Top Historical Places in Chile
In the heart of Santiago, the capital of Chile, is the Plaza de Armas. The square is the historical centre of the city and surrounded by Spanish colonial buildings, including the 18th Century Cathedral and the elaborate main post office which was once the Spanish governor’s residence. The square is the hub of life in [...]
Top 5 places to visit while in Chile
There are a number of things to do and places to visit in the country of Chile. These tourist sites in Chile all have their own unique history, culture and traditions and we will spend some time exploring the top ones that you won’t want to miss. If you are just visiting or are looking [...]
Ten Must-Go-To Places in Chile
Chile is located along South America’s west coast. It is bordered by Bolivia, Peru, Andes, and Argentina. Chile has beautiful pristine beaches that warrant the attention they get from tourists and locals alike, but other than majestic beaches, here are some of the places that you have to visit while in Chile.
1.) Cathedral of San [...]
History Of Chile V
Comments OffCivilian Rule Restored
The state of emergency was finally lifted in August 1988, and in October Chileans were permitted to hold a plebiscite on whether Pinochet’s term, due to expire in March 1989, should be extended to 1997. When nearly 55 percent of the electorate voted no, Pinochet’s term was automatically extended to March 1990, [...]
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Comments OffPostwar Governments (1946-1970)
The 1946 presidential election was won by Gabriel González Videla, the Radical Party leader who was supported by a left-wing coalition consisting mainly of the Radical and Communist parties. González Videla appointed three Communists to his cabinet, but the coalition endured for less than six months. The Communists, frequently at loggerheads with [...]
