Name: Republic of Chile

Capital City: Santiago (57 provinces)

Land Area: 291,930 sq

Population: 18,952,035.

President: Sebastian P. Echenique

Currency: Chilean Pesos

Languages: Spanish is the official language of Chile; however, about 10% of citizens speak English. Chile also has indigenous languages consisting of only 1% of the population. Some of these languages are Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua and Rapa Nui.

Stretched across South America, different regions in Chile have different climates. Chile is known to have mountains draped in snow and glistening beaches under the scorching sun. Although Chile is considered to be of Spanish decent, it is rich with different cultures. Chile recognizes its indigenous ancestry and values its past. This beautiful country has so much offer to both residents and non-residents. Chile understands the beauty it holds and monetizes it. Chile is a country determined to excel in its Tourism Industry. Taking advantage of its geographic location, Chile has used its various climates to invite different types of tourists to partake in its nature. From culinary experience to mountain climbing, Chile nests experiences for everyone.

Chile is also blessed with cultural sites such as the Eastern island and the mining town of Sewell. In Chile, Torres Del Paine National Park is one of the largest parks. The park has other physical features, which include lakes, valleys, glaciers, and rivers. Chile has one of the driest areas, which happens to be the Atacama Desert. The Eastern Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is famous because Moai- huge human-shaped stone statues were built there. (Chile, 2020)

             The main source of income in Chile is tourism. Chile is graced to have natural monuments, biosphere reserves, natural reserves, sanctuaries of nature, and Ramsar wetlands. In Chile, one can buy copper etches, wines, textiles, and wood carvings for remembrance. Chile has a coastal city by the name Arica which has beautiful beaches, which is the starting point for travelers who are heading east to Putre. (Chile, 2020)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile was voted ‘South America’s Leading Destination’ in the 2020 World Travel Awards in Latin America.

Best Green Destination 2020 in the World according to the World Travel Awards (WTA)

Chile is a 5th  time consecutive winner in leading destination in the Adventure Tourism category by World Travel Awards 2020.

Chile’s 2016 “Find Your Chile” is my recommended video to those interested. Chile combined different parts of a bunch of videos and managed to capture spectacular views and experiences. The video is focused on tourists rather than residents to see Chile through the eyes of a stranger. This award winning video is translated in several languages to share with foreign speakers.

  • Top 15 places to visit in Chile, rated by Planet Ware:

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/chile-chi.htm

  • Direct website for more information on travel inquiries to Chile:

http://www.chile.travel/en