Casino Santiago Do Chile
Santiago de Chile, more commonly known as just Santiago, was founded by the Spanish in 1541, and has served as Chile’s capital since the colonial days. It’s a bustling city of more than six million people, but you’ll still find traces of its heritage in the colonial and 19th century neoclassical buildings. This scenic city has several hills that tower above it, with the Mapocho River flowing through it and the Andes Mountains in the background. Subsequently, you can also find several boutique hotels with stunning views here.There are a variety of tourist attractions in Santiago de Chile, from the religious to the quirky and funky.
10. La Moneda
- Don’t expect Santiago to be Buenos Aires. The two capital cities are just a couple mountain ranges apart, but Buenos Aires is South America’s NYC, something Santiago could never approximate — despite the fact that it calls one of its upscale neighborhoods “Sanhattan.” Do see Santiago for what it is, past and present.
- Located in Santiago’s El Golf neighborhood, this luxury hotel offers access to some of Chile’s best beaches and ski resorts. Hotel suites feature large living spaces, including a spacious work desk, that overlook the Santiago skyline and mountains.
At Enjoy Santiago guests have access to Natura Vitale Wellness Spa equipped with a fitness center, and a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The spa center also offers a sauna, a hydro-massage tub and 2 outdoor hot tubs. Additionally, massages services can be booked for an extra fee. Full complimentary access to the casino can be enjoyed. In order to promote the economic development of other regions, the law prohibits the construction of a casino in the metropolitan region, but nearby are the casino from the coastal city of Vina del Mar, 120 km from distance from Santiago, and Monticello Grand Casino in Mostazal, 56 kilometers south of Santiago, which opened in 2008.
La Moneda, also known “Coin Palace” because it used to be a mint, is where the president of Chile has his offices. Several other key government officials also have offices in the neoclassical structure that takes up a whole block in downtown Santiago. The building’s days as a mint ended in 1828 and it became the Chilean seat of government in 1845. It was bombed during the coup that put Pinochet in power in 1973 but has since been restored. A changing of the guard ceremony takes place every two days, with the days depending on the month.
9. Museum of Memory and Human Rights
Chile’s record of human rights hasn’t always been stellar, hence the Museum of Memory and Human Rights. Only open for a few years, the museum is a memorial to Chileans who had their rights violated during the Pinochet regime (1973 – 1990). In perhaps an ironic twist, Chile’s then-President Michelle Bachelet, a victim of Pinochet’s torture, laid the museum’s first stone in 2008. The museum houses torture devices used by Pinochet forces, prisoner letters to family members and survivors’ statements. At the entrance you’ll find the last poem of Victor Jara inscribed at the entrance. The poet was an early victim of Pinochet’s regime.
8. Gran Torre Santiago
The Gran Torre Santiago towers over Santiago and is so high it can be seen from just about anywhere in the city. At 64 stories high, it is the largest skyscraper in Latin America and the highest occupied floor in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s 300 meters (984 feet) high and has six basements. Officially known as Costanera Center Torre 2, it’s part of the center’s complex that includes the largest shopping mall in South America. About a quarter-million people a day come here. You’ll find an observation deck on the upper floors that provides 360-degree views of Santiago.
7. Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
The Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, or Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, has items dating as far back as 10,000 years. It covers Pre-Columbian art not only from Chile, but from the rest of South America and Central America as well. It started out with a private collection and has grown to more than 5,000 artworks and artifacts. These items are made from diverse materials, including metal, textiles, ceramics, bone and leather. Located in central Santiago, the museum honors the awesome artistry of indigenous peoples prior to the arrival of the Europeans, in particular the Spanish.
6. Cerro Santa Lucia
Cerro Santa Lucia is a hill in central Santiago that represents the remains of a 15-million-year-old volcano. The hill was originally called Huelen but was renamed in 1543 in honor of Santa Lucia when the Spanish conquistadors took the hill. Over the centuries it’s been home to a fort or two, and many dissidents, who either weren’t Roman Catholic or other or others considered unworthy. The hill was remodeled in the 19th century. Today you’ll find a park, statuary, fountains and a castle that has been remodeled into an events center. You’ll also find some great views of Santiago.
5. Mercado Central
While the Mercado Central sells other food, the seafood is the main reason you go there. Here, you’ll find a variety of seafood fresh from Chile’s long coastline: fish, oysters, mussels, scallops, clams and a whole lot more. If you’d rather eat seafood than shop for it, the market has plenty of restaurants. Mercado Central is Santiago landmark that’s been in business since 1872. It’s housed in a sprawling building accented by wrought iron – even the roof is made from wrought iron. Mercado Central can be found close to Plaza de Armas in central Santiago.
4. La Chascona
Noted Chilean poet and Nobel literature prize winner Pablo Neruda had three houses, of which La Chascona is one – the others are in Valparaiso and Isla Negra. Neruda had a quirky personality that is reflected in this house. Even the name, La Chascona, comes from his mistress’s messy curly red hair. The ship-shaped house is a magnet for tourists who come to see the kitchen, which resembles a ship’s cabin, and the living room, which takes after a lighthouse. (Neruda loved the sea.) There’s also a fairy tale garden in the back.
3. Barrio Bellavista
Barrio Bellavista is where it’s all happenin’, baby. This Santiago neighborhood is the city’s bohemian quarter, a place where artists and intellectuals live, work and play. It’s most famous resident was, and still is, Pablo Neruda whose house, La Chascona, is one of the top attractions in Santiago. It’s the hippest place in town, with restaurants, funky boutiques and avant-garde galleries. You can dance the night away after dark in one of its many discos. Colorful old houses abound on the barrio’s tree-lined streets. Weekend evenings feature a crafts market, with art made from the semi-precious lapis lazuli a popular buy.
2. Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
Where earlier cathedrals in Santiago have been destroyed by earthquakes, the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral has stood on the Plaza de Armas for more than 260 years. Construction first began in 1748 and the cathedral has dominated the square ever since. The stone neoclassical cathedral is considered one of the best examples of religious architecture in South America. One of the towers holds the remains of Chile’s first cardinal. The cathedral’s wooden inside doors were carved around 1765. Inside you’ll find a richly decorated altar and the Museum of Sacred Art. The massive, decorated naves add to the aura of inspiration.
1. Cerro San Cristobal
Cerro San Cristobal is a hill in northern Santiago that rises over the city, providing some pretty great views. Spanish conquistadors named it for Saint Christopher. At the top you’ll find an observatory and a statue of the Virgin Mary, part of a sanctuary dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Pope John Paul II blessed the Santiago at a small chapel at the sanctuary; there’s also an amphitheater where masses are held. Cerro San Cristobal also is home to Santiago’s biggest park, Santiago Metropolitan Park; the Chilean national zoo; a Japanese garden and two swimming pools.
Chile, South America land casinos listed by area: (In the Chilean casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
See useful information on Chile below on this page, at the end of the land casinos listing.
Antofagasta region (II) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the Antofagasta region.
Casino Enjoy - Antofagasta & Hotel del Desierto,
Av. Angamos 01455, Antofagasta, Region de Antofagasta, Chile. Phone: +56 (55) 653 000, Fax: +56 (55) 653 001, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Antofagasta city (Antofagasta region), Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 2 pm to 6 am, Friday and Saturday from 2 pm to 8 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 700 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (41): Roulette, Blackjack, 21 Real, Mini Craps, Big Six, Crown & Anchor, Caribbean Poker, Punto Banco, Baccarat, Midi and Mini Baccarat; Cardroom: Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments; Other games: Bingo (seating 320)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Casino Antofagasta is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
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Araucania region (IX) - There are 3 listed land-based gambling casinos in the Araucania region.
El Casino Santiago De Chile
- Casino Dreams Temuco,
Alemania Street, Temuco, Region de la Araucania, Chile. Phone: +56 45 379 031, Website: www.mundodreams.com
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 10 am to 6 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Punto Banco, Craps
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Casino Dreams Temuco is part of Fischer - Citigroup.
[January 2011 last update] - Casino Enjoy - Pucon,
Miguel Ansorena 121, Pucon, Region de la Araucania, Chile. Phone: +56 (45) 550 033 / 034 / 036, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 2 pm to 6 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 498 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (44): Roulette, Blackjack / 21 Real, Mini Craps, Crown & Anchor, Baccarat, Caribbean Poker, Punto Banco, Mini Baccarat, Hold'em Poker, War; Cardroom: Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Pucon is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
[January 2011 last update] - Grand Hotel Pucon & Casino,
Clemente Holzapfel 190, Pucon, Region de la Araucania, Chile. Phone: +56 (45) 913300, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 10 am to 4 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 145 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines
Facilities: Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Grand Hotel Pucon & Casino is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
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Arica and Parinacota region (XV) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the Arica and Parinacota region.
Casino Arica,
Avenida General Velasquez 955, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile. Phone: +56 (58) 232952 - 224131 - 232951, Fax: +56 (58) 227833, Website: www.casinoarica.com
Nearest Airport: Arica city (Arica & Parinacota region), Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 12 noon to 4 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 240 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (15): Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Caribbean Poker, Punto Banco, Baccarat
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Arica is the second oldest casino in Chile.
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Atacama region (III) - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in the Atacama region.
- Casino Sol - Calama,
Esq. Chorrillos / Balmaceda, Region de Atacama, Chile. Phone: +56 55 368600, Website: www.casino-sol.com
Nearest Airport: Antofagasta city (Antofagasta region), Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots 11 am to 5 am, Table games 4 pm to 5 am (weekends to 7 am); Bingo daily 7.30 pm to 2.30 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 404 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (21): 6 American Roulette, 7 Blackjack, 1 Craps, 3 Caribbean Poker, 2 Punto Banco, 2 Mini Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo (136 seats)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Sol Calama is part of Latin Gaming S.A. (www.latin-gaming.com).
[January 2011 last update] - Gran Casino Copiapo,
Antay Casino & Hotel, Los Carrera 2440, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile. Phone: +56 (52) 234 100, Website: www.antaycasinohotel.cl
Nearest Airport: Antofagasta city (Antofagasta region), Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots 11 am to 5 am, Table games 4 pm to 5 am (weekends to 7 am); Bingo Sunday to Tuesday 4 pm to 1 am, Wednesday to Saturday 6 pm to 3 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 240 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (14): American Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Caribbean Poker, Draw Poker; Other games: Bingo (357 seats)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Gran Casino Copiapo is part of Antay Casino & Hotel.
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Biobio region (VIII) - There are 3 listed land-based gambling casinos in the Biobio region.
- Casino Marina del Sol,
Marina del Sol - Entretencion Familiar y Casino, Calle A numero 909, Brisas del Sol, Talcahuano, Region de Bio-Bio, Chile. Phone: (+56) 41 - 214 0210 / 214 0132 / 214 0124, Website: www.marinadelsol.cl
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: CH$2.600
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots daily from 11 am to 6 am (weekends 24 hours), Table games from 2 pm to 4 am (weekends from 12 noon), Bingo from 6 pm to 2 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 838 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (39): Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, VIP room, Promotions, Entertainment, Parking, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Casino Marina del Sol is part of an entertainment complex.
[January 2011 last update] - Casino Termas de Chillan,
Las Termas, Centro Ski Chillan, Chillan, Region de Bio-Bio, Chile. Phone: +56-22 33 13 13 / +56-42 43 42 00, Email: info@casinotermaschillan.cl, Website: www.casinotermaschillan.cl
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots from 12 noon to 5 am, Table games from 8 pm
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 100 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (14): 3 American Roulette, 4 Blackjack, 1 Craps, 2 Caribbean Poker, 2 Draw Poker, 2 Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo (80 seats)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, VIP room, Promotions, Entertainment, Parking, Complimentary shuttle bus service from 'el Gran Hotel Isabel Riquelme de Chillán', starting at 20:00 hrs (call 42-434400 for details)
Remarks: Casino Termas de Chillan opened on 9 August, 2007.
[January 2011 last update] - Gran Casino Los Angeles,
Colo Colo 565, Los Angeles, Region de Bio-Bio, Chile. Phone: +56 43-406-500, Website: www.grancasinolosangeles.cl, www.casinosaustriainternational.com
Nearest Airport: Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots daily from 6 pm to 3 am, Tables from 8 pm (weekends to 6 am)
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (10): American Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Caribbean Poker, Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo (40 seats)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Parking (free, at Colo Colo #611 from 7pm), Hotel facilities (5-star Hotel Four Points by Sheraton)
Remarks: Gran Casino Los Angeles is part of Casinos Austria International.
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Coquimbo region (IV) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the Coquimbo region.
Casino Enjoy - Coquimbo,
Av. Penuelas Norte 56, Coquimbo, Region de Coquimbo, Chile. Phone: +56 (51) 423 000, Fax: +56 (51) 423 002, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Santiago city (Santiago Metropolitan region), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 2 pm to 6 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 800 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Baccarat Americano, Mini Craps, Draw Poker, Caribbean Poker, Hold´em Poker, Go Poker, Canal 21, War, Corona and Ancla; Cardroom: Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments; Other games: Bingo (seating 228)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Coquimbo is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
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Los Lagos region (X) - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in the Los Lagos region.
- Casino & Hotel Puerto Varas,
Del Salvador 21, Casilla 915, Puerto Varas, Region de Los Lagos, Chile. Phone: +56 65 346 600, Website: www.enjoy.cl
Nearest Airport: Puerto Montt city (Los Lagos region), El Tepual Airport (PMC)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 12 noon to 4 am, Table games from 2 pm
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Poker, Draw Poker, Mini Craps, Big Six, Corona and Ancla, Punto Banco
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Enjoy informs all clients that Hotel & Casino Puerto Varas is no longer part of the chain Enjoy Casino & Resort as from 29 December, 2010. Enjoy transferred 100% of its club participation in the Casino and Hotel Puerto Varas to the Fischer group.
[January 2011 last update] - Casino Sol - Osorno,
Ejercito 395, Osorno, Region de Los Lagos, Chile. Phone: +56 64 332600, Website: www.casino-sol.com
Nearest Airport: Puerto Montt city (Los Lagos region), El Tepual Airport (PMC)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots 11 am to 5 am, Table games 4 pm to 5 am, Table games VIP room 10 pm to 2 am (weekends to 6 am); Bingo daily 8 pm to 2 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 296 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (21): 6 American Roulette, 8 Blackjack, 1 Craps, 3 Caribbean Poker, 1 Texas Hold'em Poker, 1 Punto Banco, 1 Mini Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo (108 seats)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, VIP room, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Sol Osorno is part of Latin Gaming S.A. (www.latin-gaming.com).
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O'Higgins region (VI) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the O'Higgins region.
Casino Enjoy - Colchagua,
Av. Errazuriz 255, Santa Cruz, Region del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile. Phone: +56 (72) 334 000, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Puerto Montt city (Los Lagos region), El Tepual Airport (PMC)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 12 noon to 4 am, Table games from 2 pm
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (17): Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Poker, Draw Poker, Mini Craps, Big Six, Corona and Ancla, Punto Banco; Other games: Bingo
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Colchagua is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
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Casino Santiago De Chile Centro
Santiago Metropolitan region (RM) - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in the Santiago Metropolitan region.
- Casino Enjoy - Santiago,
Ruta Los Andes / KM 53, Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. Phone: +56 (034) 597000, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Santiago city (Santiago Metropolitan region), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 12 noon to 4 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 1000 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, VIP room, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Santiago is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
[January 2011 last update] - Monticello Grand Casino,
Panamericana Sur Km 57. San Francisco de Mostazal, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. Phone: +56 72 951 100, Website: www.casinomonticello.cl
Nearest Airport: Santiago city (Santiago Metropolitan region), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 1500 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (85): American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Craps, Caribbean Poker, Go Poker; Other games: Bingo (seating 300)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Smoking and non-smoking areas, VIP room, Entertainment
Remarks: Monticello Grand Casino is part of Sun International.
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Tarapaca region (I) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the Tarapaca region.
Casino de Juegos de Iquique,
Avenida Arturo Prat 2755, Iquique, Region de Tarapaca, Chile. Phone: +56 57 577 500, Website: www.casinoiquique.cl
Nearest Airport: Iquique city (Tarapaca region), Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 700 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Punto Banco, Craps
Facilities: Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
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Valparaiso region (V) - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in the Valparaiso region.
Casino Enjoy - Vina del Mar,
Av. San Martin 199, Vina del Mar, Region de Valparaiso, Chile. Phone: +56 (32) 284 6100 / 6084 / 6082, Website: www.enjoy.cl, www.plazacasino.cl
Nearest Airport: Santiago city (Santiago Metropolitan region), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Not required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 2 pm to 6 am
Gaming Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP or CH$ or simply $)
Games to play: 1200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (87): Roulette, Blackjack / 21 Real, Mini Craps, Big Six, Crown & Anchor, Baccarat, Caribbean Poker, Punto Banco, Midi and Mini Baccarat; Cardroom: Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments; Other games: Bingo (seating 420)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Vina del Mar is part of Enjoy Casino & Resort.
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Useful information on Chile
General: Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Along with Ecuador, it is one of two countries in South America that do not border Brazil. In 1973, following a military coup, Augusto Pinochet ruled Chile until a freely elected president was installed in 1990. Since then Chile has increasingly assumed regional and international leadership roles befitting its status as a stable, democratic nation. International telephone country code: +56, Internet country code: .cl, Electricity voltage: 220V frequency 50 Hz, Electrical outlet: Type C European 2-pin and type L Italian 3-pin, Time zone: -4 GMT
Languages: Spanish (official), Mapudungun, German, English. Southern Chile is enriched with German heritage where a small percentage of people speak German. The Chileans speak Spanish in their own accent, a style called Chilean Spanish, and refer to their spoken language as 'Castellano' or Castilian.
Climate: Being in the southern hemisphere, summer in Chile is from December through February and winter from June to August. The climate in Chile varies according to the geographical regions. The climate in the North is dry and arid. Rainfall is practically zero and temperatures can reach 35 Celsius, while night temperatures are very low, down to 0 Celsius. The Central Region has the best climate with long, dry summers and short, chilly winters. In the South of the country, summers are short and rainfall is frequent throughout the year. Winters are very cold and very wet. In the Far South, Patagonia, weather conditions can be extreme. Rainfall is more than frequent and winters are very cold.
Provinces/Regions: Chile is divided into 15 regions (the regions are divided into 54 provinces). Each region is given a Roman numeral, followed by a name. Roman numerals were assigned in ascending order from north to south. The Santiago Metropolitan Region, located in the center of the country and home to the country's capital Santiago, was excluded from this naming scheme and given instead the initials RM, standing for Region Metropolitana (Metropolitan Region). With the creation of regions XIV in the south and XV in the north (XIII is not used) in 2007, the north-south Roman numeral order was broken. The regions from north to south are:
XV - Arica and Parinacota
I - Tarapacá
II - Antofagasta
III - Atacama
IV - Coquimbo
V - Valparaíso
VI - O'Higgins
VII - Maule
VIII - Biobío
IX - Araucanía
XIV - Los Ríos
X - Los Lagos
XI - Aisén
XII - Magallanes and Antártica Chilena
RM Santiago Metropolitan
Major cities: Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile and the fifth largest city in South America. More than one fourth of the population lives in the greater Santiago area. About nine out of ten Chileans live in cities. The major cities are: Santiago, Antofagasta, Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique, Concepcion, Rancagua, Talca, Arica, Coquimbo, Puerto Montt, La Serena. The 5 top popular cities are: Santiago, Vina Del Mar, Easter Island, Arica, Osorno and the Lake District.
Major airports:
- Santiago city (Santiago Metropolitan region), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
- Arica city (Arica & Parinacota region), Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
- Antofagasta city (Antofagasta region), Cerro Moreno International Airport (ANF)
- Iquique city (Tarapaca region), Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ)
- Puerto Montt city (Los Lagos region), El Tepual Airport (PMC)
- Punta Arenas city (Magallanes & Antartica region), Presidente Carlos Ibanez del Campo International Airport (PUQ)
- Temuco city (Araucania region), Maquehue Airport (ZCO)
The Santiago International Airport sits on the northwest side of Santiago. Most international flights arrive into Chile via this airport, which has a very modern, clean, and efficient terminal.
Major ports and harbours: Antofagasta, Arica, Chanaral, Coquimbo, Iquique, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, San Antonio, San Vicente, Talcahuano, Valparaiso
Taxis: Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. The cabs are coloured black with yellow roofs and can be hailed anywhere. Agree to a fare beforehand. Taxis with illuminated signs indicating their destination are 'collective' taxis. These follow a fixed route and are shared by up to five passengers. When travelling at night by taxi you are advised to book in advance rather than hailing from the street. Quite often the driver does not know how to get to the requested destination. The more information you give to the driver about your destination, the better.
Currency: The official currency in Chile is the Peso (CLP). The symbol for CLP can be written CH$. 1 Chilean Peso = 100 centavos. The local symbol is simply $. Notes are in denominations of CH$20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of CH$ 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1, although the 1 peso is no longer in circulation. The approximate exchange rate on 10th January 2011 was: 1 Euro = 641 CLP, 1 US$ = 496 CLP, 1 GB£ = 772 CLP.
Money: In Chile the government does not regulate the market of foreign currency. You can exchange money at market-driven exchange rates. However, exchanging traveller's cheques in Chile has been reported to be problematic. US dollars can be changed freely in money exchange shops, travel agencies, and hotels. Other currencies can only be traded in downtown Santiago during business hours. In towns and cities, Visa and MasterCard are commonly accepted, although Diners Club and American Express less so. The import and export of local and foreign currencies is unlimited, however amounts exceeding the equivalent of US$10,000 must be declared.
Casinos: Before 2005, there were only seven casinos in Chile, but following a new law passed in 2005, new casinos have opened. The new law allows five types of gaming activity on casino premises: bingo, cards, roulette, dice and slot machines. Several of the new casinos in Chile are part of a five-star hotel and offer wider entertainment facility. Most casinos in Chile are open from early afternoon till the early morning hours. The legal minimum gambling age in Chile is 18 years.
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