santiago, chile

Patagonia was a hard act to follow, but the people in Santiago made it so worthwhile. The Cruzat Family gave us such a warm welcome to their beautiful city. Visiting the beaches and ranches near Santiago are a must during our next stay.

people

Santiago adventures with Meg, Pat, Conor, and Amy Shields
Sharing such a fun dinner with our cute Chilean/Chicago family friends, the Cruzats
Getting dinner with Nader, Grayson Helm's good friend who bravely moved to Santiago solo 4 months ago!

places

The Aubrey Hotel
- Cool boutique hotel, unfortunately located in the wrong part of downtown
- If you are going to Santiago, we recommend the Singular Hotel
Barrio Lastarria
- An afternoon in this neighborhood included a great lunch spot, gelato, shopping and endless coffee shops
El Mestizo
- Incredible restaurant in the park with great views
Valparaíso
- Colorful historical port town located on top of the hills
- As a UNESCO world heritage site, residents must preserve the look and feel of the historic city. As a result, building facades remain relatively untouched, while inside is completely refurbished
- Filled with masterful murals and colorful street art

things

Cultural Bike Tour
- Great way to get a sense of the city and historic culture
- Missed the Pope by a week!
Gondola Ride
- Great views of Santiago
- You can see a huge statue of the Blessed Mother on the hill from miles away. They hold outdoor masses at the top on Sundays.
Casablanca Wine Tour
- Wine region known for their white wines located 40 minutes outside of Santiago
Valparaíso Tour
- Walking the hills, admiring masterful murals and colorful street art
- Riding the funicular elevator