More than the traditional and radical ski centers, Chile also offers tourist and cultural sites that arouse the interest of different tourists around the world. An engaging place with diverse museums, parks, theaters, historic monuments, art galleries, natural beauty, beaches and much more.

With all that beauty, you all have access to good gastronomy. Seafood is Chilean cuisine’s strong point. It is practically impossible to visit the region without enjoying the traditional “Caldillo de Congrio”, a dish with grilled salmon, clams and a sort of kettleful of various types of seafood. What is interesting is that you eat well and cheap in Chile.

It is a clean and safe place where you can walk along the wide avenues night and day without any problem. Actually, the region enjoys a bustling nightlife.

You can visit the beach resorts of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso or take a tour to some of the best wineries in Chile, which includes the visit and wine-tasting, in the areas surrounding Santiago, in less than two hours by car.

Check out some tips for you to enjoy the best of your trip:

Main tourist and cultural sites

In Santiago do Chile:
- Valle Nevado Ski Resort
- El Colorado Ski Resort
- Farellones Ski Resort
- La Moneda Palace
- Santiago Metropolitan Park
- Santiago Arms Square
- Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Central Market
- Santiago Archaeological Museum
- Casa Colorada Santiago Museum
- Colonial San Francisco Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum of Science and Technology
- O'Higgins Park
- Forest Park

In Viña del Mar:
- Carrasco Palace
- Cerro Castillo Presidential Palace
- Wullf Castle
- Rioja Palace
- Clock of Flowers
- National Botanical Gardens
- Muelle Vergara

In Valparaíso:
- Home of the poet Pablo Neruda.
- Portales Viewpoint
- Merchant Marine Viewpoint
- Gervasoni Walk
- Naval and Maritime Museum
- Lord Thomas Cochrane Sea Museum
- Baburizza Palace
- Museum of Fine Arts
- La Sebastiana Museum House
- Monument to the heroes of Iquique.
- Museum of Natural History

In Puente Alto:
- Puentealtina Reserve
- Puente Alto Square
- Bairro Antigo
- Commercial Center (Tobalaba Mall Plaza)

Shopping Tips

Central Market
This is a typical Chilean commerce with stands of seafood, clams and a great variety of typical fruit from the region. The place also has restaurants.

Malls: Parque Arauco and Alto Los Condes
Open from 11 am to 9 pm, including Sundays. The large stores like Falabella and Paris complement this shopping tour.

Flea Market
More popular commerce located in Patronato. The market is held on weekends on the Estado walkway. Place where Arab and Oriental merchants settled.

Pueblito dos Dominicos
Ideal for those in search of typical arts and crafts in wood, leather, metal and cloth. Open daily until 7 pm.

Tips for Lodging

Get to know our partners in Chile and guarantee an excellent stay.
When visiting Chile, stay at a comfortable hotel. Check out the program’s partners in the region. Thus, besides enjoying quality infrastructure, you also earn more Smiles Miles.

- Hotel Valle Nevado: (56 2) 477-7107
- Hotel Tres Puntas: (56 2) 477-7108