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Holidays in Chile | Andean Odyssey Chile's geography is nothing short of extravagant, and its shape is, perhaps, the world's most unusual, extending 4,270 kilometers from north to south, but averaging a mere 177 kilometers east to west. Holidays in Chile are thus commonly perceived and planned in north-south geographical terms. Chile's central region is home to the capital city of Santiago and the world-famous beach resorts of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. www.andeanodyssey.com /chile.htm   (426 words)

CHILE : Encyclopedia Entry Chile is a strong proponent of pressing ahead on negotiations for a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and active in the WTO’s Doha round of negotiations, principally through its membership in the G-20 and Cairns Group. Chile is an active member of the United Nations family of agencies and participates in UN peacekeeping missions. Chile is a relatively homogenous country and most of its population is of predominantly Spanish origin, with varying degrees of native Amerindian admixture, the product of the racial mixture between colonial Spanish immigrants and the native Amerindian tribes. bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Chile   (6661 words)

Holidays in chile south america,accommodation chile santiago,hoteles en chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a city surrounded by beautiful mountains and magnificent wine-producing valleys. Chile is a Republic that is ruled under a democratic goverment. Chile is 5 hours behind GMT between March and September, and 4 hours behind GMT the rest of the year. www.visitchiletours.com /gen_info/central.htm   (847 words)

Chile Tour Package - Holiday Package To Chile - Chile Travel Package At the southern tip of Chile's mainland is Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the world, and beyond that lies the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, an island divided between Chile and Argentina. Chile was originally under the control of the Incas in the north and the nomadic Araucanos in the south. Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in South America occupying a long coastal strip between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. chile.myvisualtravel.com   (602 words)

NEI (UK) - holidays to Chile - a hot destination for 2006 Chile is a country of extreme contrasts with an amazing variety of geographical features, from the desert in the North to the ancient glaciers in Patagonia. Chile, as well as enjoying a stable economy, has been nominated the second most serious and transparent country in the world with regards to business practices. Puerto Montt is the capital of the region and the city spreads along a narrow seaboard, climbing the slopes enclosing it to the north. www.neiuk.co.uk /Chile.html   (802 words)

Horse Riding Holiday's in Chile Riding in Chile is mostly mountainous as the country has mountain ranges running right down its spine, but its Patagonia region offers perfect riding country unhindered by fences roads or urban areas allowing a truly wild riding experience. We are always looking for new horse riding holidays in Chile to add to this section so if you know of a holiday that you feel should be included here please contact us. The Atacama Desert of Chile is a sparsely populated virtually rainless plateau, running from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains. www.horse-riding-guide.com /holidays/chile.htm   (479 words)

Chile 2006 Public Holidays and Bank Holidays The 2006 bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays for Chile, below, were generated by Q++ Studio, the source of public holidays used by the world's leading diary and calendar publishers, using predictive rules that were fully reviewed on August 5, 2006, and subsequently updated on December 14, 2006. For general information, not related to public holidays in Chile (maps, demographic and economic statistics,...), see the CIA World Factbook's page for Chile. In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Chile, before planning any trip to Chile. www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006/chile.htm   (755 words)

Holidays to Chile - Sunvil Latin America For nearly two decades, Chile was in international exile because of the bloody 1973 coup that took the life of socialist Salvador Allende, the constitutional president, and resulted in his replacement by military dictator General Augusto Pinochet. His regime represented a remarkable irregularity in the history of Chile, where military rule has been the exception rather than the rule ever since the country’s independence from Spain in the early 19th century. Chile’s 95% literacy rate is one of Latin America’s highest - from the age of five to twelve, education is free and compulsory. latin-america-holidays.sunvil.co.uk /Chile/more.asp   (618 words)

Chile skiing - Ski holidays in Chile from Ski Safari The resorts and hotels in Chile tend to offer packages that include accommodation, all meals, lift pass and rentals, so you do not need to allow too much for spending when you are there. A 10 night skiing holiday to Chile including all of these elements costs in the region of £2,000 per person. The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. www.skisafari.com /skiing_in_chile.asp   (411 words)

Momentum Ski - Chile Ski Holidays Skiing in Chile, and in all of South America, began with the building of the Trans-Andean railway from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires around the turn of the century. As no roads accessed Uspallata pass, near the present-day resort of Portillo, the Norwegian and British engineers and workers contracted to build the railway were forced to ascend (and descend!) on skis. In the 1930's, the first ski clubs in Chile constructed mountain refugios, and by 1946 Portillo could boast the continent's first chairlift. www.momentum.uk.com /chile_home.html   (111 words)

Chile Travel Guide - Chile Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Chile's European heritage is evident throughout the country and travellers here are likely to feel more familiar with its culture than those of the neighbouring countries, with their strongly indigenous lifestyles. There are still local traditions persisting in parts of Chile however, and together with the European influence this makes for an interesting juxtaposition, providing a distinctive culture. The people are resilient, cordial and warm, from the fashionable capital city of Santiago to the isolated island of Chiloé, and Chilean hospitality is renowned. www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Chile   (468 words)

Chile Holidays | Active Holidays in Chile | Pura Aventura | The founders of Pura Aventura all met in Chile and have an unrivalled passion for the country. All of our holidays are designed by us from scratch because we want you to enjoy the country as much as we do. Chile is often referred to as the most beautiful place on the planet with unique scenery, charming people and great food as well as being safe and clean. www.pura-aventura.com /chileholidays.asp   (461 words)

Farm stay holidays at fundo Chacaipulli in Southern Chile Ian and Maggy have guests staying with them from the spring (early October) until early autumn (late April) The weather in the Lakes Region of Chile over this period changes from showers and warm weather to generally hot and dry in January and February. They have built a sophisticated Honey Harvesting and Processing Plant and their bees are located amongst the native flora of Chile with some fine and varied types of honey. If you are thinking of travelling and exploring Chile or fancy a special holiday on Fundo Chacaipulli drop a e-mail to Ian and Maggy and they will do their best to help you get the most out of your trip to this beautiful and friendly country. www.chilefarmholidays.com   (840 words)

[No title] Also part of Chile are the intriguing Robinson Crusoe and Easter Islands, lying some 3,700 kilometres off the Pacific coast. Whilst on holiday in Chile, sample the delicious, world-renowned Chilean food and wine, meet a very proud and friendly nation and explore a country whose stunning geographic and topographic features cannot fail to impress. Holidays to Chile combine well with Argentina, Antarctica or Bolivia. www.steppestravel.co.uk /chile-page29.aspx   (192 words)

Chile Skiing Holidays: Journey Latin America The Chilean Andes lie in the southern hemisphere, and when in the northern hemisphere spring has melted the snow, the ski season is just beginning in Chile. High in the Andes and 3 hours’ drive north from Santiago, Portillo claims to be Chile’s most prestigious resort. It lies close to Laguna del Inca at 2835m and is surrounded on three sides by accessible mountain slopes. www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk /bespoke/chile/andes.shtml   (556 words)

Andes Website - Skiing and snow boarding in the resorts of Chile in South America Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a large city of some five million people but is one of the most pleasant and relaxing cities in South America. Chile generally has very stable winter weather more like the continental USA than the European Alps, but there is obviously a chance of some bad weather and snowstorms while we’re there. Chile is one of the most well developed countries in South America and the standard of hygiene is generally as good as at home. www.andes.org.uk /skiing-holidays/downhill-skiing-chile-dossier.htm   (2181 words)

Public holidays in Chile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is a list of national holidays in Chile. In 2000, a law moved Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Columbus Day and Corpus Christi holidays to the nearest Monday, if they fell on a day other than Monday, Saturday or Sunday. Chile · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad and Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Chile   (93 words)

multi activity vacations, holidays in Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Marbella is a paradise for the golfer with a court of 27 wholes... CHILE VOYAGE - FROM THE NORTH TO PATAGONIA CHILE VOYAGE - FROM THE NORTH TO PATAGONIA Chile is a long country, long and narrow, famous for its... www.visit-chile.org /activities/multi_activity.phtml   (1077 words)

Holidays in Chile - Guide to Bespoke holidays in Chile Atacama Desert, Patagonia and Easter Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Holidays in Chile - Guide to Bespoke holidays in Chile Atacama Desert, Patagonia and Easter Island This distinctive ribbon of land is a country of genuine contrasts. Chile extends from the arid sands of the Atacama Desert that cover the terrain of the 'Great North', to the dramatic rolling hills and ancient forests of the Lake District, and from the lush countryside of orange groves and vineyards, to the extreme, yet stunningly beautiful landscapes of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. www.magicglobe.com /Chile/Index.asp   (320 words)

Ski Holidays Chile and Argentina Chile and Argentina have several world class ski resorts close to the cities of Santiago and Mendoza. Here the skiing is high in the Andes where conditions are generally excellent and the snow is deep and dry. Optimundo specialises in tailor-made holidays - if you have an idea in your head of how you would like your holiday to be, contact us, tell us what you want and we will convert your idea into your perfect holiday. www.optimundo.com /holidays/skiingandboarding.htm   (186 words)

Chile Condor Trail riding vacation, chile horseback riding holiday, chile riding tours, adventure A fantastic journey of 8 days/7nights with three camping nights that takes you into the heart of the Andes and immerses you in culture and beauty of the area. Hacienda Los Andes, which is under German and Austrian management, guarantees you a hundred percent Nature and Adventure in the sun. Santaigo Chile is nearest international airport and from there you would fly to La Serena Airport north of Santiago on the Pacific Ocean. www.ridingholidays.com /chile-ranch.htm   (965 words)

Bales Worldwide Holidays - Latin America - Chile Chile is truly a land of contrasts occupying a long coastal strip from the high and arid Atacama Desert in the north to the wild and windswept region of Patagonia in the far south, a distance of about 2,500 miles in length. Chile has everything for lovers of spectacular natural sights: - deserts, volcanoes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, forests and at night clear star-filled skies. Internationally renowned as one of the most beautiful, unspoilt and remote places on the planet, this national park was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. www.balesworldwide.com /chile-americas.html   (182 words)

Chile - Wildlife Holidays and Wildlife Tours from Naturetrek The topography of Chile is one of the most extraordinary of any country in the world, a ribbon of land stretching over 4,000 kilometres from the arid Atacama Desert in the north to the sub-Antarctic islands of the south. Moving from one stunning vista to another, the quality of the birdwatching matches the magnificence of the landscape and a bird list is likely to include such sought-after species as Andean Condor, Inca Tern, Andean Avocet, Magellanic Plover and the peculiar Diademed Sandpiper-plover. Naturetrek's birdwatching holiday to Chile visits the coastal and montane habitats from the arid north to the sub-Antarctic south in search of the region's sought after birds including Andean Condor, Inca Tern, Megallanic Plover and Diademed Sandpiper-plover. www.naturetrek.co.uk /wildlife-holidays-in-americas/country.asp?ID=54   (201 words)

Water By Nature - Best Whitewater Rafting holidays vacations in Chile, Futaleufu River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) Born in the Los Alerces National Park in Argentina it flows west into Chile, through landscapes dominated by snow capped volcanoes and rich rain forest before arriving at the coastal town of Chaiten. Meaning 'Great River' in the local Mapuche dialect, the astonishingly clear waters of the 'Fu' flows through deep canyons and pristine wilderness to create explosive and untamed white water, unparalleled anywhere in the world. Chile is rich with outdoor options from unparalleled white water to an abundance of trekking trails, horse riding and fishing. www.waterbynature.com /chile_rafting/futaleufu.html   (775 words)

Condor Journeys - Tailormade holidays into Chile Chile emerges majestically and imposingly with its volcanoes, lakes, deserts, untainted glaciers and forests, each of them places of silence, of vastness and of age-old nature. The majestic desert slowly gives way to the cultivated valleys of Central Chile, with its vineyards, large fruit plantations, major cities, beautiful little coastal resorts and the best ski resorts of the Southern hemisphere. Please remember this is only a selection and that we are specialised in tailor-made holidays. www.condorjourneys-adventures.com /chile.asp   (274 words)

Chile Holidays: Volcanoes, Lakes and Glaciers - Chile Chile Holidays: Volcanoes, Lakes and Glaciers - Chile We start by a circuit around Chile and Argentina's Lake District, a fascinating land of blue and emerald lakes, hot springs, wild rivers, moist temperate jungles and perfectly coned volcanoes. Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to your home country or continuation of your holidays in Chile.(B). www.condorjourneys-adventures.com /chile_circ4.asp   (1319 words)

Chile Travel Com your portal to Chile; Destinations, Transportation, Accommodation and Activities. Chile Travel Com your portal to Chile; Destinations, Transportation, Accommodation and Activities. One of the best known hotels in Chile due to the fact that it is a favorite among visiting politicians and popstars alike. Chile provides some world class skiing opportunities as illustrated by the fact that the Austrian as well as American national ski teams regularly use our slopes for their summer training. www.chile-travel.com   (814 words)

Adventure Holidays in Chile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) From salty-desert top to glacier-crowded bottom, Chile has all the reminders of nature's beauty and power. This narrow pole of a country is jammed packed with geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanoes keeping even the most demanding adventurer satisfied. Please also use the quick search to find an adventure in Chile which best suits your needs. www.wishtotravel.com /adventures_in_chile.php   (67 words)

South America Holidays - Chile Holidays Miami to Chile - a Panama Canal Voyage Punta Arenas is the country's southernmost city and is located in one of Chile's most famous parts, Chilean Patagonia. This region, which leads to lands end at Cape Horn, is a dazzling explosion of icebergs, fjords, islands and mountains and is truly breathtaking. www.titanhitours.co.uk /chile-holidays.asp   (369 words)

Chile Pictures - Exploitz.com: Stock Photos, Maps, Hostels This beautifull valley in chile, with rural tourism, horseback Ridding. Your Chile Vacation in our region of Rio Hurtado will be great, because we are off the beaten track in the typical world of culture and nature of the Andes. north of Santiago de Chile, 120 Kms, north-east of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, and 60 Kms esast of the Pacific Ocean shore. www.exploitz.com /pages/regions/southamerica/chile   (690 words)

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