Chile Forum

patagoniax wrote:
I know we are off the topic of Things Chilean.

Donnybrook wrote:...what you say is probably true and the root cause of the Israeli reaction. If so, then they are aware of their citizens abysmal PR around the country (and beyond, as things are the same in Argentina). I doubt it will make the Israeli tourists any more welcome but will probably keep them safe from lynching.

Israeli backpackers thrown out of park 12.06.12, 20:45 / Israel News

Local media reports four Israelis were expelled from Torres del Paine park after they took over a cottage intended for all visitors

Chilean media are reporting that four Israeli backpackers were thrown out of the Torres del Paine national park after they "caused a riot" at a resting spot within the park.

According to AP reports, this is the second such incident this month. In addition, less then a year ago, an Israeli was thrown out when he was blamed for causing a massive fire in the park.

The reports cited the Chile's national parks authority, which announced that police had expelled the backpackers after the group caused a ruckus in the park on Saturday.

According to the authority, the group took over a cottage which was intended to serve as a resting spot for the general public. In addition they claimed that the Israelis acted with blatant disregard to the instructions handed down by local guards tasked with policing the area.

According to additional reports, last month another Israeli was thrown out of the reserve for not complying with park's regulations when he was found in an area barred to tourists. At the park's entrance travelers are required to sign a release promising to remain only in authorized areas.

greg~judy wrote:
hmmm...
sounds like 'taking over' and 'blatant disregard' for laws seems to be kinda the status quo for some folks...
no matter where they are...?

john wrote:

greg~judy wrote:
hmmm...
sounds like 'taking over' and 'blatant disregard' for laws seems to be kinda the status quo for some folks...
no matter where they are...?

Watch out for illegal settlements in Patagonia!

nwdiver wrote:

john wrote:

greg~judy wrote:
hmmm...
sounds like 'taking over' and 'blatant disregard' for laws seems to be kinda the status quo for some folks...
no matter where they are...?

Watch out for illegal settlements in Patagonia!

But only on the west bank of rivers