Living in Chile
Articles About Life in Chile
Museums in Santiago, Chile
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is packed with drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures from the 16th through 20th centuries. Most of the work is from around Chile and elsewhere in South America. This fine arts museum also contains a library with more than 15,000 volumes. It is situated in a [...]
Navigating the Major Rivers of Chile
Loa River The Loa River is the longest river in Chile, with a length of 440 kilometers. It is the main watercourse in the very arid Atacama Desert. Its origins begin in the mountain slopes of the Andes, at the foot of Mino Volcano. It then flows from the mountains southward, on an elevated plateau into the oasis of Chiu Chiu. It then flows west [...]
Exploring the Cities of Chile
Santiago Santiago is the capital and largest city in Chile, with a population of 5.2 million. It is one of the most modern cities in Latin America. It is very developed, full of malls and high rise apartments. It has a good public transit system, with the extensive Santiago Metro and the Transantiago bus system. It is a regional headquarters for [...]
Learning the Social and Business Customs of Chile
Social Religion is very important in Chile. Most Chileans are Roman Catholic, and the church is involved in social and political spheres of life. Schools instruct Roman Catholicism to students, and divorce was illegal until 2004 because of the Church. Most national holidays also have to due with religion. The family is very important to Chileans. [...]
