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Ricardo Padr贸

@ricardopadro

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Chilean looking for information about Belgium

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About me

Chilean

Lives in Santiago

Speaks english, spanish, german and catala.

Registration: 11 August 2011

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ricardopadro replied to a thread
11 years ago

Advice on opening a business

Hey you! More of that type of cities: Pucon-Villarica area and Chiloe island. In summer there are a lot of tourist that speak english that come from Europe and US to the south of Chile, so if you will open a restaurant thats a good oportunity, ... Read More

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11 years ago

family going from Los Angeles to Chile

I think if you have that level of education and you want to work on that, it will be dificult get a job in Villarica. In Santiago you will have more oportunities, there is a international companies where they search people that can speak fluent ... Read More

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11 years ago

Can i drive with my Californian driving licence as tourist in Chile?

Well...look, when my father went to Europe he went to Automovil Club of Chile "http://www.automovilclub.cl/" and pay a couple of dolars to get the international license.... so i think is kind of same here. You could ask anyway here ... Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Chile forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Chile forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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Hi Andrew, Oportunities: Almost people that teach english here, do clases in language institute as Tronwell, Wall Street, Norteamericano.cl, britanico and Koe. OR in schools (you have to validate ur career ) here is some group of british schools ... Read More

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11 years ago
Cesar_Peru

English conversations with Native! by Cesar_Peru

Hello..!! my name is Cesar and I arrived some weeks ago to Chile, I am from Peru. I work for a construction company but I need to improve my english level... Anyone could speak to me for improving my skill? Thanks in advance! I left my Skype ...

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Sherryl there is a post in this blog that is called "introduce yourself or new useers..." there are a lot of philipinos wrote some posts there. good luck! Read More

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11 years ago
Cesar_Peru

English conversations with Native! by Cesar_Peru

Hello..!! my name is Cesar and I arrived some weeks ago to Chile, I am from Peru. I work for a construction company but I need to improve my english level... Anyone could speak to me for improving my skill? Thanks in advance! I left my Skype ...

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There are a lot of philipinos in Chile as i checked in this Blog.. the issue is that.. when i walk in the streets i can麓t see where you are pHIlipinos!, you look like us, i think thats why! Read More

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11 years ago
oksmart

I'm collegian in Thailand. I have a question disturb you answer please by oksmart

Now I studying Bachelor Degree in Thailand and now I do some research about Thai food for import to your country so I want to know about your food taste for my research. All for learning not business. - In your opinion do you think what taste of ...

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- In your opinion do you think what taste of food chilean like to eat such as spicy, salty ,sweet or sour? All foreigers says that chilean food is flat, we dont like spicy normally, but we love salt and we eat a lot of sugar... actually we have a ... Read More

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11 years ago

Proper location in Chile to consider

Hi "Chesse Head" friend... I think you should search more to the south of chile, think that Valparaiso is more like San Francisco (chilean way) so perhaps you could go to fish to "Laguna Verde" but... there aren麓t many ... Read More

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11 years ago

Best beaches, 2 hours from Santiago

Con-C贸n: Usually people rent a weekend flat, more peacefull and cheaper than Vi帽a Vi帽a del Mar: There are a lot of hotel and hostals Horcon: Just for hippies, there is a nude beaches call "La Luna" It will costs between 35 ... Read More

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11 years ago
BG Traveller

Cost of living in Chile by BG Traveller

Hola! I am new to this forum. I would like to go and work in Chile. However, I have never visited Chile (or Latin America) before and I need some information regarding the cost of living there. I am interested in the Santiago area. Can somebody ...

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Hi (what麓s ur name)! Depends of what do you do, average rent is between 800 - 1200 dolars, rents for engineers are between 2000 - 4000 US dolars, if you say what you do, i could give you more information. - Flat with 1 room: 500 - 800 US ... Read More

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11 years ago

Daily live costs in Santiago?

Hi Sylvana, a flat near downtown could costs from 800 to 1200 US dolars with 3 bedrooms (including common expenses), A flat 30 - 40 minutes from downtown could costs from 600 - 850 US dolars. But usually has 3 bedrooms. Read More

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12 years ago

Meeting new people in Santiago!

Bienvenido seas a Chile, a las mujeres de ac谩 les encantan los italianos, no se te har谩 complicado ir por la calle y que se te acerquen varias, pero cuidado... no te vayan a morder como Giorgio Chiellini ! jajajaa Read More

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12 years ago
LaurenKDonald

Teaching in Chile, but NOT Santiago??? by LaurenKDonald

Hi Guys, You have probably answered this a million times, and I have the usual story. Teacher looking for a job in Chile. Now, before you groan and redirect me, I DON'T want to teach in Santiago. So, my ideas are Valpara铆so, Iquique, ...

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Now i will redirect to you! http://caspiroleta.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/colombianos-que-van-a-convalidar-su-titulo-profesional-en-chile/ Read More

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12 years ago
LaurenKDonald

Teaching in Chile, but NOT Santiago??? by LaurenKDonald

Hi Guys, You have probably answered this a million times, and I have the usual story. Teacher looking for a job in Chile. Now, before you groan and redirect me, I DON'T want to teach in Santiago. So, my ideas are Valpara铆so, Iquique, ...

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Do you want to work in a school? as an english teacher like a primary? or in a institute of languages for olders?, for the second i think will just has a TOFEL or a similar certification you could teach, there are two big english institutes in Chile ... Read More

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12 years ago

Information regarding tourist and then Temporary visa

Is required a VISA to be in Chile?... i don麓t know... but i know that if you want to work you should need a VISa, and for that you should have a contract between you and a a chilean company that will required your services :D Read More

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12 years ago

What are the certificates required for teaching english?

Hi ODAN, depends of the company, for example for teacher in schools is required TOFEL, for some jobs in privates companies usually you just have to talk in english, i have TOEIC and ETAAPP certification but never any company required to be in. Read More

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12 years ago
StevanDr

moving to chile. clever idea? by StevanDr

Dear expats and locals of Chile, My mother tongue is not English and my knowledge of spanish is pretty much very simple ,maybe A2-B1 DELE,never officially tested or learn it in school. I finished Msc in Pharmaceutical science and my wife is graphic ...

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mmm... no, if you want to study in a private university or public one, you should pay almost the same cash!, is not a big difference, but i would like to share the ranking of universities. Type of University ------------------------------- - ... Read More

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12 years ago
StevanDr

moving to chile. clever idea? by StevanDr

Dear expats and locals of Chile, My mother tongue is not English and my knowledge of spanish is pretty much very simple ,maybe A2-B1 DELE,never officially tested or learn it in school. I finished Msc in Pharmaceutical science and my wife is graphic ...

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There are some postgrades that are in english, you should try too in private universities, because there is a lot that have more investment in education, and has a Phd here is not commun at all, so that is really good. In this web you could search ... Read More

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12 years ago

Planning to move to Chile. I am from India

Will you work in Evalueserve (in Vi帽a del Mar)?, there is a community of indians, all them work in Evalueserve. I just want to say that "Vi帽a" is quite safe, kind of expensive but a good weather and people, try to learn a lot ... Read More

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12 years ago
StevanDr

moving to chile. clever idea? by StevanDr

Dear expats and locals of Chile, My mother tongue is not English and my knowledge of spanish is pretty much very simple ,maybe A2-B1 DELE,never officially tested or learn it in school. I finished Msc in Pharmaceutical science and my wife is graphic ...

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Hi!! Well if i麓m not wronge, if ur babies born in Chile, they will be chileans. If you want more open job positions, you should consider the capital , SANTIAGO OF CHILE. If not, you wont get many jobs open, but you have Vi帽a del Mar, ... Read More

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12 years ago
Dinesh77

Meet people. by Dinesh77

I have been living in santiago since 2012. I havent really made friends since i cant speak the language well. Juat wanted to ask if there are get togethers for filipinos living here or for foreigners living in santiago?

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Filipinos will conquer the world someday Read More

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12 years ago

get a job in Chile

Do you have any degree or something?, Do you speak Spanish? Read More

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12 years ago
Colleen Turney

May I Ask for Help, Please? by Colleen Turney

Hi to all. I'm fairly new to this blog. I'm moving to Chile (Santiago) very soon for a year. I've what I hope is a very simple request, please? :) I need to prioritize what I bring with me. I wondered if there's anyone who could help ...

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... like what? I think more expensive monthly pay here is rent, if you go to Santiago you could pay between 600 to 800 per month more basic services. Almost all people that i know that come to Chile, buy furniture here, is almost the same that US, ... Read More

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ricardopadro replied to a thread
12 years ago

Frutillar?

Well it depends of what are you searching. Santiago is a city to work, you will have a lot of oportunities and good services (but to crowded and bad weather) Vi帽a del Mar, La Serena, Valpara铆so are big cities to live more confortable, in the ... Read More

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12 years ago
FreedomGirl

House with land near the cost by FreedomGirl

Hello, I would very much appreciate suggestions to where to live in Chile. I would like to have land a 3 bedroom house somewhere near the coast, 30 minutes max or closer drive from a city. I have read great things about Valparaiso but I have a ...

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Yes Valpara铆so is quite non expensive, beautifull and near Santiago (airport, embassy and all), you can get something between 270 to 400 dollars per month. You could get some info in elrastro.cl Good luck Read More

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12 years ago
praveenp

cost of living by praveenp

Hello everybody, I am Praveen from India and currently work with an Automobile company in Pune. I will be relocating with my wife to Santiago sometime in June. I want to know about cost of living in Santiago. My company will provide fully ...

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Hi "Salah Kutta" ... hahahaha joke joke! well, i had friends from India and they said that Chile is like 2 or 3 times more expensive than India, for example they said about salary that with 1000 dollars (in chilean money) they can live good in ... Read More

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12 years ago

Frutillar?

Well... i don麓t know but there are a lot of deutches schulen in the south of Chile, so i recommend go to dsfrutillar.cl/‎ that is the D.S. of Frutillar and ask for information Good luck! Read More

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12 years ago

anyone can introduce me any language school near las condes?

Hi, there is an institute that is call TRONWELL (http://www.tronwell.com/) and have an office in Las Condes - Escuela Militar, near the subway. Good Luck Read More

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12 years ago
sarjon

Dreaming of a move to Chile by sarjon

We are dreaming about a move to Chile in the next year(s). Why? Why not? Seriously though, why not? I'm interested in your reasons why, and why not to move. Your "why not" probably won't stop us, but it will better prepare us for what to ...

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If you want to live like US, you definetly must live in East-Santiago (Las Condes, Vitacura, Providencia), it will easy find good and many jobs (in english as well), airport, mall, safe, a lot of green areas, if you have kids there are a lot of ... Read More

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12 years ago

Just in case...

Chilean way!! hahah, welcome Pris!, i麓m chilean as well, is important give some tips to those who searching info about live or visit our country, sometimes i think that i would like to receive same help when i live Chile. Well... one time i asked ... Read More

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12 years ago
Pilaroyarzun

Australians in Chile / Practicing english by Pilaroyarzun

Pleasee if someone can help me, it will be awsome!!!!!. I'm learning english, because I'm going to travel to Australia in September and I need to practicing english, right now !!!! :D

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Hi Pilar, you should definitely go to santiagopubcrawl.com/ they do parties in santiago, a lot of foreigners go, also there are another activities poliglota.cl , is almost the same. Good luck Read More

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12 years ago
sarjon

Dreaming of a move to Chile by sarjon

We are dreaming about a move to Chile in the next year(s). Why? Why not? Seriously though, why not? I'm interested in your reasons why, and why not to move. Your "why not" probably won't stop us, but it will better prepare us for what to ...

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Why you travel thousand of kilometers expecting to see US-cities outside US? Read More

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12 years ago
mbcaffey

Favorite Expat Places to Live by mbcaffey

At this time, I am in the exploration/discovery stage of becoming an expat. What are the top 5 communities that you would suggest that I consider? Here are my top priorities. Preferably not a city Safe Moderate climate, not too hot or cold Very ...

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...! I checked the ranking of Work... and I think that Santiago is the best place to work in Chile, it has 5.4% of unemployed, Vi帽a del Mar has like 9-10%. About english languaje, in Santiago are all the big companies, where always need people with ... Read More

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12 years ago
mbcaffey

Favorite Expat Places to Live by mbcaffey

At this time, I am in the exploration/discovery stage of becoming an expat. What are the top 5 communities that you would suggest that I consider? Here are my top priorities. Preferably not a city Safe Moderate climate, not too hot or cold Very ...

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If you still thinking on that, I recommend you Vi帽a del Mar (is near to international airport, beach, good people , but is city where live 300.000 people), Puerto Varas, La Serena, Valdivia, are good places too. But about towns mmm... Con-C贸n is ... Read More

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12 years ago
Divecat1

move there in February next year and would love to make friend by Divecat1

Hi have you moved to chille yet ? I am looking to move there in February next year and would love to chat to you if that's possible regards john

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Hi there!, I hope you find good info, if not, please let us know Read More

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12 years ago
Pica1

Are there any expats happily (or not!) living in by Pica1

Greetings all in Chile. I've been using expat-blog for a few years, trying to nail down a place to retire. The Belize and Ecuador blogs were fabulous resources. We visited, but decided they weren't for us. We are now trying to gather info. on ...

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There are many foreigners that live in Valparaiso, they said that looks like San Francisco.. but the chilean way! But actually, Chile isn麓t better than Ecuador in retirements for foreigners, so i don麓t know about prices and specific help ... Read More

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12 years ago

wuz up?

i recommend a site to get home if you come elrastro.com, and if you change dolars to chilean pesos, don麓t go to banks, they have a big taxes. You should go to south of chile, is beautiful! good luck! Read More

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12 years ago

shipping products from Germay

You could ask in corfo.cl Read More

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12 years ago
wagema

immigrating to chile. live and work by wagema

I'm a Kenyan citizen highly interested to live and work in Chile. I've Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management and Certificate in Information Technology. I've work experience in both fields. I've information that someone can migrate to ...

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Hi , there is a company where u should apply, is called Evalueserve, is in Vi帽a del Mar and they always are looking people that speak english and know about IT stuff. You could apply by phone. Good luck Read More

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12 years ago

Canadian looking for a retirement home

Well... chileans don麓t speak fluent english, just 2% of people do, but almost 45% of people will understand what you want to say and will try to help you friendly. So if you want to come as a tourist with just a couple of weeks studyng spanish, i ... Read More

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12 years ago
Claybo47

Banking laws and tax information for expats in Chile by Claybo47

I'm looking on information on the ease of banking for expats and how bad the taxes are for Americans. I am aware that Americans get double taxed by both the US and Chile. I would like to buy property (house and acreage)or build a house on acreage. ...

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Hi! There isn麓t a extra taxes for americans, if you want a bank-credit usually you should give them the last 12 salary slips (in Chile) and your national id (RUT). (if you live in Chile at least 3 months working, you will get one RUT.) If you want ... Read More

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13 years ago
pcad

Australian couple thinking about living in Chile by pcad

Hi everybody Great Blog!! My husband, who is Australian, and I are considering living in Chile (not sure yet which city..). We currently live in Sydney. We are gradually learning about Chile but there are lots more to search. One of the best ...

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Hi! I would like to share with you some information about cities. Santiago: The capital, if you want to be sure to get a good job and is your priority, probably this could be the best option. If you speak english will be easily, because here just ... Read More

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13 years ago
bbrandako

Asians and Chileans by bbrandako

was there any possibilities that Asians might experience racial discrimination in Chile?

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Hahaha well is a very interesting topic, there are two reason: - In Southamerica people hate american indians because they looks no europeans So the picture that chileans have of peruvians and bolivians are people smalls, brownies, faces and ... Read More

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13 years ago

Racism in Germany

Hi everyone ! I always listen that germans are very closed with foreigners, and if you aren麓t a german they will let you know that u are not welcome there, that for any age, social group or place where you come. What about your experience that you ... Read More

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13 years ago
bbrandako

Asians and Chileans by bbrandako

was there any possibilities that Asians might experience racial discrimination in Chile?

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Chileans aren麓t racist with asians, they just will look at your face with curiosity but no more than that. People here is racist with people that come from Peru and Bolivia. Read More

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13 years ago

Indians in Chile

Hi Salah Kutta! In the last years a few groups of indians companies have been working in Chile, TATA and Evalueserve have many people from ur country, there problems that they have told me is the spanish language (people here don麓t speak too much ... Read More

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13 years ago
EdMontreal

Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal

I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...

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You have to play the same game, u won't change them and this isn't a reason or logic issue Read More

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13 years ago
EdMontreal

Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal

I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...

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I LOVE SPAIN BUT WITHOUT SPANISH PEOPLE. FOR ME WAS THE SAME, THEY THINK U WANT TO ROB, BUY ACTUALLY U HAVE MORE MONEY THAN THEM. Read More

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13 years ago
TomvT

New in Puerto Montt by TomvT

Hello to your all, Within a couple of days I will start living in Chile, Puerto Montt and will be working in the salmon sector as an intern for the completion of my MSc. in Aquaculture. At the moment I am in the process of getting an apartment so ...

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Welcome Tom, I think you could find something in www.elrastro.cl , try with this link to find something about rent an apartment in Puerto Montt http://rastro.com/resultado.html?q=&cl=3000&c=255&t=3 Good luck! Ricard Read More

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13 years ago
CelesteJo

Seeking travel companion in December-- southern Chile by CelesteJo

Hello! My name is Jo (when I'm in California) and Celeste (when I'm in Chile). Why two names? Because ' Jo' is difficult for Spanish speakers. It doesn't sound like Spanish at all. 'Celeste' works much better, and I like the name, too. I moved to ...

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I hope u get a good trip to the south of Chile there are so many good places to go, you have Chiloe island, full of history, nicest people and so many good food (be careful, they will give you a lot of food jeje). Torres del Paine is a good place ... Read More

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13 years ago
Jappgap

Schools by Jappgap

We are a family of five with children aged 10,8 and 5 at the beginning of a year in Chile. We are trying to decide how to choose a school (and town to live in) and then how to go about getting the children in. We are keen for the kids to go to a ...

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Hi, As Jhon said, in Chile the public schools aren麓t good (academic and social too), so i recommend a private school for your kids too, you could check this site that published the national map with the results of SINCE , a national test that every ... Read More

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13 years ago
calgal

Moving to Chile with Dogs - Any Advice? by calgal

We're seriously considering moving to Chile from Southern California, USA. Trying to best understand how to get our three golden retrievers transported with the minimal amount of stress to them and us. Any insight/advice would be greatly ...

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I hope a nice trip for ur dogs, are so sweet the goldens :) Read More

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13 years ago

Hard working Australian looking for work!

Hi Niall Welcome, i know about jobs but in Vi帽a, that always search english native s , If that could help u , let me know Regards Read More

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14 years ago

Looking for a roomate to share a cool apt.

in the same site, elrastro.cl , you can share a good room between 90.000 to 120.000 in Downtown, i like Santa Isabel/Parque Bustamante... :) Read More

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14 years ago

Looking for a roomate to share a cool apt.

good luck!, i recommend put this ad in elrastro.cl, there u can get a new roommte quick! :) Read More

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14 years ago
lilytanzy

Studying in Latin America by lilytanzy

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any Universities in any Latin American countries that teach language advanced french, spanish and maybe even portugese. It kinda has to be a university not something like Alliance Francais ... Ive ...

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Hi u there!, University of Chile i hear that its quite good, http://www.uchile.cl/ some people from Sweden that study there and its quite good! Read More

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14 years ago
Elenita, la testarudita

Schools for minors by Elenita, la testarudita

I`d like to know about schools....Primary to high school..cause that`s important...I need to know where to find a good one, before buying real estate....Thanks for ALL answers!!

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Will be better if some foreigners talk about live in Chile, but i have talk a lot with foreigners from differents places, and they said that chilean care a lot of foreigners, try to understand ur language for help u, there is good places to visit... ... Read More

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14 years ago

wood chips business

Hi! In Chile the companies work only in explote the basic resources, but they dont process it, its so crazy! because you have metals, litio, a lot of wood, but.. i don麓t what happend with this, i think CORFO could give you good information about ... Read More

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14 years ago
Elenita, la testarudita

Schools for minors by Elenita, la testarudita

I`d like to know about schools....Primary to high school..cause that`s important...I need to know where to find a good one, before buying real estate....Thanks for ALL answers!!

ricardopadro

Hi Elenita! Well!, if you want to choose a good school you must to pay some private school, there is a lot of goverments schools they are very cheap but they aren麓t too good... The Chilean Goverment have a web application to show the result of the ... Read More

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14 years ago
Coast_Lover

Mid Feb trip to chile coming up soon - contacts? by Coast_Lover

HI, I will be in Santiago Chile, Mid Feb-Mar 2. I want to meet somehow who lives there to get an idea about my making plans to retire there. Strongly considering taking the Telf.I-to-I English course for credential and getting a job there along ...

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Hey! Hello! My name is Ricardo, i麓m chilean, if you have some question that i could help you, Send me an email and i will give some information ricardopadro@gmail.com Ricardo Read More

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14 years ago

The Meeting Point.

grr.. i just read this now... i will reply anyway if you still need this or anyone need it :) only like 20 minutes to Pajaritos Bus Terminal, you can get Subway Station and bus, the ticket cost like 3.000 CLP like 6 dolars. * If you need to go to ... Read More

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14 years ago

Traveling in South of Chile in January

I recommend include Chiloe ;) enjoy ur treap! Read More

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14 years ago

How to Buy Real Estate in Chile

jaja i like how u tell histories. 6 Month is too much!, i think a normal chilean get this credit in 2 month... can be cuz chilean banks have all our information in their databases x.x, u know about DICOM? when a chilean dont pay in some store and ... Read More

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14 years ago

Successful job interview in Chile

Usually they ask about your carrer the last years, your best projects, how much do you want earn and obviously about business of the company. Read More

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14 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Chile by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Chile ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Chile ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...

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I have talk with my bank excecutive, and give this information to get a bank account: - Passaport Copy. - Chilean VISA copy. - Contract of employment - If you work in Chile, you must to give documents about tax's (liquidaciones) - AFP Report Copy - ... Read More

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14 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Chile by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Chile ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Chile ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for ...

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Hi Julien, I will ask to my executive in Santander Bank, i'm chilean when you want open an account you must give documents about how much you earn in the last 3 months and a copy of my national id, i'll ask if u need another ... Read More

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14 years ago
austin_from_austin

Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin

I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...

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U must go to South of Chile (Puerto Montt, Valdivia, Osorno, Chiloe), there you can learn a lot of different kind of food and cook! Regards Read More

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14 years ago

looking for an apartment/room

wiii congratulations! add me if you need help in Chile :) .facebook.com/rpadro Read More

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14 years ago

looking for an apartment/room

Hi again, forth worth girl :) I always recommend this website for get good deals http://www.elrastro.cl There you can get an appartment (You can get a good one with one room for 160.000 CLP (340 dolars)) ... Read More

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14 years ago
TheHighwayMan

Making a living in Chile by TheHighwayMan

Hello. I am considering a move to Chile. From what I can tell, you can live pretty well on $1,500 US. My question is, how hard is it to earn that amount? I would be teaching English, but am capable of other things. I can proofread, write, weld, ...

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Do you a computer programmer? there are a lot of jobs for programmers and if you speak english it's quite good. I think 1500 Dolars it's ok, its medium salary in Chile you can live ok. For rent an apartment its between 250 and 350 euros if you ... Read More

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14 years ago

Work -Life-Vina Del Mar - Santiago!

Yes!, bus terminal in Vi帽a del Mar there are buses that going to Santiago every 15 minutes, between 06.00 am to 23.00 hrs, tickets cost (from vi帽a to santiago and return) between 5.000 to 6.500 CLP (12 dolars), is like... 1.8 hrs. There is the bus ... Read More

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14 years ago
rohitrao

Indian - Looking to relocate to Santiago by rohitrao

Hi All, I am from India and have a potential job opportunity in Santiago, Chile. I have a few queries and I shall appreciate response to any of them asap: 1. I am married and my wife will be accompanying me, although she will not be working in ...

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Hi Rohitrao!, there are some responses! 1. I am married and my wife will be accompanying me, although she will not be working in Chile. She will be a dependent. Considering this, how much cost of living should I be looking at for an above average ... Read More

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14 years ago

HI

ok! i talked with my friend from Osorno.. she said that... you can get a good home between 212 and 319 dolars! other cost are gas, electricity, internet, water... between 100 and 120 dolars. I hope help u regards! Ey......... there are good girls ... Read More

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14 years ago

Room / Studio in Valparaiso

Hello fabio!, there is a good site where do you can check good advices: Departaments: http://www.elrastro.cl/resultado.html?q=&cl=3002&c=80&Opta=&t=3 Houses: http://www.elrastro.cl/resultado.html?q=&cl=3001&c=80&Opta=&t=3 I hope that i can help ... Read More

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14 years ago

HI

Ey i have a friend that lived in Osorno, and now in Santiago.. i will ask hem ... do you have specific questions that you want to know? ... like... rent department or house?, food... Read More

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14 years ago
Jnine

Learning Spanish by Jnine

Hi, does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for learning Spanish. What I麓m looking for is small formal or informal classes(get togethers) evenings or Saturdays as I work Mon-Fri.

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Hello Janine! , i from Santiago but i live near from Valparaiso ... a small town call ConCon, try going to Universities like Valparaiso or Catolica de Valparaiso.. there a lot of exchange students that can you help , i can help sometimes by ... Read More

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14 years ago

looking for a shared apartment

Hello Karolina my name is Ricardo i from Vi帽a del Mar, but i live in Santiago like 3 years ago because i have a job and my university is near from Santiago, i'm looking an new apartament, Providencia is a good place to rent because is safe but ... Read More

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14 years ago

New on this site

Wow, you must talk to me about Philipines... ! Ey i recived your invitation but i use more facebook , add me ass friend if you want :) facebook.com/rpadro Read More

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14 years ago

New on this site

Hello Pierre!, I hope that u like our country , i'm chilean from santiago, i have a job in software to. I went to your country a couple of weeks ago, and .. wow is so different... i mean, the way of live... in Chili there aren't many colours ... Read More

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14 years ago
Orphanannie

Starting Over by Orphanannie

Hello everyone ;-) I'm a little nervous and very excited. I have always wanted to move to Chile but was afraid of moving so far away. Now, I have decided the time is right to make the move. If anyone has the patience and the time to assist me, I ...

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I hope that do you enjoy Chile, i recommend Santiago, if you want to have a good job. Near from Santiago there is a another city, that is more beauty than Santiago, is called Vi帽a del Mar is a touristic city .. there are beachs and people is ... Read More

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14 years ago
Ktyu

Toe in the water so to speak... by Ktyu

Hello everyone, I'm new to the expat forum/blog and am hoping to connect with ex-pats and locals currently in Santiago. I've long been drawn to Chile, Santiago in particular. Who knows why, it's just one of those karmic attractions I suppose. ...

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Hello Katyusha.. i'm from Chile, and.. wow.. this is the first time that i read that someone want to go to Qatar... sound like an great adventure... the arabian people have a special way to live... they have many problems in Europe... but you know.. ... Read More

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14 years ago
TexBex

2nd Time Expat in Chile by TexBex

Hello, I'm new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rebecca, I'm from the U.S., and I'm moving to Santiago, Chile in late August. This will be my second time living in Santiago. I was there from 2004-05 working as an English ...

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Hello Rebecca !... you are from Texas Right?... do you know Fort Worth?. A couple of years ago i worked in a company from Fort Worth in Texas... some friend says that city is beauty... I'm from Santiago, near from Parque Bustamante.. near from ... Read More

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14 years ago

I'am french and new in santiago

Hello! this weekend is long... i think i will go to visit to my family .. they live in Concon, is near from Vi帽a del mar(and vi帽a del mar is near from Valparaiso)... but.. now i don't know if i'll go this weekend... mmmm , anyway if you want to add ... Read More

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14 years ago
Christine

Rent a flat or a house in Santiago by Christine

Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Santiago. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Santiago. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house ...

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Is it hard to find a flat or a house for rent in Santiago? -> No! is very fast if you want rent an apartment there is a lot in downtown i recommend be careful with the place! How to find a home in Santiago: classifieds, real estate portals, real ... Read More

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14 years ago

Squash

I have a friend that practice squash, if you want i can ask him where he practices, in Chile Squash is an elite sport .. for this reason i thinks there aren't too much competitions, but you can find players near from Las Condes and Vitacura. ... Read More

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14 years ago
blinkgodess666

New Friends!! by blinkgodess666

Hello Everyone! I am a Venezuelan living and studying Gastronomy/Culinary Arts in Santiago, Chile. I am hoping to meet english speakers or any other language and becoming friends.. if you want to meet up in Bellavista someday, just text ...

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Bellavistaa rocks! but i prefer Manuel Montt and Suecia... there is a disco in Suecia that is safe and the music is the best but in this momento i don't remember :P I had a friend from Venezuela that always talk about Gochos... jaja, i'm chilean ... Read More

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14 years ago
Orphanannie

Starting Over by Orphanannie

Hello everyone ;-) I'm a little nervous and very excited. I have always wanted to move to Chile but was afraid of moving so far away. Now, I have decided the time is right to make the move. If anyone has the patience and the time to assist me, I ...

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ejje is a big step!, my name is Ricardo i live in Santiago de Chile, i don't speak too much english but if you need help add me to msn or send me message for this website if you have questions (msn: san_patricio_cl@hotmail.com ) Regards and i hope ... Read More

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14 years ago
susanglathar

moving to Chile by susanglathar

Hi, I am so excited that our home in the USA has sold and we are moving to Chile in Febuary 2012. I have a few questions as we prepare for this new adventure. When we identify each item in each box we are shipping do we need to have it translated to ...

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Ey Susan you are welcome in our country, i'm chilean,i live in Santiago and i hope that you like Chile !, but i really don't know that you ask... but... i think that you must contact the Chileans embassy in USA In this link you can know where is ... Read More

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14 years ago

Chilean "Gringa"

Hello, i'm chilean and i live in Santiago :) i don't speak english very well but if you need something that i could help u.. for example where i suggest change your money, where you can live cheap, where are the disco! and.. i don't know... i was in ... Read More

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14 years ago