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English Chile is a country rich in diversity and contrast. It CHILE, possesses a special geography that distinguishes it from other world destinations. One of its most unique features is having territory in three world A LAND OF regions: South America, Oceania, and Antarctica. CONTRASTS Its continental length from north to south reaches over 4,300 kilometers in a narrow strip of land between the rugged Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Such a great expanse gives way to an array of privileged landscapes, beginning with the planet’s most arid desert, transitioning through a fertile central valley, down through a land of lakes and volcanoes and ending in the glaciers, fjords, and granite mountains of wild Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego – the farthest reaches of the continent.

ASTRONOMY CULTURE & HERITAGE FOOD & WINE HEALTH & WELLNESS LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NATURE SPORTS & ADVENTURE 4.329 Why visit Chile?

KILOMETERS LONG KILOMETERS UNFORGETTABLE SCENERIES

The Atacama Desert amplifies sensations, especially with the striking differences encountered between the desert lowlands and the unique life and natural formations in the Andean Plateau perched high above it. Santiago is full of energy, culture, history, and special neighborhoods filled with character. It’s a city best explored by foot! REFRESH! in the Atacama The Andes Mountain Range forms the country’s Desert central backbone, and within its heights are the 445 southern hemisphere’s top ski resorts, while in its foothills lie many of the country’s best wineries. KILOMETERS WIDE (MAX.) The south of Chile is a whole new world of lush green forests and wild waterways, brought to life 90 by a humid, rainy climate, which also fosters a rich KILOMETERS WIDE (MÍN.) ecological diversity. The region also stands out for its cultural and historical heritage, which is steeped in ancient Mapuche tradition. PRESENCE IN CONTINENTS Atacama: 3 DRIEST DESERT IN THE 10 * CÉJAR LAGOON, SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA America, Oceania and World Biosphere PHOTO: NICOLÁS AMARO / TURISMO CHILE Antarctica WORLD Reserves WHY VISIT CHILE? 5 Why visit Chile?

CHILEAN CUISINE UNIQUE No journey is complete without an empanada or pastel de choclo GASTRONOMY

Chilean cuisine is a rich mixture of old traditions and ingredients used by the country’s indigenous people and European preparations and style. The country’s extensive Pacific coastline also gives it one of its greatest culinary treasures: an incredible array of seafood!

A good Chilean meal is never complete without a glass of Chilean wine, produced in one of the country’s many wine valleys, and renowned throughout the world for its flavor and color. Pebre is a traditional Chilean recipe that is eaten with soups, beans, meats and choripanes (chorizo hot dogs) in a barbecue. It is also served There are 11 different wine routes in Chile: with sopaipillas (fried pumpkin bread) or just simply with bread.

Aconcagua, Cachapoal, Casablanca, Leyda, PEBRE PREPARATION Colchagua, Curicó, Elqui, Limarí, Itata, Maipo Alto and INGREDIENTS 1. CUT THE TOMATOES IN TO SMALL CUBES, ADD THE HALF ONION AND 3 TOMATOES GARLIC CLOVE FINELY CHOPPED. Maule, all excursions equal in scenic beauty, history, 2 GREEN CHILIES 2. CUT THE CILANTRO, 2 SCALLION HEADS AND GREEN CHILIES AND tradition, and wine-tasting opportunities. 1 GARLIC CLOVE ADD THEM TO THE TOMATO, ONION AND GARLIC. 2 SCALLION HEADS 3. DRESS WITH OIL AND SALT MIXING ALL INGREDIENTS VERY WELL. ½ MEDIUM ONION 1 BUNCH OF CILANTRO PRESENTATION OIL, SALT SERVE IN A CLAY BOWL ON TOP OF A WOODEN PLATE WITH SLICED BREAD AND VOILÀ, IT´S READY! * PHOTO: FUNDACIÓN IMAGEN DE CHILE WHY VISIT CHILE? 7 Why visit Chile? TE PITO O TE HENUA “THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD” EASTER ISLAND IS THE MOST REMOTE INHABITED ISLAND ON THE PLANET, LOCATE SOME 3,256 KM FROM THE SOUTH AMERICAN COAST ANCESTRAL CULTURES

The Mapuche people are the largest group of indigenous group of the country, and have been able to preserve their ancient traditions in many parts of the south. Their profound spiritual relationship with the Earth, deep connection to the land, and art inspired from ancestral beliefs, are elements of their unique culture. This unique people can be visited in places such as Lago Budi or Curarrehue, in the Araucanía Region.

Further to the north the indigenous culture is dominated by the Aymaras, who inhabit the Andean Plateau in Chile. Far out in the Pacific, Easter Island preserves the mythical Rapa Nui culture.

RUKA IORANA KUNZA * AHU NAU NAU, EASTER ISLAND Mapuche GREETING IN RAPA NUI The Atacama PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE housing native language WHY VISIT CHILE? 9 Why visit Chile? ASTRONOMIC TOURISM CHILE POSSESS 42 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES, OF WHICH 12 ARE OPEN FOR TOURISM STARGAZING

Experiencing the universe through some of the planet’s clearest skies is an unforgettable experience. The extraordinary atmospheric conditions of the Atacama Desert, with over 300 clear nights a year, and scarce light pollution, has fostered one of the world’s largest astronomical centers.

ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter Array) is the largest radio telescope in the world, and is made up 66 different parabolic antennae, each one over 12 meters in diameter. It spurred an astronomical revolution in the Chilean Altiplano, at 5,000 meters above sea level.

The observatories operate throughout the year with a number of them offering stargazing tours where you’ll experience the universe like never before.

THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTRY National Park HAS THE clearest skies of FRAY JORGE PARANAL THE SOUTHERN the first Starlight Site in A MUST ACCORDING TO * THE ELQUI VALLEY HEMISPHERE FOR STARGAZING Chile and South America CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER WHY VISIT CHILE? 11 Why visit Chile? SANTIAGO WAS CHOSEN AMONG THE TOP 10 DESTINATIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA BY TRIPADVISOR HERITAGE & MODERNITY

Chile offers the perfect balance of tradition and modernity. The country has 6 unique sites that have Admire the ANDES been recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. MOUNTAINS Chile has also been internationally recognized for from anywhere its modern development, including its architecture, in the city design, and road and housing infrastructure – in projects spanning an incredible variety of geographical conditions.

Traveling throughout Chile is comfortable, easy and safe, thanks to excellent land transportation and domestic flight infrastructure. The subway in Santiago is considered one of the world’s best, obtaining international recognition.

WORLD CHURCHES SANTIAGO HERITAGE OF CHILOE SUBWAY 6 SITES BY constructed UNESCO * SANTIAGO AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER without nails WHY VISIT CHILE? 13 OCDE Why visit Chile? CHILE IS THE FIRST SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY TO BE INDUCTED INTO THIS INTERNATIONAL BODY SAFETY & QUALITY OF LIFE

Chile was ranked by Newsweek as South America’s top place to live, in a worldwide study analyzing factors such as health, education, quality of life, economic competitiveness and environmental policies. While The Economist placed Chile among the 25 best cities to be born in, leading the region.

Chile stands out as well for its advances in communication. Satellite information and internet connection are available throughout the country, with increasing access to public spaces where offering wireless connectivity.

GREAT CHILE AMONG ECONOMIC AND THE safest POLITICAL SAN CRISTÓBAL HILL: countries a green lung in the OF LATIN AMERICA * PHOTO: FUNDACIÓN IMAGEN DE CHILE STABILITY capital * PNUD ¿WHY VISIT CHILE? 15 Why visit Chile? CONGRESSES & CONVENTIONS

Chile’s first class infrastructure and economic and political stability have generated high levels of trust, PUERTO VARAS turning Chile into an ideal destination for Meetings THE SECOND IN CHILE FOR MOST and Incentive travel. 5-STAR HOTELS

Santiago offers five-star convention centers and a large accommodation infrastructure with over 14,500 hotel rooms within the urban radius. In cities such as La Serena, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Concepción, Temuco and Puerto Varas, you’ll also find a concentration of international meeting activities, thanks to its large network of services and privileged natural surroundings that allow the development of a diversity of touristic activities.

VALPARAÍSO & VIÑA DEL MAR Santiago MEETINGS more than CONCEPCIÓN LA SERENA 1/2 9.500 Infrastructure for IN TEMUCO 4 & 5 STAR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS MAPUCHE-EUROPEAN * THE OSORNO VOLCANO, LAKE LLANQUIHUE Epicenter of 1 hr delegates 1.000 GASTRONOMY WHY VISIT CHILE? PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE Astronomic Route FROM SANTIAGO 17 CHILE THROUGH EXPERIENCES

19 SPORTS & CULTURE & ADVENTURE HERITAGE

21 FOOD LEISURE & & WINE LIFESTYLE

23 HEALTH & WELLNESS ASTRONOMY

25 NATURE

27 NORTH & CHILE ATACAMA IN 5 DESERT

PERU EASTER ISLAND BOLIVIA ZONES OCEANIC SANTIAGO, ISLANDS ROBINSON CRUSOE VALPARAÍSO & The country divides itself into five distinct geographic and climatic zones. The CHILE ARGENTINA CENTRAL VALLEYS north, influenced by the presence of the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world; Santiago, Valparaíso and the Central Valleys, defined by its Mediterranean climate LAKES & and its wine valleys; towards the south, the Lakes and Volcanoes region marvels VOLCANOES with its exuberating beauty and pristine landscapes; in the far south, Patagonia and the Antarctic Territory and finally the Oceanic Islands, highlighting Rapa Nui and SOUTH AMERICA Robinson Crusoe, characterized by their local tradition and marine diversity. 53ºW

% PATAGONIA & MORE THAN ANTARCTIC 21,5 % 376 2.900 OF THE COUNTRY 76 COVERED BY OF SOUTH AMERICA´S Volcanoes GLACIERS seasons Lakes, lagoons native CLEARLY DEFINED and reserves forests ANTARCTIC CHILE IN 5 ZONES 5 IN CHILE 29 NORTH & ATACAMA DESERT

* THE MOON VALLEY - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA PHOTO: RICARDO MARTÍNEZ Chile in 5 zones

NORTH & ATACAMA EXPERIENCE CULTURE AT THE LA TIRANA FESTIVAL THE DESERT Every July 16th the town of La Tirana receives around 200 thousand people to celebrate the most important religious “Flowering Desert” LASTS UP TO festivity of the country honoring the Virgen del Carmen or Virgin Carmen. Religious fervor and altiplanic culture are mixed in this 4 months colorful fiesta. IN ATACAMA

LA TIRANA is one of the main religious festivities of Chile DISCOVER THE DESERT IN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA San Pedro has known how to gain international fame through its tourist attractions and top level infrastructure, always main- Chinchorro Mummies are the most ancient in the world taining the authentic feel of the town immersed in the impos- ing desert landscape. At 102 km from Calama, the closest city, San Pedro de Atacama is an indigenous ethnic town, today Did you know you can visit the San José mine, dedicated to agriculture and tourism. Among its must-sees: where the Moon and Death Valley, Tatio Geysers, Puritama Hot Springs, Chaxa and Céjar Lagoons. 33 miners MORE INFO were trapped underground for 70 days and later rescued alive? * LA TIRANA FESTIVITY, PAMPA DEL TAMARUGAL PHOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER DESERT ATACAMA & NORTH 33 Chile in 5 zones CHILE IS HOME TO THE LARGEST RADIO ASTRONOMICAL PROJECT IN THE WORLD: NORTH & ALMA ATACAMA DESERT MARVEL YOURSELF WITH THE FLOWERING DESERT The flowering desert is a climatic phenomenon, unique in the world, that takes place in the Atacama Desert, and that con- sists in the appearance of a great variety of flowers between September and November. An apparent scenario incompatible with the vegetal or animal life suddenly invaded by autochtho- nous species that color the dry sands with intense tones of violet, pink and yellows. The phenomenon is particularly more intense in the coastal area of the Atacama region, at about 800 kilometers north of Santiago, south of Vallenar and north of Copiapó. REVIVE MEMORIES OF THE PAST AT HUMBERSTONE & SANTA LAURA 45 kilometers south of Iquique, you will find the saltpeter FOLLOW THE STAR ROUTE works of Humberstone and A few years back the north of Chile became one of the best Santa Laura, constructed places in the world to look up at the sky. Tourists from all cor- amidst the driest desert in ners of the planet travel throughout the north of our country the world and declared World to observe the stars and sun up close. The dry atmosphere, Heritage Sites by Unesco altitude, sky stability and great quantity of clear nights make in 2005. Humberstone and Chile a paradise for astronomical observations. Santa Laura closed their offices La Serena, Vicuña, Elqui, Coquimbo, Andacollo, Antofagasta almost 50 years ago and are and Iquique and other locations that have agencies that take today´s most complete care of the transportation, accommodation and supply of ob- ASTRONOMICAL heritage and representative servation equipment for tourists, as well as the proper astro- * THE MILKY WAY SEEN FROM CHILE, PARANAL OBSERVATORY material of this industry. nomical lectures and explanations. OBSERVATORIES PHOTO: © ESO/B. TAFRESHI (TWANIGHT.ORG) Scientific and touristic DESERT ATACAMA & NORTH 35 SANTIAGO, VALPARAISO & CENTRAL VALLEYS

* ACONCAGUA VALLEY PHOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER Chile in 5 zones FROM SANTIAGO YOU WILL FIND TOP 40 SKIING IN THE ANDES minutes away LEVEL SKI CENTERS SANTIAGO, If you want to try out the best slopes of South America, you only THE VALPARAÍSO have to travel 40 km east of downtown Santiago and penetrate & CENTRAL the Andes heading up. The most well known mountain ski resorts CASABLANCA will begin to show up, with a great variety of hotel installations, valley VALLEYS WAS SELECTED BY THE CAPITAL restaurants, equipment rental services and ski slopes for all NETWORK & GREAT WINERIES levels. Another very attractive option is in plain course crossing AS ONE OF THE GREAT WINE CAPITALS the Andes towards Argentina. OF THE WORLD

VISITING CHILEAN WINERIES The first wines were born in the capital and the visits to their cellars are of fast and easy access. The wine routes of the Maipo, Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys, all have organized daily visits, wine tastings, wine sales and excellent restaurants. Lonely Planet chose the Colchagua Valley among the 10 best destinations in LONELY PLANET CHOSE THE COLCHAGUA the world for honeymooners, while the Casablanca Valley was IN CHILE VALLEY AMONG THE chosen the Wine Capital of the World by Great Wine Capitals. THERE BIKE & TOUR best destinations ARE 13 BIKE THROUGH ONE OF THE CENTRAL in the world for wine 10 honeymooners valleys WINE VALLEYS WHILE TASTING * ANDES MOUNTAIN RANGE DIFFERENT GRAPE WINE VARIETIES PHOTO: MICHAEL NEWMANN VALLEYS CENTRAL & VALPARAÍSO SANTIAGO, 39 Chile in 5 zones

SANTIAGO, VALPARAÍSO & CENTRAL VALLEYS PUNTA DE LOBOS The best waves GETTING LOST IN VALPARAÍSO for surfing in Chile It is renowned for its beautiful and colorful homes that hang off the hills and into the sea; this bohemian city was declared a World Heritage Site by the Unesco. With excellent nearby beach towns: Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Algarrobo, Santo Domingo, Zapallar, Concón and Cachagua. You cannot miss out on the museums of Pablo Neruda in Isla Negra and Valparaíso. It is a SURPRISE YOURSELF WITH mandatory stop for cruises that visit the country. THE MINING HERITAGE OF SEWELL ENJOY THE URBAN LIFE OF SANTIAGO In 1905, the first mining The variety and diversity of its attractions can be felt in its town was created in Chile, neighborhoods; getting to know these places is the best today considered a World way to to know the city and its streets. The neighborhoods Heritage Site by the Unesco. of Lastarria, Italia, Yungay or the bohemian Bellavista, have The height of copper in this restaurants, designer shops, bars and cafés that become area allowed Sewell to house a new and attractive offer. To go shopping, don´t forget to 15 thousand people and 175 pass by the elegant Alonso de Cordoba neighborhood and the thousand square meters of capital´s shopping malls. construction, whose facilities remained as an active mining Meet recent Chilean town until 1980. Today, the history at the vestiges that the miners left, their lifestyle and buildings MEMORIAL MORE on the foothills of the Andes INFO Mountain Range are an MUSEUM * PUNTA DE LOBOS, PICHILEMU

in Santiago VALLEYS CENTRAL & VALPARAÍSO SANTIAGO, attractive must. PHOTO: FUNDACIÓN IMAGEN DE CHILE 41 LAKES & VOLCANOES

* LLAIMA VOLCANO, CONGUILLÍO NATIONAL PARK PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE Chile in 5 zones

LAKES & MEET THE MAPUCHE CULTURE VOLCANOES Discover the Mapuche culture through its traditions in southern Chile. Don’t miss out on sleeping in a ruka or trying their traditional LIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF THE dishes, like the soup with piñones, the catutos or wheat coffee. Take a look at their medicine gardens and have some mate, Mapuche a classic hot beverage of the area, sitting around a fireplace. culture CONNECT with nature IN CURARREHUE OR LAKE BUDI

SKI IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE There is nothing better here than skiing admidst millenary forests. Or do you prefer to ski on a volcano with views of lakes and rivers? In this area, there is skiing for all tastes: Chillán, A CHILEAN Pucón, Osorno Volcano, Antillanca, Huilo Huilo, Las Araucarias, ARAUCARIA Corralco and Antuco. All excellent ski resorts that will put you CAN REACH The south of Chile has the right in there with nature. +270 largest concentration of hot 50 Hot Springs springs in South America METERS IN HEIGHT

* GEOMÉTRICAS HOT SPRINGS DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN EAT EXQUISITE GERMAN PASTRIES IN SOUTHERN CHILE? PHOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER VOLCANOES & LAKES 45 Chile in 5 zones

LAKES & BREATHE ADVENTURE IN PUCÓN An attractive town on the shores of the Villarrica Lake with an VOLCANOES array of adventure packed activities. Rafting, kayaking, sport fishing, trekking and skiing are among the most favorite in the area. During the summer, its beaches become the main attraction for its visitors. It is also a destination for foodies, given its wide gastronomic offer, and its casino gathers people who enjoy a bit of gambling.

Estimated date: DID YOU KNOW THAT MONTE VERDE IS THE MOST ANCIENT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE IN AMERICA? 12.500 years

RELAX IN A HOT SPRING ABSORB THE SOUTH OF CHILE IN PUERTO VARAS Southern Chile houses an Puerto Varas is one of the most picturesque cities of southern abundance of hot spring Chile. Located on the shores of the Llanquihue Lake, it is one centers, all of them in the of the locals’ favorites. Bordering the lake are other attractive middle of a touching natural destinations, like Frutillar, Ensenada and Puerto Octay. Among scenario. There is nothing the list of musts, is the lake crossing that unites Argentina better than relaxing after with Chile. going for a trek in one of the surrounding national parks, Visit or after an intense afternoon Teatro of skiing. For maximum MORE INFO relaxation, also try algae del Lago therapy and mud or wine * RAFTING TRANCURA RIVER in Frutillar LAKES & VOLCANOES & LAKES PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE baths. 47 Chile in 5 zones

CURACO DE LAKES & VÉLEZ CHILOÉ VOLCANOES is part of the Quinchao Island WHALES IN CHILOÉ The waters southwest of PALAPHITES ARE HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON STILTS OVER Chiloé, in the Corcovado Gulf, WATER AND ITS ONE are the only known place in OF THE GREATEST the world where blue whales DISTINCTIONS OF gather to feed. There are more than 150 identified Chiloé specimens.

CHILOÉ: UNIQUE CULTURE Lonely Planet chose Chiloé as one of the 10 best destinations to go on vacation. The island´s geography is composed of farms, sea and forests, with a unique culture reflected in its construc- tions, gastronomy, mythology and in its people´s hospitality, a mixture between Spanish colonizers and the Huillinche culture.

FOLLOW THE CHURCH ROUTE TRY ONE OF The island of Chiloé has hundreds of churches, all of them wooden THE MORE THAN constructions built between the XVIII and XIX century by the 200 Jesuits. Although there are more than 80 characteristic temples, VARIETIES OF POTATOES IN CHILOE just 16 were declared World Heritage Sites by the Unesco. The trip will be incomplete without trying the local food, being the curanto the most popular, a mix of seafood and meats directly don´t leave * CURACO DE VÉLEZ, CHILOÉ cooked in a hole in the ground or pot. without trying

the curanto VOLCANOES & LAKES FOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER 49 PATAGONIA & ANTARCTIC

* TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK PHOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER Chile in 5 zones

PATAGONIA & ENJOY FLY FISHING One of the favorite destinations for this sport is Patagonia, Cordero al palo, or ANTARCTIC due to the transparency of its waters and the abundance of spit-roasted lamb, is fishes. If you add to that the wild vegetation, millenary glaciers, one of the gastronomic specialties in Patagonia. pristine lakes and rivers, this area is most definitely an excellent destination for fishermen.

NAVIGATE IN THE ANTARCTIC THE TORRES DEL PAINE Between mid November and March, numerous ships go to the NATIONAL PARK WAS th Antarctic, period in which the weather conditions are optimal CHOSEN AS THE for navigation in these extreme southern seas of the planet. Its 8 landscapes are really marvelous and unique, with a varied fauna PATAGONIA HAS A Wonder of the World 240.000 KM2 by Virtual Tourist to observe, photograph and film; surprising to see how they live SURFACE & MORE THAN 50% in this inhospitable and hostile environment. The cruises have OF THE TERRITORY IS PROTECTED BY THE STATE. 3% OF CHILE´S SURFACE IS COVERED programs that go from five to eleven days navigating along the WITH OVER Chilean Antarctic Peninsula, including the main attractions of 1.750 the Southern Shetland Islands. * KING PENGUIN, TIERRA DEL FUEGO

glaciers ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA PHOTO: MARTÍN EDWARDS 53 Chile in 5 zones

PATAGONIA & TREKKING IN TORRES DEL PAINE, A MOVING ANTARCTIC EXPERIENCE The Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most amazing destinations within the Chilean geography. It was declared a World Biosphere Impressive Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. It´s a 227 thousand MARBLE hectares of protected areas CAVES with lakes, glaciers, rivers, molded by waterfalls, forests and its glaciation particular granite towers, the same ones that have positioned Chile as one of TAKE THE AUSTRAL HIGHWAY the best natural destinations It is one of the most austral in this planet. and beautiful routes of the world. With over 1,200 kilo- EXPLORE TIERRA DEL FUEGO meters in length, from Puer- It´s the largest island in Chile and one of the most unexplored Don´t miss out on to Montt to Villa O´Higgins, territories of the country. Its beauty and exoticism have slowly passing through impressive started to consolidate it as an obliged itinerary among travelers CALAFATE natural attractions such us that go to Patagonia. The Karukinka National Park is one of this SOUR! Futaleufú, Cerro Castillo, Lake island´s jewel and the trek to Lake Blanco, one of the best A traditional cocktail General Carrera and the Mar- adventure activities of the area. There are trips of 3 or 4 days of the area ble Cathedral. You can cover with great views of the Darwin Mountain Range and Victoria this area hiring a tour, driving Island right in the middle of its waters. a car or if you are more adven- MORE INFO turous, on a bike! Visit the Marble Cathedral, one of the most surprising spectacles of the area * MARBLE CATHEDRAL, LAKE GENERAL CARRERA PHOTO: JORGE SÁNCHEZ ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA 55 OCEANIC ISLANDS

* AHU TONGARIKI, EASTER ISLAND PHOTO: JUAN ERNESTO JAEGER Chile in 5 zones

OCEANIC DISCOVER THE RAPA NUI CULTURE DURING THE TAPATI It is one of the main cultural festivities in Chile, celebrated during Easter Island was ISLANDS the first days of February in Easter Island. Each year, the islanders declared relive their traditions through competitions between local teams, mixing traditional sport activities, and sharing their culture with WORLD the tourists that take over the island during these dates. HERITAGE SITE by the Unesco in 1995

NATURAL HERITAGE THE MOAI MYSTERY The Rapa Nui National Park occupies almost half of the island and These mysterious sculptures made of stone are known was declared a heritage to protect the great natural landscape throughout the world. There are over 600 pieces distributed In Easter Island, they and cultural richness. There are routes that cannot be missed, throughout the island and most of them were sculpted on the have mapped over such as the ascent of the Rano Raraku Volcano, where the moai quarries of the Rano Raraku Volcano. Through trails that unite were sculpted, and the view of the Orongo ceremonial village this part of the park, you can admire these enormous statues, 7 KM OF from the Rano Kau Volcano with its impressive crater. some of them over eight meters high. UNDERGROUND Very close to the airport is Hanga Roa, the town where 90% of the inhabitants in Rapa Nui live. The Atamu Tekena Street is its LAVA GALERIES, main street and it´s where you can find, alongside beach shops, being one of the longest caves on Earth hotels and restaurants. * EASTER ISLAND

PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE ISLANDS OCEANIC 59 Chile in 5 zones

OCEANIC ISLANDS

JUAN FERNANDEZ ARCHIPELAGO The group of islands that form Juan Fernandez are located in the South Pacific, 670 kilometers from the continent. Only Robinson Crusoe is inhabited. In the XVIII century, the Scot Alexander Sel- kirk lived on this island, bringing forth the character that inspired the famous novel by Daniel Defoe. It is a privileged territory due to its unique nature with several en- demic species, like the red hummingbird and the Juan Fernandez lobster. This crustacean is one of the main touristic attractions of the area, recently receiving the distinctive seal that qualifies it as a product unique in Chile and the world.

ADMIRE THE DIVERSITY IN ROBINSON CRUSOE The best way to explore the richness of this island is through diving. This is without a doubt one of the best destinations to dive in Chile, thanks to its excellent visibility and marine biodiversity. Lobsters, black urchins, morenas, starfish, brecas, pampanitos, scorpion fish and groupers, as well as the 2 haired sea lion. Robinson Crusoe TASTE THE ISLAND´S LOBSTER WORLD BIOSPHERE Due to the intense flavor of its meat and size, the Juan Fernan-

since 1977 dez lobster is a much requested product in renowned restau- RESERVE THE JUAN FERNÁNDEZ LOBSTER rants around the world. The certification of this product has MORE Is a delicacy 670 km given the island an impulse in the task of promoting this desti- INFO SEPARATE ROBINSON CRUSOE FROM unique in Chile * ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND and the world nation for tourism. PHOTO: TURISMO CHILE THE CONTINENT ISLANDS OCEANIC 61 SANTIAGO - CALAMA SANTIAGO - VALPARAISO SANTIAGO - COLCHAGUA SANTIAGO - PUCÓN SANTIAGO - PUERTO VARAS SANTIAGO - PUNTA ARENAS SANTIAGO - ISLA DE PASCUA

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Capital Nacional / National Capital Aeropuerto - Aeródromo / Airport Capital Santiago Población / Population Capital Regional / Regional Capital Parque Nacional (P. N.) / National Park Altura promedio de Santiago 567 m.s.n.m. Total país 17.248.450 hab.* Población de Santiago 6.061.185 hab. Ciudad / City Otras Áreas Silvestres Protegidas / Other protected wildlife areas Area Chile Continental 755.776 km % de población indígena 4,6 % Información Turística / Tourist Information Área Protegida Marítima / Marine wildlife protected area / Chile Insular 320 km Indigenous population Territorio Antártico 1.250.000 km % de población rural / Rural population 13,4 % Límite internacional / International Borderlin e Salar / Salt Pan 2.006.096 km % de población urbana / Urban population 86,6 % Paso fronterizo / Border Crossing Patrimonio de la Humanidad / UNESCO World Heritage Longitud / Length 4.329 km Ancho promedio / Average width 180 km / O uage Español Límite regional / Regional Border Valle Vitivinícola / Wine Valley Ancho máximo / Maximum width 468 km Ancho mínimo / Minimum width 90 km Moneda / Currency Peso chileno Carretera / Freeway Observatorio Astronómico / Astronomical Observatory

Carretera Panamericana / Panamericana Freeway *Estimación 2011, Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (INE) Carretera Austral / Austral Freeway Fuente: Censo 2002, Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (INE) Fuente: Universidad de Chile Carretera Magallánica / Magallánica Freeway

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