Chile

Travellers flock to Chile for its stunning natural beauty, from the Valley of the Moon in the north to the wonders of Patagonia in the far south of the continent. Incaic architecture and altiplano lakes can be found in the Valley of the Moon and the Chiloe Archipelago has its own unique beauty, architecture and culture. Easter Island, with its iconic moai statues, is another hugely popular Chilean tourist destination.

Chile Essential Information
Capital - Santiago
Other towns - Valparaiso, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt
Time Zone - GMT-4
Languages - Spanish is the official language
To learn the basics of Spanish visit www.bbc.co.uk
Chile currency - Chile uses the peso (CLP). £1 buys around 933 CLP. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc