While Santiago is Chile’s largest city, one thing that makes it so appealing is the many and varied places that are just a quick drive away. Many of these places, like Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and the Casablanca Valley are destinations unto themselves. They are worth more than a day if you can spare it. […]
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Valparaíso or Viña del Mar: What You Really Need to Know About These Two Coastal Chilean Cities
If you’re planning a trip to Chile’s coast, you’re probably wondering whether Valparaíso or Viña del Mar is the right city for you. One is a Bohemian port town, and the latter, a more cosmopolitan beach destination. Both are about an hour and a half away from Santiago so it’s easy to visit as a […]
One Day in Santiago, Chile: A Whirlwind Itinerary for a Quick Stopover
Santiago, Chile has a huge international airport, (the third busiest in South America), and is often a jumping off point for other adventures in Chile and beyond. We spent a leisurely five days here but it is possible to see quite a bit of the city in just a day or two. So if you’re […]
Is Santiago, Chile Safe?
In 2019 our plans to visit Santiago, Chile were thwarted by the “Estallido Social” – the mass protests that broke out across Santiago, sparked by a rise in metro fares. It was impossible to get to the city from the airport (not that we really wanted to) and so we pivoted and went to Buenos […]