If you think holiday destinations in the South Pacific, beautiful beaches and warm, clear blue ocean, and Chile is probably not the first objective, which is mind. However, this is wedged between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean — more of a long, narrow coastal ground like a big snake — known as the Republic of Chile are the most beautiful beaches in South America and in the capital city of Santiago is very hot -barát.
This narrow land mass bordering northern Peru, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage and the country's southernmost stretches 2700 miles along the southwestern coast of South America. It's only 150 miles deep at its widest point, and the majestic Andes mountain range creates a natural border chooses to neighboring Argentina and Bolivia. But the diversity of the northern mainland Chile Atacama Desert prohibiting the expansive central valley ranging from vineyards and farmland, and lush Lake District and the South Patagonia archipelago maze, makes this a truly spectacular tour of the land. With more than fifty active volcanic peaks, ancient forests and enchanting lakes, temperate year-round climate, Chile is increasingly the new, eco-friendly adventure destination of choice in South America.
Most visitors arrive in Santiago Chile in the capital and within easy head in different regions provides a unique holiday. Also, Santiago and nearby Vina del Mar and Valparaiso you will also find the largest gay and gay-friendly highlights of this diverse country.
Over the past decade, homophobia has all but disappeared in Chile and same-sex relationships since 1998, the age of consent should be carried out in privacy to not be considered immoral or indecent behavior is legal eighteen but sexual relations. At present, the Congress of Chile is considering a law that allows civil unions between same-sex couples and several notable media celebrities have come out and stated his support for gay rights. This has led to a growing number of gay businesses, particularly in Santiago.
The urban renewal Santiago evident as over the new great office tower, a beautiful centuries-old feudal and colonial Spanish architecture. CTC Communications tower it is the world's largest mobile phone and dominates the narrow streets of Santiago, where the contrasting Bellavista neighborhood, artistic boutiques of the city's bohemian district. This is a very clean, safe city and provides many delightful walks in and around the various tourist or large public parks.
each visit Santiago must begin riding the cable car to the top of the statue of the Virgin of San Cristobal hill Cerro and watching the city below. Many of the gay discos and bars in the Barrio Bellavista is at the foot of Cerro San Cristobal. The nearest Metro station Baquedano Plaza Italia, where at Providencia Avenue and cross the bridge over the Rio Mapocho and the Barrio. Local restaurants, colorful cafes, bars and nightclubs can all be found here, and this is one of the most entertaining both straight and gay communities in Santiago visitors alike — it's not gay ghetto, but a truly integrated district. The other concentration of gay bars in the center is a short walk from the beautiful park Cerro Santa Lucia, close to the pedestrian shopping streets. It recommended by some local residents of the neighborhood bar atmosphere of the Bar and Willy Holandes plus nightclubs in Bokhara, Bunker and Fausto worthy of visitors. The clubs do not usually get going until about 1:30 and then the party can last until dawn.
starts up early or sleep until noon the day exploring the city of Santiago offers a lot of sightseeing and entertainment. The Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino of Santiago's most beautiful museum, a collection of pre-Hispanic art beautifully presented together the entire South American continent. Highlights include elaborate Meso-American incense burners, Andean textiles dating back as far as 3000 years, and Maya carvings — not to be missed for any reason. Or you can try a fresh-as-it-comes seafood lunch on the majestic Mercado Central, surrounded by market stalls full of shimmering sea bass and salmon, salt-crusted buckets of oysters, clams or mussels. La Chascona is the former house of Pablo Neruda Chilean Nobel laureate poet — — which is packed to the rafters bizarre and beautiful objects, Victorian dolls and African carvings boxes and paperweights music. Preserved as a museum, it makes for a fascinating visit. Without a doubt the best place to hunt for souvenirs in the vibrant Los Dominicos market, where you'll find a wealth of beautiful handicrafts and antiques, books, fossils, a restaurant, and live music and dancing on weekends. Plus a lot of Spanish palaces, castles and historic buildings is a photographer's dream come true.
After a few days in the capital worth while venturing to the Pacific coast to enjoy the ocean and instead enter a holiday resort. A short fifteen dollars, two and a half hour bus ride from the old port city of Valparaiso. It feels like stepping back in time to enjoy the real charm of old Chilean fishing and shipping port. The historic buildings and open-air market, where locals meet unchanged over the past centuries. Local restaurants and bars serving authentic local cuisine will delight every discerning Paul. The papa fritas french fries — — a Chilean specialty, especially in the name of a food Chorillana where eggs with potatoes, onions, beef and sausage. Remember that ketchup comes in a green tank and chili sauce, red tank! Valparaiso Here you will also find a very modern Congress building, which is the seat of government of the country. Walking through the city to spend a very relaxing and exciting way in a day or two.
And now it's time that is likely to stretch out and relax on the beach. A short fifteen minute bus ride from Valparaiso to the local resort town of Vina del Mar — — Vineyard By The Sea where luxury hotels, apartment rentals and pensions skirt the Pacific Ocean promenade. One of the biggest gambling palaces Chile — — to the Municipal Casino is located here, and it includes a five-star hotel, disco and a gourmet restaurant.
Also known as the Garden City many parks, and more than 2.5 miles of sandy beaches of Vina del Mar is a popular resort town where visitors can enjoy warm summers and beautiful fall colors, beautiful spring flowers and spectacular year round sunsets. Three local beaches frequented by LGBT residents and tourists — Caleta Abarca, Los Marineros, and Las Salinas — the latter is popular with local Marines! And if you are curious about the "Vina" in the name, you can treat if the sample local wines, of which Chile is becoming famous for. The seaside resort is perfect for relaxing and experiencing a real Chilean holiday.
accommodations throughout Chile range from back-Packer retreats to modern luxury hotels and in all — all at very reasonable prices. However, exclusively gay places are hard to find. Santiago gay-friendly La Foresta Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the city, close to the LGBT nightlife and the edge of Cerro Santa Lucia park. The rooms are spacious, affordable, and the staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in the gay scene. The Hotel Castillo is a gay guest house was built in 1920 an interior designed like a castle and is located next to the disco Bokhara. The rooms are cheap, if you will, that where the night and sometimes during the day — — action abounds.
It is important to note that the Canadian visitors to Chile must purchase an entry visa costs about $ 120.00 (credit cards accepted), which is valid for the life of the passport. However, this entry fee is more than offset by the very low cost of living and extremely inexpensive dining and entertainment throughout Chile.
So the longest and narrowest country in the world known for its copper, salmon and excellent wines to be prepared exceptionally warm South American experiences and the Pacific coast vacation full of unique hot Latin memories