Chile Expat and Travel Blog December Archive

New Year's Eve in Valparaiso

12/27/09 04:25

Belated Merry Christmas! How was your Christmas celebration? Did you have fun? I hope you do, for I had fun myself. Lots of people, lots of places seen, and (most importantly) lots of food eaten during that night alone. If one could only wish for the night to not end, I would have, but I guess life is just not as easy as that.

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Welcome to Oasis City

A traveler can only wish for so much. Getting yourself inside a country that is full of history and quite different from what you have been used to is already a rare opportunity unavailable to most other people living in this planet. Visiting a country's major cities is already a good-enough treat for the busy traveler.

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The Huasos of Chile

They are called the guachos of Argentina, the llaneras of Venezuela, and the cowboys of the United States. In Chile, they are called the huasos, although they aren't complete equivalents with those that I have mentioned above. The main difference is that the huasos not only deal with cattle, as they can also be engaged in agriculture, acting like some sort of farmers. Female huasos are called huasas, although they are more commonly called as china.

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an introduction to Chile

Of startling contrasts, as well as of extreme beauty, Chile is known to be such a country. With many an attraction that is ranging from the towering volcanic peaks of the Andes, on over to the ancient forests of the District.

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introduction to Santiago

With the Andes glimmering in the distance, resting on an inland plain, the fifth largest city in South America is Santiago, the capital city of Chile. Destined for growth Santiago seems to be.

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Rancagua

The city Rancagua, is characterized as one of the cities that best preserves the rustic traditions of the country. It is in the O'Higgins Region and is located 87 kilometers from the city of Santiago de Chile. It is near to this and other major cities across Route 5, (or Panaricana) and the Metrotren.

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El Rodeo (Chilean traditional game)

Among all the festivals of Chile, the rodeo is one of the most exciting, joyful and colorful.

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the History of San Pedro de Atacama

Just about eleven thousand years ago, it is estimated that the first towns of the north of Chile had been founded. They ended up choosing the "puna" region, as well as the gorges of the Atacama desert.

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with students in Chile, for Spanish-English class, St. Catherine connects

From the comfort of their classroom over in Racine, students at the St. Catherine's High School had seen students in Chile, just last week.

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