Off the Beaten Track in Chile

Chile is an appealing and adventurous place to visit. Chile is situated on the west coast of South America. This is wild and rugged country that offers charms void in developed countries. This country has a unique grace which makes it a different and wonderful destination for the tourists to enjoy.

Chile has on hand the best wonders of nature to offer to its visitors. Craggy mountains, deserted beaches, overgrown forests, and spouting geysers will fascinate you, especially if you love the wild and the woods. Nature is undisturbed at many parts of Chile, which will give a soothing feeling, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. The city of Santiago with five million people represents the urban side of Chile, which too is an interesting place to have fun if you are interested in the rustic urban landscapes.

Many consider Chile as one of the less popular countries in South America. On the contrary, Chile has a very robust European background, because of which it has become a very important tourist destination for westerners. Some areas of Santiago have a Parisian touch, especially in art, architecture and music.

Arts and literature are an important part of the culture of Chile. The Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded twice to citizens of Chile, first by poet Gabriela Mistral, and second by another poet, Pablo Neruda. Music is a central part of the life of the people of Chile. Folk music has long been the release in which the people of Chile have been able to express their feelings about an oppressive military coup that occurred in 1973.

Santiago is not the only place in Chile which merits your visit. There are other places which are very beautiful and vibrant. The island of Chiloe, which is only thirty miles wide and 112 miles long, is a nature's paradise. Chiloe is connected to the mainland by means of ferry. The homes on the island are built on stilts due to the amount of rainfall it receives. This island has many volcanoes which presents a wonderful backdrop for you to capture in your camera.

If you are looking for adventure, check out the Torres del Paine National Park. This park, located in southern Chile, is known as a biosphere park. It contains wonderful views of waterfalls and glaciers, and a unique opportunity to wander through dense and mysterious forests.

For a befitting end to your busy day, select and relish from a variety of Chilean cuisine ranging from seafood, beef, fruits, and vegetables. "Empanadas", is a well known snack food available on the streets of Chile and comes with a variety of fillings. Another snack food which is known to the westerns as the corn tamales is the "humitas", which is very delicious and deserves a try.

Chileans favorite and staple food is the bread, and therefore a bread lover can have a variety of breads to choose from. The potato bread is the most preferred among Chileans. Lomo a lo pobre is the most popular meal of the Chileans and the tourists as well. Lomo a lo pobre is prepared with a large piece of beef with two fried eggs on top of it and served with chips.

Chile is a land filled with fun and excitement. It's an amazing part of the world to visit and sightsee.

About the author: Pedro Crandosi is the your host at FOB Chile, the #1 source on the internet when you're looking for fresh up to date advice and reviews to do with Chile.

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