Chile culture

Chile culture people food and festivals 

The culture of Chile reflects the relatively homogeneous population as well as the geographic isolation of the country in relation to the rest of South America. Since colonial times, the Chilean culture has been a mix of Spanish colonial elements with indigenous (mostly Mapuche) culture.

Modern, middle-class city dwellers dress in Western-style clothes. Men wear suits. Women with office jobs are expected to wear suits or dresses, although trousersare also accepted. In the countryside, huasos (cowboys) wear the poncho, a type of cloak, with colorful stripes for festivities.

Currently, there are close to 18 million people living in Chile, roughly 90% of which live in cities and bigger towns. Chile's capital Santiago is indeed the center of the country and home to almost one-third of the country's population.