These Chile travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Chile. Our Chile resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Chile, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Chile culture.
Chile Sparks Interest with Students and Adults - Interest in Chile Spanish schools and study abroad programs continues to grow reports AmeriSpan Study Abroad, a leader in facilitating study abroad programs.
Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
Bridging the Achievement Gap - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
Tres Leches - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
Empanadas Cordobesas - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
Peep, peep, peep - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
Demographics, Hispanics and... YOUR Life! - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
AmeriSpan Contest: Tips and Best Practices - It is not too late to win the race for one of the Kindles or to have a very good chance in the grand prize drawing. This article will show you what to do to take become a lead in 1 week. which includes an iPod Touch, Flip Video camera, study abroad programs, language learning aids and travel gear.
Spanish at Home - Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish
Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs - Looking for a medical Spanish course. Too many to choose from. Here are AmeriSpan's Top 5 SALUD Medical Spanish programs based on popularity and past participants' comments.
El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
Cesaria Evora - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
Before You Go, You Need To Know - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
The Fruit and the Root - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
The Power of Patterns - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Chile."
Passport Info - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.
Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.
Chile Hotels - This is a great listing for hotels in Chile.
Language Related
"How to Speak Chilean Spanish" - A hilarious and accurate article about Chilean Spanish, including some generalizations about the regional dialect and some slang you might hear, especially when speaking with young people.
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.
Languages of Chile - The awesome Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Chile's many indigenous languages, plus Spanish.
News & Culture
News of Chile - A listing of general newspapers, English-language newspapers, magazines, television and radio outlets in Chile.
Pablo Neruda - From the University of Chile - the life and writings of Latin America's most famous (and most romantic) poet. Available in both English and Español.
Travel & Tourism
Santiago - The city.net guide to Chile's capital city.
Lonely Planet Destination Chile - Assorted travel information on Chile & Easter Island from the renowned Lonely Planet travel guide.
Chilean Patagonia - Brimming with great info. about the Southern most region of Chile. Includes listings of hotels, restaurants, car rentals, and much more!
Skiing in Chile - Brief, but useful information about Chilean ski areas.
China National Tourism Administration - China’s official tourist site including useful information on hotels, shopping,
entertainment, local cuisine, local attractions and festivals. Site also in
Chinese.
All About Chile - Description of Chile, where to go, traveler's point of view
