- Chile: Where is “Switzerland of South America” located?
- How to get to Chile?
- Holidays in Chile
- Chilean beaches
- Souvenirs from Chile
Everyone who wants to enjoy the taste of Chilean wines, go trekking, mountaineering, relax on the Seven Lakes, wants to know where Chile is located - a country whose southern part is best visited in December-March, northern - in May-November, central - all year round (for a beach holiday, the period from December to March is suitable), Lake District - in November-April, Easter Island - in October-April. As for the ski season, in Chile it lasts from mid-June to early October.
Chile: Where is “Switzerland of South America” located?
Located on the mainland of South America, Chile (capital - Santiago), with an area of 756,950 sq. Km, occupies the territory between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. On the north side Chile borders Peru, on the north-east - Bolivia, on the east - Argentina, and on the west side Chile is washed by the Pacific Ocean. In addition, the state has access to the Atlantic Ocean.
The highest Chilean point is the 6800-meter-high Mount Ojos del Salado (its crater is the location of the world's highest lake; the height is almost 6400 m), and the Atacama Desert, located in northern Chile, is the driest place on the planet.
Chile includes Valparaiso, Los Rios, Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Bio Bio, Atacama and other areas (15 in total), as well as remote islands (Sala y Gomez, Easter Island) and a sector in Antarctica. It is worth noting that numerous islands have found shelter off the coast in southern Chile, the largest of which is Tierra del Fuego.
How to get to Chile?
There are no direct flights Moscow - Chile: with Air France, passengers will make a transfer at the Paris airport, and with Delta Airlines - Atlanta. On average, at least 18.5 hours will be spent on the road. Flight Moscow - Santiago will last 24.5 hours (connecting in Miami), Moscow - Punta Arenas - 31 hours (stops at Miami, Santiago and Puerto Monta airports), Moscow - Iquique - 30 hours (connecting in Miami and La Paz).
Holidays in Chile
Those who decide to spend a vacation in Chile will be able to admire the Parinacota volcano, relax on the Chungura and Miskanti lakes, visit the Moon Valley (fantastic landscapes brought fame to it), Chiloe Island (wooden churches and fishing villages deserve attention), Puerto Montt (famous for the Cathedral, under construction which used mahogany), Portillo (the resort has "black" slopes and 12 lifts, an outdoor swimming pool, shops, a disco and other entertainment and sports facilities), La Serena (famous for the mint, the Museum of Mineralogy and the Cathedral of St. Francis, and in the surrounding area will be able to find fruit plantations planted there with apples, grapes, papaya, oranges), Vino del Mar (guests will be interested in its first-class beaches, the Vergara Embankment, the Museum of Fine Arts, the International Song and Festival of Fireworks and Fireworks).
Chilean beaches
- Pichilemu Beach: Surfers and quiet lovers are eager to get here.
- Zapallar Beach: On this beach you can relax on the white sands, surrounded by majestic hills, and admire the delightful sunsets.
- Renaca Beach: Strong waves make this beach popular with surfers.
- Algarrobo Beach: Here you can practice water sports, as well as attend regular competitions.
- Pichidangui Beach: This beach is ideal for swimming in a sheltered bay and sunbathing on the white sand.
Souvenirs from Chile
Popular Chilean souvenirs are ceramic, copper, wool and leather products, masks, carpets, ponchos, jewelry, all kinds of figurines, Indian dolls, palm honey, trout and venison pate, sauces and seasonings of Chilean pepper with mountain herbs.
