Aprende Español en Chile

Chile is positioned in both the western and southern hemispheres. It's located on the western and southwestern coast of South America, and bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, and by the Pacific Ocean.

From desert top to glacier bottom, Chile’s landscape is an everpresent reminder of nature’s beauty and power. This narrow trickle of a country is jammed with enough geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanos to keep adventure nuts entertained for a lifetime. Chile is known for its wines, skiing and beaches.

Chile is quite simply a land of incomparable scenery, and worldwide travelers frequently rave about their individual journeys into its unparelled landscapes and fascinating history.

For starters, Chile has more than its share of beaches, coves and inlets for exploring and swimming; uncounted skiing, scuba diving and surfing venues, and some of the planet's most spectacular deep-sea fishing. In addition, Chile's yearly calendar is crammed with cultural events and colorful festivals.

In the north, major attractions include the Spanish colonial architecture and history of Arica, Antofagasta and Coquimbo; topography of the Altiplano (plateau), the home of high-allitude alpacas, llamas and the ancestral heritage of the Aymara Indians; the lunar-landscape of the Atacama Desert, and the volcanic-in-origin national parks and nature preserves.

With incredible climate variations, north to south, Chile's weather is most difficult to summarize, so we will focus on Santiago, and then refer you to the individual conditions and forecasts shown below.

As for Santiago, the spring months (September - November) are mild and the perfect time to visit, while summers (December - February) are generally dry and hot, with cool evenings, and daily high temperatures often reaching 85º F.

You can learn Spanish in Chile in the capital (Santiago de Chile):

• Spanish Courses in Santiago de Chile