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TOURISM IN CHILE
PMA FRUITTRADE 2015
Chile, one of the most visited destinations in Latin America, is a territory that draws and enchants you with its unique features. Few are the countries that manage to gather so many natural contrasts: large beaches, forests and volcanoes, thermal springs and millenial glaciers, the world's driest desert and the amazing patagonical landscape.
¡Come and meet this magical country at the end of the World!
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 Viña Undurraga |
 Valparaiso |
 Lago Todos los Santos |
 Coquimbo |
 Puerto Varas |
 Laguna Amarga |
 Valle del Elqui |
 Patagonia |
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HOTEL PLAZA EL BOSQUE LAS CONDES (Venue Hotel)
Plaza El Bosque NUEVA LAS CONDES hotel, is located within the business and commercial district of Nuevas Las Condes, just a few steps away from the Subway station Manquehue and crowed Parque Araucano, well-known green spot of Las Condes.
Keeping the style and tradition of Plaza el Bosque hotels, at NUEVA LAS CONDES our guests will find a vanguardist infrastructure and modern Conventions and Event Centre.
* Standard Single Room USD 185 + VAT
HOTEL SHERATON SANTIAGO
Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center. Our hotel is located close to popular attractions such as Pablo Neruda’s house, the Metropolitan Park Zoo, San Cristóbal Hill, and the best stores in the district, as well as restaurants and pubs. We are only 12 minutes away from the airport (SCL) and within easy reach of Viña del Mar by highway. Close to several international category ski centers, lakes and mountains.
Stay in one of our 379 rooms with views of the pool or the Los Andes mountain range. All Classic rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable. All rooms have a 32” LCD TV. Use high-speed internet access, order room service at any time and get comfortable in the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed to discover what sleeping well really means.
* Classic Single Room USD 190 + VAT
* Classic Doble Room USD 200 + VAT
* Single Room Hotel Club Floor USD 220 + VAT
* Doble Room Hotel Club Floor USD 230 + VAT
HOTEL SAN CRISTOBAL TOWER
Next to the imposing Los Andes Mountain Range, the San Cristobal Tower is a reflection of the finest services in the world. We are located minutes away from the Providencia business district, close to the largest malls in South America and a little over an hour away from top-level ski centers, beaches and vineyards.
This luxury hotel in Santiago invites its guests to enjoy the city from a new perspective, in an intimate and fascinating framework, through its design, fashion and gastronomy. Our unique services invite you to discover exquisitely furnished new rooms and suites, which are the choice of political figures and art and entertainment celebrities.
* Grand Deluxe Single Room USD 240 + VAT
* Grand Deluxe Doble Room USD 250 + VAT
HOTEL MARRIOTT
Located in the modern district of Las Condes, the Santiago Marriott Hotel offers international-level accommodations and fantastic commodities for your escape to Chile. The hotel’s modern rooms and suites are large and elegantly decorated with luxurious details, such as marble bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses. Most of the rooms have panoramic views of Santiago or of the legendary Los Andes mountain range.
* Deluxe Standard Single Room Regular Floor USD 230 + VAT
* Deluxe Standard Doble Room Regular Floor USD 240 + VAT
HOTEL NOI VITACURA
Noi Vitacura is located in the heart of Alonso de Córdova, an area known in Chile for its distinguished boutiques offering clothing, fashion, accessories, furniture and decoration, from top world-renowned brands.
Our strategic location provides connectivity within minutes to the El Golf area, which is the financial and corporate heart of Santiago, in addition to quick and easy access to and from the Arturo Merino Benítez airport.
* Noi Deluxe Single USD 350 + VAT
* Noi Deluxe Doble USD 370 + VAT
HOTEL BEST WESTERN PREMIER MARINA LAS CONDES
Given its modern architecture, design, technological innovation to care for the environment and its excellent service, this hotel was chosen by BEST WESTERN to be the first hotel in the "Premier" category to be inaugurated in America. It is the only Superior 4-star (Up Scale) hotel in Santiago, and is strategically located in the new Nueva Las Condes commercial area, one block away from the Manquehue metro station, 3 blocks away from the Araucano Park / Parque Arauco Mall and 20 minutes away from the Santiago airport.
* Standar Single Room USD 165 + VAT
* Standar Doble Room USD 165 + VAT
HOTEL HILTON GARDEN INN
The Hilton Garden Inn hotel at the Santiago Airport is located 2.8 km away from the Airport (transfer free of charge) and 20 minutes from the center of Santiago, close to the Arauco Maipú mall.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in your room or stay connected in the business center 24 hours a day. Exercise in the gym or enjoy the covered pool and sauna. Taste delicious classic dishes in the hotel’s restaurant.
* Doble Room USD 159 + VAT
* Single Room USD 149+ VAT
HOTEL HOLIDAY INN
If you’re looking for hotels in the Santiago airport, Holiday Inn is the only Full Service hotel with an international restaurant-bar as well as the airport hotel’s free services, including Wi-Fi and broadband internet available throughout the hotel, access to the gym, parking lot, heated pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.
* Standard Single Room USD 160 + VAT
* Standard Doble Room USD 160 + VAT
HOTEL FUNDADOR
The Hotel Fundador is located 20 steps from the metro, which provides easy pedestrian access to Santiago city center’s emblematic places, such as the Fine Arts Museum, The San Francisco Colonial Museum, the Moneda Palace Cultural Center, the National Library and the Santa Lucía Hill, known as the oldest and best-kept urban park in the city. During tours you’ll find bars and restaurants that conserve the neighborhood’s special atmosphere.
* Estandar Single Room USD 171 + VAT
* Estándar Doble Room USD 171 + VAT
* Superior Single Room USD 187 + VAT
* Superior Doble Room USD 187 + VAT
HOTEL GALERIAS
162 large rooms, 6 suites, king, twin, triple rooms and a special room for disabled guests. All with individual HVAC, double-glazing for acoustic insulation, work areas, minibar, Wi-Fi, safe, cable TV and all commodities so that you can make the most of your stay.
We invite you to live an historical experience, along with the best hotel service accompanied by an original sample of Chile, its people, its origins and its cultural richness in every corner of the hotel.
* Standard Single Room USD 142 + VAT
* Standard Doble Room USD 151 + VAT
* Standard Triple Room USD 196 + VAT
HOTEL ISMAEL 312
Enjoy the serenity of staying at the heart of Parque Forestal
Immersed in the most important artistic, cultural and historical district of Santiago.
In the trendiest and most bohemian neighborhood.
You are at Ismael 312.
Your breakfast any time of the day in our Cafeteria.
Our roof top pool, with an amazing view of Parque Forestal, will be unforgettable experience of your stayed with us.
Comfortable rooms equipped with cutting edge technology, modern design and spaces to relax, rad or keep dreaming your new discover in our surroundings.
* Standard Single Room USD 180 + VAT
* Standard Doble Room USD 180 + VAT
HOTEL HYATT
Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel is also home to world class, multi-cuisine restaurants, a lagoon-style swimming pool with a waterfall and the three-story free-standing AKO Wellness & Spa, one of the best Spas in Santiago of Chile. The most exclusive golf clubs of Santiago of Chile are only a few steps away from the hotel. Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel also features a health club where guests can pamper with a variety of beauty and relaxation treatments.
Grand Hyatt Santiago is one of the best hotels in Santiago that has 310 luxury rooms and suites that offer excellent amenities. The mountain view clubbed with the five star facilities make your stay at Santiago a pleasure. Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel also offers business meeting facilities, wedding and event planning and venue options.
* Grand Twin Sgl/dbl Room USD 220 + VAT
* Grand View King Sgl/dbl Room USD 245 + VAT
* Club king Sgl/dbl Room USD 300 + VAT
* Club View king Sgl/dbl Room USD 324 + VAT
HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL
We also cordially invite you to experience one of our four Restaurants. Try our 2920 Grill for sea food and steak where the synergy between wine and food is unparalleled. If Mediterranean fare is your preference, our Pasta e Basta restaurant offers its customers the finest contemporary Italian cuisine. For more exotic tastes, the Temple Restaurant boasts an innovative Japanese fusion menu. Or perhaps your final choice could be La Terraza Café where you will be served delicious salads and sandwiches. Enjoy our very popular Happy Hour at Benatino Bar, where you can enjoy your favorite beverage with some fine live music in an environment that only InterContinental can give you. Our Concierge staff are available in the lobby and are eager to assist you with any of your dining, entertainment or transportation needs. We truly hope that you will experience the many flavors of Santiago and take home fond memories.
* King Deluxe Sgl/Dbl Room USD 250 + VAT
* Club Sgl/Dbl Room USD 340 + VAT
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Voltage in Chile is 220 V / 50 Hz, and electrical devices need an adapter to connect them to the outlet, which can be easily found in supermarkets or hardware stores.
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Climate and Clothing
Due to its geographical location, the Chilean seasons are the opposite to those in Europe or North America. The climate in Santiago is similar to the Mediterranean climate, with long and dry summers and short and temperate winters. The winter – from May to August – is the rainy season, and temperatures oscillate a fair amount (at night it can get down to zero degrees and during the day it fluctuates between 10ºC/50ºF and 25ºC/77ºF). Most accommodation and offices do not have central heating so we recommend that you bring warm clothing. However, the summer in Santiago – November to March – is dry and hot (maximum temperatures between 30ºC/86ºF to 35ºC/95ºF). At night it is pleasantly cool and almost never rains.
Postal Services
Postal services work well in Chile, although somewhat slowly. The Central Post Office is located in the Plaza de Armas in the center of Santiago and is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm. Post offices are also located in other counties in Santiago.
International post is generally sent by air, and takes between 4 and 14 days to central Europe or to North America, which can be sped up by paying an additional fee for an express service. Important mail can be sent by registered mail. If you are looking for pretty postcards, you can find them in the Fine Arts Museum, as well as in the Pre-Columbian Museum in Santiago.
Customs
In principle, Chileans like courtesy and a certain formality, although as a foreigner you can enjoy a little leeway. First you have to get used to the greetings. Men shake hands while women, amongst each other as well as with men, give a quick kiss (only one) on the right cheek, even to strangers! Goodbyes work in the same way.
Being 15 minutes late to an appointment is acceptable. On the other hand, buses and airplanes tend to be very punctual. Avoid arriving on time if you are invited to a meal or a party, for otherwise you may find your hosts still finishing off their preparations when you arrive.
In general, between colleagues and acquaintances, “usted” (formal “you”) changes to “tu” (informal “you”) quickly, except in very formal situations. Young people (up to 35 years of age) especially can be addressed using “tu”. However, with older people or superiors, we recommend using the “usted” form even if the person addresses you using “tú”.
Currency
The national currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which uses the symbol $ – don’t confuse this with the dollar sign! Over the past few years, the annual inflation rate has been under 3 percent.
How to Withdraw Cash
The best way to get money in pesos in most of the cities in the country is by using your bank card or credit card in the Redbanc chain ATMs (there is a maximum of 200,000 CLP per day), for which the machines must have the Cirrus, Plus or Maestro symbols. Don’t forget to memorize your pin number! Your bank will charge a fee for each transaction (check before you leave), but it is generally low and you get a good exchange rate. Travellers’ checks are less common. If you bring money over in cash, US dollars or Euros, you can exchange them at foreign exchange offices (never on the street), which offer better rates than the banks. In Santiago there are various foreign exchange offices on Agustinas Street between Ahumada and Bandera Streets (open from Monday to Friday from 9 to 19 hrs., and on Saturday mornings). Others are close to the Manuel Montt, Pedro de Valdivia, and Los Leones metro stations. The foreign exchange offices at the airport don’t have such good rates.
Credit Cards
You can use your credit cards in many stores, supermarkets, minimarkets, restaurants, etc. Dollars or euros are received directly by only some travel agencies and large hotels.
Embassies in Santiago
Argentina: Tel. 2582 2500
Brazil: Tel. 2876 3400
Colombia: Tel. 2220 6273
Mexico: Tel. 2583 8428
Spain: Tel. 2235 2755
USA : Tel: 23303000
Phone Calls
Long distance: For international calls from Chile, you must use a three-digit carrier, to which you add the corresponding country/city code. Public phones are increasingly scarce, while call centers allow better access to international calls. Many cyber cafes offer IP calls at even cheaper rates.
Pre-paid phone cards: Calls can be made from any phone using these cards. They can be purchased in kiosks and other points of sale. However, some ContactChile customers have reported high additional costs when attempting international calls.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones or cellphones have eight digits and are recognizable by the prefix 09 or 569. For mobile-to-mobile calls, the prefix is not necessary.
Health Emergencies 131
Fire Department 132
Carabineros (Police) 133
Directory Assistance 103
Chile Area Code 0056
Newspapers
Newspapers and Magazines: The most important newspaper with the most cover is El Mercurio, which holds a fairly conservative line and is one of the oldest newspapers in Latin America, in print since 1827. Other newspapers are La Tercera, the evening paper La Segunda and free newspapers such as the Publimetro and La Hora. You can find updated and independent information in the online newspaper El Mostrador. In the case of magazines, political analysis can be found in Qué pasa and Ercilla. Crude satire and shocking articles characterize the The Clinic newspaper.
Police
In Chile, there are two police entities, the uniformed police (Carabineros) and the civil police (Investigaciones). The Carabineros are responsible for public safety on the streets and are widely approved of by Chileans. A policeman may ask for your ID (this is legal, although infrequent, in Chile), so it is recommended that you always carry your ID card or passport (or a copy) with you. Never try to bribe a policeman in Chile!
Tipping
A tip is expected in restaurants of around 10%, which is not included in the bill. It is customary to receive all of the change first, and then leave the tip on the table. In many places, such as service stations or parking lots, employees expect a tip of 100 or 200 pesos, while tips are not usually given to taxi drivers.
Health
You are not exposed to any particular health risks in Chile, so no special vaccinations are required. However, it is recommended that you protect yourself from typhoid fever, poliomyelitis, hepatitis and tetanus. If you travel to rural areas within Chile, the rabies vaccine may be useful. Those from yellow fever areas must have the necessary vaccination in order to visit Easter Island.
Medical attention in the Santiago clinics and other large cities in Chile is of the quality of what is available in developed countries. However, obtaining the same medical care in rural areas or emergency hospitals can be more difficult. Before travelling to Chile, check to see if your health insurance has international coverage, or whether you should obtain additional insurance. Private clinics accept credit cards as a guarantee. There is a good pharmacy network where you can find any medication you need.
Safety
In comparison with other countries in Latin America, Chile is a very safe country for travellers. There are always exceptions, such as dangerous neighborhoods or the centers of large cities. Be wary of pickpockets (well-dressed), who work quickly on the metro, on buses, or in crowded places.
Armed assaults are less frequent. Avoid walking alone in the San Cristóbal Hill area and the Santa Lucía Hill in Santiago at night, and in the hills of Valparaíso.
Chile is a safe country, even for those who travel alone, provided that they use common sense and take basic precautions. Women must appear to be unafected when faced with machos, although they will notice that these men are only bothersome when they are in groups, and only verbally.
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EVENT LOCATION
ESPACIO RIESCO
Espacio Riesco is world renowned as the largest and most modern Center for Events, Conventions and Exhibitions in Chile.
It is located only 20 minutes away from the Airport and 10 minutes from the main hotels in Santiago. It offers excellent gastronomic services and advanced technology and connectivity.
Important: PMA Fruittrade 2015 organization has realized the demarche of the official hotels list. However, spaces for your hotel reservations are exclusive responsibility of each official hotels and, depending of theirs availability, may or may not confirm your request.
It´s recommended that you take your Hotelar Book with anticipation being that November is in high demand in Chile.