossed the sky over Torres del Paine, reflected in Lake Pehoé," he posted on Instagram.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Along with this, he explained: "Bolides or fireballs are random phenomena in the sky, very difficult to observe but breathtakingly beautiful. They are larger and brighter shooting stars that enter our atmosphere at high speed, creating an amazing spectacle before exploding into multiple pieces."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">"The colors of this cosmic body or bolide are a product of its chemical composition in the ionization of the atmosphere. Copper (turquoise green), Sodium (orange), Calcium (purple), Iron (yellow) and Magnesium (red)".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">To achieve this photograph, he says he spent months camping and many hours contemplating and meditating on the infinite transitions of light, immersed in the wild nature of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2018/09/torres-del-paine-national-park.html" target="_blank"><i>Parque Nacional Torres del Paine.</i></a></u></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">"I have dedicated my life to the simple and complex act of observing the sky and capturing light. A philosophy of admiration, work and love to recognize the full beauty of the natural landscape. For 13 years I have been aware of the changing lights in the valleys, the movement of the Milky Way and the stars; the moon and the sun during the different seasons of the year," he said. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-46263621620459630602023-06-30T02:23:00.003-03:002023-09-26T01:48:23.088-03:00Ushuaia, at the Southern tip of the Americas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</h4><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>By land,</i></span></span></b></span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> t</span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">hrough </span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>National Route 3</i></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> from the neighboring town of Rio Grande. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">First you have to cross the border from Chile through </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>San Sebastian border crossing,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> after having entered the island by ferry across the Strait of Magellan</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> from Monte Aymond or from the Chilean city of Punta Arenas. Passage through Chile must consider all the necessary documentation for a trip between neighboring countries, in the case of children to have authorization from both parents, and the prohibition of crossing the border with perishable goods. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>By air,</i></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> t</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">he Islas Malvinas International Airport is the operation center for all kinds of aircraft, the most used means of transportation to enter the island of Tierra del Fuego. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Different airlines connect Ushuaia with the rest of the world. </span></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="https://www.aeropuertoushuaia.com/en/index.php " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go to Ushuaia Airport website.</a></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>By sea,</i></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> several shipping lines besides scientific vessels include Ushuaia as a stopover or point of departure on their trips to Antarctica or the Fuegian channels.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ushuaia Maritime Museum and old Town Prison</span></span></i></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNIsYqtXWL4/YKsc3hlF1lI/AAAAAAAAQCE/p2nWWCgLrS8c01_lE7ElkywBNWK4qnfYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s557/ushuaia-museum.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Museum in Ushuaia, Argentina." border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="557" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNIsYqtXWL4/YKsc3hlF1lI/AAAAAAAAQCE/p2nWWCgLrS8c01_lE7ElkywBNWK4qnfYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h214/ushuaia-museum.webp" title="Image: minube.com" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: minube.com</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></i></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span class="VIiyi" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b" data-language-for-alternatives="en" data-language-to-translate-into="es" data-phrase-index="0"><span>The former prison of Ushuaia closed its doors in 1947. The old abandoned building was recovered and enabled as a museum through an agreement of 1994 between the Argentine Navy and the Asociacion Civil Museo Maritimo de Ushuaia, being inaugurated on March 3, 1995.</span></span> <span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b" data-language-for-alternatives="en" data-language-to-translate-into="es" data-phrase-index="1"><span>Today the construction is a National Historic Monument</span></span></span> </span><span style="color: #20124d;">A major attraction is the life-size replica of the Lighthouse of the End of the World, an icon of the Southern Seas indicating the entrance to the city's bay. Currently, the building houses 4 galleries.</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">
<span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span><span style="color: #20124d;">The old prison Museum has a permanent exhibition of the former Jail, with research on the old establishment, pictures and details of the most famous prisoners. </span><span style="color: #20124d;">You can tour the pavilions that once worked as a Jail, some recreated, and a special relic: the Ala Historica, which is preserved in the state it was when the prison was closed in 1947. </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Another section is the Antarctic Museum Jose Maria Sobral, which was born from an Antarctic exhibition, with rich collections today covering a whole pavilion, classified by international guidebooks as "perhaps the best collection of Antarctic naval models in the World". There is also the Marine Art Museum of Ushuaia, MAMU opened in 2007, featuring a private collection of great masters of Argentine Art, focused precisely on marine themes.</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;">Visiting the Maritime- Jail Museum is a must, as knowing this place is the best way to learn the history of the region and realize that populate Southern Patagonia was a daring adventure.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span>Museo del Fin del Mundo</span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span></b></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>(End of the World Museum)</b></span></span></i></span><br /></h3><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Opened in 1979 in the building where the Banco Nacion worked until 1976, museum in charge of preserving the historical roots of Tierra del Fuego</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> from pre-Columbian times to the twentieth century. Its collections are exhibited in five rooms, where are the showcases dedicated to the natives of Tierra del Fuego, explorers, personalities linked to local history, testimonies of ancient shipwrecks and natural history. With the ticket you can visit two museums: the End of the World and the Old Government House.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span>Tren del Fin del Mundo</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> </span><span>(Southern Fuegian Railway)</span></span></span></i></span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWWZ_Yay9XQ/YKsevSC5S8I/AAAAAAAAQCM/5_vArabevPYX6LCfs4ZJgnCmoPLoejbBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s520/the-end-of-the-world-train.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Train of the end of the world, Ushuaia." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWWZ_Yay9XQ/YKsevSC5S8I/AAAAAAAAQCM/5_vArabevPYX6LCfs4ZJgnCmoPLoejbBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h223/the-end-of-the-world-train.webp" title="Tren del fin del mundo, Argentina." width="400" /></a></div></span></span></span></i></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">A recreation of the daily trips made by jail inmates to supply the prison and town with lumber. As the forest decreased in size, the railroad expanded. The train operated since 1909, but the prison was closed in 1947 being replaced by a Naval Base, besides</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> in 1949 a strong earthquake caused great damage to the railroad, so in 1952 the means of transportation ceased its operations.</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The current tour covers the last 8 km. of the original route that was 25 km. long, in a journey that combines history with landscape. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">The train departs from the "Estacion del Fin del Mundo", 8 km West of Ushuaia, picking up passengers along the Valle Pico in the Garganta Toro and Estacion Macarena where visitors inquire about the natives "Yamanas" or "Yaganes", who inhabited the region and stops at a point with panoramic view for 15 min. The train then enters the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, where passengers board a transport vehicle that lead them into the park through the valley, returning to the Estacion Parque Nacional to start the return trip.</span></span></div><span><span style="color: #20124d;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego</b></span></i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><br /></h3><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">Located 12 km West Ushuaia, covering an area of 68,909 hectares. It stretches from the Injoo Goiyin (or</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> Beauvoir)</span><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> Sierra belonging to the Fuegian Andes, North of Lake Fagnano, to the coast of the Beagle Channel in the South. It is accessible</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> by car from Ushuaia,</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> through National Route 3. In winter the use of snow tires or chains is obligatory. You can also reach Tierra del Fuego National Park by train, known as Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino or by catamaran to Lapataia Bay Pier.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">
<span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Of the park's total area, only 2,000 hectares are allocated to tourist use, the rest is classified as a strict nature reserve. In the central part is located the Fagnano or Kami Lake, which empties its waters into the Pacific Ocean. Further South, facing the Condor and Guanaco hills, Lake Roca empties into the choppy waters of Lapataia river, which in turn, flows into the bay of the same name. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Due to the harsh climate, the variety of animal life here is not as wide as in other latitudes, however can be found about twenty species of mammals and approximately ninety species of birds. In this regard, a species artificially introduced in 1946 to develop the fur industry was the Canadian Beaver. The animals adapted very well to their new ecosystem but the industry did not prosper and today these rodents are considered a plague threatening the ecosystem, the population of beavers in Tierra del Fuego exceeds that of its inhabitants. Within the Area Recreativa of Tierra del Fuego National Park are varied paths and places for trekking, camping, boating, mountain biking, recreational fishing, bird watching and water sports in non-motorized boats, while during the winter the park is ideal for cross-country skiing.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: blue;">Cerro Castor Winter Sports Center</span></span></i></span></b></span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></b></h3><h3><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MQg72-G1AM/YKsgIMGI5gI/AAAAAAAAQCU/OlkD_qMvILEnR1CNz8LgMeb7sxGMbJvVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s520/Pista-La-brecha-Cerro-Castor.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ushuaia" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="520" height="231" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MQg72-G1AM/YKsgIMGI5gI/AAAAAAAAQCU/OlkD_qMvILEnR1CNz8LgMeb7sxGMbJvVwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h231/Pista-La-brecha-Cerro-Castor.webp" title="Image: skiencerrocastor.com" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: skiencerrocastor.com - "La Brecha" piste</span> <br /></span></span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></b></h3><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Located 26 km. from downtown Ushuaia, in the opinion of many, the most exclusive mountain resort in Argentina. </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Due to the prevailing climatic conditions in the extreme South, the operating season extends longer than in the rest of the ski centers in Argentina.</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> Throughout 20 kilometers wide, Cerro Castor has a total of 24 ski slopes for different requirements, many of them certified by the International Ski Federation.</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> In November 2013 in the city of Kitzbuhel, Austria, the Ski World Awards, prestigious organization which gathers world experts, nominated Cerro Castor complex as the Best Ski Center in Argentina, distinction based not only on the technical conditions offered by the mountain but also considering the quality of all the services involved, such as ski and snowboard school, equipment rental service, last generation ski lifts, mountain shelters, first aid center, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, etc.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Martial Glacier Tourist Complex</span></span></i></span><br /></h3><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The most important source of drinking water in Ushuaia is located about 7 km. North of the city, on the slopes of Martial Mountain Range, it is also one of the favorite places for visitors to enjoy the best view of the city. Named after the head of the French expedition, Captain Luis Fernando Martial who, aboard the war transport "Romanche", visited the region in 1883 with a group of researchers to observe the passage of the planet Venus. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Martial Glacier Resort is one of the most important local attractions and can be visited year round. During the Winter months, the Mountain Ski Center opens its doors with a 1300 mts. main ski slope and other smaller tracks suitable for intermediate level skiers, the climb is facilitated by 100 double seat chairlift, in this complex also operates the "Ushuaia Skiing School"</span><span style="color: #20124d;">. The possibilities the center offers in the summer are numerous, canopy, hiking, and trekking circuits in dream places with different degrees of difficulty and length of routes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>Dog Sled Tours</b></span></i></span><br /></h4><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">An unforgettable experience, perfect for any adventurer, no matter their physical condition. A millenary means of transport, common in regions near the North Pole, whose practice is now widespread as a tourist and recreational activity around Ushuaia. Pure breed polar dogs like the Siberian Husky, Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, look forward to start the journey through the icy but beautiful landscapes of southern Patagonia. The Winter Activities Calendar also includes a traditional Sled Dog Race which is one of the must-see attractions of the season. These polar dogs are bred in several establishments that offer their services to tour the snowy Patagonian Valley, such as Valle de Lobos, Centro Invernal Haruwen, Villa Las Cotorras, Tierra Mayor, Llanos del Castor, etc.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Local Gastronomy</i></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Local dishes stands out for the use of seafood, especially the King Crab, a typical crustacean of the southern seas. You can taste the "Centolla" in different preparations, such as natural, with garlic or au gratin. You can also try other dishes such as the delicious Patagonian lamb, trout or salmon.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Casa Beban</i></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #20124d;">(Beban House)</span></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">One of the first residences in Ushuaia, a reconstruction of one of the main exponents of the pioneer architecture, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">declared Cultural Heritage of the city in 1996.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The old Beban</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> House belonged to Tomas Beban (son of a pioneer of Croatian origin), who, when he decided to get married, ordered the panels for his future house from Sweden. The house was brought disassembled and installed between 1911 and 1913. The residence of that pioneer family of Ushuaia today serves as a cultural center and exhibition hall.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Address: 1830 Maipú Ave.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Admission is free, during the week there are guided tours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Cruises through the Beagle Channel</span></b></i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iR-7rxqxC48/YKshcTVB2hI/AAAAAAAAQCc/NeBghKXREsEl2v2ViRZoXeEYHVMKe30kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/australis-expedition-cruises.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="640" height="178" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iR-7rxqxC48/YKshcTVB2hI/AAAAAAAAQCc/NeBghKXREsEl2v2ViRZoXeEYHVMKe30kwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h178/australis-expedition-cruises.webp" width="400" /></a></div></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></h3></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">From October to April every season, one of the traditional tours in Ushuaia to watch birds, marine life, observe and scout the extraordinary scenery through the Beagle Channel, thus called after the HMS </span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">Beagle, ship that took Charles Darwin on his voyage around the World between 1831 and 1836. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;">This part of the planet was explored in depth by the English naturalist. </span><span style="color: #20124d;">South of the Beagle, are located other Chilean islands belonging to the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, including the legendary Cape Horn, which is part of many of the tourist voyages</span><span style="color: #20124d;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Sport Fishing in Tierra del Fuego Island</span></span></i></span></h4><h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNKRGvAJvJM/YKskC-_nZZI/AAAAAAAAQCk/tV1g2Hw-2XUsMWdLg1BbeWrIrMISFZYbACLcBGAsYHQ/s332/fishing-ushuaia.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sport fishing in Ushuaia, Argentina" border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="332" height="220" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNKRGvAJvJM/YKskC-_nZZI/AAAAAAAAQCk/tV1g2Hw-2XUsMWdLg1BbeWrIrMISFZYbACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h220/fishing-ushuaia.webp" title="Image: hotelesdeushuaia.com" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"></span></span></i></span></h4><div></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>T</span><span>ierra del Fuego is internationally considered one of the most important destinations for trout fishing. During the season that runs from early November to late April, sport fishermen from around the world come here to spend relaxing days practicing their favorite activity, </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>local tour operators offer a large variety of fishing tours to choose from.</i></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The species were introduced in the 30s by John Goodall, pioneer of the area who imported eggs and trout from Bariloche and Chile. These are fully adapted and now inhabit the rivers and lakes of Tierra del Fuego. Four varieties of trout are predominant in the fresh waters of Tierra del Fuego: brown trout, migratory brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. If there is something that attracts like a magnet to foreign fishermen, are the legendary "sea trout", which after spending time feeding in saltwater, return to their natural environment with a much larger size. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The neighboring town of Rio Grande, is known as the "International Capital of the Trout" but Ushuaia has privileged places such as</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Lago Fagnano,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> 100 km. North of the city, one of the largest lakes in South America and the second largest in Argentina. With its tributaries, Valdez, Tuerto, Claro and Milna, offers visitors the opportunity to catch trout up to 10 kilos either from a boat or the shore. There is a lodge, campgrounds, and other services on the edge of the lake. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Another of the best places for sport fishing near Ushuaia is </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Lago Escondido,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> just 60 km from the city, nestled in the mountains at the foot of Paso Garibaldi and whose name Escondido ("Hidden") is due to being in the middle of the Southern Cordillera de los Andes, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">surrounded by incredible scenery where you can mainly catch Brown and Rainbow Trout. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Other interesting fishing sites are located 70 km. NE from the city, </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Laguna Margarita</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> with a population of trout specially rainbow composed of specimens of medium size, average of 1 kg. that sometimes can reach 2 kg. or more, and 2 enclosed bays belonging to the southern shore of Lake Fagnano: </span><b style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Laguna Bombilla,</i></span></b><b style="color: blue; font-family: Prompt;"> </b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">also in its south edge fed by the small Rio Bombilla, which comes from Laguna Margarita, located a few km. upstream, here can be found the three salmonid species that inhabit the waters of Tierra del Fuego: Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout, and </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;"><i>Laguna Palacios,</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> run by the Ushuaia Fishing Club. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span>Lago Yehuin</span> <span>(Yehuin Lake),</span></i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a body of water North of Fagnano Lake, in the heart of Tierra del Fuego Island, within the "Corazon de la Isla" Provincial Reserve, of extraordinarily clear waters, very frequented by sports fishermen and trekking lovers. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Near Yehuin Lake stands Shenolsh Hill, which offers the opportunity to observe all the surrounding nature besides being a strategic place for watching the Condors. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Special mention must be made to sport fishing in </span><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>Rio Grande,</i></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">which rises in the Chilean side of the island and after a zigzagging course flows into the homonymous city, South Atlantic. 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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Chile-35.675147 -71.542968999999971-83.864066000000008 -154.16015649999997 12.513771999999996 11.074218500000029tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-63836949977289100152023-06-25T01:49:00.066-03:002024-02-08T02:39:30.108-03:00Desierto Florido National Park<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEzbfpTwivi_zSGVBhvzRtg59O0rXQkDoR1ObnZVmCK5qZ0H4krv39wmR2zZuKeDavyCFXc_tjL71FwGO95PqdJP6Kwi7eb0VACHDAy5jbTioQ9-t4ySo4s6vsmnQTtgywcfKqO043I5q_s3qJi9lWAPkYCZFVrJRxxcbpRFlrpfPTmXklFrlnUVPlA/s840/desierto-florido-national-park.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The "flowering desert" phenomenon , Atacama, Chile." border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEzbfpTwivi_zSGVBhvzRtg59O0rXQkDoR1ObnZVmCK5qZ0H4krv39wmR2zZuKeDavyCFXc_tjL71FwGO95PqdJP6Kwi7eb0VACHDAy5jbTioQ9-t4ySo4s6vsmnQTtgywcfKqO043I5q_s3qJi9lWAPkYCZFVrJRxxcbpRFlrpfPTmXklFrlnUVPlA/s16000/desierto-florido-national-park.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The flowering desert, Atacama region.</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> <div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>June, 2023.-</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The creation of the Desierto Florido National Park became official only eight months after the proposal by President Gabriel Boric. As a result of intensive work carried out by the Ministerio de Bienes Nacionales (Ministry of National Assets) together with the Ministerio del Medio Ambiente (Ministry of the Environment), the decree was published in the Diario Oficial on June 12, 2023. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It is worth noting that the creation of this new natural reserve, which covers an area of more than 57,000 hectares in the Atacama region, will protect the flowering phenomenon of the world's driest desert, where every few years some 200 species come back to life. To this end, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) has 36 months to draw up a National Park Management Plan that includes the measures needed to effectively protect and conserve the area.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nevertheless, the peculiar flowering isn't a regular event. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">The bloom is due to episodic rainfall in the desert area, caused by the influence of the El Niño current, combined with favorable conditions of temperature and humidity that favor the growth of native flora. The desert in bloom sight is mainly concentrated in the coastal area of the region.
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Under the right conditions, millions of dormant seeds can germinate due to increased humidity, leading to a proliferation of birds, insects, lizards, and rodents. This is truly an amazing awakening of nature that can transform many areas of the Atacama Desert into what appears to be large agricultural plantations, despite the region's reputation for aridity.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Among the variety of flowers that cover the desert during this period, the most representative are what the locals call "Pata de Guanaco" (Guanaco's Foot, scientific name Calandrinia longiscapa), also the "Añañuca" (whose scientific name is Rhodophiala rhodolirion), the "Garra de Leon" (Bomarea ovallei), light blue and lilac "Suspiros", white and blue "Malvillas", "Orejas de Zorro", etc... </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>How to get to Desierto Florido National Park?</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The new protected area is located in Copiapo, about 30 kilometers south of the municipality and 85 kilometers north of Vallenar. To get there, you can take a flight to the nearest city, which is Copiapó, once there, you could rent a car or take an organized tour that will take you to the park. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Another alternative to see the desert in bloom is to go to a city further south, La Serena, and take a full day tour that will take you directly to the commune of La Higuera where you can appreciate another version of the event. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Other places to observe the curiosity are the Parque Nacional LLanos de Challe, a protected natural area on the coast of the Third Region of Atacama; Parque Nacional Pan de Azucar, located north of the city of Chañaral; Totoral Bajo, Huasco, Carrizal Bajo, Caleta Barco. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The negative aspect has been the human activity. The number of visitors attracted by the spectacle and the illegal trade of flowers have endangered the regeneration of some species. However, it is good to know that for years the INIA (Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute), through its Banco de Semillas (Seed Bank), is taking action to keep the seeds out of their natural environment, in botanical gardens to ensure the survival of the species for term not less than 50 years, among other facilities consist of a storage chamber at -18 ° C and 35% RH.
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Campgrounds and shelters are also available. Below are some local tours to enjoy the "desert in bloom":</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* </i><u><a href="https://atacamachile.cl/tour-destination/desierto-florido/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Atacama Chile</i></a></u><i> </i></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* </i><u><a href="https://en.geoadventures.cl/desierto-florido" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Geo Adventures</i></a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>* </i><u><a href="https://tourlaserena.cl/tour-desierto-florido-interior/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Central Tour La Serena</i></a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i>* </i><u><a href="https://turismolaserena.cl/tour-desierto-florido-la-serena" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Turismo La Serena</i></a></u></b></span></div><p></p></div></div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-75936713719565468922023-01-21T03:21:00.101-03:002023-05-29T00:52:41.507-03:00Ozone Layer: Slowly On The Way To Full Recovery<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZrV2ugid4TPtF-8INeDsxkqKcqgE5JnU5Im9GYajXsJujj1Pe4CQtEYGdMipFIyqwiZaRwPfAI4hZ-A1fXO_1P8p5cy1o05_MmtP90cIc6DgF1nwJ2C-lM5cc7WwcMNRoevbP4E7UDaXztGrj-ppmd5jd8Lrb834MPJSeBMNC_0c0_x1_zt6LMgz2g/s830/ozone-layer.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZrV2ugid4TPtF-8INeDsxkqKcqgE5JnU5Im9GYajXsJujj1Pe4CQtEYGdMipFIyqwiZaRwPfAI4hZ-A1fXO_1P8p5cy1o05_MmtP90cIc6DgF1nwJ2C-lM5cc7WwcMNRoevbP4E7UDaXztGrj-ppmd5jd8Lrb834MPJSeBMNC_0c0_x1_zt6LMgz2g/s16000/ozone-layer.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: runrun.es</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>According to United Nations scientists, the Ozone layer that protects the Earth from solar radiation is on track to completely recover within the next four decades thanks to the Montreal Protocol.</i></b></span></h3></div><div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i>Source: <a href="https://www.chiledesarrollosustentable.cl/noticias/noticia-pais/la-capa-de-ozono-esta-cerca-de-la-recuperacion-total/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chile Desarrollo Sustentable</a></i></b><b><i><span> </span></i></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">January 2023.-</span></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">A United Nations-backed group of experts presented their conclusions at the 103rd annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society. Among them, they highlight that the gradual elimination of chemical substances harmful to the ozone layer will contribute to mitigate global warming up to 0.5 °C.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The quadrennial report of the Montreal Protocol's Scientific Assessment Panel has also confirmed that</span> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>the phase-out of almost 99% of the chemicals that damage the ozone layer has succeeded in protecting the planet's protective shield.</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, says: "The gradual elimination of nearly 99% of Ozone-depleting chemicals has resulted in the preservation of ozone, contributing significantly to the recovery of the upper stratosphere and the reduction of human exposure to the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">He also warned about the use of new technologies: "The group of scientists has warned about the possible negative effects of stratospheric aerosol injection to reduce climate change."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>The Montreal Protocol, key to the ozone layer</i></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span>The Montreal Protocol, signed on September 16, 1987 by a total of 197 countries, has led to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, one of the main causes of global warming. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span>This has been one of the most successful environmental agreements.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">It was born as a solution to the problem of damage and growth of the ozone layer hole. During its inception, the Montreal Protocol included only the commitment of developed countries to progressively reduce the use and production of ozone-depleting chemicals.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Subsequently, more countries joined the protection commitment. By 1989, the</span> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>countries adhering to the Montreal Protocol</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> <span style="color: #20124d;">undertook to control, limit and regulate the production, consumption and trade of chemicals that damage the ozone layer.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;">If current policies are maintained, by the year 2066</span> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>the ozone hole over Antarctica should have disappeared,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> <span style="color: #20124d;">provided that the 1980 values are recovered. In addition, by 2045 the values should also be restored over the Arctic and around 2040 for the rest of the world.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Meg Seki, executive secretary of the Ozone Secretariat of the UN Environment Program, has described the scientists' conclusions very positively: The impact that the Montreal Protocol has had on climate change mitigation cannot be ignored in any way. Over the last 35 years, the Protocol has become a true champion of the environment.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Positive impact to mitigate climate change</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol,</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> <span style="color: #20124d;">approved in 2016, calls for the phase-out of the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Although they do not directly damage the ozone layer, they do contribute to climate change as they are powerful greenhouse gases.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: left;">According to Professor Petteri Taalas, Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Amendment will contribute to mitigate global warming between 0.3 and 0.5°C from today until the year 2100.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The measures taken in relation to ozone set a precedent for climate action. The success achieved in phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals shows us what can and should be done to move away from fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and thus limit the rise in temperatures.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Experts warn that we must be very attentive to see how the ozone layer evolves over the next few years, given that the full recovery of the ozone layer also depends on complying with the required greenhouse gas (GHG) limitations.</span></div><p><br /></p></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-60868784220958864652022-12-30T03:09:00.038-03:002023-07-25T02:05:01.512-03:00 Chile Kicks Off Large-Scale Production of e-Fuels<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Taking advantage of the renewable energy from the wind, green hydrogen is produced through a process called electrolysis.</i></b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>The facility also captures CO2 from the atmosphere and applies a synthesis process to combine CO2 and hydrogen to produce eFuels, including Carbon Neutral Gasoline (eGasoline) and Carbon Neutral Liquefied Gas (eLG).</i></b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>It should be noted that the e-gasoline produced at this plant can be used in any vehicle that runs on common gasoline without the need to make any adaptations.</i></b></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i> </i></b></span></div><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>December, 2022.-</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13PklGoTcrAhmWcel4ZbAYKgyVV_QxO4ektoDoHKn0C0e8pdbil7c47ysfJq2lyQ_mBxUZ9OkQnDY-d_Di-ctbm5XviMh0XHbSJn0-XhLncmpK_sCFqmeecQ7lkzF-N0V0PyYikGEkNEENaAKveo_uMh6Mo_V7Tm1ICnmf_RHr89gW8XB2A83OYfXGQ/s520/Green%20hydrogen%20gas%20plant%20Chile.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Green Hydrogen Plant in Chile." border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="520" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13PklGoTcrAhmWcel4ZbAYKgyVV_QxO4ektoDoHKn0C0e8pdbil7c47ysfJq2lyQ_mBxUZ9OkQnDY-d_Di-ctbm5XviMh0XHbSJn0-XhLncmpK_sCFqmeecQ7lkzF-N0V0PyYikGEkNEENaAKveo_uMh6Mo_V7Tm1ICnmf_RHr89gW8XB2A83OYfXGQ/w640-h394/Green%20hydrogen%20gas%20plant%20Chile.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The first liters of synthetic gasoline were pumped into the tank of a Porsche, <br />one of the partner companies of the project </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Haru Oni Plant,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a HIF Global project (Highly Innovative Fuels) involving major companies such as Porsche, Enel Green Power, Enap, Siemens Energy, Gasco and Exxon Mobile, marked a milestone by producing the first liters of eFuel. Siemens Energy was the project technologist, taking part in the engineering and construction and providing the electrolysis technology. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Haru Oni, located 44 km North of Punta Arenas, Chile, produced its first liters of synthetic fuels in late December. The reason for choosing this location is based on the amount of wind energy that can be used for the production of green hydrogen. This is approximately 6,000 operating hours per year at full load, which is equivalent to 270 days; a number that is three times the production capacity in Europe. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">"The first </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>synthetic fuels at Haru Oni</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> are a milestone in the fight against climate change, not only for Chile but for the whole world," said Cesar Norton, president and CEO of HIF Global, during the inauguration. "This is everyone's problem, which is why Haru Oni brings together the experience of German, Italian, U.S., Chinese and Chilean companies in the pursuit of a better future."
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</span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Prospects</i></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8b3haoLx_96HNVt24UvzENRvi4gN3FBvTjfVifvY2YsYI8Zq4OdVecZsHBFmhT_f909RKAcng7mVEEj4GPD4ZiXBmV-pxs1r5Nj-JovQD3S34bSwc5tY51S3RbgwqW9Btz-VuvAAfCNGgnXZB2-ADiYg7lbFCD7gO9bxe_eQ3gLRVihgmrDImorfPg/s520/production%20of%20green%20hydeogen%20gasoline.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8b3haoLx_96HNVt24UvzENRvi4gN3FBvTjfVifvY2YsYI8Zq4OdVecZsHBFmhT_f909RKAcng7mVEEj4GPD4ZiXBmV-pxs1r5Nj-JovQD3S34bSwc5tY51S3RbgwqW9Btz-VuvAAfCNGgnXZB2-ADiYg7lbFCD7gO9bxe_eQ3gLRVihgmrDImorfPg/w400-h223/production%20of%20green%20hydeogen%20gasoline.webp" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The initial stage of the project (Pilot Plant) will produce a total of 130,000 liters per year in 2023, with the aim of increasing the production to 55 million liters in 2025 and 550 million in 2027. Porsche will be the first buyer of the ecological fuel produced at the Chilean facility. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">“Let's just think that today there are more than 1 billion cars powered by internal combustion engines circulating on the planet, and that they have a long useful life ahead of them. If we want to achieve climate protection goals, we need a solution for this highly polluting park,” explained Javier Pastorino, managing director of Siemens Energy for Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The same is true for other transport sectors, such as aviation and maritime, which will need synthetic fuels for decarbonization, as they are difficult to electrify. South America is becoming a hub for green hydrogen projects thanks to its renewable wind and solar resources. "The macro and microeconomic conditions needed to make them viable are as important as the clarity and stability of the game rules."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">On the other hand, Anne-Laure de Chammard, member of the Global Executive Board of Siemens Energy, said: "The objective of the Haru Oni project is to demonstrate that e-Fuels can be commercialized in large quantities and at competitive prices". </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In addition to representatives of all the companies participating in the project, also present at the event were the Minister of Transport of the State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany), Wienfred Hermann; the Chilean Minister of Energy, Diego Pardow; Nicolas Grau, Minister of Economy; Juan Carlos Garcia, Minister of Public Works; Silvia Diaz, Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation; Claudio Radonich, Mayor of Punta Arenas; Jorge Flies, regional Governor and Jose Miguel Benavente, Executive Vice-President of CORFO.</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></div> Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-32703013309305258382022-12-04T03:12:00.022-03:002023-05-29T01:00:39.744-03:002022-2023 season: DAP to operate nearly 180 flights to Antarctica<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>The company is the world's largest operator of commercial flights to Antarctica. This Summer (southern Hemisphere) it will increase its tourism and logistics activity by around 40%.</i></b></span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Press Release</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">December, 2022.</span></i></b><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DAP - Antarctic Airways, flights to Antarctica." border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="520" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjup2lEHaB1JQ9cSOjPf9hkZ-8cWzIOqD9L-wQ2dVXzgaiOZsUTa7QsbnHHjyIaHMorTBVbDKgeDifjEHV1B0SCXRnFMqZQ4s5Cs6cuSWN_KjJSyMTCPeC93WtTXPIGbZ8yqEinJ-Xk9ijxwon0qi3WLrwGyyFlB8U2_WbaNAfIRxcqWwrLBKPlo0Na-w/w640-h382/dap-antarctic-airways%20(1).webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Image: ovejeronoticias.cl" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: ovejeronoticias.cl </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #20124d; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">On Sunday, November 27, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>DAP Antarctic Airways</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> lived a historic day, when its aircrafts carried out 20 landings and takeoffs at the Guardiamarina Zañartu airfield in Puerto Williams.</span></span></div></span></span></span><span><div style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">It was an impressive day for the company flying between Patagonia and Antarctica, with four BAe aircraft operating on the Puerto Williams - Punta Arenas - Santiago - Puerto Williams - Punta Arenas route, carrying passengers who boarded the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Silversea cruises</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> to the white continent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">In addition, two King Air aircraft flew on the Punta Arenas - Puerto Williams - Punta Arenas route and the Twin Otter performed two flights. Also the same day, a Twin Otter flight was made to Pampa Guanaco (Tierra del Fuego Island) and three helicopters performed multiple flight operations in Antarctica for different customers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Nicolás Pivcevic, CEO of the DAP Group, pointed out that this season, which has just begun, entails multiple challenges for the company's operations. "In addition to our regular operations in Patagonia and the northern zone, we are adding all the Antarctic activity, this presents several challenges, mainly in terms of flight planning, logistics, passenger movement, etc.," he said.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>DAP is the world's leading operator of commercial flights to Antarctica.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> During the 2022-23 season, it will increase its tourism and logistics activity by around 40%, with close to 180 flights to the frozen continent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Through its 42-year history, the company (headquartered in Punta Arenas) has been flying to Antarctica for 33 years. During the season (from November to March), DAP operates mainly three types of Antarctic flights: air-cruise charters (transfer of passengers by plane to the frozen continent, where they board an expedition ship), logistics and support for the Antarctic programs of different countries, and aeromedical evacuations from Antarctica to Punta Arenas.</span></div></span></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-50658706598905909932022-11-29T02:10:00.007-03:002023-05-29T01:24:03.690-03:00AWA SOLAR, The First Canned Water Developed by the Combination of Air and Sun in South America <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.chiledesarrollosustentable.cl/noticias/noticia-pais/awa-solar-la-primera-agua-desarrollada-por-la-combinacion-del-aire-y-el-sol-de-sudamerica-recibe-dos-premios-en-el-congreso-mundial-del-agua-2022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Source: Chile Desarrollo Sustentable</i></b></span></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>November. 2022.-</i></b></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDvwEF8lB80x9hZWoKSL9xqkZaHUEkCH7XW-pU7jW1HNQV5acP0i20KjzwAelWAZ23etsweLShXYftWJbORTklFWurpeTckeM-v6OsNd27GMXMk5Sw8DK51tM57D3P5015fTCsVmIiRx4ryJtl08bnGhiz6gkIoZqS_uTA-y9ZzdGwrV6HhngO2XP8g/s520/Awa-solar-water.webp" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDvwEF8lB80x9hZWoKSL9xqkZaHUEkCH7XW-pU7jW1HNQV5acP0i20KjzwAelWAZ23etsweLShXYftWJbORTklFWurpeTckeM-v6OsNd27GMXMk5Sw8DK51tM57D3P5015fTCsVmIiRx4ryJtl08bnGhiz6gkIoZqS_uTA-y9ZzdGwrV6HhngO2XP8g/w640-h357/Awa-solar-water.webp" width="640" /></a></div> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">With more than 13,000 monthly clients, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i><a href="https://www.awasolar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AWA SOLAR</a></i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the first water not extracted from surface sources, won the awards for Best New Water Concept and Best Technological Innovation at Global Water Drinks 2022. It was the only company awarded from South America and the one that received the most nominations at the event among more than 150 participants.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;">Developed by </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><b><i>Lader Energy,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"> one of the main startups with a positive impact on sustainable energy in LATAM, its leaders were recently invited to participate in the innovation panel at the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><b><i>Global Water Congress</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; text-align: left;"> organized by Zenith Global in Evian, France.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Awa Solar is created with a new technology focused on capturing moisture from the air, using only solar energy. By the end of this year, they will also start up a new plant in Lampa (Chile) developed with national technology.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Conceived as the first high quality, 100% renewable, recyclable and responsibly consumed bottled water produced from the combination of air and sun, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>AWA SOLAR</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> adds new milestones in its two years on the market, all of which positions it as a proven solution according to the way water is produced and consumed, in order to combat drought and water scarcity.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In the 19th version of </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Global Water Drinks 2022,</span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span></i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">an event that rewards bottled water, AWA Solar was the only South American company among the nominees and the one that got the highest number of nominations, 5 out of 17 in the categories Sparkling Water, Still Water, Best Canned Water, Best New Water Concept and Best Technological Innovation. Among more than 150 participants, it was recognized as "Best New Water Concept" and "Best Technological Innovation", strengthening its purpose of being the first water for responsible consumption that comes from a 100% renewable source. Behind AWA Solar is Lader Energy, one of the main startups with a positive impact on renewable energy projects in LATAM, leadership and expertise that was also recognized at the Global Water Congress, organized by Zenith Global, in Evian, France, as they were invited to take part on the innovation panel.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.laderenergy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Lader Energy</span></i></a></b><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">has more than 16 years of experience in the development of renewable energy projects and technology throughout Latin America and Europe, specializing in the development, construction, acquisition and sale of renewable energy projects (solar & wind). In 2020, it was awarded as one of the top startups with positive impact in LATAM, within + 500 analyzed, and was also selected among the top 50 solar energy startups worldwide.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">"We are deeply grateful to have shared with industry leaders such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Danone, Nestle or Solán de Cabras; it has been very enriching. The fact that a Chilean company has had the highest number of nominations is a very important milestone for us. To have achieved these two awards, especially in these categories, shows us that we are on the right track. We have only been with AWA Solar for 2 years, but there is really a lot of work, love and dedication behind it. This is thanks to a group of wonderful people with a clear and common purpose, the fight against climate change," says Andres Vasquez Mena, Founding Partner of Awa Solar.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixArxCNvVyhxXXHWaW-6CyNl493F4QQ7HCviCQe8vSYbvYlbOwRBef-AmGRpFDGy2YGGkTi-ZFbGDvT1I_liDTVndD9Fmwt7ZzXLZBXUdtyJ_TLE4Cvjp4STE0ts2NB4_1pM06S1gtPucNDdMVZrHtTRB5I5uIaGUnNZiiWuWL7hl5QJ0E2RA_4SrJBA/s1024/AWA-awards-france.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="1024" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixArxCNvVyhxXXHWaW-6CyNl493F4QQ7HCviCQe8vSYbvYlbOwRBef-AmGRpFDGy2YGGkTi-ZFbGDvT1I_liDTVndD9Fmwt7ZzXLZBXUdtyJ_TLE4Cvjp4STE0ts2NB4_1pM06S1gtPucNDdMVZrHtTRB5I5uIaGUnNZiiWuWL7hl5QJ0E2RA_4SrJBA/w400-h297/AWA-awards-france.webp" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">AWA Solar is its flagship project. The water is extracted thanks to a new technology that combines photovoltaic solar energy and solar thermal energy, capturing moisture from the air and performing a condensation process to generate high quality water and later mineralized, achieving an optimal taste for everyone's consumption, 100% clean and renewable. A product with a zero water and carbon footprint is obtained since it does not exploit any surface water source and everything is powered by solar energy during this process.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">They currently have 2 varieties, traditional still and sparkling, and during 2023 they will launch tonic, watermelon, melon and lemon. The containers are made of tinplate, the most sustainable in the world, since it is 100% and infinitely recyclable. It is currently marketed through its e-commerce www.awasolar.com, as well as through Amazon, and by the end of 2022 it will enter supermarkets. 10% of the profits generated from sales go to communities without access to water.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Last year, the company made a donation of 40,000 liters of water for the rural school La Viña, located in the municipality of Cabildo, Petorca province. With this donation they ensured the entire water supply for the students' consumption for the whole year 2022, allowing the school, which had to close its doors due to the lack of drinking water, to return to classes.</span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>New Solar Plant with National Technology</i></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></h4></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">With 100% Chilean development, they are also launching a new plant in Lampa, with its first productions during November and December 2022. It is unique in its kind because although atmospheric water generators are used, there are no other projects in which these systems are powered by solar energy, where the objective is to accumulate a large amount of water.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">This new technology is mobile through a modular solution, which allows to produce in very small spaces and to be always close to the demand, thus avoiding transports of more than 200 km. It has the capacity to produce between 2,000 and 5,000 liters of water per month, depending on the season of the year, where the Summer months are the most productive.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="font-size: large;">"It has been an intense two years, with a lot of work and satisfaction. All these milestones encourage us to continue with our purpose that led us to create AWA Solar. By 2022 our goal is to expand to Europe, especially the Spanish market, and in LATAM, in Colombia, Peru and Brazil", says Horacio Vasquez, Founding Partner of Awa Solar.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-36744799172096632362022-09-17T02:09:00.030-03:002023-01-24T01:26:10.047-03:00Chile Once Again Named South America's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination <div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIE8anGDJdmpPMN8RZvFB-DnS2pzH-D-VhTms-L1ORsaUjJlTSU7-ydqfqa_36zKcsGWRU1NgWpYH87tL_0_62D1EZpj7h4G0rwSRSVpHQFwYOmvR6DowUll0CPC_lgvSgUJmFsdh8hhsy0xzad4WgaZHSLdp70JVQGXPGpJiaSL7HicyMvBIR93F9w/s830/Huilo%20Huilo%20%20Reserve%20(1).webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Huilo Huilo area, South of Chile." border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIE8anGDJdmpPMN8RZvFB-DnS2pzH-D-VhTms-L1ORsaUjJlTSU7-ydqfqa_36zKcsGWRU1NgWpYH87tL_0_62D1EZpj7h4G0rwSRSVpHQFwYOmvR6DowUll0CPC_lgvSgUJmFsdh8hhsy0xzad4WgaZHSLdp70JVQGXPGpJiaSL7HicyMvBIR93F9w/s16000/Huilo%20Huilo%20%20Reserve%20(1).webp" title="Image: Latam Airlines" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Latam Airlines</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">September 2022.- For nature tourism and extreme sports lovers, Chile offers a variety of options from north to south. For the eighth consecutive year, Chile was crowned the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Best Adventure Tourism Destination in South America</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> at the World Travel Awards, an organization recognized worldwide as a seal of quality for tourism-related institutions. It is also the second time that Chile has won the award for the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Best Destination in South America,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> leaving behind emblematic countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, among others.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">In the 29th version of the WTA, our country also obtained for the fifth time the title of </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Best Romantic Destination</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> for the Atacama Desert, a territory with stunning moonscapes, known for being the driest in the world that extends through the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Tarapaca, Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">The World Travel Awards recognize the best tourist attractions, hotels, destinations, airlines and institutions in the travel and tourism industry around the world. The regional competitions are held first, to later continue with the world-wide contest, in which Chile will also participate.
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">More than 100 parks and natural reserves, a coastline of more than 4,000 kms and the driest desert in the world, just to mention some of its natural attractions, consolidate Chile as an unquestionable destination to live adventure without limits thanks to its different natural landscapes from north to south. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">The wealth of tourist resources has turned the activity into one of the main drivers of the national economy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnw410sRDeMm9AORnh4JvGgmwqe6HEVZ11GE3fsI2ft6Lm9jEerfLV3Kd6Mapad_VZdu2XgxY0qkrBrBkPg1uXIM9AFZ01x0VdR_tg0WlCmX29_W9Hd8k_hlr6ui90HCcz12ecvh-TRNwHX4uBJRSaXe6oppCJ4zvguCr50BMUCRA2KZZizHtAWYk6A/s520/Atacama%20Desert%20Chile.webp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View of the Atacama Desert in Chile." border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnw410sRDeMm9AORnh4JvGgmwqe6HEVZ11GE3fsI2ft6Lm9jEerfLV3Kd6Mapad_VZdu2XgxY0qkrBrBkPg1uXIM9AFZ01x0VdR_tg0WlCmX29_W9Hd8k_hlr6ui90HCcz12ecvh-TRNwHX4uBJRSaXe6oppCJ4zvguCr50BMUCRA2KZZizHtAWYk6A/w640-h344/Atacama%20Desert%20Chile.webp" title="Image: azertag.az" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Atacama Desert </span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> The Undersecretary of Tourism, Verónica Kunze, expressed her satisfaction for the titles obtained by the country, mentioning that these recognitions "confirm that </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Chile has enormous tourism potential". </i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">For her part, the deputy national director of the National Tourism Service (Sernatur), Beatriz Roman, said that "these achievements reflect the powerful work we have done in promoting our tourist sites. In this sense, our best promotional card is to bring out the great diversity of the national territory, which stands out for its vast natural spaces where you can live unique experiences."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">These recognitions confirm that the Chilean tourism industry continues to be at the forefront of South America. In the last ceremony of the contest known as the "Oscars of tourism", the country confirmed that it continues with its positive streak and by the end of the year it will again go for awards, but now at a global level.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-87119922803062838332022-07-02T03:11:00.062-03:002023-11-02T00:38:03.141-03:0021 Reasons for a Holiday in Chile<div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOHoFC7Ra11tDm8-mLfxQNaq5pSkChll1lc5yZ3KmUXb9wOokvNrN5v5Dc0ju6jDaEo7016rnUCAzSgvNPaCXLZAStBj74XLcWTSlOqRuVbm2VaoVm0TAU8TYOUdzt_42m3iWoQY3wBmjyaB60pAN6zbsCBSF1GJVeqwnwjqAQy39rOgm2qesZ49kHA/s830/puerto-varas.webp" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOHoFC7Ra11tDm8-mLfxQNaq5pSkChll1lc5yZ3KmUXb9wOokvNrN5v5Dc0ju6jDaEo7016rnUCAzSgvNPaCXLZAStBj74XLcWTSlOqRuVbm2VaoVm0TAU8TYOUdzt_42m3iWoQY3wBmjyaB60pAN6zbsCBSF1GJVeqwnwjqAQy39rOgm2qesZ49kHA/s16000/puerto-varas.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">City of Puerto Varas</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">When in 2017 </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>British Airways</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> announced the resumption of flights between London and Santiago de Chile, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>The Telegraph</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> published a list detailing 21 reasons for the British to visit Chile. Both then and now, these and other reasons continue to be valid.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The country offers visitors a large number of places to visit and a good infrastructure in terms of hotels as well as connectivity between the different regions. From the Atacama Desert in the extreme north to Patagonia, the end of the Americas and the immensity of the white continent. The charming, enigmatic Easter Island with its Moai; the Chiloe Archipelago, full of mythology, folklore and culinary delights; the beautiful Lakes Region; Central Chile with its valleys and winter centers, etc.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Nor can we fail to mention </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Santiago,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the country's capital and one of the largest cities in Latin America. It is an important commercial, financial and business center, a modern and historical city at the same time, at the foot of the Andes mountains, with important winter resorts. Here are the places highlighted by British Airways:
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</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">1.- Atacama Desert</span></b></span></i></span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtQ-7-xahus3MY0gOYbgvE7iHRwJiI0u3BYVxNWTpRuZCpRhRBH5s98XiOI46uNzp7fHsDV2fkCdF9DBPVazD8PR-dDaKDR7DNgYw2GtDh1TfvKUBwhteLWQqOImV1E15CSTGy13R0jS04TdGz-D1yqN_JU34M1OZN4uoWuxCXT3JeY0_hQrbTmIJxg/s520/desierto-de-atacama.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Atacama Desert, North of Chile" border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtQ-7-xahus3MY0gOYbgvE7iHRwJiI0u3BYVxNWTpRuZCpRhRBH5s98XiOI46uNzp7fHsDV2fkCdF9DBPVazD8PR-dDaKDR7DNgYw2GtDh1TfvKUBwhteLWQqOImV1E15CSTGy13R0jS04TdGz-D1yqN_JU34M1OZN4uoWuxCXT3JeY0_hQrbTmIJxg/w400-h224/desierto-de-atacama.webp" title="Photo: imagenesdeluniverso.com" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">One of the driest places on Earth, although there are parts where every few years takes place the strange but beautiful phenomenon known as</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"The Flowering Desert".</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In some parts the landscape seems unreal, to the point that NASA has made practical use of the similarity of this area with the surface of Mars. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In addition to the geysers, salt flats, volcanoes and lakes of the Andean plateau, Atacama is also archaeologically one of the richest places in South America. Equally, the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Astronomical Tours</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> are a good choice, as the clear skies of the desert make it a perfect location to scan the Universe. In fact, Atacama is considered the best place on Earth to observe the firmament and to the date there are about fifty operators who offer tours related to this topic.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>2.- Visiting the "Palafitos" (houses on stilts) of Chiloe Island</b></span></i></span></h3>
<span style="color: #20124d;"></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Chiloe Archipelago is a group of islands full of traditions and mysteries. One of its charms are the typical "palafitos". These stilt houses are constructions on wooden pillars in the water which are not native to Chiloe architecture, but were adopted in some coastal towns of the Archipelago for a better use of the coastline during the trade expansion in the nineteenth century and continued to be built until the middle of the last century.</span></span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">
Today, along with the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Churches of Chiloe,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> the "palafitos" are among the most representative postcards of the main and adjacent islands.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">3.- Traveling to Patagonia</span></b></span></span></i></span> </h3><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmREdSTv8kPZQ8XOnJy93iGyLEzWrhhKGpJKB2C3JIyaA69XKumP-3D98XG-Elm3lju7HFHHJBXeEifptX3vK9BQObqJ0CJD78SWaiBP8qSvLL-A1J2K-D_zIG7KHwlaJmczwBoj_fgodddtajXaVPT0hwx72wP__B17N3UDJI2btWWsUC0qTAnucYA/s520/Chile-Patagonia.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Parque Nacional Torres del Paine" border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmREdSTv8kPZQ8XOnJy93iGyLEzWrhhKGpJKB2C3JIyaA69XKumP-3D98XG-Elm3lju7HFHHJBXeEifptX3vK9BQObqJ0CJD78SWaiBP8qSvLL-A1J2K-D_zIG7KHwlaJmczwBoj_fgodddtajXaVPT0hwx72wP__B17N3UDJI2btWWsUC0qTAnucYA/w400-h223/Chile-Patagonia.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A view of Torres del Paine and Salto Chico Hotel</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span>One of the emblematic tourist places throughout the World. Located at the southern tip of South America, it is shared between Chile and Argentina. The Chilean side is smaller and less promoted than the Argentine Patagonia, however has a great diversity of spectacular landscapes, </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">not only Torres del Paine National Park, </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><span>recognized as the Eighth Wonder of the World by VirtualTourist.com.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">N</span><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">otable places to visit in the Chilean Patagonia are also the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Carretera Austral,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> a new tourist destination where you can travel more than 1,200 kilometers through a route of asphalt and gravel starting in Puerto Montt and whose end is in Villa O' Higgins. </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The Carretera Austral is considered one of the most interesting and beautiful routes throughout the Americas, although sometimes you can find little difficulties, since tourism is just taking off in this region and not always all the required services are available in the area. Among its main attractions can be highlighted Parque Nacional Pumalin Douglas Tompkins; Queulat National Park; Puyuhuapi Fjord with cozy facilities amidst lush nature; San Rafael Glacier; the beautiful mineral formations known as The Marble Cathedral, Marble Chapel and Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake, shared with Argentina, the second largest in South America, etc, etc. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Further south is located Punta Arenas, known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>"the capital of Patagonia",</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> starting point of many tours that travel the South American southern cone. Punta Arenas offers cultural and tourist alternatives starting from the center of the city to its nearby natural attractions such as the navigation through the Strait of Magellan and Southern channels, excursions to the amazing Tierra de Fuego Island, the Antarctic Province, Torres del Paine and others.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">4.- Chile's Ski Resorts</span></i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> </span><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> </span></h3><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Due to its geographical location and the presence of the Andes Mountains in most of its extension, Chile is a privileged country in terms of ski slopes (among other things). Depending on the meteorological trend of every year, the season can last from June to September, even some resorts are equipped with snowmaking machines. There is a long list of places to ski in Chile. The best known and equipped in Central Chile are Portillo, La Parva, El Colorado, Farellones, and Valle Nevado. In the south Nevados de Chillan and the recently created Corralco Mountain and Ski Resort stand out.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">5.- The colorful houses of Valparaiso</span></b></i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></h4>
<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Valparaiso, 119 km. from the capital Santiago, is the main commercial chilean port and the second largest city in the country. One of the features that most attracts the attention of visitors are the colorful houses that sometimes seem to be hanging of the intricate geography full of hills, each with a different name. Striking are also its funiculars, historical means of transportation used by the inhabitants of the hills, given that the first dates from 1883, born on the initiative of European immigrants. Next to Valparaiso you can visit the beautiful city of Vina del Mar, the main tourist center of Central Chile.</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">6.- It is the narrowest country in the World</span></b></i></span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">We would rather say: </span><b><span style="color: #20124d;">according to its length</span></b><span style="color: #20124d;"> Chile is the narrowest country in the World, with a maximum width of 445 km. and an average of 177 km. But in contrast to this condition, it is also one of the longest countries on Earth because without considering its Antarctic territory on which claims sovereignty, Chile has a length of 4270 km.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">7.- You can spot a Puma when visiting Torres del Paine</span></b></i></span></h4>
<span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">If you go to Torres del Paine, a National Park of exceptiomal scenic beauty in Patagonia, you can see a Puma. The population of this protected species in the natural area is app. of 50 specimens, but if you are lucky, you will be able to see them in their natural habitat. The Pumas of this part of the World are among the largest of its kind.
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_emsJOEA2Ru2wsDqPqMdm6zPqr0YK1v8Pr3hVA_za3DjjeWBWR1qXFCOlxdSzx7lPa_m8hE-ALLZcK9XDgVhEScbDoXYLPGODy1aEa_3uSmTJ-wsMbipGTp-Y0LkOeSfb7DlzqyC5ROLyRUyjl64gwTqzTTQpzPvY8m_pTv7G6UYszk851GGDOQQfg/s520/biobiochile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Montaña Magica Hotel, southern Chile." border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_emsJOEA2Ru2wsDqPqMdm6zPqr0YK1v8Pr3hVA_za3DjjeWBWR1qXFCOlxdSzx7lPa_m8hE-ALLZcK9XDgVhEScbDoXYLPGODy1aEa_3uSmTJ-wsMbipGTp-Y0LkOeSfb7DlzqyC5ROLyRUyjl64gwTqzTTQpzPvY8m_pTv7G6UYszk851GGDOQQfg/w400-h223/biobiochile.webp" title="Photo: biobiochile.cl" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia;"><i>Montaña Magica Eco Lodge - Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve </i></span></b></span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The mountain-shaped hotel is covered with vegetation, everything is made of wood and has a permanent waterfall outside. A better connection with nature is difficult to find anywhere else. "La Montaña Magica" is only one of several eco- friendly hotels located in Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, one of the best natural destinations in southern Chile, year after year visited by thousands of people who are seeking to escape the city and connect with nature.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>9.- Discover "The End of the World" by visiting Cape Horn</b></span></i></span></h4>
<span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2016/05/cabo-de-hornos-national-park.html" target="_blank"><i>Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn)</i></a></u></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is the name that receives the most southerly headland of the Hornos Island, belonging to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, traditionally considered the southernmost point of the Americas.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>10.- "Reaching the Stars" by visiting the Observatories in Atacama</b></span></i></span></h4>
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #20124d;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span>The skies of the Atacama Desert are privileged because of its zero pollution and absence of clouds almost all year round, which makes them the cleanest in the world. </span></span><span style="color: #20124d;">For this reason, the Chilean desert concentrates 40% of the largest telescopes on the planet and t</span><span style="color: #20124d;">oday, Astronomical Tours are one of the many tourist activities that take place in northern Chile.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">11.- Rafting in "Cajon del Maipo"</span></b></i><span style="color: #20124d;"><i> </i> </span></span></span></h4><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Known as one of the best rivers in Chile for rafting and located just an hour East of Santiago, </span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2015/06/cajon-del-maipo.html" target="_blank"><i>going down the Maipo River</i></a></u></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> is one of the most incredible and entertaining experiences you can perform in central Chile. In Rio Maipo, with sections of rapids II, III and IV there are several companies that offer their services to enjoy this sensation in a truly unforgettable panorama at the foothills of The Andes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span>
<h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">12.- Visiting Easter Island (Rapa Nui)</span></b></span></i></span></h4><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Together with Patagonia and the Atacama Desert, </span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2014/12/Easter-Island.html" target="_blank"><i>Easter Island</i></a></u></span></b><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> forms Chile's tourist trilogy. Although geographically it belongs to the Polynesia, administratively it depends on the Chilean Valparaiso Region, under the regime of "Special Territory". Because of its remote location, traveling to Rapa Nui, one of the most mysterious places on the planet, is like a dream that perhaps can be performed once in a lifetime.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>13.- You can visit the largest Glacier in South America</b></span></i></span></h3><span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;">Unlike most ice masses all over the world, </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><u><a href="https://www.chile-travel-and-news.com/2017/11/pio-XI-bruggen-glacier.html" target="_blank"><i>Pio XI Glacier,</i></a></u></b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> also known as </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Brüggen Glacier,</span></i> </b></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;">has undergone significant progress in recent decades. Its approximate surface is 1300 km2., with a length of 64 kilometers, front of 6 kilometers and ice towers surpassing 75 meters in height. Pio XI is one of 48 glaciers that come from the Southern Ice Field, a great glacial mass of 350 km. long located in the Patagonian Andes, of which about an 85% belongs to Chile and the rest to Argentina.</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>14.- The ghost mining town of Humberstone</b></span></i></span></h4><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Humberstone is an old mining town in the Atacama Desert, named after James Humberstone, a British chemical engineer who emigrated to South America in 1875 and made his fortune from saltpeter. Nowadays, far from its flourishing past lived between the late 1800s and the early decades of the 1900s, the town that housed more than 3,700 people is just a legend, considered one of the ten most ghostly places on the planet, what has encouraged tourist agencies to perform different tours through its dusty streets and corners. Humberstone and the neighboring Santa Laura Salpeter Work are National Monuments of Chile and</span><span style="color: #20124d;"> were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.</span></span><h4><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">15.- A swimming pool of colossal dimensions</span></b></i></span></h4><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">In the commune of Algarrobo, within the "San Alfonso del Mar" Hotel Complex on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, you can visit the World's largest swimming pool, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records.</span> <span style="color: #20124d;">To get an idea, this is an artificial lagoon of more than one kilometer in length, covering an area of about 8 hectares and of more than 250,000 cubic meters of seawater. All equivalent to about 6,000 "normal" swimming pools.
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">16.- Trekking around Villarrica Volcano</span></b></i><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></h4>
<span style="color: #20124d;"></span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In Winter, its snowy slopes are an invitation to visit the Ski Center, although guided trekking around Villarrica Volcano is available all year round, starting from the tourist agencies of </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pucon and Villarrica.</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> This trekking is one of the main adventure activities for tourist since it is said that Villarrica is the most spectacular volcano of Northern Patagonia, besides being one of the most active in South America and the World. At the summit of 2847 mts. you can enjoy a panoramic view of the lakes and other mountains of the region.
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<span style="color: #20124d;"></span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The Carretera Austral is one of the most spectacular roads in South America, an ideal setting for adventure tourism as it is a journey through the most attractive landscapes of Patagonia.</span>
<span style="color: #20124d;">Although the route is quite demanding in terms of effort (mostly of gravel), more and more people choose the option to tour it by bicycle.</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>18.- A Paradise for Surfing Lovers</b></span></i></span></h4><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pichilemu</i></b></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">had until now been a little-known town, nevertheless it is becoming one of the best tourist places of the Central Chile. It has many attractions but by far the most outstanding are its beaches, which today are known worldwide for being among the best for surfing. It is located on the coast of O'Higgins, Sixth Region of Chile, 227 km. SW of Santiago.</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Prompt;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">
For those who want to surf, the best place in Pichilemu is Punta de Lobos, 6 km. to the South where the crests of up to 8 meters have turned this place into a dream beach for all lovers of waves and adrenaline.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><b>19.- The peculiar houses of poet Pablo Neruda</b></span></i></span></h4>
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Pablo Neruda, one of the two Chilean Nobel literature laureates, had 3 residences, named by himself as "La Chascona" in Santiago, "La Sebastiana" in Valparaiso and the third, which today its own</span></span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">is</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #20124d;"> mausoleum in the village of Isla Negra.</span></span><span style="font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Prompt;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #20124d;">The bard's houses are now Museums open to the public and can be visited without prior booking. Each residence is like a Neruda's poem but without words, full of stories, souvenirs, documents, secrets and magic, that will surprise and amaze the visitors.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">Until a few decades ago, gastronomy in Chile was rather modest in variety, especially in restaurants. Along with the country's economic growth, the number of good restaurants has grown significantly and the quality and variety of food has evolved to unexpected levels. The Barrio Bellavista (Bellavista Neighborhood), one of the bohemian centers of Santiago, also stands out for offering one of the best gastronomic options in the capital of Chile. In this neighborhood, as well as in Santiago in general, there is certainly a large number of restaurants that could be named, but The Telegraph makes special mention of "Peumayen Ancestral Food", specialized in a menu that combines original products and techniques from the main cultures of pre-Hispanic Chile.</span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
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Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Chile-35.675147 -71.542968999999971-83.8640665 -154.16015649999997 12.513772499999995 11.074218500000029tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-8310833894735154272022-04-30T02:06:00.148-03:002024-03-21T01:04:17.015-03:00 Iquique, North of Chile<br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY8LqV4CPMgollyR6JAfMRc-uP0znour77hAPYSFTPtrtSAm3iVgbAeQwcl_XnjQ3deK6DoUHaZ8DMk6C4MZ-7bSc0NOUAAHeT_TJUcH59ktkQb0kOC7RGKcNz9U5_PCl8oqcw1M6BUc8B3OePBHqr40EnvvlvxC-g6f29hSK2HU5k-P5zCGUASVp2A5d/s840/city-of-iquique.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo of Iquique, North of Chile" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="840" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY8LqV4CPMgollyR6JAfMRc-uP0znour77hAPYSFTPtrtSAm3iVgbAeQwcl_XnjQ3deK6DoUHaZ8DMk6C4MZ-7bSc0NOUAAHeT_TJUcH59ktkQb0kOC7RGKcNz9U5_PCl8oqcw1M6BUc8B3OePBHqr40EnvvlvxC-g6f29hSK2HU5k-P5zCGUASVp2A5d/w640-h320/city-of-iquique.webp" title="Wikimedia Commons, by Freddy Alexander Bugueño Tolmo" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><i style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 17.6px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">Wikimedia Commons, by Freddy Alexander Bugueño Tolmo</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Iquique is a historic and modern port city located in northern Chile. It was previously a Peruvian port. In 1879, during the War of the Pacific between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, one of the most heroic events in Chilean history occurred in its bay,</span> the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Naval Battle of Iquique.</i></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">The modern capital of the Tarapaca Region has had a rapid growth in the last decades, thanks to mining, other industrial activities and the existence of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Free Trade Zone</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> known as ZOFRI, the city has also a great patrimonial and historical value, reflected in many details that can be appreciated by walking its streets and surroundings.</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Currently, the population is a little more than 220,000 inhabitants. In this regard, in recent decades Chile has received large groups of immigrants of Latin American origin, and the north of the country is no exception.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Below is a list of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>most popular tourist places in Iquique,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> also known among the Chileans as "Tierra de Campeones" (Land of Champions), since the city has been the birthplace of many great athletes.
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</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"> <br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower)</span></i></b></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-size: xx-large; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhithxfllrmtiO6Ukpi9TT6qCNduNGcclBPmneSHWoyek9XBzFbHNJxtRIw1g0NtUi1VS2qooNHOPBjxwJNHHzGuWAlQFwmFBgHkGHaRaKjtsJm9ZxEQsGKOiq4GaGj-efaHAt-ppJAC2IC9uDG_meXHVvoI-2AhKCslJqpN4VCU83MPS28aveLgZp4kGbv/s520/iquique-clock-tower.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Iquique, Chile, main square." border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhithxfllrmtiO6Ukpi9TT6qCNduNGcclBPmneSHWoyek9XBzFbHNJxtRIw1g0NtUi1VS2qooNHOPBjxwJNHHzGuWAlQFwmFBgHkGHaRaKjtsJm9ZxEQsGKOiq4GaGj-efaHAt-ppJAC2IC9uDG_meXHVvoI-2AhKCslJqpN4VCU83MPS28aveLgZp4kGbv/w400-h215/iquique-clock-tower.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Vilas Radio 100.1 FM - Iquique</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps the most emblematic symbol of Iquique, i</span></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">n the middle of the Plaza de Armas (Arturo Prat Square). The structure was built in 1878 and the clock was imported from England. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">Erected by order of the Peruvian Government, (since in those years Iquique was a Peruvian city), it is a National Historic Monument that constitutes one of the most representative urban expressions of the "nitrate era",</span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> built in Oregon pine, material impossible to find in a region surrounded by the Atacama Desert. The Chilean-French engineer Eduardo Lapeyrouse, had ordered the design of the tower and the clock to Europe in 1877, Lapeyrouse was later the first Mayor of Iquique when the city became Chilean in 1879. </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;">In 1884, it was located in the center of Plaza Prat, where it remains to this day.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Museo Corbeta Esmeralda (Corbeta Esmeralda Ship- Museum)</i></span></h4><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_WuAdyAA8wTe-Mq17MaLSuDVM8bpC9Qnf7SYpTO39WsK5x_nzhAM__9PPW_ApRX8lzrnwtZnG3kKqnraakJVf_FRRPmQ9qOsQJ6_uFUDwSaQMDoxR1Y1vf06dWET3rNs9xb3Wh9RHYWVV_mNnPJjHlGuPHzYvrEQ2oa87QRY_McnrfYQyLv1rCiAkLVz/s520/Tarapaca%20Insitu.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Corbeta Esmeralda Ship-Museum" border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_WuAdyAA8wTe-Mq17MaLSuDVM8bpC9Qnf7SYpTO39WsK5x_nzhAM__9PPW_ApRX8lzrnwtZnG3kKqnraakJVf_FRRPmQ9qOsQJ6_uFUDwSaQMDoxR1Y1vf06dWET3rNs9xb3Wh9RHYWVV_mNnPJjHlGuPHzYvrEQ2oa87QRY_McnrfYQyLv1rCiAkLVz/w400-h215/Tarapaca%20Insitu.webp" title="Image Tarapaca Insitu Online" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: 20.592px; font-style: italic;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">Image: Tarapaca Insitu Online</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table> The ship-museum on Arturo Prat Avenue with Paseo Almirante Lynch is a must-see in Iquique. It is a replica of the Esmeralda corvette, which belonged to the Chilean Navy and was sunk on May 21, 1879, during the War of the Pacific. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The museum was inaugurated in 2011 and provides an opportunity to learn about Chile's history. Surprising realism is achieved by considering every detail. The original plans were requested from England, and an investigation was conducted on the sunken ship to ensure the museum is as accurate as possible. The sound of the sea can be heard in every corner, creating the illusion that the ship is moving, although it is actually on land.
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<div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The pedestrian promenade is lined with luxurious old mansions from the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>golden decades of Chilean saltpeter production</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been a National Monument of Chile since 1977, categorized as a Typical Zone. Today, it is one of the most emblematic and historic areas of the city. Paseo Baquedano is a must-see tourist circuit. The buildings appear to have remained in the past when the train from the 'Oficinas Salitreras' ran along this route. </span></div><h4><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: georgia;">Teatro Municipal de Iquique (Municipal Theater)</i> </h4></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFg5oQDE_ASB_xrd5JlWqnw5bpmX1XEW7cqRyC_mu3E7BV0OPwUlln2fzK9vtxtaurOiT8rZSBkaU0-3WPhUldDEFC-6rcdmBpNZcDk4X4SWL5Rw1tvyk3wiP6aFQkKVU51YpK3WWBARp7h7DfsRw0I0Zl7tWeNBd5LSgw9hsk-LPy6QRLsTg2_ulSnw/s520/Iquique%20Municipal%20Theater.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="City of Iquique, Municipal Theater" border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="520" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFg5oQDE_ASB_xrd5JlWqnw5bpmX1XEW7cqRyC_mu3E7BV0OPwUlln2fzK9vtxtaurOiT8rZSBkaU0-3WPhUldDEFC-6rcdmBpNZcDk4X4SWL5Rw1tvyk3wiP6aFQkKVU51YpK3WWBARp7h7DfsRw0I0Zl7tWeNBd5LSgw9hsk-LPy6QRLsTg2_ulSnw/w400-h223/Iquique%20Municipal%20Theater.webp" title="Photo: latercera.com" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The Teatro Municipal is a refined building located in front of the Plaza de Armas. It was built in 1889 and formally inaugurated on January 1, 1890. The building was constructed during the economic boom of the saltpeter industry (1880-1930) and is almost entirely made of Oregon Pine imported from the United States. Its central location makes it easily accessible. The Municipal Theater restoration is well underway and the remodeled building is expected to be completed in 2024.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Museo Regional de Iquique (Regional Museum)</span><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> </span></i></b></h4></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The museum is located at 951 Paseo Baquedano, on the ground floor of a building that was constructed in 1892. It was founded in 1960 under the patronage of the Universidad del Norte and has been run by the Corporacion Municipal de Desarrollo Social de Iquique since 1982. Originally, the building housed the first 'Intendencia de Tarapaca' and then the Court of Justice. </span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The museum has three areas: anthropological, ethnographic, and historical. The museum offers insights into the regional past dating back 10,000 years. It covers the Chinchorro and Aymara communities, as well as other cultures that influenced the current North of Chile. Additionally, visitors can learn about the Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) and Inca cultures. The ethnographic section showcases the way of life of the Aymaras from their origins to the present day. The historical exhibit covers the Nitrate era from beginning to end.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Volcan Isluga National Park</i></span></h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgg3XnoRvWltbDUnQRDzP9gDNJQmELX2EV1mVyaCgUX9vzVy9FegtqMVdVH8arp7TnY3Z1BpYtCc9tq2aB1LaEg4KHOyO9k4wLZjBiITVaeTPg1IT9WfUn258Oxta5nzL2v2pQfpaP3edO6rhaJHGKl2mhlhebvKY_jdPaPCxjEbmtIPZoeSIvIk0Zdz6/s520/isluga-chile.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Village of Isluga, North of Chile" border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="520" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgg3XnoRvWltbDUnQRDzP9gDNJQmELX2EV1mVyaCgUX9vzVy9FegtqMVdVH8arp7TnY3Z1BpYtCc9tq2aB1LaEg4KHOyO9k4wLZjBiITVaeTPg1IT9WfUn258Oxta5nzL2v2pQfpaP3edO6rhaJHGKl2mhlhebvKY_jdPaPCxjEbmtIPZoeSIvIk0Zdz6/w400-h215/isluga-chile.webp" title="Photo: ecuadoracolores.com" width="400" /></a></div> A little more than 230 km. Northeast of Iquique, bordering Bolivia, lies </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Parque Nacional Volcan Isluga,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"> at an average altitude of 4,000 mts. above sea level. This protected area, within its 174,744 hectares hosts one of the most impressive concentrations of biodiversity associated to the high Andean ecosystem, with the typical landscape of the precordillera, the high plateau and the little towns nestled in the mountains.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">To the East you can see the imposing silhouette of the Isluga Volcano that dominates the area with its 5,500 meters high, which gives the park its name. In addition to the Isluga Volcano, there are also other big mountains such as the Quimsachata (5,400 m.), Tatajachura (5,252 m.) and Latarama (5,207 m.), Geysers and Hot Springs.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #20124d;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Reserva Nacional Pampa del Tamarugal</span></i></b></h4></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The National Reserve is located 70 km inland from Iquique, in the communes of Huara and Pozo Almonte. It is named after the Tamarugo, an endemic tree of Chile that grows in the barren environments characteristic of the area. The place has a scarce fauna, with reptiles such as lizards and small snakes being the most common animals that survive the dry terrain. Additionally, the reserve is home to 18 protected bird species, including the Tamarugo comesebo, eagles, owls, pequen, red-headed buzzards, culpeo and chilla foxes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;">The reserve also contains invaluable cultural heritage samples. The </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Geoglyphs of Cerros Pintados</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> are a place of scientific and archaeological interest. They were declared a National Monument in 1969. The Geoglyphs consist of over 450 anthropomorphic, zoomorphic, and geometric figures distributed along three kilometers. They were drawn over 500 years ago, probably by members of the Tiwanaku culture. To safeguard these valuable vestiges, there is a recently created Museum and Information Center in the area. The </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>CEDAM</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Prompt; font-size: large;"> (Environmental Education Center) is located in the administration area and is free to visit all year round. It provides a comprehensive cultural and environmental history of Northern Chile. </span></div>
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</div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0Chile-35.675147 -71.542968999999971-83.8334245 -154.16015649999997 12.483130499999994 11.074218500000029tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542937514382441747.post-50284741764125916842021-12-28T02:40:00.009-03:002023-01-24T01:31:24.804-03:00Bloomberg: Chile, the World's best country to face the pandemic, December 2021<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw1w7lOXq9c/YYntQ5pdA5I/AAAAAAAARL8/CeDzsBIGzLcQIq5YrX_qsd0SzZXb2vwEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s830/santiago-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="830" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw1w7lOXq9c/YYntQ5pdA5I/AAAAAAAARL8/CeDzsBIGzLcQIq5YrX_qsd0SzZXb2vwEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/santiago-chile.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: The Independent<br /><br /></span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Amid the global surge of cases related to the new Omicron variant and the progress of vaccination plans with booster doses, Chile </i></b></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>tops the list because of its advanced level of immunization, quality of medical care and current mortality levels.</i></b></span></span><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>December, 2021.- </i></b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">According to the U.S. media conglomerate's report, the Omicron variant is halting the move toward normalization that characterized 2021, although reluctance to return to confinement measures and other pre-vaccine restrictions is making the difference between the best and worst places to be during the pandemic in December.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">Bloomberg released its </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Covid Resilience Ranking,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> which is comprised of 53 countries around the world, with Chile emerging as the best country for dealing with the pandemic in December, in response to the appearance of the </span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Omicron variant. </i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">In the report, the publication states that "Chile dethrones the United Arab Emirates to occupy the number one position".
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">South's America rising star, with more than 10 million booster doses administered for a population of almost 18 million, achieved 74.1 points out of 100 in resilience, surpassing Ireland and the United Arab Emirates.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jKqX4LUJVGU/YYyn-zw8XqI/AAAAAAAARMM/2gbDLfqjPr40CuqaAHZDjEiEcRYmP4MrgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h357/covid-19-chile.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Image: Pixabay</span></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> Twelve factors were considered to compile the ranking, including vaccination coverage, severity of quarantine measures, flight capacity and travel routes for those who had received the vaccine.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;">"It is now summer in Santiago, tourism has resumed and Chileans are the second most vaccinated population in the world among countries with more than 1 million people, reflecting a variation in a region that was devastated by the original virus but largely unscathed by Delta", Bloomberg added.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Enrique Paris, the Chilean Minister of Health,</i></b></span><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"> assured that "this distinction fills us with pride", but at the same time he called for restraint, stating that "the pandemic is not over yet".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div>Raul Silva M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14440294097887940474noreply@blogger.com0