Country: Chile
Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America's western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago, its capital, sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. Chile has a population of 18.95 million as of 2019.
Chile’s territory combines over 4,000 kilometers of wind-blown, ocean-swept coastline, the immense, mineral-rich northern desert, the majestic peaks of the Andes range, with thousands of active volcanoes strung along its length, and the hushed mystique of the southern evergreen forests.
Where to find recreational activities in Santiago?
Metropolitan Park, Metropolitan Zoo, National Library and Centre Gabriela Mistral.
Where to find a place to go for a drink in Santiago?
Barrio Bellavista or barrio Lastarria.
Best places to work?
Santiago is the capital, and it holds most of the economic activity. Therefore, it is the best place to search for it.
How can I understand Chilean spanish?
Chilean spanish is one of the hardest, so take your time, here we have a video that could help you.
Chile is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful countries in the world in terms of the number of different biomes that are held within its frontiers. So, whether you like the desertic climate, the forest climate or you are more inclined to go to the beach, Chile will fit any requirement, but you should consider that you might travel long distances.
Chilean society is not the most open-minded but in recent years social movements pro minorities and equality have taken prominent places spreading the debate through the population and because of this Chilean society has become increasingly inclusive.
Chilean cuisine is vastly different depending on where you are, while different biomes change the same happens with the traditional meals, so you might be open might to experience an incredible variety of meals. Also bear in mind that traditional food has meat from different sources in almost every case, the good side is that those can be replaced by plant-based options that you can find in the grocery stores without problems.
In general, Chileans are friendly, they might be a bit shy at the beginning (of course depending on the case), but if you try to talk to them, they for sure will include you. In Chile, there is not a vast use of English, but you will see how people will try to help you even if they are not able to speak to you. Remember to be patient and kind to yourself and others and you will see your cultural barriers fall.