Coal Magnates of Southern Chile
Coal played an important role to the south of Concepción in Chile. Some families, eg Schwager & Cousiño, made an incredible fortune from coal around Lota.
Category: Chile
Iron Clad Houses
Many buildings, old and new, in Chile are clad in corrugated or pressed iron. Small houses, large government buildings, old mansions with rich embellishments.
Living Fossils at Nahuelbuta National Park
The Nahuelbuta National Park is worth a visit for amazing sights, including the “living fossil” of the majestic Monkey Puzzle tree, but it can be a bit difficult to access with a large vehicle.
Valparaiso & Pablo Neruda’s houses
Yasha turned 60, we went on a weekend trip to explore Valparaiso, Pablo Neruda’s houses, the fish market & restaurants at Caleta Portales, plus Isla Negra.
Teaching English to adults in Santiago de Chile
Ten months teaching English to adults in Santiago de Chile. Includes getting a job in schools, daily life of an English teacher, and rewarding experiences.
Ciudad Abierta, Arquitectura de Ritoque
The Ciudad Abierta, known as “Arquitectura de Ritoque”, was founded 1970 as an experiment in new architecture and communal living. An interesting site to visit.
Beaches north of Viña del Mar: Horcón to Papudo
In this 2nd post I describe the beaches north of Viña del Mar, from Horcón to Papudo. Some of these small towns attract the rich and famous of Chile – for good reasons.
Beaches north of Viña del Mar to Ventanas
The small beach towns along the Chilean coast from Viña del Mar north towards Ventanas. Each one is slightly unique and worth a short visit. I’ve included some boondocking and camping options.
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago
Recommended: Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago de Chile for a comprehensive collection of artefacts from various ancient cultures of Latin America.
Practical Information: La Campana National Park
A gem within easy reach of Santiago, Chile’s capital: La Campana National Park. We provide some practical information for visiting this beautiful park.
What a Perfect Day at La Campana
Yasha’s first post: 9 days with Juergen & Berta along the Pacific coast, and a trip into La Campana National Park (Chile) for one perfect day.
Stop Shopping at Supermarkets and Save Money
Supermarkets are expensive – we stopped buying many things at regular supermarkets to save some serious money! You don’t believe us? Read this post, in which I compare some supermarket prices to prices at local markets and one discounter. You’ll be surprised.
