Tag: Chile

Facts about Chile, Biggest city What are the name of the biggest city Chile, and how big are city by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017

Chile Public Holidays See the calendars for national Chile holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Chile holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.

Santiago de Chile Travel Wiki Travel to Santiago de Chile Santiago is largest city in Chile and all the Americas. Founded in 1541, it is the perfect place to begin an exploration of the Andes Mountains. The city also has a remarkable downtown core, featuring 19th century neoclassical architecture throughout is many narrow and winding side streets. For those who love a good glass of wine, there are numerous vineyards outside the city to explore as well. Despite its age, few historical buildings...

Antofagasta Travel Wiki Travel to Antofagasta Located in Northern Chile, Antofagasta has been a traditional mining region for the area. With its coastal location and foundation of old wealth, the infrastructure of the city has grown in the last decades to provide an almost resort-like atmosphere for this hardworking city.  With soft sands, palm trees for shade, and unique locations to explore, a visit here is a magnificent opportunity. One of the iconic images of Antofagasta is the Mano del Desierto. This...

Iquique Travel Wiki Travel to Iquique Iquique was founded in the 16th century, but didn’t begin to grow into a modern community until the saltpeter mining in the region began to take off in earnest. It is one of just two free ports in Chile. You’ll also find plenty of beaches to enjoy, regional sites to explore, and stunning museums to tour. Begin your journey at the Playa Cavancha. It’s the only beach in the city that is suitable for swimming. The...

Punta Arenas Travel Wiki Travel to Punta Arenas Found near the southern tip of South America, Punta Arenas went by “Magallanes” for about a decade before it decided that it wasn’t the right identity. Just outside the city sits one only two free ports that Chile offers. A stay here allows you to explore the Brunswick Peninsula, enjoy some time at the beach, and even be the start of an exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. A stay in Punta Arenas demands a visit...

Valparaiso Travel Wiki Travel to Valparaiso With its centralized location in Chile, Valparaiso is one of the region’s most important seaports. For the visitor, you’ll find the access to the sea provides stunning beaches.  There is a distinct personality that can be found in this city that isn’t found anywhere else as well. For the last half of the 20th century, Valparaiso slowly degraded toward ruin. Preservation attempts, working side by side with local artists, have created a fusion of graffiti art,...