Tourist Destinations

At the bubbling heart of the Andes When vacationing in Chile you will come across a long list of must-do tours. In case you are the kind of traveller who loves exploring wilderness and picturesque destinations, one of these tours …

Valle Nevado – Also Fun for Non-Skiers Allocating a morning, an afternoon, or even an entire day while holidaying in Santiago for a sightseeing tour in Valle Nevado, a popular ski center located in the Andes Mountain Range, is a …

Cerro Santa Lucia Of all the things that make Santiago special, its breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped mountains definitely tops the list.  From most places in the city, you can see at least a bit of the magnificent Andes–and there are …

Santiago Seen  as Never Before Santiago is a versatile capital city constantly catering to its visitors. Here there is a variety of activities for tourists with all kinds of tastes, budgets and interests. Are you planning a skiing holiday? Come …

Cajón del Maipo If you’re only in Santiago for a short amount of time and want to escape city life to explore the beautiful Andean countryside without traveling many hours north or south, Cajon del Maipo is the perfect destination. …

Plaza Italia is the sprawling urban area dotted with historical statues where several major streets and locations meet. It is located above Metro Baquedano, at the point where the name of the city’s major thoroughfare or alameda changes from Avenida …

The port city of Valparaiso, at just 90 minutes Northwest of Santiago, makes for an ideal day or weekend trip from the capital. Valparaiso – known as “Valpo” to locals – was once a bustling commercial port connecting the Atlantic …

Viña del Mar, at 90 minutes northwest of Santiago and directly north of Valparaiso, is the beach resort town of choice for Chileans. Meaning “vineyard by the sea”, Viña del Mar was site of the first colonial vineyards in Chile. …

The Cerro San Cristobal (San Cristobal Hill) rises up from the center of Santiago and houses the city’s largest public park. At the top of the hill are several spacious terraces and lookouts from which one can take in the …

If you have been to Latin American cities prior to Santiago, you may recognize the phrase “Plaza de Armas.” Literally a “square of weapons,” the concept behind this city center dates back hundreds of years, to when Spanish conquistadors were …