A decade-long battle between a wealthy industrialist and a band of activists led to a surprising $63 million transaction.
Category: Chile
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8 Winter Cruises in Warm Places
Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.
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Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin
Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.
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Victor Jara Killing: Ex-Chilean Soldier Arrested in Florida
Pedro Barrientos, 74, is accused of killing the popular Chilean singer in 1973. In a civil case, Mr. Barrientos was accused of bragging about shooting Mr. Jara twice in the head.
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‘The First Year’ Review: Allende’s Rule in Chile
The French-language version of a 1971 documentary by Patricio Guzmán is an extraordinary document of a nation in transition.
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Pilot Dies After Medical Emergency on Flight From Miami to Chile
The pilot, part of a three-member crew, died after the Latam Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Panama on Monday, the airline said.
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Pickleball vs. Padel: A Match Between Americans and Everyone Else
Americans, bewitched by pickleball, are late to a global sports craze.
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What Survives in the Atacama Desert?
In Chile, a writer takes a road trip through one of the world’s driest places — a landscape that preserves remnants of the dead.
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‘Wild Life’ Review: Their Land Is Our Land
This documentary looks at the efforts of Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Douglas Tompkins to preserve stretches of land in Argentina and Chile.
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For Sale in Chile: A Modern Mediterranean Villa for $2.5 Million
The New York Times – Travel:After a robust recovery in 2021, Chile’s volatile housing market is sagging again as 2022 comes to a close, leading to gloomy forecasts.