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Chile: Cultural Landscape

3 months ago By The Editor

Chile's cultural landscape is multifaceted and captivating, from ancient civilizations to Spanish colonial influences and contemporary art scenes. Its literature, music, dance, cuisine, and celebrations reflect the country's diverse roots, traditions, and evolving identity.

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Churches of Chiloé, World Heritage Site (Chile)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Churches of Chiloé are found in the Chiloé Archipelago, off the coast of Chile's Los Lagos Region. Here are about 70 churches built within the framework of a "Circular Mission" introduced by the Jesuits in the 17th century and continued by the Franciscans in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Easter Island: Rapa Nui National Park (Chile)

5 years ago By The Editor

Easter Island lies at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. It is famous for its monumental moai statues, created by the early Rapa Nui. Rapa Nui National Park is a protected Chilean wildlife area and UNESCO World Heritage Site on Easter Island.

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Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso, World Heritage Site (Chile)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Historic Quarter of Valparaíso presents an excellent example of urban architectural development in Latin America. Built upon dozens of steep hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean, its labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways embody a rich architectural and cultural legacy.

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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, World Heritage Site (Chile)

The Editor Tue, 01/15/2019 - 18:44

Humberstone and Santa Laura contain over 200 former saltpeter works where workers from Chile, Peru and Bolivia lived in company towns and forged a distinctive communal pampinos culture. That culture is manifest in their rich language, creativity, solidarity, and their pioneering struggle for social justice.

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Sewell Mining Town (Chile)

4 years ago By The Editor

Sewell, an outstanding example of a company town, is a deserted Chilean mining town located on the slopes of the Andes. It was built by the Braden Copper Co. to house workers at what was to become the world’s largest underground copper mine, El Teniente.

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