Chile will celebrate its bicentenary on 18 September 2010. This event will be highlighted by the country’s social and political stability, by the solidity of its institutions, and the remarkable economic progress made, which has been recognized and appreciated all over the world.[+]
Festivals are a vibrant part of Chilean life, from historical to religious, gastronomic to cultural. In fact, Chile itself is a festival - and everyone's invited! Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.
Chile integrates medicinal herbs into its health system
103 vegetable species are included in a publication by the Health Ministry to promote the benefits of natural health.
Sports Illustrated chooses the Atacama Desert for photo shoot
The landscapes of the driest place on earth served as a backdrop to the most awaited issue of the year: the swimsuit special.
First close-up picture of "star factory" taken from Chile
The clearness of the skies above the Atacama Desert and the device’s capacity have allowed astronomers from the European Southern Observatory to ident ...
Environment
Chile grows and develops by taking care of the environment. Its privileged territory contains eight biosphere reserves.
Geography
Chile is a tricontinental country, the farthest south in the world. It is a narrow strip of land wedged between the Andean mountain range and the Paci ...
Astronomy in Chile
The privileged clarity of its atmosphere has made Chile become a global center for astronomical observation and the site where the largest telescopes ...
Sports in Chile
Its climate, geographic diversity, and infrastructure make Chile an ideal place to practice all sports.
