This guide includes a section detailing Chile's history, nine features covering the country's life and culture, ranging from its pure Cabernet Sauvignon vines to its daring huaso horsemanship, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 350 photographs and 16 maps.
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Höhe: 224 mm
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978-981-234-890-6 (9789812348906)
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Maps: Chile; Santiago; Around Santiago; Valparaiso; Norte Chico; Norte Grande; Isla Robinson Crusoe; Central Valley; Lake District; Isla Chiloe; Aisen; Magallanes and Tierra del Fuego; Punta Arenas; Easter Island; Inside front cover - Chile; Inside back cover - Santiago. Introduction & History: Bienvenidos; Earth, Fire and Ice; Decisive Dates; The Wild Frontier; Independence and Prosperity; A Century of Upheavals; An Economic Miracle?. Features: The Chileans; The Mapuches; A Cultural Renaissance; A Taste of Chile; Fruit of the Vine; Wild Chile; Adventure Activities. Places: Introduction; Santiago; Santiago Excursions; Valparaiso and Vina del Mar; El Norte Chico; Chile's Buried Treasure; El Norte Grande; Juan Fernandez Islands; Central Valley; The Lake District; Chilore; Chilote Magic; Aisen; Magallanes; Tierra del Fuego; Easter Island. Picture Stories: Rodeos; The Atacama Desert; Boat Cruises; National Parks. Information Panels: King of Patagonia; The Art of Resistance; Winter Skiing; Pablo Neruda; Ghost Towns; German Settlers; The Lost Tribes. Travel Tips - Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Nightlife; Shopping; Sport; Language; Further Reading.
