In Chile it is possible to partake in dozens of different activities. Outdoor activities such as hiking, running, mountaineering, rafting, skiing, swimming, hang-gliding, scuba diving and more are all easily available and close at hand (you're never more than a couple of hours drive from the ocean and the mountains in Chile).

Football is the national sport. Rugby is also played in some areas and US sports such as basketball are increasing in popularity.

The standard of cultural life is low in general but Santiago has some excellent museums and theatres.

State of the art cinemas are found in large cities and show the latest blockbusters and some local films.

The culture of the Mall is rapidly invading Chile, unfortunately.