By Madeleine

A five star hotel right in the heart of Santiago! Has 310 luxury guest rooms and suites. Many 5* restaurants and cuisines, a tennis court, three story high spa building, and is less than an hour from the beach. There is a fitness center, and room views are either of the gorgeous hotel gardens, the Andes mountains, or of Santiago and the Ocean. There is a beautiful pool open 24 hours, complete with hot tub and waterfalls. Gleaming deck chairs, sparkling waters, lush greenery, this scene is the definition of paradise.

The Grand Deluxe room, only $1750! Complete with: -amazing view -beautiful comforter for king-sized bed -high speed internet access -marble bath -LED television.

Parque Nacional la Campana: Popular camping spot Mountains -Chilean palm trees -an island with mild temperatures and many hiking trails -luxurious six-night tours of the island on a boat in the ocean surrounding it -different animals in the icy waters, sea lions, dolphins, and otters. Santiago: -The capitol of Chile -the heart of the republic, where the President lives, the Andes mountains in the distance, heart of Chiles culture. -tall buildings

Central Valley: Popular vacation spot -several rivers, wine farms -Industry and Agriculture of Chile centered here. -Farms and pastures. -snow-covered volcanoes -coal, copper, and manganese mining

This picture shows a modern house in Chile. Family life is extremely important in a regular household in Chile. The rules are strict and manners are important as well. Men marry from age 22 and up and women marry between 18 and 23. The father is generally the family leader, but the mother usually has influence on the decisions. The Child has two last names, the mothers first then the fathers. Manners: -Hands are kept above the table at all times. -It is impolite to ask for second helpings, and when a guest is offered they are expected to say no. -Considered bad manners to eat food (except ice cream) while walking -Impolite to leave the table before everyone else is finished. Fun facts: -When a child loses a tooth they give the tooth to their mother. She has it plated in gold or silver so the child can wear it as jewelry. For money, people in Chile use coins called pesos.

Quite similar to that of the US. The Chilean government is also known as the Republic of Chile. The capital is Santiago. Presidents are elected by the popular vote every four years. They have an executive branch, which consists of a president and the cabinets. They have a legislative branch, the Senate and the Camara de Diputados (Chamber of Deputies) They have a Judicial branch, different federal courts and the Corte Suprema (the Supreme Court)

TYPICAL SNACKS: Empanadas fritas de quesofried cheese empanadas (dumplings) BREAD Hallullaschilean bisuits Marraquetaschilean French bread rolls SALAD Ensalada Chilenatomato and onion salad

MAIN COURSES
Pastel de Choclobeef and corn casserole Vegetarian pastel de choclo DESERTS

Calzones Rotoscookies

MUSEO CHILENO DE ARTE PRECOLOMBINO It has over 1500 things from the native people, mainly the Inca and the Mapuche, including jewelry, native pottery, Old paintings, sculptures, and clothing, and tours are in English and Spanish

Polynesian settlers lived there in 300 AD. They built sculptures, the moai,

stone heads 6-60 feet tall. They sculptures still stand today. The settlers also built shrines to their gods which you can still see. Visitors get cruises that provide transportation and give you a tour of the island.

-worldbookonline.com/student -country reports -google images