Synopses & Reviews
Insight Guide Chile & Easter Island is an essential guide to this land of extremes and home to some of the most dramatic scenery in South America.
Our inspirational Best of Chile section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors, and they direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the Atacama Desert, the country’s numerous national parks and the fjords of Southern Chile, as well as its famous rodeo tradition.
Insight Guide Chile and Easter Island is packed with fascinating information on this spectacular country and its remote Polynesian outpost, accompanied by stunning photography.
A detailed Places section, with full-color maps, guides you around the country’s diverse regions, from the world’s driest desert in the north to the lush valleys of the Lake District and the cosmopolitan capital of Santiago.
About the Author
Ruth Bradley is a freelance journalist who lives and works in Santiago de Chile. She has updated numerous editions of Insight Guide Chile and Easter Island and has also contributed to Insight Guide South America. She regularly contributes to The Economist and bUSiness Chile, the magazine of the Chilean American Chamber of Commerce (AmChamChile).
Table of Contents
Introduction
Best of Chile
Bienvenidos
Earth, Fire and Ice
History and Culture
Decisive Dates
The Wild Frontier
Independence and Prosperity
A Century of Upheavals
The Chileans
The Mapuches
Cultural Renaissance
A Taste of Chile
Fruit of the Vine
Wild Chile
Adventure Activities
Photo Features
Rodeo
Atacama Desert
Boat Cruises
National Parks
Places
Introduction
Santiago
Santiago Excursions
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
El Norte Chico
El Norte Grande
Juan Fernández Islands
Central Valley
The Lake District
Isla de Chiloé
Aisén
Magallanes
Tierra del Fuego
Easter Island
Travel Tips
Transportation
Accommodations
Activities
A-Z
Language
Further Reading