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TO CHILE
OL9; island PaL9; shee (Dutch. Paasch-Eyland, Spanish. Isla de Pascua) - an island in the southern part Pacific Ocean, territory of Chile. The local name of the island is Rapa Nui (rap. Rapa Nui). Area - 163.6 km². Coordinates - 27°07R42; Yu. sh. 109°21R42; h. (G).
Along with the archipelago, Tristan da Cunha is the most remote inhabited island in the world. The distance to the continental coast of Chile is 3703 km, to Pitcairn Island, the nearest inhabited place, is 1819 km. The island was discovered by the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeveen on Easter Sunday 1722.
The capital of the island and its only city is Hanga Roa. In total, 3.7 thousand people live on the island (2005).
Rapa Nui is largely known for its moai, or stone statues made from compressed volcanic ash, which, according to local residents, contain the supernatural power of the ancestors of the first king of Easter Island, Hotu-Matu'a. In 1888, annexed by Chile. In 1995, Rapa Nui National Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Interestingly, Easter Island is projected through the center of the Earth onto Lhasa (Rasa) in Tibet.

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Now owned by Chile since 1988
Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, and due in large part to its isolation, Rapa Nui's history is unique. There are many scientific hypotheses and conjectures about the time of settlement of Rapa Nui, the racial affiliation of the locals, the causes of the death of a unique civilization, whose representatives built huge stone statues (moai) and knew the script (rongorongo), which has not yet been deciphered by linguists. With the discovery of the island in 1722 by the Dutch traveler Jacob Roggeveen and the appearance of the first Catholic missionaries, fundamental changes took place in the life of the Rapanui people: the hierarchical relations that existed in the past were forgotten, and the practice of cannibalism was stopped. In the middle of the 19th century, local residents became the object of the slave trade, as a result of which most of the Rapanui people died, and with them many elements of the unique local culture were lost. On September 9, 1888, the island was annexed by Chile. In the 20th century, Rapa Nui became an object of great interest to scientific researchers who tried to unravel the mysteries of the disappeared Rapanui civilization (among them was the Norwegian traveler Thor Heyerdahl). During this time, there were some improvements in the infrastructure of the island and the quality of life of the Rapanui people. In 1995, Rapa Nui National Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 21st century, the island continues to attract tourists from all over the world, and tourism has become the main source of income for the local population.

Easter Island(Spanish Isla de Pascua) - an island of volcanic origin, belonging, lying in the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and the island of Tahiti (fr. Tahiti). Together with a small uninhabited about. Sala y Gomez (Spanish Isla Sala y Gómez) forms the commune and province of Isla de Pascua (Spanish Provincia de Isla de Pascua) within the region (Spanish Region de Valparaíso). The local name given to the island by Polynesian whalers is: Rapa Nui(Rapa Nui).

The only city of Hanga Roa (Spanish: Hanga Roa) is the capital of the island.

About 6 thousand people live on the island, about 40% of them are Polynesians or Rapanui, indigenous people, the rest are mostly Chileans. Rapanui people speak the Rapanui language, believers profess Catholicism. On the territory of the island with an area of ​​​​about 165 km² there are 70 extinct volcanoes. They have not erupted even once in 1300 years from the date of its colonization. The island has the shape of a right-angled triangle with sides of 24.18 and 16 km., At the corners of which rise the cones of extinct volcanoes: Rano Kao (rap. Rano Kao; 324 m), Pua Katiki (rap. Puakatike; 377 m) and Terevaka ( rap Terevaka; 539 m - the highest point of the island). Between them lies a hilly plain formed by volcanic tuffs and basalts. Many underwater caves and a bizarre, steep coastline are formed by lava tubes and influxes.

There are no rivers on Rapa Nui, the main sources of fresh water here are lakes that arose in the craters of volcanoes.

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The climate is subtropical, average monthly temperature from +18°С to +23°С. Mostly herbs grow here, as well as a few eucalyptus and banana plants.

Along with the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, Rapa Nui is considered the most remote inhabited island in the world: the distance to the continental Chilean coast is almost 3514 km, and to the nearest inhabited place, the Pitcairn Islands (Eng. Pitcairn Islands, belonging to the UK) - 2075 km.

Basically, Rapa Nui became famous for its stone giants, in which, according to the beliefs of the local population, the mystical power of the ancestors of Hotu Matu'a (Hotu Mato-a), the first king of the island, is contained.

Easter Island is undoubtedly the most Mysterious Island on the globe. With its curiosities and inexplicable mysteries, it attracts the attention of historians, geologists and culturologists like a magnet.

Story

In 1722, a squadron of 3 ships under the command of the Dutch traveler, Admiral Jacob Roggeveen (Dutch Jacob Roggeveen; 1659-1729), heading from South America in search of the riches of the Unknown Southern Land (lat.Terra Australis Incognita), on Sunday April 7, the day of Christian Easter, found in southern region Pacific Ocean small island. At the council, gathered by the admiral, the captains of the ships signed a resolution proclaiming the opening of a new island. Surprised travelers discovered that on Easter Island (as sailors immediately dubbed it) three different races coexist peacefully: redskins, blacks and whites. locals travelers were greeted differently: some waved their hands in a friendly manner, and some threw stones at uninvited guests.

The Polynesians, the inhabitants of Oceania, call the island "Rapa Nui" (rap. Rapa Nui - Big Rapa), however, the islanders themselves call their homeland "Te Pito-o-te-Khenua" (rap. Te-Pito-o -te-henua, which means " the center of the world»).

Formed by a series of large volcanic eruptions, the secluded island has served as a habitat for seabird colonies for millions of years. And its steep, steep banks marked the navigation path for the ships of the Polynesian navigators.

Legends say that about 1200 years ago on the sandy beach of Anakena (rap. Anakena) King Hotu Mato-a descended and set about colonizing the island. Then, for many centuries, a mysterious society existed on this island lost in the ocean. For unknown reasons, the islanders carved giant statues known as "moai". These idols are today considered one of the most inexplicable ancient artifacts on Earth. The islanders built villages from houses of an unusual, elliptical shape. Presumably, the newly arrived settlers adapted their boats for temporary housing by turning them upside down. Then houses began to be built in a similar way, most of the hundreds of such buildings were destroyed by missionaries.

By the time the island was discovered, its population was 3-4 thousand people. The first settlers found lush vegetation on the island. Giant palm trees (up to 25 m high) grew in abundance here, which were cut down for the construction of dwellings and boats. People brought various plants here, which perfectly took root in the soil enriched with volcanic ash. By 1500, the population of the island already amounted to 7 - 9 thousand people.

As the population grew, separate clans formed, concentrated in different parts of Easter Island, connected by the common construction of statues and the cult that arose around them.

In 1862, Peruvian slave traders took out most of the inhabitants of the island and destroyed their original culture. In 1888, Rapa Nui was annexed to Chile. Today, the islanders are engaged in fishing, farming - growing sugar cane, taro, sweet potatoes, bananas, and also work on cattle farms and make souvenirs for tourists.

Sights and mysteries of Rapa Nui

Despite its small size, Easter Island has many attractions, both natural and man-made. In 1995 national park Rapa Nui (Spanish: el Parque Nacional de Rapa Nui National) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Register.

The entire territory of the island is an archaeological reserve, a single amazing open-air museum.

Easter Island has 2 sandy beach: located in the northern part of the island, Anakena Beach (Spanish: Playa Anakena), one of the few beaches where swimming is officially allowed, is a great place for surfers. Second fine deserted beach located along south coast islands, this is a real gem called Ovahe (Spanish: Playa Ovahe). Ovahe surrounded picturesque rocks, he is much larger than Anaken.

The main attraction of the island and an unresolved mystery that has haunted the minds of scientists for centuries, of course, are the Moai sculptures. Huge ancient statues rise almost everywhere along the southern part of the island.

It is not known why the islanders began to massively create gigantic sculptures. Their incomprehensible obsession subsequently led to a catastrophic depletion of forest resources. The forest needed to transport the giant moai was mercilessly cut down. The first monolithic human-height sculptures were made from basalt. Then the islanders began to make huge statues (more than 10 meters high, weighing up to 20 tons) from soft volcanic tuff (compressed volcanic ash), an ideal material for sculpture. Located slightly inland, Rano Raraku crater (Spanish: Rano Raraku; small dormant volcano up to 150 m high) is the place where famous giants are carved. Hundreds of islanders worked on their creation from morning to evening. Today, here you can see all the stages of painstaking work, unfinished figures are scattered right there. Probably, the production of statues by skillful sculptors took place with the observance of numerous ceremonies and rituals. If a defect occurred during the manufacture of the statue, which was considered a sign of the devil, the carvers abandoned their work and took on another.

When the statue was carved and the bridge connecting it to the rock of the crater was cut off, the figure rolled down the slope. At the base of the crater, the statues were placed in a vertical position, and their final refinement was carried out here. How then were the massive moai transported to various places on the island? Statues weighed up to 82 tons at a height of up to 10 m. Sometimes they were moved and installed at distances of over 20 km!

As the Easter legends say, moai … went to their places on their own. Some researchers believed that they were dragged. Later they came to the conclusion that the figures moved in an upright position. What it really looked like remains another unsolved mystery of the civilization of Easter Island.

In 1868, the British tried to take one of the statues home. However, they abandoned this idea, limiting themselves to a small bust (2.5 m high). It was installed in London's British Museum. Hundreds of natives and the entire crew of the ship took part in the process of transporting and loading the "baby".

At the location of the statue, they were installed on ahu (rap. Ahu) - polished stone platforms of various sizes, slightly inclined towards the sea. Then the final stage of the creation of cult figures took place - the installation of eyes made of volcanic glass or corals. The heads of many stone idols were decorated with “hats” (rap. Pukao) made of reddish rock.

Moai pedestals have a height of more than 3 m, a length of up to 150 m, and the weight of their stone slabs is up to 10 tons. About 200 unfinished figures were found near the crater of the volcano, among which there are giants over 20 meters in length.

Over time, the number of moai reached 1000, which made it possible to build an almost continuous line of monuments along the coast of Rapa Nui. The reason why the inhabitants of the tiny island spent time and energy on the creation of numerous giants remains a mystery today.

It is believed that the statues of Easter Island were images of noble representatives of the clans. The typical design of the statue - without legs, with an angular grim face, a protruding chin, tightly compressed lips and a low forehead - remains one of the the greatest mysteries Easter islands. All statues (except seven moai, located in the middle of the island) stand on the coast and "look" at the sky towards the island. Some experts consider them to be the guardians of the dead, who protected the deceased from natural elements with their powerful backs. Mysterious giants, silently lined up on the coast, turning their backs on the Pacific Ocean - like a powerful army guarding the peace of their possessions.

Despite some primitive moai, the statues are fascinating. The giants look especially impressive in the evening, in the rays of the setting sun, when only huge, chilling silhouettes loom against the sky ...

So the Rapa Nui civilization reached its peak, then something terrible happened.

An ominous story about the merciless use of natural resources and the ruin of the island. Europeans who first set foot on Easter Island were amazed at how people could survive in such a deserted place. It ceased to be a mystery when recent research showed that in ancient times the island was covered with dense forest, there was an abundant tropical paradise here.

Apparently, the resources of the island seemed inexhaustible, trees were cut down for the construction of dwellings and canoes, and giant palm trees were used to transport moai.

The destruction of the forest has led to soil erosion and depletion. Meager harvests, lack of food led to armed conflicts between the island clans, moai - symbols of power and success were overthrown. The fight intensified over time, according to legend, the winners ate their enemies to gain strength. In the southwestern part of Rapa Nui there is a cave "Ana Kai Tangata", the name of which is ambiguous: it can mean "a cave where people eat", or it can mean "a cave where people ate". The culture of Rapa Nui, which had been formed over the past 300 years, collapsed.

Due to the lack of forests, the islanders were cut off from outside world even more than before. Even fishing was difficult for them. Easter Island turned into a devastated desolate piece of land with depleted soils, with about 750 inhabitants surviving. Under these conditions, the cult of the bird-man was born here. Over time, it acquired the status of the dominant religion on the island, which was practiced until 1866-1867.

Due to the lack of material for the construction of canoes and the possibility of sailing away from the island, the Rapanui people watched with envy the birds soaring in the sky.

On the edge of the Rano-Kao crater, the ritual village of Orongo (rap. Orongo) was founded, where the god of fertility Makemake (rap. MakeMake) was worshiped and peculiar competitions were held between men of different clans.

In the spring, each clan selected the most physically fit warriors who needed to descend from the steep slopes to the shark-infested sea, swim to one of the islets and bring back an unharmed egg of a seabird, a dark mallard (lat. Onychoprion fuscatus). The warrior who managed to deliver the egg first was proclaimed the Bird-Man (the earthly incarnation of the deity Makemake). He was awarded an award and special privileges, and his tribe received the right to rule the island for a year, until the next competition.

Also unique to Orongo are the hundreds of centuries-old petroglyphs carved into the hard basalt rock by the Birdmen. There is an opinion that the petroglyphs depict the winners of the annual competitions. About 480 such petroglyphs have been found around Orongo.

The culture of the Rapanui began to revive, perhaps the inhabitants of the island would again be able to flourish, but in December 1862 ships of Peruvian slave traders moored to the island and took away all the able-bodied inhabitants of the island. At that time, the economy was booming and needed labor. Due to poor nutrition, unbearable working conditions and disease, no more than a hundred islanders survived. And only thanks to the intervention of France, the surviving residents of Rapa Nui were returned to the island. At the time of the annexation of the island to Chile in 1888, about 200 indigenous people lived here.

Missionaries who arrived on the island discovered a declining society here, and it did not take long for its inhabitants to convert to Christianity. Changes were immediately made to the clothing of the indigenous population, or rather, its complete absence. The inhabitants of the island were deprived of their original lands, they lived in a small part of the island, while the arrived farmers used the rest of the land for agriculture.

Tattoos were banned, houses and ritual shrines were destroyed, works of art of the Rapanui were destroyed. All wooden sculptures of the island, religious artifacts, and, most importantly, "" (rap. Rongo Rongo) were destroyed - wooden planks of the "talking tree", dotted with unique writing. Easter Island is the only island in Polynesia whose inhabitants developed their own writing system. Ancient legends, legends, religious chants were carved with a shark's tooth on planks of dark toromiro wood, only a few of which have survived to this day. Kohau tablets with images of a winged bird-man, frogs, turtles, lizards, stars, crosses and spirals inscribed on them are another mystery of the outlandish island that scientists have not been able to decipher for more than 130 years. Now only 25 left rongo-rongo scattered throughout the museums of the world.

In 1988, Rapa Nui gave scientists another surprise. During excavations in a small swamp in the depths of the island, Australian scientists found the remains of a medieval knight in full gear, sitting on a war horse. In peat, which has preservative properties, the knight and horse are well preserved. Judging by his armor, the knight was a member of the German Catholic Livonian Order (1237-1562). In a belt purse, gold Hungarian ducats minted in 1326 were found; these coins were in circulation in Poland and Lithuania. Scientists could not explain how the rider ended up thousands of kilometers away on a remote Pacific island. Before the discovery of America (1492), more than 150 years remained from 1326! Thoughts about the existence of the phenomenon of teleportation involuntarily arise. No more, more or less convincing arguments explaining the appearance of a medieval crusader knight on Easter Island have been found to this day.

A little sad digression

The phenomenal Easter Island, which is a small piece of land (only 165 m²), at the time of the construction of the mysterious giants, was 3-4 times larger than before. Some part of it, like Atlantis, disappeared under water. In calm, sunny weather, areas of flooded land are visible through the water column. There is even such an incredible version: the mysterious Easter Island is a tiny surviving part of the progenitor of mankind, the mythical mainland of Lemuria, which sank about 4 million years ago.

And the pearl island, located in Oceania far from civilization, suggests certain thoughts and conclusions. The history of Easter Island is a miniature copy of the history of our time. She is able to teach an object lesson to us, the inhabitants of planet Earth. All of us, in essence, are the inhabitants of the island, floating in the endless ocean.

On a tiny piece of land, which is Easter Island, the consequences of a barbaric attitude towards nature, ruthless deforestation are clearly visible. The inhabitants, continuing their monstrous actions, probably prayed to their gods to make up for the damage done to their land. To continue to abuse her.

What could the gods do? Only one thing - to reason with the man who cut down the last tree. The man understood that this tree was the last, nevertheless, he cut it down. This is the worst tragedy of our time...

Part A.

1. What year was South America discovered?

a) in 1498 b) in 1698 c) in 1492 d) 1452

2. What strait separates South America from Antarctica?

a) Bassov b) Drake c) Magellan d) Bering

3. What kind of ocean renders greatest influence on the formation of the climate of South America?

a) Pacific b) Indian c) Atlantic d) Arctic

4. Which part of mainland South America is flat?

a) north b) south c) west d) east

5. What is the highest waterfall in the world on the mainland?

a) Angel b) Niagara c) Iguazu d) Victoria

6. The Andes has the largest alpine lake peace?

7. What is the largest plain?

a) Amazonian lowland b) Orinoco lowland c) La Plata lowland d) Brazilian Plateau

8. What is the deepest river in South America?

a) Orinoco b) Parana c) Amazon d) Rio Negro

9. In which natural area of ​​South America is the best preserved animal world?

10. Which statement correctly characterizes the climate of South America?

11. highest point South America is?

a) Illampu b) Ruiz c) Acongagua d) Chimborazo

12. Which scientist during his expeditions to the mainland in 1923-1933. established the geographical centers of the ancient centers of agriculture and the origin of some cultivated plants?

a) M.P. Lazarev b) N.I. Vavilov c) A. Humboldt d) G.I. Langsdorf

13 . How many species of tiny hummingbirds are there on the mainland of South America?

a) 321 b) 258 c) 698 d) 500

14. What is the name of the descendants from the marriages of Europeans and Negroes?

a) mulattoes b) mestizos c) sambo d) creoles

a) Colombia b) Venezuela c) Peru d) Brasilia

16. What city has the international organization UNESCO declared an object of cultural heritage humanity?

a) Peru b) Chile c) Colombia d) Brasilia

Part B.

Arrange the landforms of South America in order of their occurrence from sulfur to south

A) Amazon lowland

B) Brazilian plateau

B) Guiana plateau

D) La Plascoya Lowland

2. Establish a correspondence between the natural area and the animal characteristic of this natural area.

A) humid evergreen equatorial forests 1) ostrich rhea

B) savannas 2) orangutan

B) steppes 3) pampas deer

D) semi-deserts 4) tapir

5) viscacha

3. What is selva, patagonia, pampas?

Part C.

Determine the type of climate according to the climatogram and characterize this climate.

Final test on the topic "South America"

Option

a) A. Humbold b) N. M. Albov c) Kh. Columbus d) N.I. Vavilov

2. Which channel separates South America from North America?

a) Panama b)Erie c) Suez d) Royal

3. Which winds bring the most precipitation to South America?

a) trade winds b) westerlies c) monsoons d) breezes

4. Which part of mainland South America is mountainous?

a) north b) west c) east d) south

5. What is the widest waterfall in the world on the mainland?

a) Angel b) Victoria c) Iguazu d) Niagara

6. The highest lake in South America and the world?

a) Air North b) Patos c) Maracaibo d) Titicaca

7. Do the elevated sections of the South American Platform correspond in relief?

a) Amazonian lowland b) Orinoco lowland c) La Plata lowland d) Guiana Plateau

8. Which river in South America is longer than the Volga?

a) Orinoco b) Iguazu c) Parana d) Amazon

9. In what natural area of ​​South America is the animal world least preserved?

a) steppe b) savannah c) semi-desert d) equatorial forests

10. Which statement correctly characterizes the climate of South America?

a) the hottest b) the driest c) the wettest d) the coldest

11. When is the Amazon River full of water?

a) in winter b) in autumn c) in summer d) throughout the year

12. At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, one of the first scientists to explore South America made an expedition to study nature?

a) H. Columbus b) A. Humboldt c) A. Vespucci d) G. Langsdorf

13. What is the name of the savannas of the Brazilian plateau?

a) campos b) llanos c) pampas d) selva

14. What are the names of the descendants from the marriages of Indians and Negroes?

a) mulatto b) mestizo c) Quechua d) sambo

15. Is the largest country in South America by area?

a) Colombia b) Brasilia c) Peru d) Colombia

16. Which World Heritage Island belongs to Chile?

a) Madagascar b) Greenland c) Easter d) Wrangel

Part B.

1. Distribute the states of South America in ascending order of the area of ​​​​their territories.

A) Argentina

B) Brasilia

B) Peru

D) Surinami

2. Establish a correspondence between the natural area and the plant characteristic of this natural area.

A) humid evergreen equatorial forests 1) quebracho

B) savannas 2) velvichia

C) steppes 3wild millet

D) semi-deserts 4) ceiba

5) cactus

3. What is patagonia, ceiba, selva.

Part C.

1. Determine the type of climate according to the climatogram and characterize this climate.

Keys.

option 1

Part A.

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V

G

A

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A

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G

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V

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Part B.

1. WABG

2. A-4, B-3, V-3, G-5

3. Selva - forests of South America

Patagonia - semi-deserts of South America

Pampa - the steppe of South America

Part C.

equatorial climate. The average annual rainfall is between 2000 and 3000 mm, and high temperatures throughout the year.

option 2

Part A.

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Part B.

1. VGBA

2. A-4, B-1, C-3, G-5

3. Patagonia - the semi-deserts of South America

Selva - forests of South America

Ceiba - the cotton tree of South America

Part C.

Subequatorial climate. The annual rainfall exceeds 2000 mm.

The average monthly temperature rises to +28... +30°C.

Millions of tourists visit Chile every year. Easter Island, the world's driest desert Atakami, as well as many other monuments of nature and ancient culture make this country a Mecca for curious travelers.

The main attractions of Chile

Lauca National Park

The title of one of the most visited and interesting sights of Chile rightfully belongs to national park Lauca, located at an altitude of more than 4500 km above sea level, almost at the very border with Bolivia. This biosphere reserve contains the richest collection of rare representatives of flora and fauna.

Le Page Museum

IN chile landmarks, belonging to different eras, can be found at almost every step, but this museum has no analogues. IN archaeological museum Le Page, which is located on the territory of the Atacama Desert, has collected more than 380 thousand of the rarest exhibits, some of which are 10,000 years old. It is here that the largest collection of mummies (about 400) is stored, which are almost three millennia older than the embalmed remains of the famous Egyptian pharaohs.

Active volcano Maipo

Maipo Volcano, one of the southernmost peaks of the Andes, is located on the border with Argentina, 90 km from Tupungato and 100 km from Santiago. As already noted, in Chile, attractions, including natural ones, are not uncommon, but this active volcano can be safely called the brightest miracle of the region. Maipo became popular due to its unusual, absolutely symmetrical conical shape.

La Portada - the largest natural arch

As you know, Chile is a country whose attractions can be divided into natural and man-made. La Portada is one of the most interesting buildings created by nature. A unique monument, which is a giant stone arch 43 meters high, is located in the northern part of Antofagasta.

Andean Christ - a symbol of peace

On the Bermejo Pass, which is on the border of Chile and Argentina, in honor of the truce of the two countries in 1904, at an altitude of 3900 meters above sea level, a monument to Christ the Redeemer was erected. This monument is made of bronze, which was obtained by melting down old cannons left over from the Spanish colonists. For both Argentina and Chile, this landmark is a symbol of eternal peace, as the inscription on the pedestal eloquently testifies: “Mountains will soon crumble to dust than we will violate the ceasefire agreement.”

Atacama Desert: Moon Valley

This desert is notable for the fact that there is nothing living here: only stones, salt lakes and absolute silence. And, despite the fact that Chile is a country whose sights are unique, the Atacama Desert is the most unusual place on the ground. In the entire history of meteorological observations, not a single rain was recorded in this area. The desert is called moon valley- local landscapes are very reminiscent of the surface of the Earth's satellite.

Los Flamencos Nature Reserve

The reserve, with a total area of ​​​​approximately 80,000 hectares, is very popular among lovers wildlife, history and archeology. Here, tourists can see the ruins of a village that is over 3,000 years old. Main Feature of this ancient settlement, experts consider an unusual shape of buildings - the walls of clay houses are round. In Los Flamencos, the stunning beauty of the lake, incredible mountain landscapes and surreal sculptures created by nature itself.

Chiloe Island

One of the attractions that made Chile popular is the island of Chiloe. It has a great climate, wonderful beaches and a lot of monuments of ancient culture and architecture. The island is home to the unique Church of St. Mary, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lake Chungara - mysterious splendor

On the southwestern coast of Chile, at an altitude of 4570 meters above sea level, there is one of the most mysterious and beautiful lakes in the world - Chungara. Surrounded by Mount Guayatiri and the Payachata volcano, this natural reservoir is a safe haven for endangered species of fish and birds. More than 130 species of rare herbs, flowers and shrubs grow on the picturesque shores of Chungara, along which pink flamingos leisurely stroll, and the ruins of ancient settlements have been preserved not far from the lake.

Easter Island is one of the most mysterious places on the ground

The South Pacific is home to the most mysterious island on earth, one of the most famous and popular attractions in Chile. Tourists are attracted here not only azure beaches and beautiful landscapes, but also many mysteries that haunt many generations of explorers and travelers. The most famous monuments of an unknown civilization are huge statues. The height of stone idols is from 3 to 21 meters. The weight of each statue ranges from 10 to 25 tons, but among them there are real giants weighing about 90 tons.