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Sightseeing in Chile |
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| Chile is a place which is replete with the exquisite beauty of its landscape,mountains, deserts, museums. The rugged mountains of Andes lend it a picturesque and panoramic view. There are a plethora of places for sightseeing in Chile. Chile has the variety of the impregnable bastion of the volcanic Andes, the arid and barren Atacama desert, the cluster of islands of Patagonia .The Juan Fernandez Islands and the Easter Island are the two important national parks of Chile. Chile boasts of diverse flora and fauna which provides the tourists a rare opportunity of eco-tourism. The rich cultural heritage is conspicuous in its sculptures and statues. Chile exudes an intrinsic enigma and grandeur by virtue of its natural beauty and historical remnants.
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The following are some of the pages which are worth watching in Chile:
Rano Raraku of Easter Island-The island has some of the renowned statues which were designed by the rocks of the volcanic mountain. The statues known as Moais bear testimony to the glorious heritage of Chile. The area has a majestic and enigmatic charm attached to it.
Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Patagonia- This is a place which allures the adventure sport enthusiasts with a special flair for hiking and mountaineering. The craggy mountains and the ice lend a picturesque view to the place.
Plaza de Armas, Santiago- This is a place in Santiago which is synonymous with the hustle bustle of city life, the frenetic pace of the people and the enchanting park which brims with people.
The house of Pablo Neruda in Santiago- The house is a veritable treasure trove of information about Pablo Neruda. The house overlooks the picturesque view of the Andes. There is a performing space where Neruda's literary works are performed. A shop is there which sells the books of Neruda. There is also a coffee shop where the tourists can relax with a piping hot cup of coffee.
San Cristobal Hill , Santiago- The hill has the statue of Virgin Mary which is a spectacular sight. The myriad flowers exhibit a riot of colors.
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Santiago- The museum boasts of myriad stocks of antique Pre- Columbian Art. The pottery , the textiles, the ancient artifacts of pre Columbian era are found in the museum.
Central Market , Santiago- This place is replete with the obstreperous restaurants which serve the mouth watering sea food and other fish delicacies catering to the gastronomic delights of the gourmet. The place exudes an architectural design which is seldom seen . The grocery shops, the shops of fish and the meat constitute the market place.
Moon Valley , Atacama- The valley is a desert region which is arid and has a ethereal beauty attached to it. The vast expanse of the desolate desert captivates the tourists.
General Cemetery , Santiago, Lake Esmeralda are some of the other important places of tourist attraction in Chile.
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