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Frutillar
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Spencer Global is proud to announce that we have opened a new office in Frutillar, Chile. Frutillar is small town located on the shores of lake llanquihue, just minutes from the city of Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, and Osorno. Office in Frutillar allows Spencer Global to better represent our growing client base in the far reaches of Southern Chile, including the deep Patagonia and Chiloe Island; yet, still easily provide services to Clients in all other parts of Chile. The Frutillar office is our second office in Chile, and complements our existing office in the city of Temuco.
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Frutillar
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 One thing that many small towns lack in Chile is a true sustained and organic community wide commitment to cultural enrichment. Frutillar is one of the great exceptions to this in Southern Chile, with a long community tradition of music and arts dating back to the founding of the town by German settlers. The town is pervaded by sculptures dedicated to music, music schools, and musical symbols pop up on all the tourist trinkets. Now with the nearly completed Teatro del Lago concert hall and cultural center, Frutillar will have the distinction of having one of the most advanced music venues found anywhere in Chile. Not bad for a small town of just a few thousand residents. It is set to turn the little town of Frutillar in to the Music capital of Chile. |
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Chile Relocation and Retirement Articles
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Moving to Chile
 Moving to Chile to retire has distinct advantages over many other countries in South America and Latin America. Chile is not just another Latin American developing country, and stands out for foreigners and expats looking for a place to retire from such other countries as Panama, Mexico, or Costa Rica. We would like to provide a quick list of the benefits of those thinking of retiring in Chile or relocating to Chile. This will focus on retiring in Chile specifically, but should apply to any expatriates in Chile as we will all hope to retire someday. |
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Chile Relocation and Retirement Articles
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 The current college entrance exam in Chile, known as the Prueba de Seleccion Universitaria (PSU), has been used since 2003 and replaces the SIES and the PAA. The majority of universities use this exam as entrance requirements for college applicants. The test results are only valid for one year then have to taken again. The results are not only used by individuals seeking entrance into colleges but by all schools in Chile as a “ranking” within Chile. These rankings are published every year and can be used as a method of choosing a school. All schools with more than 20 students sitting for the exam are considered in these rankings. It is not obligatory to sit for these exams but the majority of graduating students do sit for the exam. The individuals results can also be used on job resumes. There is a lot of pressure surrounding the subject of the PSU and much preparation is needed.
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Chile Relocation and Retirement Articles
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“Direct Foreign Investment” is often a political buzz term used to describe large international institutions pumping money in to the hands of other large international institutions. In Southern Chile, and especially the Patagonia, “direct foreign investment” has a totally different meaning. It comes in the form of foreigners buying property to retire in Chile, building houses in Chile, or simply paying their housekeeper. Money that often comes out of an ATM from a foreign bank and directly in to the pockets of people that live in the communities. This is international trade that often happens in just a few seconds. We want to take a brief look at how communities benefit from these foreign investors in Chile, and how direct foreign investment in Chile works in the South. |
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Frutillar
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 Ayacara Hotel in Frutillar, Chile is one of the real wonders among Bed and Breakfast Style hotels in Southern Chile. Many locations in Southern Chile use the words “hotel” or “bed & breakfast” in their descriptions, but very few deliver on it in any internationally recognizable way. For now, let's just call the Ayacara a boutique hotel. We spent three great days at the Ayacara on the shores of lake Llanquihue in Frutillar. The spectacular view from the front door of the hotel includes a snow capped volcano reflecting in the lake. That view alone is worth the price of admission. You however get much more for your money. |
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Chile Relocation and Retirement Articles
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 Across Latin American and South American Countries there are many “expat immigration and retirement" or "second passport" schemes offered by countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, and Argentina that are intended to encourage foreigners to put down roots and their money. One of the friendliest however of all the Latin American countries to expats is Chile. We are going to take a look at the “Retirement and Periodic income” visa for Chile. It is not just for retired people, and it still allows you to start a business in Chile, to work , and leads to Permanent Residency Status in Chile. For the Expat looking to relocate, this is likely one of best option of any of the residency visas offered by any country in Latin America. |
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Chile Relocation and Retirement Articles
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 Relocating to Chile does not mean you need to leave your favorite pet behind. Many people that move to Chile, do bring their pets. Obviously, the more exotic the pet the more complicated, but for your average cat or dog moving to Chile things are fairly easy. Chile for the most part is a pet friendly country and there is a well established culture of pet ownership, as it is also one of the richest countries in Latin America. Thus, you will find veterinary clinics, pet stores, and all the major international selection of pet foods in most super markets.
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