Shaped by the crashing waves and untamed landscape, the Isla Grande de Chiloé is the fifth largest island in Chile, developing an identity distinctly different than the mainland. […]
Exploring the Cuisine of Valparaiso
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda once wrote in Ode to Valparaiso, “Valparaiso, how absurd you are, what a lunatic, crazy port,” perfectly summing up the aesthetic of this quirky […]
Guide to Chilean Wines
Since the mid-1980s, Chile has solidified itself in the International wine community as a country that not only produces exceptional varietals but does so at an affordable price […]
Valparaiso through the Eyes of Pablo Neruda
Few artists have made such an impact on their country’s identity and ideology as Pablo Neruda. A Nobel Prize winning Chilean poet, his work is celebrated both locally […]
Rapa Nui: Life Off the Mainland
Rapa Nui’s ancient spiritual protectors, the moai, silently gaze upon their island. While the statues’ eye pieces have long since broken or disappeared, their hollowed sockets still create […]
How to do Chilean Southern Patagonia in Four Days
Planning a trip to Southern Patagonia can be a little overwhelming. It’s far away so you want to make the distance worthwhile by seeing as much as possible. […]
Under the Sun and the Stars: La Serena and El Valle de Elqui
From the sand dunes of San Pedro de Atacama to the rocky peaks of Torres Del Paine, Chile overwhelms Santiagüinos with possible travel destinations provided that they have […]
Rancagua Rodeo: An Epic Clash of Hooves and Principles
Chileans clad in Andalusian waist jackets, flat wide-brimmed hats and traditional ponchos strode proudly around looking formidable at the famous annual Rancagua rodeo national championship, which took place […]
Sand Boarding in the Valley of Death
I am ashamed to admit that I knew nothing about Chile before I arrived, except that I simply had to go to San Pedro de Atacama. I knew […]
Lauca National Park
One of the highest lakes on earth, volcanoes of over 6.000 mt, snowy peaks, rivers and lagoons are some of the amazing sights present in this 140.000 hectare […]
