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of Chile by Jennifer Bailey
Chile, located along the east
coast of South America, is a country brimming with a rich historic background.
The country has seen several settlers over the past few centuries and withstood
some turbulent times.
|The history of Chile can
be traced back to the time when the Incas first inhabited the region. By
the time the Spanish explorers and invaders hit the Chilean shores in the
16th century, the country was divided between different tribes, primarily
Native Americans. The most significant of these were the warlike Araucanian
tribe, who were the only ones who posed some resistance to the Spanish.
The conquests of Chile by
the Spanish conquistadors began in 1535, when they came seeking gold but
were turned back by the local population. The Europeans finally managed
to establish a permanent settlement in Chile at Santiago in 1541. The repeated
Mapuche insurrections resulted in the destruction of several of Spanish
|Finally, the abolition of
slavery in 1683 brought about a truce between the colonists and the locals.
The struggle for Chile’s independence from Spain began in 1810 when the
locals declared Chile an autonomous republic within the Spanish monarchy.
Although the Spanish tried to suppress the freedom struggle, constant warfare
till 1817 and the decisive victory by Bernardo O’Higgins over the Spaniards,
finally ensured complete independence in 1818.
Further turmoil and warfare
took place in the form of the War of the Pacific with Peru and Bolivia
between 1879 and 1883. As a result, Chile further expanded its territory
After the Chilean Civil War
in 1891, the country witnessed several ups and downs in the political scenario,
with short stints of dictatorship.
A severe economic depression
in the late 1960s and early 1970s also hampered the country’s growth in
the international market. Political stability was finally restored in the
late 1990s, but not before a brutal military regime under Augusto Pinochet
Ugarte when serious human right violations took place.
Today, after years of turmoil,
disorder and warfare, the country is a settled place and attracts thousands
of tourists each year who take pleasure in and inspiration from its rich
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Travel Destinations & Places To Visit in Chile by Gokhan
A country of the contrasts in
which nature shows its all beauty, Chile is the country of admiration.
There are lots of attractions to visit thanks to its unusual geography.
This contrasting geography unite with hugely varied climate and the result
is a wonderful travel destination.
|A country in South America,
Chile totally reflects the beauty of nature. The country is very well known
for its improbable shape. It has an unusual geography of extreme zones
which means geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanoes. Chile is
the perfect destination for the ones who are in search of wilderness and
pure nature.Generally, this country is regarded as the natural wonderland.
is the capital of Chile. Vina del
Mar, Easter Island, Arica,
Curico, Iquique, Calama,
Serena, San Pedro de Atacama,
Torres Del Paine, Valdivia, Temuco, Puerto
Montt, Talca, Concepcion,
Quellón, Chaiten, Chonchi, Ancud, Punta
Arenas, Puente Alto, San Bernardo, Talcahuano are among the popular
cities of Chile.
Santiago is not only the
capital city but also the biggest one. Santiago offers tourists a number
of attractions. Among these attractions there are Arms Square, Chilean
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, National History Museum, Coloured House, Moneda
Palace, La Chascona House Museum, Palace of Fine Arts, Church of
St Francis, Statue of the Virgin, Santa Lucia Hill and much more.
Moreover, Santiago offers attractive parks.
|One of the major attractions
of Chile is Easter Islands known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua which has
a mistery. The colossal rocks that are carved to resemble huge human faces
make this place so charming. These are 887 huge monolithic stone statues
called moai The mystery is that how these boulders were carved is unknown.
Chile is also famous with Torres del Paine.
It is also one of the best
nature travel destinations in all of South America. In Arica there is the
famous San Marcos Cathedral. Altiplano with its vast volcanoes and lakes
is a place to see. Atacama desert in the North and Patagonia in the South
call for adventure. The Andes provide outdoor sports such as hiking,
skiing, trekking and climbing. The Lake District presents beautiful scenery.
Chile houses one of the driest
places in the form of Atacama Desert. On the contrary, it has the coldest
Chile owns a very long coastline
which means that the country is a paradise for beach lovers. Viña
del Mar is the most popular seaside resort of Chile. Concon, Arica and
Renaca are also popular ones. Valparaíso which has been
designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO is a popular travel
destination. It is the main port of Chile.
Chile also has very beautiful
National Parks. Juan Fernandez Islands, Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael,
Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo, Vicente Pérez Rosales, Volcán
Isluga, Laguna del Laja, Bosque de Fray Jorge, Parque Nacional
Puyehue, Lleu Lleu Lake, Lauca National Park, Rio Simpson National Reserve,
Torres del Paine National Park are among these parks and places to visit
while exploring Chile.
These are only some of the
names of the destinations to visit. There are many attractions all of which
are worth to see. To learn and get more information you can visit
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