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Inside Background
Culture 
  Valparaiso is the second biggest city in Chile and serves as Chile’s main...
Last edited: 03 September 2006
History 
The native Changos were the first to live in the area now known as Valparaiso...
Last edited: 03 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most international travelers arrive first in Santiago, Chile and then travel to...
Last edited: 15 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
New Year's Eve Every New Year’s Eve, Valparaiso throws a famous, exuberant...
Last edited: 06 April 2009
Museums & Attractions 
There are a large number of historical monuments within the city of Valparaiso...
Last edited: 03 September 2006
Shopping 
Much of the shopping consists of small stalls, and local businesses- great...
Last edited: 04 September 2006
Day Trips 
One can escape to Viña del Mar, the so-called sister town of Valparaiso, by...
Last edited: 05 April 2009
Nightlife 
Valparaíso is rather famous for its bohemian nightlife; after the sun sets, the...
Last edited: 03 September 2006
The Grape Harvest in Casablanca 
One of the things that you cannot miss if you are in Chile this time of year...
Last edited: 18 March 2008
Wine Festival 2008 Viña del Mar 
Wine Festival 2008 Viña del Mar   From the 18th to the 20th of January there...
Last edited: 06 January 2008
Navy Building 
The "Navy Building" is in fact the National Headquarters of the Chilean Navy...
Last edited: 10 January 2009
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Inside Chile: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in Chile is the Chilean peso. There are coins (1, 5, 10, 50, 100...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border into Chile is straightforward. However, there are...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Important Phrases 
Good morning/afternoon - Buenos días/buenas tardes Hola  - ¿Qué tal ?-Hello...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
Telephones 
Chile has a state of the art telephone system with a large number of competing...
Last edited: 20 October 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Chile 10% on top of your restaurant bill is considered a good tip.  You do...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
Earthquakes 
No one wants to think about a possible disaster or emergency arising during...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
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