Category: Chile

Patagonia, Torres del Paine NP – a 4-day trip itinerary for an adventurous family

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To reach the Chilean Patagonia you can fly to Punta Arenas and, in high season, to Puerto Natales. Puerto Natales saves about 3 hours of road trip to reach the Torres del Paine National Park so might be the best solution if you only have a limited time in the area. As we travelled in November, Puerto Natales airport was not yet an option. We flew to Punta Arenas and used the pick up service offered by our hotel: Rio Serrano.

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Snapshots of Chile’s lake district – 3 days discovering volcanoes, ancestral cultures and craft beers

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About half way from Santiago to the South of Chile lies the Lake District. This area is connected with Argentina’s Bariloche District through a system of lakes that may be navigated in order to cross the border from one country to the other. Many travellers choose to do just that, usually with the help of a local tourism agency that can book all ferry tickets and bus land transfers in advance.

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What to see and where to eat in Valparaiso, Chile with a side trip to Casablanca valley

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We had two days in Valparaiso and limited prior preparation on the Must-sees. We knew there was a second Neruda house recommended to us from Santiago – La Sebastiana. Also, we wanted to try fresh seafood and set out on foot to discover the whimsically painted houses that Valpo is well known for. So, once we checked in at the hotel (Palacio Astorreca – a perfect location) we inquired about the best way to discover the heart of the city by foot and got ourselves a map.

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Three days in Santiago de Chile – an itinerary to discover the central barrios and some great restaurants

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We landed early in the morning on Saturday 3rd November and had three full days to discover the city before heading to the next destination on the coast. Our base was the lovely boutique hotel The Aubrey in Ballavista neighbourhood, nested at the foothills of Cerro San Cristobal.

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