"Chile...this 2,640 mile-long country is a geographical extravaganza and travelers hungry to explore unchartered territories are taking notice of its towering snowcapped peaks and icyblue fjords, of its moonscape desert and Pacific coast beaches, and of its ancient archaelogical sites, not to mention its modern capital and world-class vineyards..." Recommend Magazine Festival Tours invites you to travel Chile! Festival Tours offers great value and diverse vacation travel packages throughout Chile. Use the Navigational Menu to the left for more information about our Chile Tours: Chile Spectacular, Santiago Festival, Easter Island Festival, Antarctica Plus and other exciting programs. Upgrade your Cruise Sales! Pre-Cruise and Post-Cruise programs including Hotel Accommodations, Private Transfers, and Sightseeing Excursions are available for Individual Travelers and Groups. In addition, Festival Tours can prepare Tailor-Made Travel packages, quote fully Customizable Tours, and design Flexible Independent Travel programs to suit every taste and budget. Our Destination Specialists are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST Chile Fast Facts: Population: 16,284,741 Capital City: Santiago Currency: Chilean Peso. U.S. Dollar $ & Major Credit Cards accepted Electricity: 220 v Language: Spanish Climate: Temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south Time Zone: GMT-4 Entry Documents: Valid passport; Chile charges a reciprocity fee of $140.00, paid on arrival in U.S. dollars or credit card, valid for the life of the passport; for Canadians, cost is $72.00 (Recommend Magazine, 2012) Must-Try Local Food: Shellsfish - razor clams, mussels, oysters, sea urchins, centolla (king crab), pastel de choclo (corn); pastel de papas (potatoes), empanadas al horno (meat); fruits including chirimoya, tuna, etc. Best Buys: Lapis lazuli jewelry, silver and copper work, alpaca woolen sweaters, shawls and ponchos, Chilean wine