Created by LenR on October 26, 2009
- While doing all the well-known sights is important, we also like to discover some unusual areas in a city we are visiting and we did this in Santiago. Here are three suggestions and also some information about getting around this sprawling city.
Created by LenR on October 26, 2009
- We sometimes forget when planning a trip how important cityscapes can be when visiting a different country. While knowing nothing about the buildings in Santiago before we arrived there, when walking around we discovered some gems worth talking about.
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 15 photos
Created by LenR on October 15, 2009
- While Santiago perhaps lacks the spectacular attractions found in a few South American cities, there is a good collection of old churches, museums, parks and palaces to create plenty of interest. Here are five selections.
Created by LenR on October 15, 2009
- By the time we reached Santiago we were ready for a little luxury. We discovered this in the up-market hotels but also found some excellent budget eateries which had plenty of atmosphere.
Created by Robert Raymond Ingledew on August 3, 2007
- Southern Chile has really fantastic places to visit, and I have been at most of them: Pucón, Villarica, Valdivia, Puerto Montt, Frutillar, Río Puelo, Coihayque, Punta Arenas... I still have to discover Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine, maybe... who knows... I would really enjoy it.
- 1 review
- 5 Stories
- 11 photos
Created by ovenking on January 9, 2006
- A week-long ski/snowboard trip to the famous Portillo resort in Chile, high in the Andes
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 11 photos
Created by SeenThat on September 11, 2005
- "Dramatic" is not a strong enough adjective to describe Arica’s landscape; Chile’s northern tip is a narrow strip of desert by the Pacific Ocean, placed just where the Andean Plateau finish its sudden and rapid decent to the coast. Beaches, cliffs, desert, cacti, and llamas delimit this cute town.
- 2 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 8 photos
Created by quinius on July 30, 2005
- Chaiten is definitely an off-the-beaten-path town in southern Chile. If you are looking for an adventure, Chaiten should be at the top of your list.
- 6 reviews
- 1 Story
- 21 photos
Created by quinius on July 27, 2005
- Now declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the unique port town of Valparaiso should be on your MUST-SEE list when traveling to Chile. Similar to San Francisco, Valparaiso is a picturesque town located on the bay with hills rising up from the water, filled the with history and authenticity.
- 10 reviews
- 1 Story
- 26 photos
Created by quinius on July 27, 2005
- Vina del Mar is a small beach/resort town in central Chile. When traveling in Chile, Vina is an excellent spot to spend a day relaxing on the beach in between visiting the main attractions of Chile. It is located about 5 minutes from the historical port of Valparaiso. In this journal, you can read about some of the unique facts and places in Vina del Mar.
- 4 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 10 photos
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