• Erika Schmitt Meister-Lakes District and Patagonia (Punta Arenas) - (Lakes District and Patagonia), I was born and grew up in Punta Arenas, the southern most located city in the Chilean Patagonia. As a german descendant, I speak german, english and spanish fluently. After living for many years in Germany and the last several years in the Lakes District, I know my way around and have contacts with people who are more than just tour operators. I organize also self-driving and guided tours in the Chilean Lakes District and Patagonia.
• Hector Medina (Santiago) - Welcome to Héctor's travel Service. Very Personal & Private Tour Service. Chilean Specialist - I'm happy to help you plan your trip or simply drive and guide. I can offer you Santiago Tour, Wine Tour, Valparaiso Tour, Supermarket Tour, Beach and Coastal Tour. I look forward to showing you Chilean Hospitality and surpassing your expectations.
• John Gottlieb (Santiago) - I am a professional tour guide. I am an enthusiast for my country, its nature and I want visitors to see the best of it. I will share my knowledge in a very personal way that represents the face of Chilean hospitality at its very best.
• Jaime Liebrecht (All Chile Port Shore Excursions) (Puerto Montt) - Jaime Liebrecht born in Chile and of German origin is fluent in several languages. We arrange tailor-made excursions for individuals or small groups and each and every itinerary is arranged according to your precise requirements. We like to discuss and formulate the itinerary together with you to ensure that your wishes and expectations are met from the outset.
• Juan Francisco Martinez (Santiago) - My name is Juan Francisco, I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, studied in a British school. The warmness of this Chilean guide, the beauty of the landscapes, the particular flavour of our food, our fabulous wines and the contrasted beauties of this charming land are waiting to be rediscovered. You can be sure that you will get a high quality service with my personal and total attention in every detail. Safe and allways on time.
Kayaking in the Magellan Strait (Punta Arenas) - Leaving Punta Arenas by motor coach Relax on a 30 minutes drive taking you into the Patagonia countryside. The drive is across undulating land with just enough low shrubs to offer camouflage to guanacos and rheas, South American ostrich and you arrive to the Kayac departure.
Maipo Valley Wine and Village Tour with Wine Tasting (Santiago) - This tour is ideal for passengers who are extending their pre-cruise stay and need a transfer from Santiago to their Vina del Mar or Valparaiso hotel. Your tour begins with a pick up in the morning and drive to the world renowned Concha y Toro Vineyard, one of the largest and perhaps most important wine exporters of Chile located south of Santiago city in the fertile Maipo Valley.
CAPITAL CITY OF Chile: Santiago LANGUAGE OF Chile: Spanish CURRENCY OF Chile: Chilean peso (CLP) COMMENTS ABOUT Chile: Chile narrowly stretches along the southern half of the west coast of South America. Cities : Santiago (capital), Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Calama, La Serena, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Rancagua, Curico, Talca, Concepcion, Temuco, Valdivia, Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, Ancud, Quellon, Punta Arenas, Chaiten, Maitencillo, Renaca Best Places : Lauca, Volcan Isluga, Llullaillaco, Pan de Azucar, Llanos de Challes, Nevado Tres Cruces, Bosque de Fray Jorge, La Campana, Archipielago Juan Fernandez, Rapa Nui, Palmas de Cocalan, Laguna del Laja, Huerquehue, Villarrica, Nahuelbuta, Tolhuaca, Conguillio, Puyehue, Vicente Perez Rosales, Alerce Andino, Chiloe, Hornopiren, Corcovado, Isla Guamblin, Laguna San Rafael, Queulat, Isla Magdalena, Bernardo OHiggins, Torres del Paine National Park, Pali Aike, Alberto de Agostini, Cabo de Hornos Eat : Pastel de choclo, Empanada de pino, Empanada de queso, Cazuela de vacuno, Cazuela de ave, Cazuela de pavo, Porotos granados, con choclo, con pilco or pirco, con mazamorra, con riendas, Curanto, Southern sopaipillas, Lomo a lo pobre Drink : Wine, Mote con Huesillo, Chilean Pisco, Pisco Sour, Mango Sour, Piscola, Borgona, Schop, Fan-Schop, Beers Calling code : +56 Time zone : (UTC-4)
A three-year-old Marxist government was overthrown in 1973 by a dictatorial military regime led by Augusto PINOCHET, who ruled until a freely elected president was installed in 1990. Sound economic policies, maintained consistently since the 1980s, have contributed to steady growth and have helped secure the country's commitment to democratic and representative government. Chile has increasingly assumed regional and international leadership roles befitting its status as a stable, democratic nation. CLIMATE OF Chile: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south RELIGION OF Chile: Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 11%, Jewish negligible POPULATION OF Chile: 15,823,957 (July 2004 est.)> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Chile: Chile has a market-oriented economy characterized by a high level of foreign trade. During the early 1990s, Chile's reputation as a role model for economic reform was strengthened when the democratic government of Patricio AYLWIN - which took over from the military in 1990 - deepened the economic reform initiated by the military government. Growth in real GDP averaged 8% during 1991-97, but fell to half that level in 1998 because of tight monetary policies implemented to keep the current account deficit in check and because of lower export earnings - the latter a product of the global financial crisis. A severe drought exacerbated the recession in 1999, reducing crop yields and causing hydroelectric shortfalls and electricity rationing, and Chile experienced negative economic growth for the first time in more than 15 years. Despite the effects of the recession, Chile maintained its reputation for strong financial institutions and sound policy that have given it the strongest sovereign bond rating in South America. By the end of 1999, exports and economic activity had begun to recover, and growth rebounded to 4.2% in 2000. Growth fell back to 3.1% in 2001 and 2.1% in 2002, largely due to lackluster global growth and the devaluation of the Argentine peso, but recovered to 3.2% in 2003. Unemployment, although declining over the past year, remains stubbornly high, putting pressure on President LAGOS to improve living standards. One bright spot was the signing of a free trade agreement with the US, which took effect on 1 January 2004. In 2004, GDP growth is set to accelerate to more than 4% as copper prices rise, export earnings grow, and foreign direct investment picks up.
I am Hector Medina - personal tour guide in Chile. I'm happy to help you plan your trip or simply drive and guide. I can offer you Santiago Tour, Wine Tour, Valparaiso Tour, Supermarket Tour, Beach and Coastal Tour. I look forward to showing you Chilean Hospitality and surpassing your expectations.
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CAPITAL CITY OF Chile: Santiago
