How to get to Chile?
There are numerous ways to travel to Chile with the obvious mode of transport being by air however, if you live in countries which are near to Chile such as Argentina, Brazil or Peru you'll be able to drive. Chile is also accessible by boat and many people choose to take a cruise you can come by a cruise and enjoy a spectacular trip seeing icebergs and many types of ocean fish .
Hotel Sheraton is a great place to stay in Chile, the bedrooms are very sophisticated with beautiful decor. Inside the hotel there is a pub where you can meet with friends, have a drink and socialise. Additionally, there's a resort where you can take time to relax and the most interesting feature for tourists are the big parties at night where you can meet with other foreigners and even mix with the local Chileans.
Chile has its own currency (Chilean peso) and therefore when travelling to Chile, you will need to exchange your currency for the Chilean peso. You may exchange your money for the Chilean peso at most Chilean banks or at specialised stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus. Look for signs that say Bureau de Change, Geld Wechseln or Cambio. Parque Arauco has four exchange bureaus and therefore, it is not difficult to obtain the local currency. Visa cards are also widely used in Chile.
Shopping
There are many places where you can find beautiful clothes and in particular the Parque Arauco which is famous for clothes, shoes and souvenirs.
Tourist Attractions
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Santa Lucía Hill
The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is one of Chile’s most important museums and has many pieces of art which include paintings, sculptures and drawings which extend from the colonial period up to present day.
The Santa Lucía Hill has been one of the most relevant places in Santiago since the city was founded.
Festival de Viña
Viña’s festival is one of the most celebrated festivals in Chile where a lot of artists present their new songs and new performance. It is transmitted by television to numerous countries such us Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and many others. If you travel to Chile in February and attend Viña del Mar you'll see and enjoy a great festival.
Mercado Central
The Mercado Central is a picturesque premise and trades as a food supply market. It is a greatly visited showcase of many foods but particularly Chilean seafood where typical dishes from the Chilean table are freshly prepared in the market. Whilst travelling around Chile it is recommended that you should sample some of the typical dishes to include Empanadas.
Site seeing is a must and there are many interesting places to visit which includes the monument to Chile’s Naval Glories, the Recoleta Franciscana Church and “la Piojera”
Los Andes
Nilo Sepùlveda Rassè.
This tour is especially designed for those people who want to seek and discover the amazing Andes Mountains whilst enjoying its marvellous scenery. You'll be taken up a stunning mountain road towards Farellones and later to Valle Nevado which happens to be the most important ski resort in the country where you'll be able to practice a number of snow sporting activities.
