Climbing South America - The Expedition Specialists

See the section "CLIMBING" for details of all our guided ascents in Bolivia.	See the section "MULTI-ACTIVITY" for details of combined trekking and climbing tours.	There are hundreds of great trails for free-riding in Bolivia. See the section "BIKING" for details.	Church in Chile. See the section on "CULTURAL TOURS" for more details.	Or take a cultural tour to Lake Titikaka (3810m) and Isla del Sol.	See the section "TRANSPORT" for details of 4x4 hire.	On the crater rim, Volcan Isluga in Chile.
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Jeff and Pedro are first class. I always felt confident that they had my safety in mind. The logistics were a breeze so I had to do nothing in that regard. Combine this with his laid back approach and you have an excellent mountain guide

Don Woodworth III

Fact File for Chile

Ancohuma High Camp (5,800 m ASL). See the section "CLIMBING" for details of all our guided ascents in Bolivia. BOOKING
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	We also offer the following services on request: » 4WD Transport

» Capital:
Santiago

» Currency:
Peso

» Exchange rate:
US$1 = 546 peso, Euro 1 = 698 peso (29th August 2006)

» International dialling code:
+56

» Languages:
Spanish

» Climate:
Around Santiago there is a Mediterranean climate with summers being dry and warm (October – March) and the winters being mild but with changeable weather.

» Population:
15.8 million (2003, UN)

» Religion:
Christianity

» History:
A century before the Spanish conquest the Incas moved south into Chile, crossing the Atacama Desert. The colonial period is marked by vicious wars with the native Mapuches tribe, natural disasters, and internal conflicts between landowners and the church. 1810 saw the start of a 7 year war to gain independence, and since independence Chile’s land has increased both northwards and southwards. Chile’s most renowned president is General Pinochet, who is accused of human rights violations in Chile during the 1980s.

» Chile Today:
Chile is one of South America’s wealthiest countries, with a stable economy. There is also less racial diversity than in other South American countries.