The climates of Chile are so varied that there is always someplace you can comfortably visit any time of year. When is the best time to travel to Chile? It depends on what you want to do and where you want to visit. Summer months span from December to February. Many think this is the […]
What is the speed limit when driving in Chile?
How fast can you drive on the roads in Chile? It depends on where you are driving. The maximum driving speed in the city is 60 km/hr (38 mph) and sometimes only 50 km/hr (31 mph). On highways across Chile, you can usually drive 120 km/hr (75 mph). On rural roads, 100 km/hr (62 mph) […]
What is the proper mailing address format in Chile?
If you want to mail a letter or package to Chile, make sure you use the right address format to help delivery. Per the Address Doctor, you should address your letter or package like so: Line 1: RECIPIENT Line 2: [STREET_TYPE] STREET_NAME HOUSE_NUMBER [, [FLOOR] [APARTMENT]] Line 3: POSTAL_CODE LOCALITY Line 4: CHILE For example: […]
Is the water safe to drink in Chile?
Is the water safe to drink in Chile? The short answer is yes, the water is safe to drink in most places. Chile has a very high standard for drinking water and it is chlorinated in urban areas. Millions of Chileans drink the water every day and are fine. Of course, they have been drinking […]
Is the Chilean Flamingo from Chile?
A visit to your local zoo, regardless of where you are in the world, may result in seeing some Chilean Flamingos. Since they are called Chilean, are they really from Chile? The name is derived from their scientific name, Phoenicopterus chilensis, and where they were discovered. The Chilean Flamingo was first identified scientifically by the […]
