A Year in Palena, Chile. Just Smile and Nod. 9 Expat blogs from Chile you should read. Updated March 2014 – Removed blogs that no longer post or have left the country (not that I can speak): If you are coming to Chile, or have just arrived, then you may want to learn from the experiences of other foreigners that have already been living here a while.
One of the ways of doing this is by delving into the blogs of expats in Chile. Even if you are an expat yourself, you may want to check them out (though I’m sure you already do). Interestingly the nine authors are women. This list of expat blogs from Chile is in no particular order… Bearshapedsphere – Santiago Eileen Smith with her descriptive writing accompanied by great photos of random things encountered on her adventures. Rates 2012-2013 - Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa - San Pedro de Atacama - Chile. Rates - all inclusive programValid 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 ***Please note, we require a 5 night minimum stay with our All Inclusive program between the 20th of December and the 2nd of January each year.
All-inclusive package includes: Transfers between the hotel and Calama airport. Accommodation at Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa. American breakfast, lunch and dinner. Extras not included: Guests pay directly at the hotel for spa treatments, drinks and wines from the Premium licor and wine list, telephone calls, laundry and other personal expenditure. Insider tips: Chile. Safe, efficient and friendly, Chile is perhaps the easiest South American country for travelers.
Still, there are a few things that are helpful to know before you arrive. Plan ahead Most importantly, decide when to go depending on where you want to go. Chile stretches from the tropics almost all the way down to Antarctica, so when it's lovely in the north it can be miserable in the south, and vice-versa. If you want to explore Southern Patagonia and hike in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, visit in summer (December - February), or in the shoulder season (November or March) to avoid the crowds.
Bus stop. Atacama Resort, Atacama South America - Explora. The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas: Paul Theroux: 9780395521052: Amazon.com. In Patagonia (Penguin Classics): Bruce Chatwin, Nicholas Shakespeare: 9780142437193: Amazon.com. Chile: travel books to read before you go. Sky Airline. Flights from Santiago to Calama: So expensive - Chile Forum. Starry-eyed in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Starry-eyed in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile - Representaciones de Chile en el Exterior. The European Southern Observatory. Frequently asked questions about Chile. Chile Forum: Cost of living in Chile : Living in Chile.
A few months ago, while surfing the net, I found an American living in La Serena, a city that I am considering.
I sent him an email, asking him about the cost of living there. The following are selected quotes from his reply, dated January 2, 2008: "Health care is expensive in Chile. " "Take this time to come visit Chile, Argentina, and Panama. Pick the spring or the fall. "We think it currently takes 3,500 to 5,000 a month in spendable income to live nicely. Chile, Santiago. Chile Wine Adventure - Chile Wine Adventure HighlightsSuggested ItineraryDetailsPricingMaps Highlights Your personal guide is available for the entire length of your Chilean wine vacation, to assure you all the excitement of exploring a new city with the comforts and safety of home.Pick the accommodations that are right for you.
Choose from quaint winery cottages, beautiful outdoor lodging or luxury golf, spa and city resorts. Site_selection. The site under consideration for the Atacama Telescope is located in the Chajnantor Region of Northern Chile, in the vicinity of the site chosen for the ALMA (formerly MMA) radio array, to be built by a consortium between the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the European Southern Observatory.
Recently, attention has focused on Cerro Negro and Cerro Chajnantor as a potential sites for the Atacama telescope. The Atacama Desert extends over northern Chile. The Chajnantor Plateau is located about 20 km from the Bolivian border, and some 80 km from the Argentine border, about 1500 km north of Santiago. The Salar de Atacama, a salt flat some 90 km long and 40 km wide, is 40 km to the west. La Silla Site Information and Logistics. Transport Schedule ESO provides transport services for its staff, OPC assigned observers, and official visitors.
From October 1st, 2009 La Silla has been re-organized in its functional scheme. These changes include the reduction in transport availability between La Silla and La Serena in both ways. The offered transport is reduced to Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All other days are out of ESO offer and they will be treated as private transports. (*) Please note that eventual changes/cancellations by Lan Chile of their flights Santiago-La Serena-Santiago, compel us to modify this schedule. Time changes occur often due to plane schedule changes. Information for Visiting Astronomers In case of different flight timetables passengers should consider that the transportation will leave La Silla, at least, 3 hours before their flight departure time.
The ESO bus has a 40-seat capacity, while passenger carriers are designed to accommodate up to 14 adults. Exploring Dryland Strategies for Resilience - Atacama, Northern Chile Permaculture Forums, Permaculture Courses, Permaculture Information & News. WWOOFing it in Chile. After an uneventful trip-- bags arrived, connections made--we were welcomed to Puerto Montt and the lakes region of Patagonia by driving wind and rain.
Puerto Montt, as we had heard, is not much of a destination. The majority of visitors use the city as a jumping off point for the ferry to Puerto Natales, the gateway to southern Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park. For us Puerto Montt was a convenient destination to recover from sleep deprivation and a days worth of airport food, as well as finalize our plans. As mentioned in our first blog we plan on WWOOFing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) as a way to extend our travels and fully experience the local culture and language. Girl’s guide to falling in love – in Chile!
There are lots of reasons to visit Chile.
A stunning and one of the most diversified landscapes is one of them. In about 4000km of coast offering the driest desert of the earth (the Atacama desert), a region called Lake District with volcanos, deep blue lakes and silent green forests and awe-inspiring Patagonia with its rain forests, fjords and glaciers, you might well find your very own piece of paradise. But apparently that alone is not attracting enough tourists. The chilean ministry for tourism has recently shifted their focus on a very special group of visitors: us!
ESO Paranal Observatory, Chile. Home. Weekend Visits to Paranal. Registering for a Guided Tour Visit the Paranal from your armchair with our Virtual Tours.
Click on the thumbnail to experience a 360° visit. Guided tours for tourists and the general public are offered on every Saturday. ESO. Travel to Chile for Cheap. FAQ About Travel in Chile From Tim's Point of View. What about food and drink? Restaurant food is great if you look for "platos típicos" or, a favorite of mine, just get the daily special (called "menú del día" or sometimes oferta). The special is usually filling, good, and cheap. I've never been all that lucky with "American style" restaurants such as the "Dino's" chain. These types of places tend to be too salty, the food usually fried, and they lack variety.
Chile's Atacama Desert -World's Space-Observatory Mecca.