Chile: Culture and Heritage
Culture of Chile
The culture of Chile is reflective of its mix of indigenous tribes and descendants of Spanish colonialists, and is also a result of its geographic isolation from the rest of South America. In general, Chileans are warm, creative, family-oriented people, though somewhat more formal than some of their Latin American neighbors.
Traditions and culture of Chile
As you tour through Chile, you’ll find that it’s home to a plethora of famous creative minds and unique cultural identities, specifically Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda and author Isabel Allende.
You can see a lot of indigenous influence on the country during your Chile tour, especially from the Mapuche and the Araucanians found in the South. On Easter Island, the Polynesian Rapa Nui culture is strongly represented to this day.
Meet the huaso, a type of cowboy. Huasos are popular folkloric figures in central Chile and are part of the nationalist identity. The folk dance associated with the huaso is the cuenca, which is Chile’s national dance. In the far south of Patagonia one can find gaucho culture, another type of cowboy that is very similar to the Argentinean gaucho due to the geographic proximity and shared influences – this was a borderless region until modern times.
Top Chile Travel Tip – Culture
Include a visit to Valparaiso on New Years’ Eve in your tailor-made luxury Chile tours and you won’t be disappointed. The city holds a World Record from 2007 for having the largest number of fireworks go off on a single evening, at the New Year’s Pyrotechnic Festival (which is held every year)!
Popular Trips to Chile
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History
Watch centuries of history unfold before you on your private Chile tour. From distinct indigenous beginnings to Inca influence, the Mapuche, Spanish colonialism, and its present-day prosperity, discover Chile through its history!
Cuisine
With over 2000 miles of Pacific coastline, Chile boasts some of the world’s best seafood. The country is famous for its exquisite wines such as Cabernet Sauvignons and Pinot Noirs, as well as specialty dishes influenced by native and colonial heritage.
Best Time To Visit
The seasons in the southern hemisphere are exactly opposite to what we experience. The best time to travel to Chile depends entirely on what you wish to do on your Chile holidays.
