Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Learning Objects: Chile

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"Working Persons" Breakfast Traditional rural, “working persons” breakfast in central Chile. It is red wine mixed with flour which you drink like a shake	Afro-Chilean Mural This is a series of murals that chronicles the history of African slavery in Chile. Here, the Indigenous history of the region is depicted.	Afro-Chilean Quincha This reconstructed Quincha in San Miguel is a traditional Afro-Chilean dwelling used by African slaves in the 1800s.	Alpaca Drinking from the Edge of Lake Chungará The alpaca belong to local residents, and herds can be identified by different colored yarn tassels on their ears.
Alto Macul Subdivision in Santiago Alto Macul is a newer upper-middle class gated community at the base of the Andean foothills.	Andacollo The copper mining community of Andacollo.	Aymara Community of Socoroma Socoroma is a traditional Aymara community on the edge of the Altiplano.	Aymara Community of Socoroma An indigenous commuity in the high Andes.
Aymara Woman in Tacna, Peru Because of poor economic conditions on the Altiplano, many Aymara migrate to Tacna and other larger cities near the coast.	Azapa Valley A view of the Azapa Valley and surrounding Atacama Desert.	Azapa Valley A stark contrast between the irrigated Azapa Valley and adjacent Atacama Desert.	Azapa Valley in far north Chile Chile's Azapa Valley is in the Atacama Desert and known for its olives
Baseball Field A baseball field near Vallenar.	Bío Bío River in Central Chile The Bío Bío River is the largest river in central Chile.	Businesses in Tacna, Peru Much like Americans travelling to Mexico for cheaper goods and services, Chileans travel to Peru for lower cost products and services, like optometry and dentistry.	Catholic Church in Parinacota A Catholic church in the Aymara community of Parinacota.
Celebration of Don Bosco in Concepción Don Bosco, an Italian Catholic Saint, is widely celebrated in Chile, Argentina, and across the globe.	Cemetery A typical urban cemetery in Concepción.	Children Performing the Cueca Dance Children at the Escuela Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Hualpén perform the Cueca, Chile’s traditional national dance.	Children Performing the Cueca Dance Children at the Escuela Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Hualpén perform the Cueca, Chile's traditional national dance.
Children Preparing to Dance the Cueca Children at the Escuela Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Hualpén get ready to dance the Cueca, Chile’s traditional national dance.	Chilean grocery store Chilean grocery store in Arica	Commune A commune in the Azapa Valley.	Concha Y Toro The Concha Y Toro vineyard near Pirque; the largest winery in South America.
Concha Y Toro Vineyard Concha Y Toro Winery in Pirque, Chile, one of the largest wineries in South America	Contrast Between Valley Floor and Desert In the world’s driest desert there is a stunning contrast between valley floors and the surrounding desert.	Curanto Traditional Chilean meal called “Curanto”. It is seafood, sausage, and potato dumplings all served together	Early Evening on the Hualpén Peninsula The Hualpén Peninsula is where the Bío Bío River flows into the Pacific Ocean.
El Morro Historical Site Site commemorating conflict and then peace between Chile and Peru	Fishing Boat Near Coquimbo Coquimbo is a major center for fishing, and family fishing businesses remain an important part of life.	Fishing Boats in Lota Fishing Boats in Lota in central Chile	Fishing Boats in Talcahuano Commercial fishing is a major economic activity up and down Chile’s coast.
Graffiti Graffiti in a low-income neightborhood in Santiago.	Guano/Nitrate Deposits Guano deposits and nitrate production were a key part of the War of the Pacific between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru and were a critical global resource until synthetic nitrates were invented.	Harvesting Celery Near La Serena Except for truly tropical fruits/vegetables, nearly everything in Chile is grown in one of its many climatic zones.	Herb Vendor in Santiago Traditional herbs and home remedies are common throughout Chile as they are in much of the world.
Homelessness in Santiago Homeless men sleep on the front steps of a church in Santiago.	Household Tools Typical household tools.	Houses in Lota Housing in Lota, a depressed coal mining community	Humayun Tomb The Humayun Tomb.
Inca Tambo in Far Northern Chile An Inca Tambo, an inn or guesthouse for long distance travelers, near Putre.	Industrial Neighborhood A gritty industrial neighborhood in Santiago.	Industry and Fishing Along the Bío Bío River Estuary The Bío Bío River estuary in central Chile is one of the country’s major industrial centers.	Inlet and Seabirds Near Arica The Pacific coast of northern Chile and southern Peru has one of the world’s highest concentrations of seabirds due to the abundance of anchovies and other small fish in the Humboldt Current.
La Moneda La Moneda, Chiles capitol building and seat of government	Llamas Llamas were first domesticated in the Andes and are still herded in the mountains	Llareta in the Altiplano Llareta (mound of green) is an endemic plant that grows in the harsh high-altitude conditions. Some llareta are over 3,000 years old.	Low Income Apartment Building A low income apartment building in Lo Espejo, one of Santiago's poorest neighborhoods.
Low Income Community Near the Edge of Arica Despite the poverty, there are streetlights, electricity, running water, and sewer systems.	Lower Income Neighborhood Near the Edge of Arica A lower income neighborhood near the edge of Arica.