A Chunk of Chile with a Dash of South America

Living and travelling in South America from our base in Chile since 1997. I have personally experienced the extremes here, living in a shed without a bathroom in a poor dangerous part of town to the other extreme of having an elegant dinner with the President at the palace. This blog is about things that I have done or that have caught my attention here as well as travel information that may be useful.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Day Trips from Santiago

We have just added a number of pages that contain different day trips and tours that are close to Santiago.

Valparaiso & Viña del Mar - A visit of the coastal cities of Valparaiso, Viña del Mar and also the beach resort Reñaca. Valparaiso is a World Heritage Site with colorful houses on the hills while Viña del Mar is known as the Garden City with an amazing range of things to do.

Isla Negra - Neruda's House - A visit to the fascinating house of Nobel Prize of Literature Winner Pablo Neruda in Isla Negra. You will also visit Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.

La Campana National Park Trek - A day trek just 110km north of Santiago in the stunning La Campana National Park, where you will be able to glimpse and appreciate its diverse flora and fauna which, centuries ago, captivated Charles Darwin.

Cajon del Maipo Horseback Riding - A day trip of horseback riding in the Cajon del Maipo part of the Andes Mountains (not far from Santiago). Don't be surprised if you see a Condor in
flight on this trip.

Rafting in the Cajón del Maipo - A 24 km descent with class III - IV rapids depending on the water levels.

Concha y Toro Vineyard - A day trip to a famous vineyard just out of Santiago. Discover the secret of Don Melchor in the legendary Casillero del Diablo or Devil's Cellars, the place where his favorite wine was kept.

Valparaiso Viña del Mar & Vineyard Tour - A day tour to the Viña Mar Vineyard as well as a trip to Valparaiso and the city of Viña del Mar.

Fair Trade Organization - Visit a Fair Trade Organization in Santiago that helps to train local indigenous people, and commercialize their skills to bring them out of poverty.

I hope you enjoy them.

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