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Written by Chile Local Experts! Read about what's going on in Chile and the best things to do and visit in Chile during your stay.

Discover the best routes to travel through Chile: Culture, heritage and landscapes

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A long and extensive territory composed of diverse landscapes make Chile one of the most extravagant countries in the world. Its untamed nature and the hospitality of the people who welcome tourists with open arms, make this country an attractive destination to visit at all times of the year. Take note and know the routes to travel through Chile and learn about its culture, heritage and landscapes.

The most 'cool' neighborhoods in the world

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They were, many of them, industrial zones fallen into oblivion or historical districts threatened by the collapse. At the moment they are colorful and effervescent zones, creative epicentres, shelter of independent stores and restaurants that mark tendency. From Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro, to Vesterbro, in Copenhagen, we go around the world discovering the most hipsters neighborhoods on the planet.

Recommendations for tourists visiting Chile

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Santiago, Chile. Thursday, October 24, 2019.- The Undersecretary of Tourism and the National Tourism Board have reported today that most of the touristic activities throughout the country continue to operate normally, especially the most visited destinations, such as San Pedro de Atacama, Elqui Valley, Rapa Nui, Juan Fernández Island, the Chilean Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park, among others.

Beaches and adventure Summer vacations in Chile

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The Argentine market represents almost 50% of the tourism in Chile, which last year amounted to 3.4 million visitors, and everything seems to indicate that "this is just beginning". "Today we have 189 weekly flights between Argentina and Chile, and from December another four will be added, two from Mendoza and two from Córdoba to Santiago and La Serena (both from JetSmart), plus a LASA flight from Neuquén to Concepción.

What you should know before skiing in Chile 'The Three Valleys'

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As spring advances here, on the other side of the world, in the Chilean Andes, the first flakes are already falling in some of its seasons. Skiing in Chile Chile, which in its continental zone in South America is trapped between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, from the Atacama desert to the Chilean Patagonia, has a varied and very different supply of snow and tourism, distributed throughout its 5,000 kilometers in length, from north to south. In its metropolitan area, just a few kilometers from its capital, Santiago, there are three ski resorts with a great offer of quality snow. They are El Colorado / Farellones (40 km of slopes), La Parva (38 km of slopes) and Valle Nevado (37 km of slopes and 9,200 ha of skiable surface).

Surfing in Chile

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With more than 4300 kilometers of coastline, the sea becomes a permanent landscape of Chile. Thousands of kilometers are available to enjoy the calm and tranquility of peaceful beaches, but at the same time, our country has places where waves reach impressive heights, becoming the favorite destination for surfers. In the northern part of our country, due to the climatic characteristics of the area, the beaches are high tides, with permanent winds and high force, causing short and tubular waves. You have to be careful, since your funds are usually made of rock. In contrast, in the center-south of our country, the waves are sharp, long and strong, perfect for surfers. The best season is spring-summer, but it is usual to see national and foreign specialists throughout the year. Several exponents of surfing internationally have been part of championships and world championships that are often held on the beaches of Arica, and especially, Pichilemu. Some of the most famous riders that have challenged our waves are Kelly Slater, Peter Mel and Andy Irons, world-renowned figures

WTA 2019: Chile declared South America’s leading adventure tourism destination for the 5th time

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Winners at the red carpet reception included Colombia, which fended off stiff competition to win ‘South America’s Leading Destination’, whilst Costa Rica, with its lush cloud forests and rich biodiversity, was voted ‘Mexico & Central America’s Leading Destination’.

Where to ski in Chile?

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Winter holidays are approaching and also the doubts and questions about what are all the ski centers of Chile and which one should go. In this post you will find the main information of the 5 best known ski centers so you can plan the next snow season in the best way.

Eclipse Gran Terra Elqui 360

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In Gran Terra Elqui 360 nature is wait for you in Glamping Accommodation on July 1st and 2nd so that you come to write your own story in a new astronomical phenomenon of world level in a natural environment in which you will touch the universe with your hands.

Music and wine at Sunset Viña Montes in ApaltaMusic and wine at Sunset Viña Montes in Apalta

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The event Sunset of Viña Montes, an unforgettable encounter of good music, tribute bands, excellent gastronomy in the hands of Francis Mallmann's Restaurant Fuegos de Apalta and the extraordinary Montes wines. All this together with the marvelous view of their vineyards in Colchagua and an exquisite sunset that only La Finca de Apalta offers.

Four Reasons Why Chile Needs to be Your Next Vacation Destination

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Not everything is wine! 5 tourist attractions of the Colchagua Valley

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In the region of the Liberator Bernardo O'Higgins is the Colchagua Valley, one of the most prominent agricultural areas of Chile and also an icon of the wine production of the central area. If you are looking for the best tourist places to visit near Santiago, this destination is ideal because it is about 150 kilometers south of the capital, that is, about two hours.

Astroturismo in Chile: The best place in the world to observe the stars

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Applauded worldwide, our Chile has the most pristine, clear and clean skies on the planet to observe the Cosmos, which provides the ideal conditions to contribute to science and decipher the mysteries of the universe.

Tips for travelling in Chile

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Chile is a country with enormous diversity. From the driest desert on the planet to the largest glacier in the Southern Ice Field in Patagonia, passing through one of the most isolated territories in the world, attractive and colorful coastal cities and beaches full of tourists. Nestled between the Andes and the sea, it has everything. They even prided themselves on being one of the few countries with territories on three continents - considering Antarctic claims and Easter Island, which is Oceania. It is also a country very prepared for tourism and one of the most expensive in its continent. During our trip through South America, we crossed its borders five times and here we give you some tips that we think will suit you well if you have chosen this wonderful country for your next vacation.

Five Interesting Facts About Chile You Never Know

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Most people know that the capital of Chile is Santiago and could place Chile on a map. When asked to think of Chile, most people probably think of the Andes and the Chilean rodeos. Here are some unexpected and interesting facts about Chile that you probably did not know about.

Colchagua Valley By Bike

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The Colchagua Valley is the land of wines and traditions of the Chilean countryside. A beautiful valley that stands out for its beautiful vineyards and spectacular landscapes. It is here where many of the internationally recognized Chilean wines are produced. They are produced in the vineyards of wineries such as Lapostolle, MontGras and Montes, among others.

Montes Winery - unique experience

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From the moment you enter the vineyard, you start living a unique experience, especially if you are lovers of wines and nature. Your can find a perfect mix at Montes vineyard. It is located between mountains and has a beautiful view. Montes winery has been build in between vineyards which are overlooking the valley that extend harmoniously to the mountains.

Attention: Atacama desert is awarded as the best romantic destination in South America

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Surrounded by volcanoes, including the highest volcano in South America, the mythical Licancabur, geysers that allow us to feel the force of nature expelling waters at high temperatures emerged from the depths of the earth, highland lagoons surrounded by native flora and fauna protected and completely natural hot springs. All this and much more! It makes the desert be awarded with this important popular vote award.

The best places to visit during the spring in Chile

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With spring, warmer days and more daylight hours arrive, so the excuses for leaving home are over. Snow and ice melt giving way to the colors and natural landscapes perfect for this season. Here is a selection of 5 places you can't ...

New events in Chile August 2019

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Culture is so broad in the contemporary world that it aims infinite definitions, as many as human beings inhabit the earth. Not so the art, a virtuous lightning that possesses expressive tools of the societies to enrich the culture. Art is the search for the new, the never seen before, refreshing looks, often a social lifeline, when languages have been exhausted, there appears art with its great abstract imaginary, expanding worlds and allowing dreams.

What to do in Santiago at the weekend?

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Wanderlust 2019 takes again this green capital area with more than 15 activities related to this discipline, as well as music and a kitchen area. An unmissable panorama. Since 2012, this festival has been dedicated to yoga and meditation. And is that Wanderlust 2019 has become one of the favorites of yogis.

Santiago and surroundings: Adventure Tourism, Wine Routes and Heritage

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If you are planning a trip to Chile and need information about what to do in Santiago and surroundings, here we will give you the best recommendations: Cultural activities, outdoor terraces, walks to the Andes, visit the Wine Routes are some of the excursions that can be done during the day from the capital.

New Wine Menu Launch in El Cid restaurant at Sheraton

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El Cid is Sheraton Santiago's most awarded restaurant. Live an unforgettable journey through the most diverse flavors from all over the world. From India's spices to Italy's classic pasta specialties, our new menu features the finest selection of fresh ingredients paired with an exquisite wine collection.

Travel through Chile in low season

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Are you ready to plan your next adventure? Take advantage of the low season, good weather and convenient prices. It's time to assemble your backpack, buy a ticket and get to the destination you've always dreamed of: Enjoy the sun on the beaches of the north, explore the highlands to get to know the culture of the ancient indigenous civilizations, or seek an adventure in the south of Chile? Andean landscapes, its plentiful rivers, glaciers and Estancias de la Patagonia that offer us many experiences. Travel through Chile in low season to break the routine

Enjoy family time with these activities for children in Temuco

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There is nothing better than a good family outlook, where adults and children enjoy themselves. And it would be even better if you didn't need to travel hundreds of kilometers or leave the city to find them, don't you think? In the capital of Araucanía they are much closer than it seems, so you may want to pay attention to the following guide of panoramas for children in Temuco that are entertaining for the whole family.

Astrotourism! Enjoy the Solar Eclipse in Chile

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The appointment already has time and place. On July 2 part of the earth will become shade due to the impressive Solar Eclipse in Chile, which nature gives us and that can be seen in a privileged way on this side of the world. A natural phenomenon of high impact, since the moon will be imposed between the sun and the earth, preventing sunlight from coming in the afternoon, and Chile with one of the clearest skies on the planet will be the perfect scenario to enjoy it. A unique moment that will be repeated "only" in 146 more years, that is, it is now or never the moment to witness a phenomenon of this nature that, due to its particular conditions, is one of the rarest eclipses we can observe.

Know the Law of Regulation and Residence in Rapa Nui

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Tourism in Chile has grown exponentially in the last decade, doubling the numbers of foreigners who visit the country and increasing the trips linked to the leisure of our own countrymen in the national territory. This is why, in order to avoid ecological damage and inconvenience for the inhabitants of iconic Chilean destinations, the new Law of Regulation and Residence in Rapa Nui came into force on February 1. Regulations that seek to solve the inconveniences that arise when regulating access to certain tourist areas of high demand such as Rapa Nui and that determines, for example, a maximum population that may be in the cradle of the Moai.v

Capital Pleasures: 'Bocanariz', a gourmet proposal

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Bocanariz is located in the bohemian and gastronomic Barrio Lastarria, in a modern and cozy place, which has given what to talk about. The reason? An attractive and small well decorated space, with personalized attention, as well as an extensive wine list, all at affordable prices.

The sandwicheria where to try the traditional 'chivito' Uruguayan

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This restaurant located on Av. Tabancura has won the hearts of the diners for their incredible Uruguayan preparations.

Is the wine healthy?

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The great scientist of the nineteenth century Louis Pasteur said that wine is the healthiest and most hygienic drink in the world, obtained from the fermentation of grape juice or grape juice. The fermentation process is produced by the metabolic action of the yeasts, which transform the sugars and acids of the fruits of the Vitis vinifera into alcohol. Miraculous, right?

Santa Rita Vineyard

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Getting to Santa Rita is a nice walk, it is located in the pre-mountain range of the Maipo River Valley, in the middle of fields and hills typical of the central area of the country. It is the only vineyard near Santiago that has a boutique hotel within its hacienda - Hotel Casa Real -, ideal for a taste, especially if they are lovers of wine and nature.

Getting to know the Wineries of Chile

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Thanks to the fact that the Chilean capital is located in the basin of the Maipo River, within the urban perimeter and in the surrounding valleys there are the ideal climatic and soil conditions to cultivate the best knowledge. Maipo, Casablanca and San Antonio are the places chosen by hundreds of winemakers who produce eight varieties of wines.

Three Reasons Why Chile Needs to be Your Next Vacation Destination

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As home to Patagonia, a world-famous and iconic tourist attraction, Chile may seem like a well- established travel destination. In fact, that’s far from the case, according to Jenny Mikkelson, a Chile specialist at Travel Beyond, a luxury tour operator in Wayzata, Minn.
“Traditionally, travelers have to come to Chile to see Patagonia, but they miss the rest of the country,” she said.

Where to eat Asian food in Santiago de Chile

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Asian food has a great offer in the city of Santiago and the quality is increasing. In addition to the classic China food, we will try the best of Vietnamese, Thai and Indian cuisine.

Total Solar Eclipse on July 2, 2019

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These astronomical events have attracted the attention of human beings for thousands of years and their observation has generated intense and diverse reactions, from collective terrors to discoveries of great scientific value.

The eighth Wonder of the World is in Chile

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The Torres del Paine National Park (Chile), located in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic region, between the Andes mountain range and the Patagonian Steppe, more than 2,500 kilometers south of Santiago, became the Eighth Wonder of the World after receiving more than five million votes in the contest that made a virtual site.

Cultural Events in Chile August 2019

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The national musician, leader of Electrodomésticos, presents in Santiago his first solo album, "El Resplandor", an album that will soon be released in live format through digital platforms, compac disc and vinyl. The Chilean musicians who accompany him are Edita Rojas on drums -Electrodomésticos-, Gonzalo López on bass -Los Búnkers-, Paolo Murillo on guitar, Nicolás Quinteros on keyboards and Mauricio Melo -Santos Dumont–. Tickets available at www.blondietickets.cl / Alameda 2879.

Vicente Manzano, Chilean filmmaker - ROMPER LA BURBUJA

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There are many difficulties as a Latino, but at the same time in Los Angeles there are many facilities. It's hard to be heard when you're a twenty-something Latino, in a country where you don't know anyone and almost everything is political. Who do you know, friend of who you are, blá, blá, blá, but this is how this works and you have to learn to live with it. Then it depends on one, get busquilla, meet people, collaborate, say yes to many things and little by little you realize that there are people who want to help you no matter where you come from.

Wine Day at Santa Rita Winery

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Santiago, August 2019. Bringing all the heritage and wine tradition of Santa Rita closer to the community, living first hand the history, culture, gastronomy, wines and their natural environment, is what the vineyard looks for next Sunday 1 September to celebrate, with the whole family, National Wine Day.

10 hotels in Chile that will impress you

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Sleep between the treetops. This is how it feels when you stay at one of the most magical hotels in Chile, the one with the Huilo Huilo nature reserve, in the Los Ríos region. There you can choose between the Nawelpi Lodge, the Nothofagus, the Fungi Kingdom and the Magic Mountain (this was the first to be built). All are made with noble materials, such as wood and rock, and none have televisions. This, because they have the policy of disconnecting and approaching nature.

What to see and do in Chile - Itinerary and travel guide

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The country can be traveled from end to end, but you will have to consider some of the things to decide how to travel to Chile. If you have a limited budget, your transportation will be the bus and sometimes you will spend many hours traveling. If you will visit the country in an itinerary that includes other South American countries, you will have to keep in mind some important things about traveling to Chile by land.

Adventures in the cradle of Chilean guitarrón

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Just 45 minutes from Santiago, it is a typical weekend destination full of undiscovered corners, unforgettable vineyards and good restaurants. Here we recommend some of the must-sees in this area that maintains its country air.

6 things to do in Temuco to know the city better

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To tour around Temuco, the capital of the Araucanía Region, is to go through the hustle and bustle of a modern city, the flavors of the Chilean countryside and the traditions of its Mapuche heritage, present in every corner. Different worlds united into one, which we invite you to discover through activities to become a real Temuquense at heart.

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