A Russian woman who lived in Chile wrote 50 facts about this Latin American country. 1. Chileans are very loving and always kiss each other on the cheek when they meet and goodbye, sometimes several times. Even if the conversation lasted 2 minutes. They will kiss you regardless of your gender, age and social status. 2. There are many options for where the name of the country Chile comes from. Even the Chileans themselves cannot choose one generally accepted version. According to one theory, the name comes from the language of the Aymaru tribe that inhabited the country and means “the place where the earth ends” (which is quite logical). According to another - in the Quechua language - "cold" or "cold". But certainly not because of its shape - chili pepper - as many people think. 3. In Chile, there is nothing wrong with sitting on the ground/floor anywhere. 4. It is also quite normal to enter the house without taking off your shoes, even if there is a storm, thunderstorm and hurricane outside the window, and the shoes are wet and dirty. 5. Chileans are great patriots. Their main holiday is Motherland Day (Fiestas Patrias), which is celebrated on September 18 and usually stretches for a week. On this day, it is customary to drink young grape wine (chicha) from an ox horn, eat traditional pies - empanadas, go to the stadiums to "admire" the rodeo and dance the national dance - cueku. 6. September 18 is the only day of the year when the authorities officially allow drinking in public places, which is why it is better not to appear there. 7. Another interesting fact is connected with this day. According to the official law, on September 18, all buildings must have the national flag. No flag - pay a fine. Entrepreneurial Chileans hang flags from windows, hang them on cars, and sometimes even decorate pets with state colors (and this has happened before). 8. The population is very religious, 70% Catholics. Therefore, there are even more religious holidays than secular ones. And everyone rests on them. 9. On weekends, Chilean cities die out: many shops are closed, including stalls with newspapers and cigarettes. 10. In terms of area, the territory of Chile is 24 times smaller than Russia. And the population of this country is approximately equal to the population of Moscow and the region. 11. The favorite food of young and not so Chileans is “Completos” (Completos) - peculiar hot dogs of incredible sizes, which, in addition to traditional bread and sausage, include diced tomatoes, avocado sauce and mayonnaise. You can add mustard if you like. The locals are very proud of their dish, and God forbid you tell that this is an ordinary hot dog - oh no, this is Completo. 12. In general, avocado (which in the Chilean dialect is not called aguacate, as in other Latin American countries, but palta) is a special guest in their daily diet. There is almost always a small earthenware cup with grated avocado of a suspiciously green color on the table, and they smear it on everything. So that the avocado does not lose its color and does not darken, a drop of milk is added to it (but this is true, the secret of Chilean housewives). 13. In Chile, as in all of Latin America, there is an unimaginable cult of meat and football. 14. It must be said that the majority of the population is overweight. This is especially noticeable in people with low incomes. Completos, french fries and meat in huge quantities are certainly not a healthy diet. And they usually wash it down with Coca-Cola or Sprite. 15. Chileans consider themselves a “Land of Poets” and are very offended if their beloved Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral, Nicanor Parra, etc. are not very well known abroad. But it's mostly the older generation. 16. By the way, the Chilean poetess and Nobel Prize winner in literature Gabriela Mistral is even depicted on the 5000 peso bill. This is how they honor their poets. 17. The younger generation hardly reads. And no wonder: books in Chile are very, very expensive (more than 500 wooden ones can be asked for a paperback brochure). 18. In the "Land of Poets" literature is not taught at school. Instead of it - the subject "Language and communication". Other compulsory subjects in high school are religion, philosophy, art (music or art, if you choose). They draw and sing, I must say, right up to graduation. 19. Chilean schools have 12 grades, and you can repeat as many times as you like. Therefore, sometimes they finish school at the age of 19-20. 20. The maximum score is 7, and in their analogue of our USE in mathematics there are the most banal tasks for adding and subtracting fractions (this despite the fact that our graduates have to puff on trigonometry, etc.) 21. Education in Chile is frankly weak and this is the most expensive in Latin America. There is no budget admission to universities, which constantly provokes student riots. For example, this summer, students proved their right to study for free with banners on the streets, which made the government pretty worried. 22. Various rallies and protests are common. Today the students are on strike, tomorrow the workers are on strike, and the day after tomorrow the Mapuche Indians will block the center of the city demanding independence (200 years have been demanded, and everything is useless). 23. The Mapuche Indians (or Araucans) are the only people in Latin America who were not conquered by either the Incas or the Spaniards. 24. Their language - Mapudungun - does not have a written language. True, now in the markets with souvenirs you can find impromptu "dictionaries" and phrasebooks from the Indian language into Spanish or English, but hardly anyone buys them. 25. Araucaria - the main tree and symbol of southern Chile. Araucaria seeds - piñones - are roasted and eaten, they taste like chestnuts. They also make all sorts of decorations. 26. Chileans, in general, have a rather poor command of foreign languages. Their English translator is a rare and highly paid profession. “Why learn languages,” they say, “if all the countries around you speak Spanish, and the United States is far away?” 27. Their families are traditionally large. Having 5-6 children in a family is the norm, but an only child is a huge rarity. Plus, for the Chileans themselves - you can travel around the country without spending money on hotels - everywhere there are relatives who can stay. 28. Most Chileans live in houses, not apartments. There is no central heating in the houses, and the main object around which the family gathers in winter is the fireplace. 29. Having a housekeeper and / or a nanny in Chile is not only the lot of the rich, but also people of a completely middle class, and sometimes even below average. Big houses need to be cleaned, and five children need to be looked after. Most often, Indians or Peruvian / Bolivian women - local guest workers - go to work as housekeepers. 30. Chile is the only country in Latin America where there are no poisonous snakes. 31. But penguins live there. Yes, yes, in the south of Chile you can see penguins and fur seals. 32. Chile claims most of Antarctica and even considers it its own region. The population of the province of Chilean Antarctica in winter is 80 people. 33. Paradoxically, in this small country, in addition to the ice of Antarctica, there is also the driest desert in the world - Atacama. 34. Sometimes Atacama blooms in the literal sense of the word - after the rarest rains, the desert is covered with flowers and attracts many tourists. 35. However, in normal dry times, the Atacama landscape resembles a lunar one - the world's largest observatory (Las Campanas) is located there, and lunar rovers and rovers are also being tested. 36. Chile is generally considered a zone of paranormal activity and is one of the ten "most visited by aliens" and other unidentified objects of the countries. 37. Robinson Crusoe Island really exists - it is part of the Juan Fernandez archipelago and belongs to Chile. It was the story of the Scottish navigator Alexander Selkirk, who lived alone on the island for 4 years and 4 months, that Daniel Defoe took as the basis of his novel Robinson Crusoe. 38. Another famous Chilean island - Easter Island - is considered the most isolated inhabited place on Earth. There is only one airport and one marina. 39. The main income of the Rapanui people - the inhabitants of Easter Island - is tourism. True, the prices for air tickets, hotels and excursions, frankly, are somewhat sky-high. But if you have such an opportunity - go, you will not regret it. 40. Unique Chilean delicacy - palm honey. The taste is nothing special, but the locals are very proud of it. It is made from the sap of the Chilean palm. 41. Chile also has amazingly delicious ice cream (I don’t know what this is connected with). Its advantage is great amount different flavors and huge portions. A common sight in summer is Chileans sitting in flocks on lawns consuming ice cream. 42. Movies in cinemas they have in the original language with Spanish subtitles. The exception is children's cartoons. 43. They don’t have homeless cats at all, but there are a lot of stray dogs. 44. Many Chileans still believe that communism is in Russia. They are completely unaware of the stereotype about the “bear walking the streets”, but permafrost and vodka are recognizable features of our Motherland in their eyes. 45. Chileans are also very fond of the so-called "Russian Circus". A couple of years ago, a Mexican troupe that arrived with a couple of gymnasts from the countries of the former Soviet Union impressed the locals so much that people who had absolutely nothing in common with Russians and with the circus were touring under the Russian Circus trend. It's sad, but everything is underway. 46. ​​Chile has its own "gopniks" - Flaite. But, in my opinion, they are more dangerous and anti-social than ours - so it’s better not to walk alone in the evening (despite the fact that Chile is one of the safest countries in South America). 47. The national alcoholic drink of Chileans is Pisco grape vodka. Although its origin is rather doubtful and is attributed to Peru, the Chileans revere it as their national one. And this is another stumbling block between the two countries. 48. Chileans love Chinese cuisine, but Japanese, on the contrary, is not very popular with them. 49. The country periodically shakes. The Great Chilean earthquake of 1960 was the strongest in the history of observations, and what happened in February 2010 reduced the time of the earth's day by microseconds and shifted the earth's axis, which is also not weak. 50. Not all Chileans are typical swarthy Latinos. In the south, again, you can meet the descendants of the Germans, the British, etc. - blue-eyed, fair-haired Chileans. True, the farther north, to the border with Peru and Bolivia, the less chance to see them.

is an amazing country that simply cannot leave anyone indifferent. You can tell a lot of interesting facts about Chile, which is worth only that when describing it, you can mention the word “most” for an infinitely long time, listing its characteristics. Probably, this is due to the fact that the country got into the book of world records.

The country of Chile is rich in various secrets, which makes it incredibly attractive for tourists. You can list such interesting facts that will help you better understand the features of this country:

1. Chile is the southernmost country on the globe, located 900 km from Antarctica. Its location is the southwest of South America. The states that border Chile are Peru (in the north), Bolivia and Argentina (in the east).
2. Chile is the narrowest state, its width is a maximum of 200 km. The length of Chile from north to south is more than 4000 km.
3. On the territory of Chile there is a desert called. This place is one of the driest on the planet, there has been no significant rainfall for four centuries.
4. Also in the country is volcano guagliatiri, whose height is 6,071 m, it is one of the highest of the active volcanoes. But the largest peak of the country is considered Mount Ojos del Salado, it is located on the border with Argentina and rises to 6893 m.


5. Chile is considered to be the most ecologically clean place on Earth, it even came under the protection of such an authoritative international organization as UNESCO. In Patagonia, the sky is extremely rarely covered with clouds, and due to this circumstance, in Valle de Elqui The largest astronomical observatory in the Southern Hemisphere was built.


6. In Chile, copper is mined in huge quantities, the largest mine in the world for the extraction of this metal is located here - El Teniente. Also in the country is the world's largest copper Chuquicamata mine, which at the same time belongs to the highest mountains. These objects are available for visiting tourists and are included in numerous excursion programs.



7. Undoubtedly, it is necessary to highlight - the most remote island from the nearest settlement in the world.


8. The climate is very diverse and combines lifeless deserts, mountain peaks with eternal glaciers and warm ocean coast. Therefore, here you can enjoy the most unusual and diverse, spending time on the ocean beach, and going straight from there to the ski resorts, recognized as the best in the world.
9. In Chile, there is the only ski resort in the world located on the shores of the ocean -. Therefore, having enjoyed a vacation on, you can get to the resort in just half an hour of a trip by car.
10. The indigenous people of Chile are one of the most unusual nations on Earth. The Chilean nation absorbed the character traits inherent in the Indian population of this territory, as well as the Spanish colonists. In the process of the formation of the state, the blood of the Chileans was increasingly diluted with the "impurity" of almost every people in the world. Today, among the population of the country you can meet a very large number of immigrants from European and Slavic countries. But in Chile it is almost impossible to meet people from African countries and Southeast Asian countries. This is not the case in South America.
11. The total number of animals that can harm human health in the country is not large. However, throughout Chile you can find several types of poisonous spiders (black widow and closet spider). The bite of these insects is a mortal danger to humans. The closet spider lives in in large numbers residential buildings of the republic.
12. But this is not all the secrets of Chile. In the warm season, some water areas of the country begin to “bloom” due to the explosive reproduction of a special type of algae. This event is called the red tide effect. Swimming in blooming water, as well as eating seafood and fish at this time is strictly prohibited, since some of these algae are deadly to humans, and the meat of fish that consume them absorbs the strongest nerve poison saxitoxin or venerupine. That is, any source of water should be considered as potentially contaminated. If you use water for drinking, cooking or brushing your teeth, it must be boiled. Fish and animal meat must be subjected to heat treatment. It is necessary to thoroughly wash both purchased fruits and vegetables. Fruits, in addition to washing, should be peeled from the surface peel before eating.

Chile is a country in the southwest of South America, occupying a long strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Even if you are not going to visit Chile right now, you may still be interested in learning some interesting facts.

1) Chile exports copper and saltpeter. But the wealth of this country was not immediately discovered, because when the colonization took place, poor Spaniards came here to settle. After all, if you believe one of the versions from where the name of the country came from, then it was invented by the indigenous people of the Aymaru tribe, which means it is the end of the world. And although Chile has long been a cultural and developed country, a proud Mapuche tribe lives in the country. These are Indians, whose independence, no one manages to overcome.

2) Chilean athletes were among the first in South America to try their hand at the Olympics.

3) In Chile is the island of Diego - Ramirez, the southern point of the mainland America.

4) In the middle of the last century, the most powerful earthquake in the world occurred on the territory of Chile.

5) Chileans drink mote in the heat, a drink that is infused with peach pits and wheat.

6) Chilean students can ride public transport for free. But only up to eighth grade.

7) In Chile, the sun changes its course and moves counterclockwise.

A Chilean culinary cult is to cook meat on coals. And the locals are very fond of complexos, this is something like a hot dog, only in large sizes. Chileans also love avocados and often eat them with bread.

9) Chile is a calm and safe country, there is practically no corruption and a low crime rate.

10) Chile has the Atacama Desert, the driest place in the world. There are no snakes here, and you can also meet a fur seal and a penguin.

11) Chile also has the cleanest place in the whole white world - Patagonia.

12) Also in Chile there is the highest mountain lake Chungara and a very beautiful Moon Valley.

13) In the Chilean Lake Copahue, depending on the season, the chemical composition of the water changes significantly.

14) Chileans see UFOs very often. Maybe this is because there is an astronomical observatory on the territory of the country in the Elki Valley.

15) Chilean people prefer to live in private houses than in apartments. And even the poorest family hires a worker who will do the housework.

16) Chileans love to kiss and do it hundreds of times a day when they see a friend on the street and say goodbye to him. They can also sit comfortably on the floor, not necessarily offering them a chair or pointing to the sofa. And they don't take off their shoes when they come home or visit, even though the weather is bad and the shoes may be dirty.

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Chile is a country located between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It stretched in a narrow strip along the coast of South America for 4300 kilometers. What interesting things you can learn about Chile, we will tell in this article.

Interesting facts about the country. Founding of the country of Chile

The country of Chile was founded in 1541, when there were no borders and national flags.

In a valley at the foot of the Andes, Pedro De Valdivio founded Santiago, a 50-man settlement of adventurers and thugs. The conquistador De Valdivio was sent from Peru to add wealth to the Spanish Empire, but things did not work out. Santiago did not develop very quickly, fighting off Indian raids, however, by the 21st century, it gathered a third of the country's population, 5 million people. The population consists of descendants of the first settlers from Spain, Mapuche Indians and emigrants from Britain, Italy, France and Germany.

There is almost no crime in the capital of Chile, Santiago. People live there quietly, peacefully and even unpretentiously. For five centuries now, the inhabitants of the city have been gathering on the weekends on the main square De Armas, which was founded at the time of the founding of the city. It is there that the mark indicating the zero kilometer is located. There you can take a walk, listen to street musicians or watch the performance of street circus artists.

Santiago has a very developed public transport sector. For buses, there are special dedicated lanes that cars do not drive into.

Chile's main export is fish. It is mined here in huge quantities. In the capital of Chile there is a market with a very rich selection of marine life. This is where all the guests and residents of the country come for shopping.

An interesting fact - it is believed that the inhabitants of Chile are similar to their capital Santiago, just as laconic and cold. For their restraint, they were nicknamed the South American English. But at the same time, Chileans are distinguished by generosity and hospitality.

Interesting facts about the country. Attractions Chile

One of the attractions of Chile is Torres del Paine Park.

This is a national park, which can only be reached by flying to the nearest city by plane, and then by car or bus to the park itself. Desert landscapes of moss and trees stretch along the road. The road is very long, but worth it. When you get to the park, you can see very beautiful landscapes. Transparent lakes, blue in color, surrounded by high mountains in the form of sails. That is why the park is translated as blue sails.

Patagonia, where Chile is located, translates as the land of the big-footed people. She received this name thanks to Magellan, when he saw the huge footprints left by the Tehuelche Indians. In those days, the Europeans were quite small compared to the Indians, whose height was about 180 centimeters. Therefore, for them, the Indians were just giants. In addition, the Indians were forced to wrap their legs in skins so as not to get hurt. So the footprints were just huge.

Another attraction is the Gray Glacier. You can get to which you can from the national park either on foot or by boat. The tourist will see blocks of ice the height of a turquoise skyscraper from which rivers and streams flow with crystal clear water. 80% of all South American glaciers are in Chile. They are all collected on the tops of the Andes and descend as broken icebergs floating in the rivers that fill the mountain lakes.

Chile is a unique country. The dry Atacama Desert is located on the territory of the country, and a little closer is the evergreen paradise, the Elqui Valley. The grape grown in the valley is called Muscatel and is used to make Chile's national drink, Pisco brandy. Conditions for grapes are ideal. The sun is 360 days a year, covered by mountains, preventing the soil from heating up enough to turn into a desert. The valley has all the conditions for the growth of lush vegetation and comfortable living for the local population. The brandy produced in this valley supplies all of Chile. The Pisco Sour cocktail is an indispensable attribute of Chilean hospitality. And every tourist visiting this country should certainly try this cocktail.

Another significant place in Chile, the Atacama Desert, can be reached if you drive along the Pan American highway past the Pacific Ocean along the shores, where under the burning sun, despite the proximity of water, only cacti survive. The place is deserted and uninhabited. The Spaniards reached the Atacama in the 16th century and founded San Pedro at the junction of two rivers. This place used to be an oasis in the desert, but now there is a tourist center, with hotels that offer tourists all kinds of adventures. One of them is a visit to the salt lake, which is located in the mountains, is of volcanic origin and you cannot drown in it.

In the desert, you can see the Petroglyphs left by the ancient Inca people, who live in a fertile valley that formed along the river flowing in this area. The rock carvings depict llamas, as this animal is of great importance for local peasants. The animal feeds them and warms them with its fur.

Interesting facts about the country. Beautiful places in Chile

Also another significant city in Chile is Valparaiso, located on the ocean.

Interesting facts about the country. The city is located on the hills located on the coast of Chile. Mostly in this city live emigrants who came there in search of a better life. On each of the hills lived people of different nationalities. Each nation had its own newspaper, its own church and its own cemetery. And only natural disasters could bring chaos to this perfectly built order. Earthquakes occur quite often in Chile, as it is a country of increased seismic activity. For its uniqueness, the city on the hills was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The only means of transport that citizens can use are funiculars that transport people between the hills.

No less important place of worship in Chile is Easter Island.

It is located in the Pacific Ocean and belongs to Chile. The island is known for its giant stone statues. And also with its unusual volcanic landscape. Low hills, shining water and lava formations. It is believed that the stone statues were placed on the island by its first inhabitants, the Polynesian tribes. The statues are striking in their size, some of them reach up to 12 meters.

Chile is rich in attractions, but one event that took place in Chile on August 5, 2010 became known to the whole world. As a result of a collapse at the San Jose mine, 33 miners were trapped in stone. They stayed underground for two months. It was possible to raise the miners to the surface only with the help of a specially designed capsule. The capsule was lowered into the well and with the help of it all the miners were raised to the surface. This miracle is the result of human courage and faith, which the rescued miners showed to the whole world.

1. Chileans are not interested in the languages ​​of other countries. They consider it redundant. Why, because around everyone speaks only in Spanish.
2. Chile welcomes large and large families with 5 or 6 children.
3. There are always strikes in Chile. This is a common thing for Chileans.
4. Education at the university in the country is not affordable for ordinary residents. Therefore, the level of education of Chileans is very low.
5. Chile has a unique nature. Penguins and fur seals can be found near the hot desert.
6. Chile is home to the world's highest permanently active volcano, Cotopaxi.
7. Chile is the narrowest country on the planet. Its width is only 200 kilometers.
8. Chileans are very patriotic. The main Chilean holiday is Motherland Day, the celebration of which can last for a week.
9. The schools in Chile have 12 grades. And you can be a repeater any number of times. Therefore, there are cases when they finish school at the age of 20.
10. Chile is the only country in South America that does not have venomous snakes.

Kirill Zenchev worked as a lawyer for eight years, and then, in search of adventure, went on a long journey through Latin America. At the last lecture of "My Planet" at the ZIL cultural center, Kirill spoke about the most beautiful places, the most interesting facts and notable features of Chile.

How the Bolivians were offended by the Chileans

In the middle of the 19th century, the so-called Second Pacific War broke out, which was caused by claims for control over saltpeter deposits. Confusion over the borders and long discussions resulted in an armed seizure by Chile, which resulted in the annexation of part of the territory of both Bolivia and Peru to Chile. As a result, Chile acquired saltpeter deposits, and Bolivia lost access to the ocean. 150 years have passed, and the Bolivians are still offended by Chile and, at every opportunity, do not forget to remember this injustice.

I'm from the eighth and she's from the third

The territory of Chile has an oblong shape and is stretched from north to south. Thanks to this feature, Chile can be proud of an amazing combination of diverse natural areas, but travelers and visitors to the country have to travel considerable distances to see everything. In the north is the world's driest Atacama desert, landscapes reminiscent of Egypt, only the Bedouins are missing. The south is more reminiscent of the Russian North and Scandinavia with its coniferous forests, lakes and fjords.

In 1974, all regions of the country were numbered from top to bottom (from north to south), so when two new regions were identified in 2007, they were included in the general chain, and the 14th, for example, was between the 9th and 10th . In everyday life, Chileans use numbering, not names. So they say, for example: “I am from the eighth, and she is from the third!”

Easter Island, famous for its stone idols, also belongs to the territory of Chile. Fans of the mysteries of antiquity can get there from the continent, but keep in mind that the distance of the island from the coast is more than 3500 km.

Prices and quality of service

Augusto Pinochet ruled the country in the 1970s and 1980s. Largely thanks to his reforms, the country was able to make a big breakthrough in its development. Although the period of Pinochet's rule is estimated differently, and many believe that economic successes do not justify the huge number of victims of repression and a harsh regime. Today, Chile has the highest per capita income of all Latin American countries, and having been there, you can clearly see how far the Chileans have gone ahead of their neighbors.

It is important for a traveler to understand that he is unlikely to be able to go there on a budget, but he will not have to complain about the quality. The minimum prices for accommodation and meals are quite high (perhaps higher only in Brazil in South America), but it will be clean, comfortable and tasty. A small but still plus - a visa for citizens of the Russian Federation to visit Chile is not required. You can stay there for 90 days.

It is now completely unprofitable to fly to Chile from Russia, a ticket will cost at least 120 thousand rubles. There is a fallback option - fly to Buenos Aires, and then get to Chile by bus (about 20 hours). So you can significantly save on air tickets. There is no rail connection within the country, so it makes sense to either rent a car (especially if you have a whole group of friends, which will allow you to share the costs of rent and gas) or travel by bus. A three-hour trip will cost about $18–20, which is two to three times more expensive than in neighboring countries, but the buses are very comfortable and travel fast.

In the south of the country, you can take a ferry and admire the fjords, penguins, and learn a lot of interesting things about Chile. Details can be found on the website. By the way, this is the most convenient way to get to the pearl of Patagonia - the national park.

Patagonia and Torres del Paine

Patagonia is a part of South America, located in the south of the territories of Argentina and Chile. The name was given to it by Magellan himself, to whom the local Indians seemed such giants that he described them with the word patagón, or patagão (from Spanish and Portuguese), which meant “big foot”, and the name Patagonia stuck to the land.

On the territory of Argentina, the landscape of Patagonia is not very impressive, but Chile is very lucky - they got all the lakes, mountain ranges and unique fauna. One of the most beautiful places to see is the Torres del Paine National Park in southern Patagonia. The symbol of the park are three needle-like granite mountains with a height of more than 2500 m, located in the very center of the area. The territory of the park covers different climatic zones, you can walk there long enough to see all the remarkable landscapes, take pictures of condors, llamas and flamingos.

The more days you allow to visit the park, the better. Although you should initially expect that the trip will not turn out to be a budget one. Like everything in Chile, the road to the park, entrance, accommodation and meals in local hotels will cost a lot, but it will definitely be delicious and incredibly beautiful. For those who want to save money, the best option is to bring a tent and a sleeping bag. Given that summer is perhaps the best time to visit these places, you should not freeze. The local weather bureau will help you plan your time right in the park, which predicts the weather amazingly accurately: wind, pressure, precipitation down to minutes!

Coca leaves, wine, potatoes, pisco

Chilean wines in last decade became one of the most famous in the world market. This, of course, was facilitated by the competent policy of the state, which was aimed at developing agriculture and attracting foreign investment. The climate for winemaking in Chile is the most suitable.

Pisco is a traditional South American vodka made from grapes. It is named after the city of the same name on the coast of Peru. To this day, Peru argues with Chile which of them owns the right to produce and distribute the drink. They also argue about who is still the birthplace of potatoes.

Coca leaves are leaves from which cocaine can be obtained by chemical fermentation. In Bolivia, it is customary to chew these leaves, as they lower blood pressure, which is very useful for residents of the highlands. This is legally allowed, so do not be surprised that every second Bolivian will have their cheeks stuffed with leaves. It is important to keep in mind that in Chile this is just prohibited and at the border you will be thoroughly searched in the first place in order to seize these very coca leaves. They will not be held accountable for their presence, but everything they find will be taken away.

Atacama Desert

Chile has the world's driest desert, the Atacama. It rains there about once every five years. The temperature, depending on the time of year, ranges from -23 to +42 С°.

Atacama is one of the best places in the world for stargazing. The fact is that the desert is located on top of a mountain plateau, so it is located at an altitude of 3500 to 5000 km, which makes observation even more convenient.

In 2013, the opening of the unique international laboratory ALMA took place. This is an international project that also included the construction of the world's largest radio telescope.

There are also several other observatories in the vicinity of Atacama, where everyone can see the Moon, stars, and if you're lucky, some other planets of our solar system at any time.