Chilean Bodies of Water
Good ol’ water. Let’s start with the practical: cool, clean, from the tap. It was a refreshing change from the tap water in Venezuela that many refuse to use even … Continue reading
Forests of Chile
Parque Nahuelbuta was the first forest we visited in Chile. It’s a coastal range that is home to both the last virgin stand of Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle) trees and quite possibly the oldest Araucaria tree … Continue reading
Chillán
After a quick stop in Chillán to buy some groceries and check out the central market, we went 70km east of I-5 up towards the Termas de Chillean. The temperature … Continue reading
Excellent and Unexpected: Artisans and Wine Country
Our first stop outside Santiago on the way south wasn’t planned. Isn’t it so that the best experiences are stumbled upon unexpectedly? We saw an exit sign for Pomaire, a … Continue reading
A Smoother Tomorrow
Whereas the first day of our Chilean vacation left us slightly beat-down, the second day lifted us up. We drove into Santiago and parked so we could get around town … Continue reading
Adventurous Precedent
It now costs $160 to enter Chile as a US citizen. Reciprocity fee. If you think about it, that’s really just like a two-day pass to Disneyland, but it’s valid … Continue reading
Vamos a Chile
We are leaving today for our winter vacation. A Chilean summer awaits. In the reverse of our Cuba trip, we’ll be flying with the best airline in Latin America, not … Continue reading
Fino Cambur 