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Chile 2010 in Review
by www.artourismchile.com on December 26th, 2010
Perhaps no year in recent memory has tested the resolve of the Chilean people than the year 2010. Having long established its preeminent position among Latin American countries in terms of economic potency, transparent government, stability and quality of life for its residents, this year one of unexpected trial and tribulation for many Chileans, but one that has been with a resolve that eludes many nations of the world.Had April closed out the year, it would have already been one full of too many headlines for the Chilean people. On February 27th, an 8.8 MW earthquake shook the country to its core, among the highest registering quakes in the history of the statistic. In addition to the 500 lives lost, countless buildings were damaged, with estimates putting the total setback from the earthquake s somewhere between 15 and 30 billion dollars. Aftershocks continued on for weeks, the strongest of which occurring on March 11th, when three earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.9, 6.7 and 6.0 were all recorded within the same hour. By comparison, the devastating earthquake that wreaked catastrophic consequences for the island country of Haiti registered a magnitude of 7.0. More
Vina Del Mar
by admin on August 30th, 2010
Developed in the 1870′s as a playground from Chile’s wealthy, today’s Vina Del Mar is a gorgeous seaside resort location boasting the breath-taking estates, beachfront hotels and sport facilities, coupled with a few unexpected diversions that leave visitors feeling like they’ve stumbled into the French Riviera as opposed to the Florida panhandle. From horse racing to the Vina Del Mar Casino, this is anything but a sleepy beach town, likely only sleeping through late morning hours as a result of partaking too heavily in the lively nightlife. Not to say the culture is that of a Cancun or Acapulco; Vina Del Mar is, in a word, classy. From its ornate colonial abodes to the horse drawn carriage rides that accent city streets, when you travel to Vina Del Mar you get the distinct feeling you are among the world’s elite. More
Modern Day Santiago: A Global City with a Low Profile
by www.artourismchile.com on August 30th, 2010
When you think about global cities across the world, perhaps Santiago, Chile, isn’t the first locale to cross your mind. This better reflects Santiago’s status as a hidden gem on the worldwide stage as opposed to any shortcomings or inadequacies you might expect from the lesser known metropolitan area. Without the profile of New York or London, visitors can enjoy the bountiful attractions and resources the city has to offer without having to fight through throngs of tourists.Santiago is Chile’s capital and largest city, with a population of more than 5 million, located in the country’s central valley. With a storied history dating back to the 1540′s, one might expect a city like Santiago to be defined by the old world, both in look and feel. Quite to the contrary, Santiago boasts a full range of new age technology and first class amenities. More