Your friend's guide to Chile
Andean Road
I was born in Chile and raised in New York. These are the places I've been, the things I've done, and everything I wish someone had told me before my first trip back.
Guides
Start here
Multi-day itineraries that put the best of Chile in order.
multi-day
Adventure in Pucón
Volcanoes, hot springs, rainforest, and the best steak in the Lake District.
multi-day
Santiago in a Weekend
Two days, two neighborhoods, zero wasted time.
multi-day
The Neruda Trail
Three houses, three cities, one obsessive collector.
full-day
Wine Day from Santiago
Hit two or three Casablanca wineries and still make it to the coast for sunset.
Santiago
Where to start
A capital city with world-class food, street art, Neruda houses, and the Andes visible from every rooftop.
restaurant
Ambrosia Bistro
A local celebrity chef blending Chilean, Thai, Peruvian, and French
bar
Bocanáriz
400+ Chilean wines by the glass — your crash course in one night
cultural center
Centro Gabriela Mistral (GAM)
Santiago's big contemporary arts center — always something on, always free to walk around
hotel
Hyatt Centric Santiago
Executive vibe, reliable WiFi, and a concierge who actually handles things
restaurant
La Cabrera Chile
Argentine steakhouse that does not mess around
museum
La Chascona
Neruda's eccentric Santiago love nest — designed like a ship, filled with obsessions
market
Plaza Los Dominicos
The best handmade leather and woven goods in Santiago — West Elm quality, Chilean prices
hotel
The W Santiago
The best rooftop in Santiago, with views of the Andes that don't quit
Casablanca Valley
Wine country
Midway between Santiago and the Pacific — an easy day trip through some of the best vineyards in South America.
winery
Bodegas RE
Where Chilean winemakers stop following the rules — clay pots, orange wines, wild blends
winery
Casa del Bosque
Vineyard tours, great wine, and a restaurant worth the drive
winery
Kingston Family Vineyards
Boutique family winery, small-production Pinot Noir, personal tours
winery
Matetic Vineyards
Fully biodynamic, 13km from the Pacific — exceptional wines and an organic garden restaurant
Lake District
Volcanoes and hot springs
The southern adventure zone — active volcanoes, rainforest trails, thermal pools, and the best steak south of Santiago.
restaurant
La Maga Uruguayan Steakhouse
The best meal in Pucón — wood-fire grilled by a couple from Punta del Este
national park
Parque Nacional Huerquehue
Rainforest trails, ancient monkey puzzle trees, and lakes that get more otherworldly the higher you climb
hot springs
Termas Geométricas
17 volcanic pools connected by a red wooden walkway through rising steam and rainforest
volcano
Volcán Villarrica
An active, fuming crater you can actually climb — if you've got the stamina
Day Trips
Beyond the city
museum
Isla Negra
Neruda's favorite house — boat-shaped, oceanfront, where he's buried
town
Pomaire
Terracotta pottery, enormous portions, and 10 lucky pigs for $2
hot springs
Termas Valle de Colina
Terraced natural pools at high altitude with views that make you forget the city exists
Before You Go
Practical
The things you'll be glad you read before landing.