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Street Art in Valparaíso: A Historical Journey

On a street art tour in Valparaíso, Chile, the inventive murals have a history behind them. The Piano Stairs of Cerro Concepcíon Several cities have high concentrations of street art. However, probably only in Valparaíso can you trample all over it without realizing. The truth…

art, Chile, street art, Valparaiso

The Vinolia wine tasting room in Santiago, Chile.

Vinolia in Santiago, Chile, review: Wine-tasting, cinema-style

In Santiago, the Vinolia wine-tasting experience aims to change perceptions of Chilean wines. The Vinolia tasting room All cinemas should be like this. Sitting through the latest live action Disney remake, or the year’s 29th comic book movie, would be considerably improved with five generously-filled…

Chile, reviews, Santiago, wine

Driving into the Andes from Santiago, Chile

From the Chilean capital Santiago, it’s an enjoyable drive through the Aconcagua Valley towards the dreaded Los Caracoles. Driving through the Maipo Valley from Santiago You don’t have to drive too far out of Santiago for the landscape to start getting hillier. The south-eastern route,…

Andes, Chile, driving, mountains, Santiago

Santiago Airport review

What to expect if flying from the Chilean capital. Dropping off rental cars at Santiago Airport? It’s hard not to groan when dropping off the rental car. I can’t just walk to the terminal – I have to take the free shuttle bus. This is…

airports, Chile, reviews, Santiago