When visiting Chile, I want to bring a souvenir that would convey the uniqueness and originality of this country. The most common gifts for loved ones are magnets, cups or any other item, on which you can put the name of the country and put it in a prominent place. But such a purchase can only serve as an additional bonus for the main gift.
Delicious souvenirs
Chile is an interesting country with extraordinary cuisine and the interest of tourists to it is quite deserved. Today, Chilean cooking has become a part of tourism, so in every souvenir shop or shop you can find something interesting and indispensable tasty - something that can be bought for a gift. It is very unusual to treat friends with palm honey. And this is not just an alluring name, but a real exotic. The product is made on the basis of the Chilean palm juice and, for sure, can surprise with its taste. It is sold in small jars, for 7 cu. a piece.
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At first glance, a simple gingerbread product will be able to please you if you buy them in small stores that sell homemade cooking. From mass-produced goods they are distinguished by a subtle taste, which may differ depending on where you bought them.
Canned food here is also very popular, for example, jam from local exotic fruits or pates from venison, trout or sea urchin. If you have 10-20 USD left in your wallet. be sure to buy a few jars, the taste of their contents will be able to remind you about the vacation even after a few months.
To connoisseurs of Italian pasta, it is worth paying attention to the Chilean olive paste, adding it to the dish, you will get a non-trivial taste that will present your favorite dish for you in a new way. In order to diversify your diet and for a long time to remember about an exciting trip, buy local spices: ah, merken, rokoto - you can meet them at home? If, when answering a question, you shook your head, then boldly go to grocers and choose suitable spices for yourself.
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Speaking about cooking, you can not avoid the national drinks. Each nation has its own traditional alcoholic beverage, in Chile it is pisco. It is made of grapes and has a strength of 30-43 degrees.
Articles made of copper and silver
In Chile, copper is actively used for making dishes, masks, office and all sorts of souvenirs. Entering any store for tourists, you will meet beautiful, and most importantly practical things from metal, for which in the IV century BC. fought the Romans and the Greeks. Today it is not as valuable as it was more than two thousand years ago. But the Chileans during this time have learned to make beautiful objects from it. For example, teapots, saucers, plates, cutlery, Turks and other utensils. All this can and should be used.
Technology does not stand still and today in Chilean stores you can buy underwear, thermal underwear made of copper and socks made of the finest copper thread. For a business person, you can bring a copper cover for a notebook as a present. This is certainly not cheap, but very unusual.
Along with the objects of copper in Chile are popular jewelry from silver. The local population is very respectful of this material, so the stores sell bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants, both factory production, and independent jewelry shops.
National Costume
In contrast to many peoples of the world, Chileans still use elements from the national dress in everyday life. During the holidays and festivals, the poncho is a must-see for the locals, and they are incredibly happy when they see tourists wearing such clothes. Having bought a poncho and having visited at least one holiday, it will be priceless for you. There is a traditional Chilean attire from 10 cu.
Still at masters it is possible to buy sweaters from a natural wool, gloves, a scarf, hats for children and adults, and also sweaters. Among them there are things of modern design that can be worn without prehistory about an exciting trip to Chile.
What is surprising in this country of wool is not only things, but also pictures. Agree, such an extraordinary work of art can easily fit into the interior of any dacha or country house. It is called such fishing, and the products are relatively inexpensive - 30 cu for a small canvas and 50-70 cu. for a picture of impressive size.
Pottery from Pomiree
The small town of Pomayre is quite popular among tourists and it's not about sights or rich history, but that it is the "birthplace" of all Chilean ceramic dishes. Just 70 km from Santiago is a small world of ceramics. Here you can buy unique, beautiful and high-quality dishes, and other beautiful objects for your home or for a gift to your relatives.
