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Cerro San Cristobal   Santiago

Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago

 32 Reviews  Cerro San Cristóbal is a hill in northern Santiago. It is 880 meters above sea level therefore about 300 meters over Santiago. It was named after St Christopher by the Spanish conquistadors because of... 

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Death Valley   San Pedro de Atacama

Death Valley, San Pedro de Atacama

 9 Reviews  I enjoyed this place so much I visited there 3 times: once for hiking, once on horseback and once for sandboarding. Most agencies will organize a hike of this place along with the tour for Valle de La... 

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Plaza de Armas   Santiago

Plaza de Armas, Santiago

 33 Reviews  The Plaza de Armas or city square has the same points of interest as Plazas de Armas world wide - it is the goverment and justice centre and the centre for worship. In Santiago this one of the few... 

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El Tatio geysers   San Pedro de Atacama

El Tatio geysers, San Pedro de Atacama

 14 Reviews  After visiting the geysers there is nothing better to do than a re-invogorating soak in the thermal pools which are delightfully warm. So don't forget your bathing suit and a towel. Also be prepared... 

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Cerro Santa Lucia   Santiago

Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago

 35 Reviews  The expedition to the Kingdom of Chile led by Pedro de Valdivia came to the Central Valley in December 1540. After exploring the vicinity of Mapocho river, on December 13th, 1540, the expedition... 

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Moon Valley   San Pedro de Atacama

Moon Valley, San Pedro de Atacama

 22 Reviews  An interesting area with stones and sand formations that per millenia the floods and the winds have given it a series of colors and texture to the desert, it presents an extraordinary attractive by... 

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Cajon del Maipo   Santiago

Cajon del Maipo, Santiago

 11 Reviews  My friend and I booked the "wine tour" package at Cascada de las Animas, an eco-tourism resort in the Cajón del Maipo. The wine tour includes transportation to / from Santiago, a tour of the Concha y... 

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Atacama salt flat   San Pedro de Atacama

Atacama salt flat, San Pedro de Atacama

 9 Reviews  The Salar de Atacama is the second largest salt flat in the world, after the much larger Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. It is surrounded by mountains and volcanos, and is part of the Los Flamencos Natural... 

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La Moneda   Santiago

La Moneda, Santiago

 27 Reviews  La Moneda, is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile and houses the offices of three cabinet ministers. It was originally built as the colonial mint with construction starting in 1784. The... 

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Quitor   San Pedro de Atacama

Quitor, San Pedro de Atacama

 5 Reviews  Pukará de Quitor (Fort of Quitor) is located 3 Kms. from San Pedro, over the hill of Quitor. This Pukará was build by the atacameño people to defend themself from other towns that inhabited... 

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Mercado Central.   Santiago

Mercado Central., Santiago

 13 Reviews  Santiago's Mercado Central was opened on September 15th, 1872, by President Federico Errázuriz Zañartu, to house the Palace of Arts. Its construction took ten years, as the metalwork was made in... 

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Caves   San Pedro de Atacama

Caves, San Pedro de Atacama

 3 Reviews  When we took a tour which combined the Death Valley, Moon Valley and Quebrada de Kari I didn´t really know what this part of the tour would be like. It is a relatively recent addition to some of the... 

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Metropolitan Cathedral   Santiago

Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago

 15 Reviews  The site for the cathedral of Santiago was nominated as far back as 1541. Construction of the current church was started in 1748 and it was consecrated in 1775. The facades were added in 1780 nad by... 

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P. Le Paige museum   San Pedro de Atacama

P. Le Paige museum, San Pedro de Atacama

 5 Reviews  The famous “mummies” (actually they are very well preserved bodies) were removed from the Museum´s exhibition in May 2007, due to a demand from the Lickanantay (local natives) community. This demand... 

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Las Chascona (Pablo Neruda's House)   Santiago

Las Chascona (Pablo Neruda's House), Santiago

 11 Reviews  La Chascona is one of Pablo Neruda's residences. You can only explore the house on a guided tour but it's worth paying for. The house has a nautical theme throughout and the name, La Chascona, is... 

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Iglesia De San Francisco   Santiago

Iglesia De San Francisco, Santiago

 12 Reviews  A little bit further along the big and busy Avenido Libertador Bernardo O'Higgings, you can se the oldest church of the city : The Iglesia San Francisco. This Iglesia San Francisco dated from the... 

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Museo de Bellas Artes   Santiago

Museo de Bellas Artes, Santiago

 9 Reviews  Unfortunately, I couldn't visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes because I happened to be in downtown Santiago on a Monday, the only day the museum's not open. However, I did make a short detour to... 

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Casa Colorada   Santiago

Casa Colorada, Santiago

 8 Reviews  The Casa Colorada, built in 1769, is one of the most nicely preserved colonial buildings in Santiago. Again, not only has it survived the city's extreme modernization, it also made it through several... 

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Skiing   Santiago

Skiing, Santiago

 13 Reviews  How to get there: Toma la autopista urbana Costanera Norte, después Av. Kennedy y luego Av. Las Condes hasta el camino a Farellones. Sigue hasta la curva 40 y toma el desvío a Valle Nevado, desde... 

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Museo Pre Columbian   Santiago

Museo Pre Columbian, Santiago

 11 Reviews  I highly recommend visiting this excellent museum with a large collection and detailed explanations (in English too) of the Pre-Colombian art and treasures of ancient cultures of South America, Mexico... 

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Vin del Mar   Santiago

Vin del Mar, Santiago

 4 Reviews  COMO LLEGAR En Santiago, la capital chilena, los buses hacia Viña del Mar se abordan en el terminal Alameda, en la avenida que lleva el mismo nombre. Los vehículos salen cada 15 minutos y el costo del... 

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Puerto Montt   Santiago

Puerto Montt, Santiago

 5 Reviews  Puerto Montt is a relatively new city in Chilean colonial history. It was founded by German colonists in 1853 and named after Manuel Montt, President of Chile between 1851 and 1861. The city is... 

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Valparaiso   Santiago

Valparaiso, Santiago

 2 Reviews  Valparaíso is one of the most important Chilean harbours, and is the see of Chilean Congress. The picture shows some pelicans near the harbour. Valparaíso es uno de los puertos más importantes de... 

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VALPARAISO : FORMER IMPORTANT SEA-PORT

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Valparaiso was an important sea-port that has lost its glory. It used to be a developed trading base in the southern Pacific for agents from Europe and United States and a key port for shipping between northern Pacific and Cape Horn at the southern tip of Chile. However, it declined with the opening of the Panama Canal.While it is a coastal town, Chile is squeezed by the Andes mountain range that a little inwards from the coast, the land has risen to undulating hills. The lower end is the business centre and the higher ends, reached by ascensors (furnicular railways up to the hills) are mostly residential houses. Some areas are unsafe, do not go alone.The huge ancient hall of the 'mercado' (market) of Valparaiso is really interesting as well. Check out the numerous 'marisquerias' (seafood restaurants) on the second floor for great seafood... both raw and cooked!

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VILLARRICA : TERMAS SAN LUIS

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A thermal, relaxing pool in this volcanic region of Chile sounded like a splendid idea after the tough climb up the volcano. The problem is that thermal pools are all out of the way, a huge distance from the main highways and hidden amidst the woods. One needs one's own transportation. The only option opened to me was to take a bus to Pucon, another bus towards Curarrehue, hop off at Catripulli and walk 2 km to Termas San Luis. I would not really recommend Termas San Luis for it was a like a luxurious resort and the pools were those proper swimming pool-sort. I would have preferred to bathe in a natural pool. But I had no choice. Still, it is a pleasant experience submerging in the pool for a few hours.

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CHILOE : PARQUE NACIONAL CHILOE

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A wonderful national park on the west side of Chiloe Island, with interesting and unique flora. One trail leads to the beach where you can view the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Another takes you through an area entirely overgrown by evergreen forests and moss-covered ground - El Tepaul.

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CRUISE ALONG THE CHILEAN FJORDS

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To be perfectly honest, I was a little disappointed with this trip because I had had huge expectations for it. The thing is, the area is indeed pretty, with stunning mountains and green islands all around you as you cruise down the channels for 4 days and 3 nights. The scenery is NOT of the dramatic, plunging fjords I had imagined.However, the trip was dogged by rains and howling winds (hey, it’s Patagonia!) that made it difficult for one to be standing on the deck and enjoying the view. Around the Golfo de Penas, there is a VERY ROUGH crossing as the ferry sails around the peninsula, across the gulf. The route can take from 12 to 20 (like what happened to ours) hours. During this period, if you look at the window, at one moment, you see the entire SKY, then, the next, you see the entire SEA. If you have sea-sickness, you will feel HORRIBLE. If you do not, like me, you will perhaps find...

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PUNTA ARENAS : OTWAY SOUND / SENO OTWAY

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About 70km north of Punta Arenas, there is a colony of Magellanic penguins at Otway Sound. From November to March, which is summer, visitors are allowed. December or January is the time the baby penguins are beginning to fledge, a wonderful sight. There are boardwalks, fences and bird-hides to allow visitors to observe the penguins, without disturbing them. Still, one can get quite close to them. Be forewarned that the wind is terribly terribly STRONG and FREEZING COLD. Bring a really good wind-proof jacket and wear your woollies!The cheapest way to get there is to take a minivan (3500 Ch Pesos) from a travel agency located within the first block from the Plaza along Calle Pedro Montt. Minivans depart in the late afternoon. Entrance to reserve is 2500 Ch Pesos.

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Visit Palacio de la Moneda

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Palacio de la Moneda is an impressive structure which was built under the guidance of Italian architect, Joaquin Toesca and completed in 1805, originally intended for use as a mint. The building was first repurposed as a Presidential palace in 1846 when Manuel Bulnes claimed it for his residence and executive offices. It became a place of tragedy when Chilean President Salvador Allende committed suicide there to avoid capture after having occupied the palace when it was bombed in 1973 during the Pinochet coup. In spite of its tragic history, it was a pleasant day to visit the Presidential Palace. The large, sunny courtyard featured an exterior iron-railed stairway to the upper level, a fountain, some orange trees, a cannon and metal sculpture. Iron detailing used in the palace was made in Spain, all other building materials came from Chile.Security checked our purses before allowing us...

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Bellas Artes Museum

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This museum displayed the artwork of many Chilean artists. Much of the art was contemporary, some pieces were in the traditional style. We really loved their collection of religious art--these were magnificent! The Bellas Artes Museum showcases International Exhibitions which feature artists of some import.The Fine Arts Museum hours are 10 am-7 pm and closed on Mondays. Hours change in the summer. The Museum of Contemporary Art hours are Tues.-Sun.11 am-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 11 am-2 pm; Guided tours are Tues.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 12 Noon-4:30 pm and closed on Monday.

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READ SOMETHING BY PABLO NERUDA-CHILE'S POET

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Chile's cherished poet, Pablo Neruda, was born in 1904. There are three of his homes in Chile, which have been authentically and lovingly preserved--we've seen each one of them. They are well worth the trip! Neruda was eccentric, he was prolific in his writing and he was loved by the common people. Here is an example of his work: ONENESS There's something dense, united, sitting in the background, repeating its number, its identical signal. How clear it is that stones have handled time, in their fine substance there's the smell of age, and water the sea brings, salty and sleepy. Just one thing surrounds me, a single motion: the weight of rocks, the light of honey, fasten themselves to the sound of the word night: the tones of wheat, of ivory, of tears, aging, fading, blurring, some together around me like a wall. I toil deafly, circling above my self, like a raven above death, grief's...

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Try A Traditional Drink--Pisco

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This drink is in the sours family and a traditional drink in Chile. It is used in celebrating special occasions, also! Here is a Chilean-style PISCO recipe:3 parts Pisco brandy1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice1-2 tablespoons of sugar or as desirediceAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well until ice melts. Serve in cocktail glass.Serves about 4. Other options: Put in 1 tablespoon egg white. Add few drops of Angostura Bitters.

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Atop The World

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When you visit Cerro San Cristobal, an incomparable view of Santiago is guaranteed! It is a favorite subject of photographers, which is understandable. The city spreads out before you as low lying clouds shift to permit a peek at the panorama. We found the view exhilarating!! When exiting the funicular, steps lead to a small terrace where booths sell postcards and other souvenirs. The climb continues, leading those with sturdy legs to the statue of the Virgin. We made it to the top, perhaps breathing a little harder than usual. In the distance of photos 2 and 3 a cloud seems to hover over the city, but it isn't what it seems--it's a layer of dust.

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A: You aren't going to Puno if you are going south from Santiago, maybe Pucón? Take an airport bus to one of the bus stations, Terminal Santiago will have the most buses... 

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