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Nature & ParksEl Tatio geysers: complete guide to booking your tour with Tur.com
What the pre-dawn excursion to the El Tatio geysers is like, what the tour includes, who shouldn't attempt it because of the altitude, and how to book it online with Tur.com.
Food & WineOysters and seafood of Chiloé: the archipelago's culinary identity
Guide to the seafood that defines Chiloé's cuisine: oysters farmed in Hueihue, pit-cooked curanto, locos, and the tradition of artisanal oyster farming in southern Chile.
Food & WineSecano interior wines: the old vines of Itata and Maule few people know
Guide to Chile's secano interior wines: País, Cinsault and Carignan from century-old vines in Itata and Maule, Chile's oldest wine region and its rebirth as heritage wine.
Food & WineChilean "once": what it is and why it replaces dinner
What "tomar once" means in Chile, where the name comes from, what time it happens, and what's served in this tradition that nearly 9 out of 10 Chileans still keep alive.
Food & WineMapuche cuisine: the ancestral dishes that survive in southern Chile
Guide to the most representative dishes and drinks of Mapuche cuisine: muday, catuto, milcao and merkén, and where to try them in Araucanía and southern Chile.
Food & WineCraft beer route in southern Chile: Valdivia, the craft beer capital
Guide to the craft beer route in Valdivia, southern Chile's beer capital, with more than 40 registered brands in the Los Ríos region, from Kunstmann to boutique breweries.
Food & WineChilean completo: a guide to the types, and why it's not just a hot dog
Guide to the Chilean completo: differences between the italiano, the dinámico and the alemán, its 80-plus-year history, and where to try one in Santiago.
Food & WineChilean empanadas: a guide to the most typical varieties by region
Guide to Chile's most representative empanadas: pino, napolitana, Valparaíso-style olive empanadas, seafood empanadas with piure, and the regional varieties worth knowing before you travel.
Snow & SkiWhere to ski in Chile: a guide to every resort
Valle Nevado, Portillo, Nevados de Chillán, Corralco, Antillanca and more: a comparison of every ski resort in Chile, from the largest to the most boutique.
Snow & SkiValle Nevado: guide to Chile's largest ski resort
Slopes for every level, nightlife and the best on-mountain hotel infrastructure: a guide to Valle Nevado, an hour and a half from Santiago.
Snow & SkiEl Colorado and La Parva: skiing in Farellones an hour from Santiago
The two ski resorts closest to Santiago, linked to Valle Nevado by the Tres Valles pass: what sets them apart and how to choose which one to ski.
Snow & SkiPortillo: Chile's most historic ski resort, next to Laguna del Inca
Host of world championships and training ground for international ski teams: a guide to Portillo, Chile's most iconic ski resort.
Snow & SkiNevados de Chillán: skiing and hot springs at the foot of an active volcano
One of the longest ski runs in South America and natural hot springs in the same place: a guide to Nevados de Chillán, in the Ñuble region.
Snow & SkiCorralco: boutique skiing on Lonquimay Volcano
One of Chile's least crowded ski resorts, deep in Araucanía: a guide to Corralco, on the slopes of Lonquimay Volcano.
Snow & SkiAntillanca: the family-friendly ski resort in the Los Lagos region
Near Puyehue National Park and a chain of volcanoes and lakes: a guide to Antillanca, one of Chile's southernmost ski resorts.
Snow & SkiSkiing in Pucón: the ski slope on Villarrica Volcano
The same volcano you climb in summer, you ski in winter: a guide to Pucón's ski resort, on the slopes of Villarrica Volcano.
Snow & SkiHow much does it cost to ski in Chile: a price guide by resort
Lift tickets, equipment rental, lessons and lodging: what to expect budget-wise depending on which ski resort you choose in Chile.
Snow & SkiWhen is ski season in Chile: a guide by resort
Chile's ski season runs from June to September or October depending on the resort and the year: when it makes sense to travel based on what you're after.
Snow & SkiWhat to bring to ski in Chile for the first time: gear and clothing
A practical guide to what gear and clothing to bring (or rent) for a first ski trip to Chile, without overspending on unnecessary purchases.
DestinationsValparaíso: a one-day guide to Chile's most colorful port city
Hillside neighborhoods, funiculars, street art and the sea: how to make the most of a full day in Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site an hour and a half from Santiago.
Adventure & OutdoorsTrekking in Torres del Paine: the W and O circuits explained
Differences between the W circuit (4-5 days) and the O circuit (7-9 days) in Torres del Paine National Park, and how to choose based on your time and fitness level.
Food & WineChile's wine route: the valleys you shouldn't miss
Colchagua, Casablanca and Maipo: a guide to Chile's most visited wine valleys, how far they are from Santiago, and what makes each one different.
Nature & ParksSan Pedro de Atacama: what to do in the world's driest desert
The Tatio Geysers, Valley of the Moon and salt flats: a guide to planning a trip to San Pedro de Atacama, in northern Chile.
Routes & Road TripsThe Carretera Austral: a guide for a multi-week road trip
What the Carretera Austral is, how long it takes to drive, and how to plan a road trip through Chilean Patagonia from Puerto Montt southward.
Travel TipsWhen to visit Chile by region: a season-by-season guide
Chile has very different climates from north to south. A practical guide to which season works best depending on whether you're headed to the desert, the central zone, or Patagonia.
Culture & HeritageThe moai of Rapa Nui: what they mean and where to see them
What the moai of Easter Island represent, where the main archaeological sites are, and what sets Rano Raraku and Ahu Tongariki apart.
DestinationsChiloé: mythology, stilt houses and food in the archipelago
Heritage churches, houses built on stilts, and a mythology all its own: what makes Chiloé so different from the rest of Chile.
Adventure & OutdoorsVillarrica Volcano: how to climb it and what you'll need
One of Chile's most-climbed active volcanoes: what the ascent of Villarrica from Pucón is like, how long it takes, and what gear you'll need.
Food & WineCuranto: Chiloé's traditional dish and how it's made
What curanto is, Chiloé's ancestral preparation combining seafood, meats and potatoes cooked underground over hot stones.
DestinationsWhat to see in Chilean Patagonia: a guide for first-timers
Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales and the southern fjords: an introductory itinerary through Chilean Patagonia for those visiting for the first time.
Nature & ParksConguillío National Park and Llaima Volcano
Ancient araucaria forests, lava-formed lakes, and Llaima Volcano in the background: a guide to Conguillío National Park, in the Araucanía region.
Routes & Road TripsRoute 5 North: driving from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
How to plan a road trip along Route 5 heading north, with the main stops between Santiago and San Pedro de Atacama.
Travel TipsHow much does it cost to travel to Chile: a budget guide by traveler type
A general budget guide for traveling to Chile depending on your travel style: backpacker, mid-range traveler, or a more comfortable trip.
Culture & HeritageElqui Valley: astrotourism and observatories
Why the Elqui Valley is one of the best places in the world for stargazing, and which observatories you can visit.
DestinationsEaster Island (Rapa Nui): what to know before you travel
How to get to Easter Island, how many days you should plan for, and practical information to know before traveling to Rapa Nui.
Adventure & OutdoorsSurfing in Chile: the best beaches from Pichilemu to Arica
Chile has more than 4,000 kilometers of coastline with waves for every level. A guide to the country's best-known surf beaches.
Food & WineMercado Central de Santiago: where to eat fish and seafood
A practical guide to Santiago's Mercado Central: what to order, how to avoid tourist traps, and less crowded alternatives.
Nature & ParksVicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Petrohué Falls
Chile's oldest national park: Osorno Volcano, Lake Todos los Santos, and the Petrohué River falls, near Puerto Varas.
Routes & Road TripsThe Seven Lakes Route in Araucanía
A one-day driving route through seven lakes in Araucanía, between Villarrica, Pucón and Panguipulli, with volcanoes in the background.
Travel TipsGetting around Chile: buses, domestic flights and trains
How to get around within Chile depending on distance: when a long-distance bus makes sense, when to fly, and where trains still exist.
Culture & HeritageValparaíso's historic quarter, a World Heritage site
Why UNESCO declared Valparaíso's historic port area a World Heritage site, and what makes it architecturally unique.
Adventure & OutdoorsCerro San Cristóbal and urban hiking in Santiago
How to climb Cerro San Cristóbal in Santiago -on foot, by funicular or by bike- and which lookout has the best view of the city.
Food & WineChilean pisco: the pisco route through the Elqui Valley
How Chilean pisco is made, which distilleries you can visit in the Elqui Valley, and how it differs from Peruvian pisco.
Nature & ParksCerro Castillo National Reserve, Patagonia's lesser-known side
A much less crowded alternative to Torres del Paine: a guide to Cerro Castillo National Reserve, in the Aysén region.
Routes & Road TripsHow to plan a road trip through Chile's Central Valley wine country
A 3-4 day itinerary combining Santiago, wine valleys and the central coast, no organized tour required.
Travel TipsSafety for tourists in Chile: what to know before you travel
General safety recommendations for traveling around Chile: which areas call for extra caution, and basic good practices.
Culture & HeritageIndigenous peoples of Chile: a basic guide for travelers
Mapuche, Aymara, Rapa Nui and other indigenous peoples of Chile: where their culture is still alive, and how to experience it respectfully while traveling.