"MAGNETIC FIELDS ACROSS THE HERTZSPRUNG-RUSSELL DIAGRAM"

JANUARY 15 - 19, 2001- SANTIAGO, CHILE

About Chile & other relevant information

For tour package information go to: Tourism for Accompanying Guests

Chile in a Nutshell:
Many things can be said about Chile, but one thing is for sure, its 4.300km shoreline does provide a generous diversity of landscapes: from the arid Atacama desert in the north; Mediterranean central valley, to the mountainous but temperate lakes district and Patagonia´s spectacular alpine glaciers and fjords. The magnificent and massive Andes Mountains crests are almost always within sight even from the sunny, yet cold Pacific beaches. Chile´s people are friendly and hospitable to foreigners, its tremendous geographic diversity and surprising cultural variety have made it an important destination to thousands of travelers. It is considered the most dynamic economy of South America.

For a map of Chile: www.lonelyplanet.com.au/dest/sam/graphics/map-chi.htm

For general information on Chile: www.gochile.cl also go to: http://www.visitchile.org/

About Santiago:
South of the Aconcagua begins the fertile heartland of the central valley which contains the city of Santiago, and a third of the country´s population (5.1 million inhabitants). This area enjoys a delightful Mediterranean climate with maximum temperatures averaging 28°C in January (summer) to 10°C July (winter). A contrasting city to say the least, old colonial buildings downtown, street vendors, and glowing skyscrapers dominate the landscape.
For tours in the Santiago area check: Touristic Information for Accompanying Guests

Arriving in Santiago, Chile:
Santiago Airport
International flights to Santiago, Chile arrive at the International Airport Terminal "Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez". Due to Diplomatic Reciprocity with certain countries, citizens from the following nations are currently charged an entrance fee at the airport: Australia: US$30; Canada: US$55; USA: US$45; Mexico:US$15.
Payment must be made in US currency and in CASH ONLY, at a special counter located before immigration.

Weather:
Summer days in Santiago are delightfully warm, dry and generally breezy during mid-morning, it virtually never rains and average temperatures during the day in January can reach 28°C, however, at night, temperatures can drop to 17°C, therefore a light cardigan might be necessary for the evenings.
For more information:http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/cities/samerica.html

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