THE COUNTRY
Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the Inca ruled northern Chile for nearly a century while an indigenous people, the Mapuche, inhabited central and southern Chile.
Although Chile declared its independence in 1810, it did not achieve decisive victory over the Spanish until 1818. Chile has increasingly assumed regional and international leadership roles befitting its status as a stable, democratic nation.
- Torres Del Paine National Park;
- Valle de la Luna and the Atacama Desert;
- Easter Island;
- Santiago;
- Chile's Lake District;
- Valparaíso;
- Lauca National Park,
- Cape Horn;
- Qhapaq Nan/Andean Road System
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalSantiago
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Time ZoneUTC -3
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Telephone Code56
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Total Area756 102 Km2
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Population18 430 408 (2022 est.)
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Main LanguagesSpanish, English, indigenous languages
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CurrencyChilean pesos (CLP)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 25400
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Airports481
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Heliports1
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south
White and non-Indigenous 88.9%, Mapuche 9.1%, Aymara 0.7%, other Indigenous groups 1%
Giving scissors or knives indicates a desire to sever a relationship.
Pastel de Choclo — ground beef, onions, olives, and raisins, topped with a sweet corn crust; the corn crust is a paste of sweet corn kernels and basil cooked in milk or lard
Export-driven economy; leading copper producer; though hit by COVID-19, fairly quick rebound from increased liquidity and rapid vaccine rollouts; decreasing poverty but still lingering inequality; public debt rising but still manageable; recent political violence has had negative economic consequences
