Amerispan Travel Resources
for Vina del Mar, Chile
Additional Web Resources for: Chile
General Information
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.
US State Department - Travel advisories from the US State Department.
Hotels & Restaurants
Chile Hotels - This is a great listing for hotels in Chile.
Hotels and Travel in Chile - Hotel information, including hotels with their own web sites!
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.
Staff Picks
College Study Abroad in Vina del Mar, Chile Video - Watch a short video of our College Study Abroad program in Vina del Mar, Chile
Medical Spanish in Chile - Read our blog entry about studying medical Spanish in Santiago.
Spanish School in Santiago, Chile Video - Watch a short video from our Spanish school in Santiago, Chile
Participant Insight: Spanish and Skiing in Santiago, Chile - AmeriSpan participant Jonathon L. recounts his experiences with his homestay, classes, and skiing in Santiago, Chile.
Study Abroad Scholarships Available - See which scholarships are available for this program.
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
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