Focus on Chile

From the Atacama Desert and the Salt Flats of Northern Chile to the rugged wilderness of Patagonia or the wine and ski regions around Santiago to the remote Easter Island, let Matador guide you through one of South America’s most diverse countries.

Chile's Best Coast Towns

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TRIP IDEAS:   Skinny Chile is practically all coast, but Cathy Dean has singled out 6 of the best cities and towns that put you right next to the Pacific.  More »

10 Reasons to Base Your Study Abroad Experience in Chile

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ABROAD:   Chile has much to offer the adventurer or student looking for a home base in South America.  More »

Saint Soccer?: Chilean Fans Ask Vatican to Canonize Coach

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SPORTS:   With Chile going to its first World Cup in 12 years, fans are showing their gratitude by trying to get their national team's coach named a saint.  More »

Ripped Knickers and Other Chilean Food You Just Have to Try

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NIGHTLIFE:   Look beyond the loathsome burger joints of the capital and you’ll find a staggering wealth of cheap, wholesome food that puts other countries to shame.  More »

Easy Wilderness Access: A Day Hike from Santiago, Chile


TRIP IDEAS:   Two bucks' worth of transport is all it takes to craft a weekend away in Santiago.  More »

What NOT to Do in Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   Matador's destination expert on Chile lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and what you should do instead.  More »

Matadorians in Chile: Let us know you're ok

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NEWS:   Our thoughts are with Chile.  More »

What's going on in... Chile?

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NEWS:   A quick guide to Chile's upcoming presidential election.   More »

Destination Expert: Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   Headed to Chile? Matador's got an expert for that.  More »

Chile's Rigid Importation Laws And Why You Should Be Wary of Them

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ABROAD:   Stories of customs declarations disasters from Chile, and why you should check - and double check - your bags before entering the country.  More »

The 6 Best Barrios in Santiago de Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   Cathy Dean's guide on where to eat and what to do in 6 of the city's best neighborhoods.  More »

Armchair Travel: Study Abroad In... Chile?

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GEAR:   Here are a few books on studying abroad and choosing Chile as a viable option.  More »

After the Quake: Images of a Catastrophe

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Acclaimed Chilean novelist Sergio Missana considers the short- and long-term effects of the latest earthquake in his country.  More »

A Day In The Life Of An Expat In Santiago, Chile

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ABROAD:   A day in the life of a writer, translator, teacher, editor, blogger, photographer and community outreach ninja in Santiago, Chile.  More »

Chile inaugurates Museum of Memory & Human Rights


CHANGE:   Eileen Smith reports on Chile's newly opened Museum of Memory and Human Rights.   More »

Photo Essay: Chile After the Quake

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CHANGE:   A local resident shares images of his Santiago neighborhood after the quake.   More »

Chile Gears Up for its Alcohol-Infused National Holiday

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NIGHTLIFE:   Eileen Smith gives you the grand tour of Chile's Independence Day(s) and the alcoholic beverages that make this a holiday to remember - or not.  More »

My 10 Favourite Places in Santiago de Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   British expat Natasha Young shares her Santiago secret stash.  More »

Fun in the Desert Sun: Pan de Azucar, Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   Desert and beaches and penguins...oh my!  More »

7 Reasons to Learn Spanish in Chile

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ABROAD:   The land, the people, the special accent and expressions: Chile might just be the best kept secret for learning Spanish.   More »

Learning Experiences: Dancing Cueca in Chile

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ABROAD:   A few friends and I were sitting around a table watching the festivities while drinking copious amounts of chicha and pisco (two traditional Chilean alcoholic beverages both made from grapes), when my Chilean friend suddenly grabbed my arm and announced that he would teach me to dance cueca.  More »

Saint Soccer?: Chilean Fans Ask Vatican to Canonize Coach

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SPORTS:   With Chile going to its first World Cup in 12 years, fans are showing their gratitude by trying to get their national team's coach named a saint.  More »

What People Are Listening to in...Chile

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NIGHTLIFE:   The music scene in Chile is erupting. Here's why.   More »

8 Natural Wonders of Chile

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TRIP IDEAS:   8 gorgeous reasons to put Chile on the top of your travel to-do list.   More »

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