Torres del Paine National Park is one of Chile’s most popular hiking destinations. The main attraction is the “Torres”, or rock towers that thrust up out of the Patagonian steppe. Other popular sites in the park include the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the Salto Grande Waterfall, and numerous clear blue alpine lakes. Whether you choose […]

There are many fascinating epochs in the history of South America, but not all of them are widely understood. The rise and fall of various indigenous empires, the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, and the development of colonial society are well known. The colonies’ struggle to become independent from Spain and to define themselves as […]

If you attend a Spanish immersion course in Santiago, Chile, you may indeed feel as though your experience was rather miraculous! However, if you hear the term “The Chilean Miracle” it refers to something different altogether. This economic term refers to the free market reorientation in Chile’s economy. Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman coined […]

If you’re in Santiago between June and October, don’t neglect to get up into the mountains to ski, snowboard, or just sightsee. The following resorts have great ski conditions, plus fun winter activities for non-skiers. Option #3- Termas de Chillan. Another fantastic resort to check out is called Termas de Chillan. Here you will find […]

Are you planning to learn Spanish in Chile between June and October? If so, one of the most exciting things you can do during your stay in the country is ski or snowboard. Although you will be spending many hours studying at your Spanish school in Chile, it is also important to get some recreational […]

If you visit the Atacama desert, you will likely pass through the town of San Pedro de Atacama. This small town sits in an oasis, making it one of the few places with water in the desert. From your home base of San Pedro de Atacama, you can explore an amazing variety of landscapes. Valley […]