Dear reader,
To Latitud 90, travelling is a learning experience that transforms people; it is because of this that we developed this information guide about inspiring Chile, to give you the chance to encounter the places, people and traditions in most encompassing and comfortable way, while always maintaining care for the environment.
Chile offers a lot do and this catalogue serves as a guide to inform you about exciting, adventurous, unique, cultural and entertaining activities to do around this beautiful country, to show the most diverse and unique Chile, its contrasts, the fascinating and it’s remoteness.
Due to the fact that Chile is a country known for its long coastline of approximately 4300 km, there are some extremely varying climates, landscapes, cultures and natures to explore in the country and very different geographical parts of the country; North, Center, South, Patagonia and Islands.
Furthermore, there is also Wine Routes all around the country, plus a small chapter about Chilean festivities. Moreover, you will find the most important general information about Chile, and tips for travellers to make your visit
Please enjoy reading further and get inspired with this beautiful country…
The Great North
The far north of Chile shares the border with Peru and Bolivia, and it’s known for being the driest desert in the world.
Covering an area of 181.300 square kilometers, the Atacama Desert enclose to the East by the main chain of the Andes Mountain, while to the west lies a secondary mountain range called Cordillera de la Costa, this is a natural wall between the central part of the continent and the Pacific Ocean; large Volcanoes dominate the landscape some of them have been inactive since many years while some still present volcanic activity.
The Atacama Desert and surroundings are very interesting and amazing; diverse landscapes and a world of activities are presented to the desert travelers. San Pedro de Atacama is the most known village, located at 2.438 km above the sea level, in one of the many oases in the Atacama Desert; the population contains about 2.500 inhabitants and is considered as the archeological capital of Chile due to its extreme location, and the large number of ruins of their previous civilizations.
Besides San Pedro de Atacama, the great north is of La Tirana, multiple dance groups dress up with the location where La Fiesta de la Tirana takes place, beautiful hand made customs that can be admire one of the most colorful, attractive and beautiful dancing around the streets of the village. Every year religious celebration in the world; this is a celebration this celebration calls thousands of visitors, Chilean that combines music, dance and religion in a sacred and foreigners. ceremony between July 12th and 17th, to pray and to celebrate La Virgen del Carmen (Del Carmen Virgin), mother of the desert. Takes place in the small village Lauca National Park Trekking on the in-active Parinacota volcano Death Valley (Valle de la Muerte) Sandboarding Located in Chile’s far north, in the Andean range The Parinacota volcano is probably one of tourists’ The incredible death-valley with its spectacular Besides that the Death Valley is a spectacular place to part of the Atacama Desert. This Global Biosphere favourite mountains in the north of Chile. It is not sand dunes is located to the east of San Pedro. It is visit, it is also the perfect place for sandboarding. It is Reserve has a dry climate with well-defined day and only its height that makes it so interesting, but also its a desolate place, where forms and strange colors a marvelous location and some of the popular places night thermal variations. This park is well-known for stark beauty that takes your breath away. In contrast presage a place, which is devoid of life. To get to this are the dunes at the end of the valley. The dunes have being home to a great wealth of flora and fauna, its to the dirt road ascents of most volcanoes in the mountainous and sandy valley you have to go through an inclination of 40 to 150 meters slope length. highly interesting culture and history, and sites of north of Chile, the Parinacota offers for a change a the Cordillera de la Sal where natural sculptures can uncultivated beauty. glacier-covered summit and therefore an ascent with be admired. Also this valley is excellent for hiking and Stargazing crampons and ice axe. Trekking on this volcano is sightseeing. Because of its high altitude, nearly non-existent cloud Birdwatching definitely an amazing experience. cover, dry air, and lack of light pollution and radio With more than 130 different bird species living in this El Tatio Geysers del Altiplano interference from the very widely spaced cities, this park, Lauca is one of the best places for bird watching Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna): One of the most fascinating is visiting the Tatio Geysers desert is one of the best places in the world to conduct in Chile. This valley has a breathtaking desert landscape, which up in the Andes. These geysers are about a two- astronomical observations. Several Astronomic is the result of centuries of winds and floods on the hour drive from San Pedro and are most active right centers are located near San Pedro de Atacama and Chungará Lake sand and stone of the region. The large sand dunes around sunrise. These geysers are created by a huge visitors can be part of a unique experience watching The most spectacular feature in Lauca is the beautiful and stone formations mimic the surface of the moon, geothermal field of hot mineral water beneath the the stars in these centers or in the middle of the Lago Chungará, one of the world’s highest lakes. This giving the region its name, which translates to ´Valley surface of the earth that is highly pressurized by the desert. lake counts with unique fauna, such as wonderful of the Moon´. There are also dry lakes where the movement of tectonic plates beneath the mountains. flamingos and parinas, with a shinning rose colored in composition of salt makes a white covering layer of Note: Be aware of the fact that the temperature its feathers, and wild ducks. Its green waters reflects the area. The valley was declared a Nature Sanctuary Termas de Puritama (Puritama Thermal Springs) in this valley’s can be very low in the night so be the summit of the impressive parinacota volcano, in 1982 for its great natural beauty and strange lunar The thermal springs are located near San Pedro and it prepared and bring some warm clothe to put on. which has a huge glacier which starts at its 5200 landscape. This area is perfect for hikes, bike tours consists of a series of eight large pools of water with meters of height and ends in an impotent crater, of and visits by busses or vans. a temperature of 33.5º C (92º F). Wooden walkways 300 meters wide. connect the pools and the water at Puritama is exceptional, in that it springs forth from the driest desert in the world. San Pedro is located 1.670 kms north from Santiago de Chile. To get there, you will first have to reach to Calama, the nearest airport.
San Pedro is about an hour and a half away from Calama and is connected by an excellent highway and a surprising landscape.
Calama boasts an airport. Through LAN Airlines there are five daily flights from Santiago during the weekdays. Also Sky Airlines often boards from Santiago to Calama.
Where to Stay in Atacama? Where to Eat?
Alto Atacama 5* (All Inclusive) Adobe: Serve both national & international food Tierra Atacama 5* (All Inclusive) La Estaka: Serve Chilean and vegetarian food Awasi 5* (All Inclusive) Blanco: Serve International food Explora Atacama Larache 5* (All Inclusive) Altiplánico (B&B) Casa Atacama (B&B) Kimal (B&B) The Small North
The southern part of the Atacama Desert it’s call Small Desert or Norte Chico in Spanish, it’s the connection between the northern part of Chile and the central regions.
In this particular part of the Atacama Desert a really amazing phenomenon happens, the flowered desert, this is a climate phenomenon that consist in the blossoming of a wide variety of flowers between the month of September and November, occurs because of an unusual level of rainfall reach the seeds and bulbs that have been in a latent or dormant state and causes them to germinate and flower in early spring. It is accompanied by the proliferation of insects, birds and small species of lizard.
The flowering desert is a popular tourist attraction with visitors from all over the world who travel to Chile to experience how the driest desert in the world transforms into a multicolored garden. This phenomenon is linked to weather conditions, therefore is not certain to occur every year.
The Small North is also home of the Elqui Valley, known worldwide for its clear ski and privileged weather, its located at the east of La Serena City, its the perfect destination for those looking to connect with nature and enjoy a different kind of vacation experience. La Serena Water activities This Chile’s second oldest city, founded by Pedro de Other popular water activities besides swimming Valdivia in 1543. The city is well known for its pleasant include sailing, surfing and windsurfing. Playa year-round climate, its pure air, its great scenery, its Totoralillo (one of the beaches) is rated highly for its beautiful white beaches and superb seafood. surf breaks and windsurfing potential.
The beaches Stargazing A swathe of wide sandy beaches stretches over the The clear air of this region has made it a hotspot for coast of La Serena. There are so many beaches that observatories like La Campana, Cerro Tololo, La Silla Valle del Elqui Valle del Elqui has attracted a number of people who you could visit a different beach every day for a two- and Cerro Mamalluca. This centera are visitable and There are many ways to experience this destination, are looking to live far from the hectic pace of city life. week vacation. Even though strong rip currents make offer guided tours an astronomy lessons. and a visit to the pisco plants is a good place to start. Given that this place is a source of healing energies, some unsuitable for swimming, there is plenty of Tours offer a great opportunity to learn about the it’s easy to find accommodations that offer alternative choice. Flowered Desert production process, taste this grape distillate and shop. therapies, including reiki, meditation and massages. You can visit the flowered desert taking a guides tour The beautiful landscapes of the nearby Cochiguaz The archeological museum from La Serena, the place It’s about 2 and a half hour If you’re a fan of adventure sports, try the local Valley are home to a center that focuses on mysticism The crescent-shaped archaeological museum makes from the city, between the town of Vallenar and the trekking routes, horseback riding excursions and and alternative therapies. an ambitious attempt to corral Chile’s pre-Columbian city of Copiapo. paths for bike and Jeep tours. past. Its highlights include Atacameña mummies, To complete this journey of the senses, visit the a hefty 2.5m-high moai (large anthropomorphic Vicuña and Pisco Elqui are surrounded by vineyards Mamalluca Astronomy Center. The pure Valle del statues) from Easter Island and interesting Diaguita and have excellent restaurants and “picadas” (small Elqui air, and the desert air also allows for some artifacts that include a dinghy made from sea-lion local restaurants), which serve everything from spectacular stargazing opportunities, with many hide. roasted goat to organic cuisine. Ask the locals for astronomical centers just a few miles from La Serena recommendations, especially when it comes to and Coquimbo cities. marmalades, empanadas, pan amasado (kneaded bread) and manjar. LAN Airlines flies five times Sun-Fri and four times on Saturday from Santiago de Chile to La Serena. Flight duration is 1 hour. Sky Airlines flies three times daily from Santiago.
Buses leave several times every hour from Santiago to La Serena. The trip takes 7 - 8 hours.
Where to Stay?
Enjoy Coquimbo 5* (All Inclusive) Francisco de Aguirre 4* (B&B)
Central Chile is the cultural nucleus of the country.
All of Chile’s largest cities are located here, as are most of its universities and industries, its vineyards, finest agricultural lands, colonial and early republican architecture.
It’s capital, Santiago, is the point of entry for nearly all international arrivals. This modern city is situated closely to several spectacular beach cities which are famous touristic spots. Here follows an informative description of Chile’s capital and two beautiful beach cities that are also part of the central region. American, and incredibly cheap
Iglesia de San Fransico The Church of San Francisco, built between 1586 and 1628, is the oldest standing building in Santiago, having miraculously survived three devastating earthquakes. The highlights are the museum and the convent, the latter with its idyllic patio planted with flora brought from destinations as near as the south of Chile and as far away as the Canary Islands.
Ski As you might know, Chili is a paradise in the winter if you love skiing. Less than 40 miles from Santiago is one of the best places situated for skiing; Valle Nevado. This mountain of the Andes is home to many ski fanatics each year and is recommendable to people who like to ski from each level (basics to highly Santiago foot) statue of the Virgin Mary, erected here in the significance. The cathedral is situated on the west advanced). 1930s. The park extends into the cerro’s skirts, and side of the Plaza de Armas. Santiago, the capital of Chile, is the fifth largest city also encompasses the National Zoo and two pretty Barrio Lastarria (Neighborhood) in South-America. It is one of the most modern cities public pools, both excellent options for families. Mercado Central This impressive bohemian neighborhood of of the continent, home to approximately 6 million Considered one of the most beautiful public buildings cobblestone streets and European architecture has inhabitants with over a third of all Chileans. The Museo de Bellas Artes of its time in terms of scale, use and technological plenty of interesting shops, cozy restaurants and country is known for its attractive sites, its ski centers, This museum is home to one of the world’s largest application. It’s a building with unique architecture entertaining bars. It is a place full of art, independent the beautiful beaches, its vineyards and many more. collections of paintings, sculptures and tapestries and street musicians accompany a plethora of dining design stores and book stores that make the Lastarria of renowned artist Jean Lucrat. The museum was options, where seafood is abundant in this South district a unique place in Santiago. established in 1880, making it the oldest in South- American food court. Cerro San Cristobal (mountain) America. The best sweeping views over Santiago are from the La Vega peaks and viewpoints of the Parque Metropolitano, Metropolitan Cathedral and Plaza de Armas Very close to the above described Central Market, ‘La better known as Cerro San Cristóbal. The park Between 1748 and 1775 this impressive temple Vega Market’ is located. Nowhere in Santiago feels is Santiago’s largest green space, but it’s still was built and in 1951 it was declared as a National more South American than La Vega. This is Santiago’s decidedly urban. Walking trails, picnic spots, and an Monument. It’s a beautiful and serene building and main market, set in a shady part of town next to the amphitheater are all dwarfed by the 22-meter (72- the architectural splendor almost beats its spiritual Mapocho River. It is gloriously and chaotically Latin Viña del Mar beautiful museum that displays archaeological finds the city, is highlighted by “the jar of smoke,” a round, from Easter Island along with Mapuche silverwork, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda (famous This city, which was founded in 1874, is also known anthropomorphic Moche ceramics and old-school Chilean poet) himself. Even the people who don’t as the Garden City. It has grown into Chile’s most insect cases. know much about him, tend to say that it was an luxurious beach resort town attracting visitors from amazing experience and definitely a visit worth. all over the world. Since the 1800s, inhabitants of Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Santiago have gathered to Vina’s beaches in order to Situated in the neo-Gothic–styled Vergara Palace. Muelle Prat (Prat Wharf) escape the city’s summer heat. Some come for the The museum has an interesting collection of 17th- to This place is situated at the foot of Plaza Sotomayor, languid tropical atmosphere, its charming character, 19th-century European and Chilean art that includes the main square of Valparaíso. Muelle Prat is the only its incredible stretches of white beach sand or its works by Murillo, Modigliani, Rubens and Sorolla y wharf where the public can closely watch the loading tremendous offer of cozy restaurants and bars. Bastida. Major concerts and the celebrated Festival and unloading of the ships from a safe distance. You Internacional de la Canción are held in the striking will find a typical handicrafts market at this wharf and Go to the beach concrete amphitheater in the grounds. boat trips around the harbor can also be taken from If you don’t mind a crowdie place, the beach and the here. accompanying boardwalk offer a variety of things Valparaiso to do. Sunbathing on a stretch of white sand, while Iglesia La Matriz del Salvador church enjoying refreshments and ice cream, is by far out the In 2003 this city was declared a World Heritage Site, due The first stone was put in 1559 and is situated in most popular activity in this city. ‘Las Salinas’ is an to its historical importance, natural beauty, original the middle of the city. It receives a big affluence of example of an incredible beach that is known for the architecture and layout. This is where Chile’s main tourists for its historical interest. The church was in calmest water in the area. harbor is situated and besides it’s gorgeous beach, construction five times, because it had to survive Valparaiso is famous for its nightlife. Furthermore, the sequences of pirates, tempests and earthquakes. Enjoy a plate of fresh fish this principal port has a natural history, fine arts and The last reconstruction was in 1837. In 1971 it was Since this city is situated at the coast, there are many maritime museums are justly famed. declared historical monument and now it is part of astonishing restaurants with delicious fishplates. the Humanity Heritage Area. 3. Visit the museums La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda’s House) - Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck is This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of To Santiago: To Viña del Mar & Valparaíso:
There are many airline companies departing from Since the roads can be congested, a bus from Santiago various airports around the world with a direct is most convenient. The ride from the University of flight connection. These are the airline companies Santiago station takes an hour and a half, and you that reach Santiago (SCL) airport: PAL, Aerolíneas arrive in Viña, a twenty-minute walk from the beach. Argentinas, Aeromexico Aerovías de México, Air Canada, American Airlines, Air France – KLM, Avianca To the Ski Resorts: Aerovías del continente americano, Copa Compañía panameña de aviación, Delta Airlines , Gol, Iberia, There are many transfers from different parts of LAN, SKY, TACA, TAM and Qantas. Santiago, really early in the morning, it depends to wich resort you go. The best way is booking a transfer And these are the most important destinations in and out with the resort you are going. they depart from: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, La Habana, Caracas, Quito, Lima, La Paz, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Madrid, Frankfurt, Sydney, Auckland.
Where to Stay in Santiago? Where to Stay in Valaparaiso?
Grand Hyatt 5* Palacio Astoreca (Boutique) Noi Hotel 5* Domus Mare (Boutique) W Hotel Santiago 5* Grad Hotel Gervasoni (Boutique) Atton Hotels 4* Le Reve (Boutique) Where to Eat in Valparaiso?
Where to Eat in Santiago? Café Turri: Bohemian cafe & restaurant Portofino: Sea food El Galeón: Sea food Confitería Torres: Typical and classic chilean food Where to Stay in Viña del Mar? CueroVaca: Steak house El Apero: Chilean food Sheratton Miramar 5* (All Inclusive) La Casa Vieja: Chilean food Domus Mare (Boutique) Perla del Pacífico: Sea food Casa Doca (Boutique)
Lakes & Volcanoes
The Chilean Lake District is a zone in Southern Chile defined by its many lakes in the Andean foothills. It’s the expression of nature in its inimitable beauty and surprising exuberance.
Among volcanic cataclysms, iceberg sculptures, rain and snow, torrential rivers, natural hot springs, temperate rain forests and crystal clear lakes, we find a landscape in movement, one that is constantly modeled and changing before our eyes. Pucon
Pucón is a small touristy town in the middle of the southern Lake District of Chile. The unrivaled location by the beautiful lake Villarrica and imposing Villarrica volcano makes it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chile. The village is used as a base for all excursions that are being organized nearby. For many years, Pucón was an exclusive place to visit, Natural Spa & Wellness frequented by high society and foreign fishers, artists Chile is volcano country, and around Pucón are and intellectuals. It still maintains a little of this ‘upper numerous natural hot springs. ‘Termas Geométricas’ class’ stigma to it for Chileans, though there are now is one of the best. Seventeen natural hot-spring pools, many hostels and activities aimed at backpackers. many of them secluded, dot the dense native forest. Each thermal bath has its own private bathrooms, The town lockers, and deck. Most of the activities that are exciting in Pucon are adventurous and outside the city. Inside the town Outdoor sports itself you can head down to the lakeside beach and The village and its surroundings is a very popular spot visit the main square with a miniature stream train for outdoor sports. You can easily spend the whole that goes around it. Also there is a small wharf (Muelle week enjoying the following activities: horse riding, Municipal La Poza) with some benches in front in quad driving, mountain biking, skiing (in the winter), order to admire the lake or the volcano. canoeing, fly fishing and rafting. Climbing the volcano: Huerquehue National Park The biggest attraction in Pucon is climbing the This park is situated 33 km from Pucon. It´s a beautiful, Villarrica volcano which you can climb up and down pre-Andean park with an area of 12,500 hectares, in a day. characterized by its mountainous geography and crystalline lakes and lagoons. Easily accessible in the Mapuche Museum summer, this park offers the visitor a wide range of A small, private museum that houses an array of recreational options, from simply admiring nature Mapuche artifacts, including musical instruments, to camping and sport activities. There are some masks, rock sculptures, pipes, and other items incredible views from the park, like the Pucon river representative of Mapuche culture and history. to the Villarrica volcano. If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the majestic condor. Volcanic Caves (Spelunking) After a short hike uphill, you’ll find this cave halfway up Volcán Villarrica, right next to a very basic visitor Puerto Montt center. The place first opened up in 1968 as a cave for spelunkers to explore, but eventually tourism proved Puerto Montt is the capital of the Lake District. It was more lucrative. A short tour takes you deep into the founded in 1853 by Vicente Pérez Rosales. Its present electrically illuminated cave via wooden walkways that name was given in honour of the President at that time, bring you close to the crystallized basalt formations. Manuel Montt. The inhabitants of the place worked mainly on larch explotation and currently Puerto Montt has about 175.000 inhabitants. Because of its strategic position this city constitutes the starting Osorno volcano point to move to the tourist-attractive places in the This volcano is located 60 kilometers northeast of south in general. In addition, the port links it to the Puerto Varas and has a height of 2652 meters. Its most southern cities, and its International Airport “El great height makes it visible throughout the whole Tepual” with the most important air terminals in the province of Osorno. Although considered one of the country. most active (11 recorded eruptions) of the Andean volcanoes Orsono hasn’t erupted since 1869. The Lahuen Nadi Park upper slopes are covered with glaciers and it is This forest is well-known because of the oldest trees continually snow covered. This volcano is also the in the world. This park is home of the second longest excellent spot for skiing. living plant on earth; The Alerce. It’s is an indigenous conifer that can live several thousand years and Park Vicente Pérez Rosales thrives in moist climates. It is a great spot to hike and This national park covers about 2,530 km2 and is see the old protected species of Pine. almost entirely situated in the Andes mountain chain. The famous “Petrohué Waterfalls” and the lake, “Todo Visit Puerto Varas los Santos” are part of this wonderful national park. Resting on the shore, Puerto Varas is one of the It’s situated 50 kms away from Puerto Varas. most emblematic cities in Chile and one of the most beautiful ones on Lake Llanquihue. Just 20 kilometers away from Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas gathers the poetry of its rosebushes and the typical regional flora with the streets that end at its magical waterfront. Furthermore, the local casino in Puerto Varas is one of the most beautiful ones of Chile. To Pucon:
The easiest way to get to Pucon is via Temuco Airport. From Temuco airport there are multiple busses that go straight to Pucon. Furthermore, there are also busses and planes leaving from Santiago to Pucon.
To Puerto Montt:
Via International Airport “El Tepual” with the most important air terminals in the country.
Where to Stay on the Lake District?
Huilo Huilo Natural Reserve 5* (All Inclusive) Cumbres Puerto varas 5* (All Inclusive) The Cliffs Preserve 5* (All Inclusive) Patagonico Hotel 5* Antumalal Hotel (Boutique) 2 Lagos Lodge (Boutique)
The Chilean Patagonia offers all the dramatic landscape one would expect from the world’s ultimate land’s end. Here the South American continent falls away in a dazzling explosion of islands, glaciers, icebergs and mountains. It is truly one of Mother Nature’s grand finales. it’s just you and the wild nature that serves as a backdrop to such diverse activities as fly-fishing, trekking, cycling, mountain climbing, rafting, kayaking and horseback riding. Maggiorino Borgatello Museum This museum was constructed in 1893 by the Salesian missionaries. It is maintained today through voluntary contributions. The museum has exhibits the region’s history, flora and fauna, indigenous tribes, mineralogy, and the work of the missionaries.
Salesian Museum This museum belongs to the Salesiano Monsenor Punta Arenas live more than a thousand sea lions, cormorants, Fagnano school of Puerto Natales. It has a collection skuas, among others. of embalmed animals arranged in sets to show the Punta Arenas, 3hrs20min by Air from Santiago, is the different animals of Patagonia. The museum’s funder, capital of Magallanes province which comprehends Fitz Roy Farm Ranch Antonio Romanato, was a prominate curate famous from Cordillera del Paine on the north to Cape Horn This ranch is located 95 kms northwest from Punta for his taxidermy that expanded the scope of the on the south. Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas became Arenas on Isla Riesco Coast which is reachable by a 5 museum. the urban, commercial, cultural and social center min ferry ride. During this ride you can enjoy the sight that spread all over Magallanes. Punta Arenas is the to the fiords, Otway and Skyring gulfs and the end of Nao Victoria Museum farthest south continental city in the world the Andes mountain range. The Nao Victoria Museum is an interactive proposal that allows visitors to relive the history of the great Magdalena Island and Marta Island Fenton Lookout Hill navigators and explorers of our region (Magallanes, Located 25 miles north of Punta Arenas, in the middle Mount Fenton, located just 9 kilometers west of Punta Williams and Shackleton to date) Their ships are of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is a natural Arenas offers during spring and summer seasons rebuilt with historical certainty, all ships also feature, reserve of Magellan penguins, cormorants, and other the possibility to perform entertaining walks in a copies of hardware, sailing rig and even some life-size birds which peacefully coexist with sea-lions. Between marvelous environment of native forest. mannequins as well as clothing and weapons of the October and March they occupy almost the entire age. island, and are a unique sight. On nearby Marta Island Puerto Natales historical photographs of the town’s development.
Puerto Natales is a small town that is situated La Cueva del Milodon (Spelunking) approximately 250 km from Punta Arenas. The town One of the main atractions is La Cueva del Milodón was founded in 1911. Even though it’s a small town, which is situated 24 kms north from Puerto Natales. there is a lot to do in the town and its surroundings. It’s a cave which is 200 meters deep, 80 meters wide and holds a replica of the animal whose remains were Torres del Paine found by Captain Eberhard. Torres del Paine is a national park in the Extreme South region of Patagonian Chile and features mountains, San Rafael Glacier lakes and glaciers. The centerpieces of the park are The San Rafael Glacier is one of the major outlet the three Towers of Paine, three spectacular granite glaciers of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field in peaks shaped by the forces of glacial ice. The National southern Chile and is the tidewater glacier nearest Park covers 181.000 hectares is perfect for: the equator. It calves into the Laguna San Rafael and is contained within Laguna San Rafael National Park. Trekking: Torres del Paine is one of the world’s most famous trekking destinations. You can see Watersports at the Futaleufu river snow covered mountains, trek on glaciers, walk This river is known for its deep blue waters created through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and have by glacier till deposited in the river, and for its white lunch by crystal-blue lakes all in one day. The park water currents, which attract rafters and kayakers is famous for its two amazing trekking circuits: the from around the world. This river is perfect if you like ‘W’ and the ‘Circuit’. watersports and will definitely entertain you as in no other river can. Sailing and Kayaking: In this national park is a great way to see some of the less accessible parts of this natural reserve as you can take in the wilder, and more secluded, areas which aren’t accessible by trekking. This park is also ideal for fly fishing, climbing and horseback riding.
Historical Museum Puerto Natales’ museum has natural history items (mostly stuffed animals), archaeological artefacts such as stone and whalebone arrowheads and spear points, plus a Yahgan canoe, Tehuelche bolas and By air: Sky Airline and LAN Airlines have several daily flight alternatives to Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport, located 22 km north of the city of Punta Arenas. The arrival time is about 3 to 5 hours from Santiago, depending on whether direct or scales. At the airport, transfers and taxi services will bring you to the city.
By land: The region has no direct land access connecting the region with the rest of the country, so it must be done through Argentina. The border, Southern Integration, is 196 kilometers from Punta Arenas, connecting through the CH route 255, then take Route 9 south.
Where to Stay in Punta Arenas? Indigo (Boutique) Altiplánico Sur 4* Plaza Hotel 4* José Nogueira Hotel 4* Where to Stay in Torres del Paine National Park? Cabo de Hornos Hotel 4* Hoteria Las Torres 5* (All Inclusive) Where to Eat in Punta Arenas? Lago Grey 5* (All Inclusive) Tierra Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive) La Tasca: Serve typical patagonian meals Awasi Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive) Sotito’s: Typical patagonian meals & bar Explora Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive) Patagonia Camp 5* (All Inclusive) Where to stay in Puerto Natales? Río Serrano 5* (All Inclusive)
The Singular 5* (All Inclusive) Remota 5* (All Inclusive) If Patagonia (Boutique) Costa Australis 4*
Chile is a country with many islands. However, the most popular, spectacular and beautiful island are Easter Island, Chiloé Island and the Robinson Crusoe Island. These impressive islands offer a lot to do and are definitely worth a visit! Easter Island Horseback riding Since the island has more horses than people on the This island is one of the most isolated islands in the island, there is plenty of opportunity to go horseback world. It is situated approximately 2.300 miles from riding. A popular trip is a short ride to the highest point the Chilean coast and is most famous for its mysterious of the island for an impressive 360-degree panorama giant stone statues, called Moai. About 1.000 Moai view of the Pacific. are scattered around this Polynesian island. They were carved out of volcanic rock and transported all over Enjoy the beach the island. Besides these statues, the island is also Even though Easter Island has only one sandy beach, known for its impressive 3 volcanic craters, its unique it is a very beautiful and special one. The water is lava creations, its brilliant blue water, the incredible brilliantly blue and has the perfect temperature for a beach and its friendly inhabitants, named Rapanui. quick dip or a full day of swimming. The beach, named ´Anakena Beach´, is situated on the north side of the Moais island and is perfect for sunbathing. People come to the island primarily for the Moai. These incredible monolithic statues have a very Tapati Festival interesting and mysterious story and will definitely This festival is a celebration of local customs and impress you. traditional sport. It is held for two weeks every February and consists of horse racing, spear throwing, Hiking statue carving, singing and dancing. Some of these Easter Island is perfect if you love to hike. There are events are open to the public during this festival and beautiful farm roads and walking paths that cross normally attract a lot of visitors. the island offering dozens of routes for hikes that vary from a walk in the park to sweaty slow-motion Spelunking marathons. This beautiful island is also known for its numerous caves that are best explored with the assistance of a local guide. They aren’t huge, but offer spectacular archeological intrigue and stunning scenery.
Diving and Snorkeling Numerous beautiful diving and snorkeling trips are being organized around the island. The visibility around the island is incredible and many divers daily make use of this wonderful opportunity. Only one airline, LAN Airlines, flies to Easter Island. Surfing Flights originate from Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile) and The island with its beautiful wavy water gives guests Papeete (Tahiti) and take about 5 hours. The airline visiting the island the opportunity to surf at several schedule is seasonal, with more flights scheduled popular spots around the island. during the week in the austral Summer (December- February). Stargazing Due to the fact that the island is isolated far away Cruise ships do visit Easter Island, but usually stop from its neighbors, this island is perfect for stargazing only for a few hours, which is not enough time to get as long as the tropical cloud doesn’t get too thick. even a slight feel for the place.
Private sailboats occasionally visit the island, but special permission to land is required.
Where to Stay in Easter Island?
Hare Noi 5* (All Inclusive) Hangaroa 5* (All Inclusive) Taha Tai 4* Iorana 4* Chiloe Island Chepu, 35 km south-west of Ancud, is a great way to peacefully navigate the rivers and observe the wildlife. Chiloé Island, an archipelago, is the largest island of Chile and the second-largest island in South America Fuerte San Antonio after Tierra del Fuego (partly Chilean and partly This is the last Spanish foothold in Chile which fell Argentinian). In part because of its physical isolation to local forces in 1826. There’s not much left but a from the rest of Chile, Chiloé has a very special well-preserved wall, but the views and historical architecture and local culture. The Spanish who significance are impressive. The juxtaposition of the arrived in the 16th century, and Jesuit missionaries cannons with the sea and beyond will make a great who followed, constructed hundreds of unique picture. A small path above the main area will bring wooden churches in an attempt to bring Christianity you to even better vantage points. Furthermore, to the archipelago. The result was a mix of Catholicism there’s a somewhat secluded beach, Playa Gruesa, and indigenous Chilean beliefs. Also on this island behind the north wall. there is a lot to see and do. The Regional Museum Ancud Chiloe National Park It is a small, but impressive museum with a collection This national park is located in the western coast of of artifacts and exhibits, which weave together the the island in the region of the lakes. It has 43.057 islands’ history from the indigenous past through the hectares of extension and it´s an important refuge for arrival of the Europeans and the 1960 earthquake. forestall species. It has an impressive geography with mountain that are over 800 meters high, and multiple Quinchao Island rivers and lakes. Furthermore, it’s ideal for hiking, Quinchao island is located five minutes on a ferry (200 horseback riding, flora and fauna contemplation and meters) from Dalcahue. It’s one of Chiloé’s most visited photography. and largest islands and a ferry goes every 10 minutes. The Island of Quinchao is a mosaic of grassland hills The wooden churches with small towns spread out among them. The simple and elegant wooden churches of Chiloé rival the beauty of any European cathedral. Chiloé Feria Artesanal (Market) Island is famous for these churches, with more than Even though this market seems to offer the same 50 structures surviving. 16 of these were named as wooden trinkets as every fair in Chile, the main hall World Heritage Sites in December 2000, preserving also has a nice selection of typical Chilean woolen the island’s unique culture and history. socks, scarves, hats, jackets, etc. some of which may serve you well if you haven’t prepared for Chiloé’s Kayaking weather. There’s also some seafood and this is the Kayaking in the wetlands of the Dead Tree Valley, in place in town to stock up on the island’s famed liquors. There are daily flights from Santiago to Puerto Montt. Shuttles and ferries run between El Tepual airport (Puerto Montt) and Ancud and Castro, which are located 82km from one another.
Where to Satay in Chiloe?
Refugia Hotel 5* (All Inclusive) Parque Quilquico (All Inclusive) Palafito 1326 (Boutique) Robinson Crusoe Island
Robinson Crusoe Island is the main island of the Juan Fernández Archipelago and boasts a rich history. Since its discovery by Spanish navigator Juan Fernández in 1574, it became an icon among sailors and a place of refuge for corsairs and pirates, who would use this piece of paradise to stock up on supplies. There is an interesting development of the flora and fauna of the island and boasts a lot of activities to do and beautiful places to visit.
Diving and snorkelling Robinson Crusoe’s marine ecosystem is quite nearly as unique as its terrestrial ecosystem, and every bit as beautiful. Excellent visibility, steep sea cliffs, vast schools of endemic fish species, and abundant spiny lobsters attract connoisseurs to this little-known dive paradise.
Horseback riding The island has a very steep and rocky terrain with beautiful sights. However, it’s perfect for horseback riding because all the horses and mules on the island are stronger and can handle this type of terrain. Various excursions will take to all parts of the island.
Fishing This island is the perfect place for fishing. Species like Breca, Vidriola and Pampanitos are easy to see and many different fishing spots are popular on the island. Furthermore, it is quite an experience to do this between all the local fishermen of the island.
Visit to the town of San Juan Bautista This village has about 600 people and it has several key points of historical, natural and cultural interests, such as the sectors (that in February 2010 were affected by the Tsunami), the new square implemented by the municipality, the cemetery, the patriots caves, the area impacted by bullets of the battle of the Dresden and Santa Barbara’s fort, national monument that dates back to the 18th century. It is also very popular to visit goldsmiths of black coral and craftsmen who work the leather of fish.
Trekking Besides visiting different spectacular view-points while horseback riding, it is also very popular to hike/trek on the island. Exciting hikes to view-points such as the ‘Sal si Puedes’ view point, the Centinela view point and the Selkirk view point is very special. Furthermore, native forests with unique flora and fauna can be encountered during a hike. There are various options to travel from Santiago to the island. This can be done via private companies, which are quite expensive, or by charter flights with two different companies. However, these don’t depart very often. Just 2 charter flights per week depart on Tuesday and Friday with Ata and Lassa
Where to Satay in Robinson Crusoe?
Crusoe Island Lodge 5* (All Inlcusive)
The Wine Routes
Chile has been producing wines since, approximately, ceremony between July 12th and 17th, to pray and the mid-sixteenth Century and is nowadays recognized to celebrate La Virgen del Carmen (Del Carmen internationally as a major wine producer and exporter. Virgin), mother of the desert. Takes place in the The country is well-known for its amazing wine small village of La Tirana, multiple dance groups routes. Their tours through the vineyards and tasting dress up with beautiful hand made customs that workshops of their luscious wines are the perfect way can be admire dancing around the streets of the to make visitors experience Chile’s wine culture in a village. Every year this celebration calls thousands unique way. of visitors, Chilean and foreigners.
The magnificent Wine Routes gives insight into the great tradition and reputation of Chilean wines, all of which originate from French stock where some of the most famous vineyards in the world can be visited. Today there are 12 wine valleys like, Aconcagua, Cachapoal, Casablanca, Colchagua, Elqui, among others, creating a great variety of vines such as, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, and Cármenère.
Besides San Pedro de Atacama, the great north is the location where La Fiesta de la Tirana takes place, one of the most colorful, attractive and beautiful religious celebration in the world; this is a celebration that combines music, dance and religion in a sacred Casas del Bosque | Casablanca Valley Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cinsault. De Martino Founded in 1993 by Juan Cuneo Solari in Casablanca boasts a tour, the possibility to dine, a gift shop with Valley, it is one of the few family wineries of the valley. crafts and typical products from the region and Being a boutique winery and working with small several tastings. quantities, they maintain the necessary practices to produce the best quality of wines. The production Errazuriz | Aconcagua Valley reaches 75,000 cases per year and over 80% of it is exported to the most demanding markets abroad. Casa Errázuriz was founded in 1870 in the Valle de del Bosque produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Aconcagua, 100 kms north of the capital city, Santiago. Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Carmenere, and He sent for the finest clones from France, and with Cabernet Sauvignon. Besides tastings and a tour, they tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren also boast bike activities, a picnic experience and they land into a world-class vineyard. Errazuriz produces have a restaurant. Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Camernére, Merlot, Sangiovese,, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. De Martino | Maipo Valley Errazuriz’s wine tours include tastings and food pairing activities. It was established in 1934 in the Maipo Valley where Alta Cima | Lontué Valley Casa Marin | San Antonio Valley the conditions for wine production are perfect. The family business grew tremendously over the years and AltaCima is a family-run boutique winery located in Viña Casa Marín is a family-owned winery located there are nowadays about 300 hectares organically the Lontué Valley (Province of Curicó in the Maule in the San Antonio appellation, only 4 kms from the managed. Their challenge is to produce wines Region) approximately 200 kilometers south of coast. It was founded by Maria Luz Marín whose goal reflecting their origin and showing Chile´s incredible Santiago. They produce Late Harvest (Chardonnay) was to provide innovation to the local wine industry. diversity. Being the first to export Carmenere in 1996 and several red and white wines with grapes such Nowadays she accomplished this by her focus on they now offer their quality wines in over 30 countries as Carmenere, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet premium wines which are a reality with the new around the world. De Martino produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. At Alta Cima it’s possible to “terroir”. It has been described as one of the “most enjoy a tour through the enterprise (vineyards, wine daring and innovating” vineyards in the country. Casa cellars, etc.) including an explanation about the way Marin produces Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon everything is being executed, various wine tastings, Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. The visit their farm (chickens, sheep, ducks, etc.) and enjoy winery offers many activities for wine tourists, varying a lunch or dinner. from a short visit to a few days, such as visiting a museum, horseback riding, kayaking, sport fishing Anakena | Cachapoal Valley and much more.
Anakena is situated in the Alto Cachapoal Valley. The goal of the owners was to offer fine and innovative wines that characterize the New World.
Today the winery counts with vineyards in different valleys and strives to always offer excellence and high quality. Anakena wines are now consumed in morevthan 50 countries around the world and are consistently recognized by the most demanding international wine critics. They received a Sustainability Certification by Wines of Chile, and their Gran Reserva line is “carbon neutral”. Anakena produces Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Carbernet Sauvignon, Camenere, Sauvignon Blanc, Carignan, and Malbec. Anakena boasts various types of tours that can include tastings, horseback ridings, a lunch/dinner and a visit to their Sales Room. Loma Larga | Casablanca Valley incorporated external consultants into the project Pérez Cruz | Maipo Valley Located in Maipo Valley, it benefits from a unique in 2000 to ensure that Matetic wines achieve the ecosystem allowing them to produce Premium Wines. The interest in wine in the Diaz family goes back to highest quality. Matetic produces Chardonnay, During the last century, the Pérez Cruz family started Their wines are faithfully representative of New World the 19th century. Don Manuel Joaquín Díaz Escudero Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Gewürztraminer, to develop the agricultural activity with a high level of wineries, providing excellent quality and consistence Alvarez de Toledo, grandfather of the owners of Loma and Riesling. Matetic has an hotel, provides various dedication and professionalism. They took advantage in each bottle produced. Tarapaca produces Cabernet Larga personally brought French strains from his outdoor excursions (hikes, horseback rides, biking, of the capacities and enthusiasm of each member of Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carménère, tours of Bordeaux, which were planted with the help etc.) and various tours an tastings. the family to maintain this passion for this common Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay among others. of French winemakers in his estate, “Chacra Victoria”, interest. Tarapaca boasts various tours through the enterprise now located in the heart of Santiago city. With the Miguel Torres | Curicó Valley including tastings. intention of keeping this wine tradition alive, the family Don Pablo Pérez Zañartu, prominent Chilean business began planting vines in their estate in Casablanca In 1979, the hundred year-old wine-making company man, bought the Fundo Liguai de Huelquén located Tipaume | Cachapoal Valley in 1999. Loma Larga produces Syrah, Cabernet Miguel Torres, acquired a small winery in Curicó in the Maipo valley, and managed to create a strong Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Valley. Today, the 100 hectares acquired turned into familial interest for the countryside and wine making. Since 1996, Tipaume is one of the first organic and Sauvignon Blanc. Loma Larga provides the possibility 445 hectares of vineyards. They benefit from excellent Thanks to the excellent conditions of the ground and biodynamic wineries established in Chile. In an small to do horseback riding, various wine tastings, a tour, weather conditions, allowing them to produce sublime the climate of the Fundo Liguai, Doña Mariana Cruz estate just at the footsteps of the Andes mountains, dine possibilities and a helicopter flyby to watch the wines. Costa and her sons created the project Viña Pérez in the Cachapoal Valley, the French agronomist vineyards from above. Cruz. Perez Cruz produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Yves Pouzet developed this family project, a lifetime This family business, striving to maintain the tradition Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Cot. Perez Cruz dream. The purpose of both wines is producing great Matetic | Casablanca Valley and passion for wines over the years, is a major boasts various tours through the enterprise including wines but not forgetting the natural essence of their and well-recognized winery in Chile. Miguel Torres tastings. terroir. Their wine, made in amphoras “Grez”, comes In 1999, the Matetic family decided to diversify produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, from one of our family last name. Tipaume & Grez their business ventures and enter the world of wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Carignan, Tarapacá | Maipo Valley are made from the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon, confident in the virtues of the climate and soils in Gewürztraminer, Merlot, País, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Carmenere, Merlot, Lacryma Christi and Viognier. the Rosario Valley. With a firm conviction in the vital Miguel Torres boasts tours, a restaurant, a visitor Viña Tarapacá was established in 1874, in the foothills Tipaume boasts a tour and tastings. importance of maintaining a strong professional centre, an exposition centre, a tasting centre, a guest of the Cordillera de los Andes, creating wines reflecting team to guide every step of the project, the family house and sales facilities in Chile. a century-long tradition and contemporary elegance. Undurraga | Maipo Valley William Cole |Casablanca Valley
Undurraga was founded in 1885. With plants brought The winery was built in 1999, deep within Casablanca back from France and Germany, and under the Valley, and is architecturally reminiscent of old Chilean supervision of a French viticultor the first vineyards missions of the southwest American Indian pueblo. were created in Santa Ana, Valley de Maipo. Today, The winery’s capacity of 2.4 million liters is provided with more than 125 years of tradition, Undurraga by 98 stainless steel tanks allowing them to fulfill their is present in more than 70 countries. Undurraga mission: producing the finest possible wines using produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, modern technology and meticulous attention to every Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürstraminer, processing detail. William Cole produces Sauvignon Carménère, and Chardonnay. Undurraga boasts Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Carmenere, Cabernet wine routes that include a visit to the park and the Sauvignon and Merlot. William Cole boasts tastings vineyards, a soil analysis test pit, vinification of the and visits to the vineyards and the wine cellars. plant, entertainment garden, the underground cellars, lunch possibilities, and tasting.
Viu Manent | Colchagua Valley
Viu Manent is a Chilean winery owned by the Viu family. It was founded in 1935 when the Catalonian immigrant Miguel Viu-García and his two sons Agustín and Miguel Viu-Manent founded Bodegas Viu in Santiago de Chile. It’s situated in Colchagua valley. This traditional estate included 150 hectares of vineyards planted to noble, pre-phylloxera vines, as well as a winery and manor house. Viu Manent produces Pinot Noir, Merlot, Carménère, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Semillon. Viu Manent boasts a restaurant, a winery cafe, an equestrian club, a food & wine pairing studio and an Emporio shop.
VIK | Apalta Valley
Our wine lovers will have the pleasure to taste the VIK Icon wine, an excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère, produced with a holistic concept: the synergy between a great terroir with 12 different valleys, high precision viticulture, high technology, passion, art and architecture. You will discover a one-of-a kind winery and enjoy a private barrel wine tasting. We also invite you to connect you with the peaceful of nature in a horseback riding, mountain biking or trekking. The Vik Experience will not leave you indifferent! Vik produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. VIK offers wine tastings, horseback ridings, mountain bike rides, gastronomy, accomodation, guided tours and visits to neighboring vineyards. Chile takes a great deal of pride in its long history, impressive geography, unique culture, and its religious and indigenous roots. A warm, open and fun-loving people, Chileans are always ready to celebrate. Any number of festivals and cultural celebrations take place in Chile year-round, and some of the most well- known and exciting of those draw visitors not only from around the country but from around the world. From north to south Chilean people welcomes you to witness the essence of its celebrations and enjoy the colorful and majestic of Chilean traditions. La Semana Valdiviana (Valdivian Week) There are more festivals in February. In southern Chile, the region of lakes and thousand-year-old forests, the residents of Valdivia celebrate the founding of their city on February 9, 1552 in the festival of La Semana Valdiviana. “On the Calle-Calle River the moon is dancing,” goes a local song. And each year on February 9, scores of vessels make the river come to life, captivating Valdivians and visitors from all over Tapati (Easter Island) Chile and abroad. The garlanded ships compete for On mystical Easter Island, the ‘Tapati’ festival sees the prize of most glamorous vessel of all, and are the painted bodies become art. A queen is chosen for perfect setting for crowning the Queen of All Rivers. the festival from amongst the young people, who A fireworks display closes the festival, while along the compete for the honor in swimming and canoeing riverbank people enjoy street performances, dining competitions using small boats and rafts made of and beer drinking, the latter a reminder of the cultural reeds. The teams prepare traditional costumes, influence of the German immigrants who began to songs and dances, and share the stories of myths arrive in the region in the 1800s. and legends in oral narrations. Body painting, called ´Takona´, is the festival’s chief characteristic, where Grape Harvest Festival the islanders paint their bodies with symbols of their The prestige of Chilean wine is celebrated in a special mythic origins using natural pigments. Physical skill way in the central zone. Preparations begin with the is also put to the test in the ´Haka Pei´ competition, arrival of summer, and the festivities culminate during in which the most daring young men hurl themselves the final weeks of March. The Grape Harvest Festival at great speed down a mountain, sliding with banana of the city of Curicó is probably the most impressive tree trunks. of all. A religious ceremony blesses the first batch of pulped grapes, followed by a parade. The Grape La Tirana Harvest also chooses a Queen, who is weighed on La Tirana is a small town in the northern Tarapaca a balance against bottles of wine while a contest Region, near the city of Iquique. Its annual festival, is held between grape stompers. Each competing ‘Fiesta de la Tirana’, has acquired an importance that team stomps 20 kg of grapes for ten minutes, until spreads far beyond the itself. It has become Chile’s the fruit is converted into juice. Applause and shouts most celebrated festival, visited by both local pilgrims of encouragement follow the stompers’ energetic and tourists. On June 12 to 17 each year, dancers and progress as they compete to crush all the grapes and musicians enact the diablada, the ‘dance of the devils’, produce the largest quantity of juice they can. and a carnavalesque dance for exorcising demons. The dance troupe, wearing fearsome costumes and masks, move to the rhythm of drums and flutes, with the leader of the troupe setting the pace with toots on a whistle. The festival demonstrates a synthesis between local indigenous religions and Catholicism, also paying homage to the Virgen del Carmen, or ‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel’. Descendants of the Atacameño, Kunza, Aymara and other indigenous peoples arrive at the Virgin’s sanctuary in processions, making promises in exchange for blessings. Masses are said in the church while in the surrounding area there are stalls with handicrafts and food, and dancing throughout the day. Fiestas Patrias - National Holidays Fiesta de La Virgen de Andacollo On the 18th and 19th of September, Chile’s National The Festival of the Virgen of Andacollo, in the northern Holidays’ celebrations take place. The coming Spring town of Andacollo, is a popular religious festival is anticipated by open-air ramadas, shelters with celebrating copper, Chile’s greatest natural resource. roofs made of tree branches, and fondas, refreshment Andacollo was a settlement of Molle people, who stands offering typical dishes, meat or cheese are related to the Incas and developed agriculture empanadas, cider and red wine. Under the shelter and exploited the copper resources. In their native of the ramadas people dance the cueca, the national language of Quechua, ‘anta’ means copper, and dance of Chile. It is found with small local variations ‘coya’ means monarch, and the Virgen of Andacollo throughout Chile, and consists of pairs of dancers is thus known as the Queen of Copper. The festival, waving handkerchiefs in the air to depict couples held each year on 24th - 26th December, is one of the courting and flirting. The people commemorate the most widely-attended religious festivals in Chile, with First Assembly of the Government, which marked the dances and pledges to the Virgin. beginning of Chile’s independence on September 18th, 1810, and military triumphs are celebrated with Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol a parade, presided over by the President, in Santiago’s The Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol, or “the Parque O’Higgins. 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