Living and Traveling in Chile

I lived and studied in Chile for the semester after high school. While there, I took a few classes, volunteered, lived with a wonderful Chilean family and learned Spanish. It was Chile that began my passion for all things Latin America and these are a few things I wrote about this special place.

Culture:
Nostalgia of Valparaíso
Graffiti in Valparaíso
Chilean Quirks
Bread and Its Cultural Importance
Meeting and Greeting
Best Chilean Foods
Culture Shock
Keeping Warm in Chile Weather
Francisca Valenzuela

Attractions in/near Valparaíso:

10 Things to do in Valpo
Climb the Dunes in Concon
Ex-Carcel (X-Prison)
Top 5 Cafés in Valparaíso

Getting Around:
La Micro
More information on the Micro

Santiago:
Fantasilandia
International Book Festival
Hostal Romandia

Health and Safety:
Emergency Numbers in Chile
Safety in Valparaíso
Health Clinic information in Viña del Mar or Valparaíso

Lost Documentation:
Lost passport in Viña del Mar or Valparaíso
Lost cédula de identidad in Viña del Mar or Valparaíso

Grade Equivalent: Chile to the U.S.

Learning Spanish:
When to use tú and Ud.
Words Specific to Chile
Important Spanish Sites and Books

Helpful Websites