Santiago is surrounded by a bevy of activities that offer a little something for everyone. You can try some of the best wine in the whole of Chile (which puts it pretty high on the list of best wine in the world) on a day-trip from Santiago, such as at the nation‘s most famous winery, Viña Concha y Toro. After an afternoon of wine tasting, spend the next day on an outdoor adventure. Depending on the season, there are great rafting, hiking and horse riding choices. During the winter season,
Santiago is surrounded by a bevy of activities that offer a little something for everyone. You can try some of the best wine in the whole of Chile (which puts it pretty high on the list of best wine in the world) on a day-trip from Santiago, such as at the nation‘s most famous winery, Viña Concha y Toro. After an afternoon of wine tasting, spend the next day on an outdoor adventure. Depending on the season, there are great rafting, hiking and horse riding choices. During the winter season, Chile boasts world-class skiing. Portillo earns high marks from all visitors and La Parva claims to be the most exclusive in the area, but there are cheaper options available for backpackers and those on a budget.
Viña Concha y Toro
Viña Concha y Toro is the largest and best-known winery in Chile. The grapevines here originally came from France when local politician and businessman Don Melchor Concha y
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Sanctuario de la Naturaleza Yerba Loca is a 39,000-hectare nature reserve about one hour from downtown Santiago. It’s run by Conaf (National Forestry Corporation) and has trekking paths that take
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The El Arrayán nature reserve is less than an hour from downtown Santiago in the Cajón del Mapocho. The reserve offers activities such as trekking, fly-fishing, mountaineering, cycling and
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The Cajón del Maipo area is a popular spot for rafters looking for some action near the capital. The top destinations in the country are found on the Río Futaleufú and the Río Bío Bío,
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Located approximately 5km south of San José is El Melocotón. It is known throughout the country as the site of Pinochet’s riverfront home - not the best place to kayak or raft past at the
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Several kilometers north of San José is the town of Guayacán - named after a tree with distinctive streaks in its bark. There are picnic tables, restaurants and cafés in this
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
El Manzano is a scenic area with a variety of streams where outdoorsmen can cast a line to do a little fishing. There are also some decent trails for hiking and horseback riding, as well as several
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
La Obra used to be a stop on the military railroad that once climbed from Puente Alto to El Volcán. Located approximately 800 meters from Las Vizcachas, its Estación La Obra is now a national
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
There is a shrine to the folk saint Difunta Correa located past the Carabineros police station at Las Vizcachas. Also, as a throwback to 1960s United States pop culture, there is also a drive-in
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Entertainment
Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Located approximately 90km from Santiago, Monumento Natural El Morado ($3, closed May - September) is a scenic park with views of the San Francisco glacier and Cerro El Morado. The park is only
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile
The long dirt road from San Gabriel runs into Baños Colina ($17, Tel: 56-2-6395266). Here you can view the impressive springs that overlook the valley or arrange horseback rides—it's possible to
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Cajón del Maipo, Around Santiago, Santiago, Chile