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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Chile
South America
About a zillion miles of coast-line from El Gringo in the north, to the frigid antarctic waters of the south...
The water is pretty cold everywhere all-year, due to the Humbolt Current; but go explore and you'll find pristine beaches and empty line-ups.
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean and South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru
Geographic coordinates: 30 00 S, 71 00 W
Coastline: 6,435 km
Climate: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south
Terrain: low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east
Natural hazards: severe earthquakes; active volcanism; tsunamis
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru
Geographic coordinates: 30° 0' S, 71° 0' W
Coastline km: 6,435 km km
Climate: temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool and damp in south
Terrain: low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in east
Elevation: lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Nevado Ojos del Salado 6,880 m
Natural hazards: severe earthquakes; active volcanism; tsunamis
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
Population: 16,284,741 (July 2007 est.)
Languages: Spanish
Capital: Santiago
Divisions: 15 regions: Aisen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo, Antofagasta, Araucania, Arica y Parinacota, Atacama, Biobio, Coquimbo, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Los Rios, Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena, Maule, Region Metropolitana (Santiago), Tarapaca, Valparaiso
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| Antofagasta | 3 | 0 |
| Coquimbo | 4 | 0 |
| Tarapaca | 17 | 0 |
| Santiago | 40 | 0 |
| Sur | 5 | 0 |
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By surfingchris , 23-12-2011
Going chile Jan/Feb - Hi can anyone give me some good info on where to stay and how to get around chile when i go in January/February. Im flying from england and im going solo so if anyone wants to tag along feel free to let me know!
By abbee88 , 06-12-2011
Any nice surf school around Santiago - Hi anyone who knows a nice surfschool/camp close to Santiago? Or simply a good surf hostel? I've been only surfing last two summers so I'm still a beginner. I also have no gear besides my springsuit wich i don't belive would work over there. Any good tips?
By chowarrior , 09-08-2011
Surf trips Chile - Hi, my name is Juane, keen surfer since my 13 years old. If you wanna surf arround my country and get deep connected into our spots, culture, people, traditions and surf in the best spots in the correct moment, I invite you to contact me or check our services at wwww.deepconnection.cl.
Our headcuarters are at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu in front of the wave, but we arrange everything since you put your first step in Chile.
You can aslo email me for more information or tips at juane@deepconnection.cl
Aloja!!
Juanetuberider
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