Valparaiso is one of the countries most important ports, and until the construction of the Panama Canal a hugely important stop for world shipping. This rich history has left a vibrant atmosphere, a cosmpolitan legacy, and a certain swagger among the…
Vina del Mar is part of the same metropolitan area as Valparaiso, but in terms of the way it feels, it couldn't be further from it. Valparaiso has a port, bus, and Victorian architecture that's decaying with style. Vina has a beach, a train, and the …
Wine in Chile is a big deal. The dry climate of the central region is ideal for viticulture, with hot days and cold nights, and a constant source of water, even throughout the summer, from the Andes. Chile is now the fifth biggest exporter of wine an…
Run by an old Chilean family with a long history of protecting the natural world stretching back to the birth of the ecological movement in Chile, the team at Cascada de las Animas are inovative leaders in ecotourism. Built in an incredible …
As a resort, there are hotels, restaurants, everything you'd expect from a modern ski centre. There are food and wine festivals, and even a little shopping centre. Yet beacuse it's close to Santiago, it's also possible to just go for the day to ski. …
A short distance from Illapel, a small city four hours north of Santiago, is the Reserva Las Chinchillas, one of the last strongholds of the long tailed Chinchilla. There is a small zoo at the entrance to the park, so visitors get the chance to gli…
Started in 1996, this is Chile’s original tour. The company organises tours throughout the main wineries in the region, as well as the town of Santa Cruz, and they offer everything from hotels to restaurants and adventure tourism. The tour …
This is a full, one-day excursion from San Fernando to Santa Cruz, through the Colchagua valley wine region. The train is a restored steam engine designed solely for tourists, and the journey is eased along with samples of local wine, cheese and crac…
Historically, Valdivia differs from much of Chile in that the main cultural influences descend not from Spanish or early Chilean life, but from the German immigrants who settled the area in the 19th century. The architecture, while still un-mistakenl…
This was the seventh outing for the Santiago Festival Internacionale de Cine, 19/27 August 2011, a showcase event for the burgeoning Chilean audiovisual industry. The festival, which aims to promote Chilean cinema, discover new local talent, and attr…