Chilean gastronomy comes mainly from the combination of traditional Spanish cuisine, Indigenous Mapuche culture and local ingredients, with later important influences from other European cuisines, particularly Germany, France and Italy. Carmenere: emblematic wine of Chile, much like Malbec is to Argentina Completo: a huge hotdog with various toppings. The Italiano version includes avocado! Empanadas: yes,... Continue Reading →

Clean and orderly Viña del Mar, commonly called Viña, is a huge contrast to Valparaíso. Manicured boulevards lined with palm trees, stately palaces, a sprawling public beach and beautiful expansive parks have earned it the nickname of Ciudad Jardín (Garden City). Not many foreign travelers stay here, opting instead for a day trip from Valparaíso.... Continue Reading →

Known as Valpo, Valparaíso is Chile’s second largest city, located 1.5 hours north of Santiago on the Pacific coast. Bohemian and colorful, Valparaiso’s maze of its 45 hills and crazy architecture has long inspired poets and writers, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. It also has some of the best street... Continue Reading →

So many people come to Santiago on their way to somewhere else in Chile or South America, but it actually is a destination in its own right and its location between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean gives you endless alternatives of day trips. Each neighborhood has its unique flavor and tone, but some are... Continue Reading →

Coyhaique, Coyhaique.. what to say? I had to come here as it was the only tour I could find to the marble caves in this season but it got cancelled because of the rain. So I decided to make the best out of the situation and discovered the city. It was quick! You can walk... Continue Reading →