Valparaíso is probably the most historic city in Chile. In 1544, the Spanish conquistadors declared it to be “the port of Santiago,” and in 1820 (just after Chilean independence) it was designated an “open international harbor,” backed by the newly relocated customs service–under the law of free commerce of 1811, that also freed ports of ... Read More
Spanish students, or anyone familiar with Español, may balk at our greeting here. As they say, Bienvenidos a Chile – Welcome to Chile. For whatever reason, Chilenos tend to drop the “s” from the end of many words, and sometimes even in the middle. So, “Buenos días” becomes “Bueno día” or even “Buen día,” spoken ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Special guests Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about their Chilean experience and business ideas, slang, real estate deals featured, other highlights of the EAN website Radio Show Description Segment 1: Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about challenges, language learning, private schooling, overall experience. Segment 2: Szabos again perspectives on Santiago, ... Read More
Buy a chunk of paradise 32km from Simon Black’s Sovereign Valley Farm ***produce agricultural and forest products*** Price USD$4,950,000 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres) 12% irrigated cropland (about 300 acres) 24% with a 10% slope or less that can be irrigated (about another 600 acres) 28% with a 20% slope or greater that is not ... Read More
From an historical perspective, economists recognize that countries with lower tax rates promote a stronger economy. This is due to at least a couple of readily observable facts: When corporations are allowed to keep more of their income, they are able to put more of it into investing, employment and expansion. When countries have low ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Chilean current events, buying in Viña del Mar, Residency Program (EA article), end of the Relocation Rally, Medical Insurance in Chile, EAN membership spikes! Radio Show Description Segment 1: PPD, UDI and DC representatives making noise about mayors closing public schools (Mayor Sergio Putol: Heroe of Macul), penalizing hooded criminals, ... Read More
Nice 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment – Viña del Mar Construction on a new house with attached apartments is scheduled to begin in September 2014, with completion expected by the end of the year. One of the apartments is for sale, with options available during the construction period. LOCATION – LOCATION – LOCATION The ... Read More
Beautiful ocean view in the world’s best climate! Construction on a new house with attached apartments is scheduled to begin in September 2014, with completion expected by the end of the year. One of the apartments is for sale, with options available during the construction period. LOCATION – LOCATION – LOCATION The location of the ... Read More
You’ve probably heard about countries that offer an “economic citizenship” package. Some of these countries have a fairly swift and non-intrusive process. For those considering Chile, regardless of what some may claim, neither of these are available here. What Chile does offer is a relatively easy and inexpensive, not to mention straightforward, means of becoming a ... Read More
Radio Show Topic More good stuff for newcomers to Chile: how new construction works, shipping containers and storing stuff, medical insurance, plus changes in the political process, slang words, house for sale in Viña Radio Show Description Segment 1: Political wrangling and nuances in Chile; Minister of Education Nicholas Eyzaguirre is not a PhD(c) from ... Read More