Chile Travel Guide

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.

• Special 10% + $15.00 OFF our Best Spanish Immersion Programs - Click for details!

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

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - 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!

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.