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Mountain Biking has become a huge activity in Santigo. There are really easy paths for begginers, and there are some that are quite hard, for the pros. If you'd like to enjoy a good climb on your bike, then an easy downhill, then try the Cerro San Cristobal. There are 3 ways to start: 1. From La Piramide, in Las Condes, on Americo Vespucio Ave. 2. From Pedro de Valdivia Ave, just follow the street until you get to the bottom of the hill 3. From Pio Nono st, in Bellavista. It's an easy climb, with lots of bikers on Saturdays and Sundays. I'd recommend going in the morning. It can get lonely during the evening (not recommendable). If you want to go down not on the road, try going with someone who knows the path, otherwise you might end in the street down the hill. Other good mbiking path is Huinganal in La Dehesa district and Santuario de la Naturaleza in Las Condes, close to the Andes.
Bring your bike, a good helmet, and if it's summer, lots of water. Leave a Comment Theme: BikingAddress: Parque Metropolitano
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| | | | Skiing in the Andes | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The ski resorts, which can be reached by bus or car, are located less that an hour's drive from Santiago. Farellones-EI Colorado, La Parva and Valle Nevado are all situated on the slopes of the Andean mountains. From June to October these resorts, as well as others in Chile, are visited by both foreign and Chilean ski fanatics, because of the excellent slopes, good snow, nice weather and modern infrastructure. Also near Santiago, but 145 kilometers northeast is Portillo with its traditional hotel of international fame, overlooking the beautiful Del Inca Lagoon.
Skiing/snowboarding equipment Leave a Comment Theme: Skiing/SnowboardingDirections: www.vallenevado.cl www.laparva.cl www.elcolorado.cl www.portillo.cl
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| | | | Rafting, Kayaking, overlanding, trekking and more | Tip Rating: | | | | |
This is a travel agency specialist in adventur e tourist. I several times trip with this guys to rafting near Santiago, they can offer you too sea kayaking, overlanding, trekking, horseback riding,flyfishing,multiactivities,mountaineering and culture trips , they have very organized trip all over the country with bilingual guides and good equipment.
You dont need bring equipment, all the activities include it. Leave a Comment Theme: Kayaking/CanoeingAddress: Encomenderos 83, 2nd floor, Las condesPhone: 56-2-2321103Directions: You just need to take the subway ( tobalaba station) the agency is up the Irish coffee.Website: www.altue.com Other Contact: www.seakayakchile.com
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| | | | Valle Nevado skiing center | Tip Rating: | | | | |
This is the best place to go skiing near Santiago, with 24 miles of runs with difficulty levels from the beginner to expert. 3 hotels with 1000 beds, no shelters , 7 restaurant, fitness center, pub, bar,snow school, ski shop, etc.
If you have your own equipment , bring it, but if not you can rent it on it. Leave a Comment Theme: Skiing/SnowboardingAddress: At 44 Km from SantiagoPhone: 56- 2 -4777700Directions: Take the Kennedy Freeway or Av. Las Condes east, towards the mountains untill the turn to Farellones ( another ski center) after curve 40 take Valle Nevado turn, the center is fra 15min, from there.Website: www.vallenevado.com
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| | | | Horseback riding to Los Queñes | | | | | |
A really nice 2 day trip to the Andean Mountains near the town of Curico. It's a really lovely place a bit different to regular horseback riding as the route done here is not very well known, infact I'd have thought I was the first person to ever be there. Wich in the end wasn't true as we reached a breathtaking place up in the mountains called Stone house that lies next to a beautiful blue lagoon . It's a 7 hour horseride up, through rivers, steep hills, thick branches that scratch a bit but once your up the top you get to a stone house beside a lake which I found awesome. The "arrieros" that accompanied us up then prepared a tasty and life saving barbecue and in the evening we just chatted away surrounded by this heavenly place. next day we took our horses again and we followed the track to the river Teno where a raft was expecting to take us done some rapids... what can I say.... just wow!... that was pretty awesome, never done it before in my life, but I'd certainly do it again.... yes sir!...
Definetly some protective clothing (trousers and long sleeves) the branches seem to scratch once in a while. Sun protection, just a day back pack... don't have to pack much as these guys seem to bring everything we could possibly need with them. Leave a Comment Address: Los Quenes, VII regionPhone: 56 2 2352066Directions: Up the mountains, I beleive it's very close to the National Reserve Radal 7 cups... something like that. Anyway this company Southworld Adventours they drive you there from Santiago, so you just have to get in contact with them I suppose.Website: http://www.swachile.com Other Contact: info@swachile.com
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A lot of people have asked me what to do on weekends, and especially on long weekends. The beauty of Santiago is just how easy it is to get away from the city and into real nature. If you have a mountain bike, a great trail is Hacienda Las Varas. This is a private ranch, that has good vibes with cyclists. But it´s a reciprocal thing. Be respectful, it´s someone´s farm! To get there, take the road up to the ski centers. At mile marker (sorry, kilometer marker) 3, there is a curve and a wooden sign that reads HACIENDA LAS VARAS. Take that road (dirt) which makes a right. You will start climbing a pine columned road up, and up. At one point, you will see some simple homes, make sure to say hi to everyone. After about 8, there is a barrier. Say, ¨PUEDO SUBIR?¨with a smile, and they open the electric gate for you. Great riding starts soon! Trails and more trails, with stunning views of Santiago on one side. You can come out the same side, or ride down the singletrack and come out a bit closer to Santiago. There is a small ampitheater, where they do german language plays twice a year (December I think). Don´t spook the horses and respect this beautiful spot.
Helmet gloves pump inner tube water munchies Theme: BikingAddress: Camino FarellonesDirections: 3 kilometers up the road to the right.
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This tip is really for expats or Chileans who may be interested in joining a sports team while they are living in Santiago. Touch Rugby is taking Santiago by a storm with a competition running in the winter and summer. At the moment we are playing on Monday nights. The games were held at the Prince of Wales country club for a number of years and in 2007 moved to the Estadio Israelita. We don't practice very often at all but when we do we usually combine it with a BBQ in a park with family (see pics).
You should get a paid of touch rugby shoes so you don't slip but shirts are provided by the team you join. If you are wanting to join a team then you are welcome to drop me a line. I play for the team called "Mongrels"... believe me, it sounds more ruthless than we are!! Our team dresses in bright pink shirts which stand out during the night games :) Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Estadio IsraelitaDirections: Towards the end of Calle Las Condes.
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