While in Chile, students will experience the cultural contrast of Mestizo and Indigenous cultures within the region. The historical study of music, dance and indigenous culture will build a foundational knowledge for its influence on modern culture in South America. Highlights of the course will include experiencing traditions of the native people of Chile’s south and the contrasting daily life rhythms of its modern cities, primarily Santiago.
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Things to do before the trip to Chile.
Good morning,
I have attached a packing list for the trip with details about weather for March. Please read through the bottom as we have categories for boys/girls and a list of general items for everyone. Additionally, due to Chile's child-trafficking preventions, there are a number of additional requirements to gain access into the country. Students will need the following: 1.) An original birth certificate with a raised seal (cannot be a photocopy) 2.) A copy of both parents passports 3.) A notarized letter giving permission for students to travel with Jerrod Cattey and Francey Fenton on Forman School trip. 4.) Student passport Please let me know if you have any questions and please submit the required documentation by January 15 |
Itinerary:
Tuesday, Feb 26th
Afternoon Travel to JFK airport JFK Airport Flight departs 7:05pm to Santiago LATAM Airlines Group 533 |
Wednesday, Feb 27th
Arrive in Santiago 7:35am Transport to Valparaiso to check into hotel: Ibis Hotel Av Errazuriz Valparaiso Valparaiso Tour AM: Parque Cultural, Calle Carcel 471, C Carcel PM: Valpo Walking Tour 6:30pm Dinner at El Internado Restaurant & Show at El Viaje Bar at Cumming 93, C. Panteon Return to Hotel after show |
Thursday, Feb 28thPick up at hotel
AM: Valparaiso Street Art Graffiti Tour Lunch: Sea Food PM: La Sebastiana & Natural Historical Museums Late: Casa Cervecera and the Altamira neighborhood for live music |
Friday, March 1st
AM: Pick up at Hotel Full Day Tour of Valparaiso/Vina del Mar/Concon 11am-1pm- Cueca Music Workshop at Club de Cueca Alma de Chile (Av Argentina 815, Valparaiso) Continue with tour of Vina Del Mar and Concon (calle Valparaiso & more) Live Music in Vina Del Mar/Valparaiso during the evening |
Saturday, March 2nd
AM: Pick up at Hotel – tour of 2 locations: Maintencillo, Rocky Beach Coastal Tour Cachagua, Humbolt Penguin Watching at Penguin Island 6pm Dance Workshop with Natalia Weir (Valparaiso) and visit to Luthier Shop (instrument making shop) Dinner and Live Music – Valparaiso with Natalia Weir |
Sunday, March 3rd
AM: Pick up at Hotel and transfer to Santiago, Chile Hotel in Santiago: NH Ciudad de Santiago, Avda Condell, 40, Santiago, Region Metropolitana After check in we will embark on touring a bit: Santiago- FD Food tour—Green & Fruit Market Sculpture Park Tour Gam & Santa Lucia Hill (Park) Dinner & Live music in Santiago neighborhood (it is one of the neighborhoods within the city) |
Monday, March 4th
Pick up at hotel Lower & Upper Maipo Canyon- Sightseeing tour by El Volcan area Horseback riding (depending on weather and availability) Late Lunch Dinner – low key evening |
Tuesday, March 5th
10am Violeta Parra Museum (folk musician -- education Program) Lunch with Alejandro Goldschmidt (magician) 2pm Museum of Memory & Human Rights Visit to Plaza de Armas 6pm – Music Lesson- Silvano Jaque Collao PM: Live Music at Theonious Jazz Club (Recoleta neighborhood) |
Wednesday, March 6thSantiago Tour (with Alejandro Goldschmidt)- general history, historical, commercial and bohemian areas
10am Museo Chileno de Arte- Pre-Colombino Lunch: Patio de Bellavista for lunch, shopping, touring PM: Museo de Artes Contemperas, Museums, shopping Evening: Live Music at La Pena de Nano Parra and clubs in Recoleta neighborhood |
Thursday, March 7th
Pick up at Hotel Santiago Tour- Walking up or Funicular or Hanging Cable Car to San Cristobal Hill (Metropolitan Park), General Cemetery (burial place of famous people Victor Jra and others), Santa Lucia Hill Early Dinner Transport to Airport- Flight departs Santiago 10:45pm LATAM Airlines #532 Arrives in NYC (JFK) Friday, March 8th at 7:25am Return to Forman |