Unlike the Chilean government book, the Chile Handbook discusses the political history of Chile and recommends specific hotels and restaurants. Most prices are similar to those of the US, except for the value-added tax. In Santiago, huge new malls are common. Grocery stores in San Pedro de Atacama are very small. Antofagasta and Calama have large supermarkets and Chilean versions of Home Depot, called Home Center.
Art work is available in open-air markets as well as in speciality shops.
Lapis lazuli is mined in Chile, and jewelry made with this gem stone is a standard tourist purchase.