Take a Day or Weekend Trip to Valparaíso!
After driving about an hour and a half from Santiago, through two mountain tunnels, you’ll find yourself in the seaside city of...
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Events in Chilean History – Why Just About Everything Is Named After Them.
Chile is a country that honours its traditions and respects its past. Evidence to this lies firmly fixed in plaques and street signs...
read moreAccommodation: Hostal Providencia
Hostel: Hostal Providencia Location With two full time receptionists, a full time maintenance guy and a total of 17 staff,...
read moreTen Ways to Save Money in Santiago
Traveling abroad can be expensive, but there are many different ways to save money, and still enjoy the full experience of your new...
read moreAccommodation: Castillo Surfista Hostel
Hostel: Castillo Surfista Hostel Castillo Surfista is owned and operated by Californian surf guru, Jonathan. Having lived in Chile...
read moreAccommodation: La Casa Roja
Hostel: La Casa Roja La Casa Roja is a bright and bubbly hostel, located in a calm and elegantly restored mansion in...
read moreAccommodation: Don Santiago Hostel
Hostel: Don Santiago Hostel Don Santiago Hostel is currently (as of February 2013) rated #1 on TripAdvisor in the...
read moreAccommodation: Santiago Backpackers
Hostel: Santiago Backpackers Santiago Backpackers is a fairly new establishment, owned and managed by a duo of local...
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La Pastora: An Open-air Museum
Santiaguinos love their sculptors. Wandering around the city and its parks, you will find many works of art on prominent display. The...
read moreWhere It’s Always Sunny in Chile… Beaches You Don’t Want to Miss!
Just an hour or so south of the city of La Serena (La Serena is a 6-7 hour drive north from Santiago) is a tiny peninsula and inlet...
read moreA Hidden Gem: Santiago’s Sculpture Park
Nestled between the Mapocho River and Avenida Santa María, you’ll find Santiago’s Sculpture Park (Parque de las...
read morePachamama… by Bus!
For a country-wide hop-on, hop-off bus service, see Pachamama. Named after a goddess of the Andes, this company offers an alternative...
read moreOlé… Olé, Olé, Olé – Football.. Football
In terms of favourite spectator sports throughout Latin America, there is only one winner. Fútbol is by far the most popular sport...
read moreIquique and Humberstone
Pronounced “Ee-kee-keh”, Iquique is one of the northernmost cities in Chile, topped only by Arica. It’s a port town, with...
read moreValparaíso to Concón: A Visual Feast
Many visitors to the Central Region of Chile focus on Santiago and rightly so, as the capital has much to offer. They view a trip to...
read moreTop Ten Things to Pack for Santiago
One of the first questions I always ask myself when going somewhere new is, What should I pack? These are 10 things that I use all the...
read moreAnd you thought Empanadas were Boring.
Yes, it’s a great snack or meal washed down with a cold beer. The varieties of empanadas commonly available in restaurants in...
read moreBeaches of the Central Coast: Zapallar and Cachagua
As an Australian, I have grown up with amazingly beautiful beaches within minutes from home. I’m thoroughly spoilt and am quite...
read moreCar Hire in Santiago
As with all major cities around the world, car hire is readily available in Santiago. While you don’t really need a car if...
read moreWine Tour and Tasting at Viña Undurraga just outside of Santiago
Viña Undurraga is one of the largest wineries in Chile and its touring and tasting facilities are right outside of Santiago, in the...
read moreObtaining a Chilean Student Visa while in the United States
Please note: Applicants must understand that obtaining government documents requires an expanse of tedium, patience, and precision...
read moreDay Trip to Pomaire
Pomaire is a small town about an hour (60 kms or 37 miles) south of Santiago. It’s a very touristy town: the two main streets...
read moreTop 10 Ways to Beat the Heat in Santiago
It’s summer in Santiago and with highs up to 99°F, (37°C), visitors and residents alike search for ways to escape the heat....
read moreSERNATUR – National Tourism Service
“SERNATUR” is the abbreviation for the Servicio Nacional de Turism (National Tourism Service). This is a...
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