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Chile, a leading developed nation in Latin America, boasts unique natural beauty and a vibrant culture. Join Mytour to explore this fascinating country on the 9-day, 8-night South America tour!
Cerro Santa Lucia, Palacio de la Moneda
The 9-day, 8-night South America tour begins at Cerro Santa Lucia, a small hill nestled in the heart of Santiago, Chile's capital. This scenic spot is known for its beautiful architecture, lush gardens, and panoramic views of the city from its summit. The hill is also historically significant, marking key events in the founding and development of Santiago.
Nearby, Palacio de la Moneda (The Mint Palace) serves as the presidential office of Chile. Originally built in the 18th century as a minting facility, today it stands as a symbol of Chile's heritage and a center of government. Visitors are drawn to its impressive historic architecture.
Parque Forestal, a serene park in the heart of Santiago, offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful walking paths and views of the Mapocho River. A perfect spot to relax amidst the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
Parque Forestal is a spacious, lush green area along the Mapocho River in Santiago. Designed in the style of European parks, it also hosts various cultural and artistic events. Inside the park, visitors can explore the Museum of Contemporary Art and admire the outdoor sculptures.
Barrio Bellavista
Barrio Bellavista is a vibrant arts and culture district nestled between the Mapocho River and Cerro San Cristóbal. Known for its colorful street art murals, this neighborhood is a hub for bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and art galleries. It is also home to La Chascona, the former residence of the renowned poet Pablo Neruda.
La Sebastiana Museum
La Sebastiana Museum, once one of poet Pablo Neruda’s three homes, is situated on the hills of Valparaíso. This was Neruda's source of inspiration, where he penned many of his famous works. It also houses his unique collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Visiting the museum offers insight into Neruda's life and creative process during the 9-day, 8-night South America tour.
Easter Island
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is a remote island located about 3,700 kilometers off the coast of Chile. Famous worldwide for its towering Moai statues, these stone figures were believed to have been created by the indigenous people between the 13th and 16th centuries to honor their ancestors. With over 900 Moai scattered across the island, each one is unique in size and shape. Many still stand on their ceremonial platforms known as Ahu.
Ahu Akivi
Ahu Akivi is one of the island’s most unique sites. It features a stone platform, Ahu, with a line of seven Moai statues facing the ocean. Unlike most other Moai, which face inland, these statues look out towards the sea. Researchers believe this may represent a religious ritual or an astronomical map, as the statues are arranged in alignment with the sun’s rise and set.
Puna Pau
Puna Pau is a significant archaeological site on Easter Island, known for its red stone quarry used to craft pukao, the stone hats worn by the Moai statues. These pukao were believed to symbolize power or high social status in ancient Rapa Nui society. The landscape of Puna Pau is striking, with large red stone blocks still showing signs of ancient quarrying and carving. Visitors on the 9-day, 8-night South America tour will find many unfinished pukao scattered throughout the area.
The Ruins of the Akahanga Temple
Akahanga is one of the most ancient and mysterious ruins on Easter Island. This site, also known as an Ahu, is home to numerous Moai statues and crumbled stone platforms. Legend has it that Akahanga may have been the final resting place of the island’s first king. The site is not only notable for its Moai statues but also for its ancient stone tombs. Unlike many other locations, Akahanga has retained its original, untouched state.
Rano Raraku Volcano
Rano Raraku, a volcano on Easter Island, was once the largest Moai sculpting workshop for the ancient Rapa Nui people. Dubbed the “Moai Factory,” it is the birthplace of most of the Moai statues found across the island. Today, around 400 Moai statues can still be seen scattered around the slopes of the volcano, some partially buried in the earth.
Ahu Tongariki
Ahu Tongariki is renowned for its row of 15 massive Moai statues. Located on the eastern side of the island, it is the largest Ahu to have been restored. These Moai were reassembled in 1990 after a devastating tsunami in 1960. The sunrise view at Ahu Tongariki is an unmissable experience for visitors to Easter Island.
The Ancient Village of Orongo
The 9-day, 8-night tour to South Africa will take you to a historic village. Orongo is perched on the edge of the Rano Kau volcano crater. This village was once the center of the Tangata Manu festival, also known as the “Birdman” competition. This ancient ritual involved rivals racing to find and bring back the first seagull egg of the season from a small island nearby. Today, Orongo is home to 53 houses, built with flat stones stacked together. These sturdy homes were constructed to withstand the fierce winds on the high plateau.
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Reference: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnJuly 23, 2024
