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Central
Area
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This area has the most populated cities,
including Santiago, our nation’s
capital, with a population near six million
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Santiago
The city was founded by Mr. Pedro de Valdivia
on February 12th 1541 at the bottom of Santa
Lucia Hill. |
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The
capital of our country with over 6 million
inhabitants in a surface of 1.500 kms2. Located
at the foothills of The Andes Mountain Range,
119 kms far from the Pacific Ocean and just
40 kms from the main Ski Resorts, at an average
altitude of 553 mts above sea level. |
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Originally was build surrounding the main
square, Weapon Square reaching to the north
and south two arms of the Mapocho river,
our main river.
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Tours
in Santiago
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City
Tour ( 3 1/2 Hours )
We start our tour with a sightseeing of our
historic Santiago, stopping at the National
Mint, Presidential Palace and its Civic Center.Continuing
to the Heart of Santiago the Main Square
Later on we shall head on to Santa Lucia Hill,
the hill upon which the Spanish founded Santiago
in 1541. From this point on we continue uptown
to see some of Providencia and Las Condes-
one of the noble parts of the city with elegant
shops, first class restaurants and some futuristic
high-rise buildings stopping at a nice handicraft
shop where we end the tour. Return to the
hotel.
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Wineries
at the Central Valley
Another interesting
place to visit is the Wineries at the Central
Valley. Few countries in the world have these
conditions to produce wine.
The soft ocean
breezes, the impressive Andes mountains,
perfectly balanced soil components and clean
mountain rivers, create an ideal micro-climate
for cultivating the noblest French stock.
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These and many other reasons have attract
new investors, who applying top technology
have gotten the very best quality in their
vintages.
Wineries
Concha y Toro
( Half Day )
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We leave Santiago direction South, in about
40 minutes we reach the Maipo Valley, the village
of Pirque, where the largest Winery of the Country
is located, Concha Y Toro. Founded on 1883 by
Mr. Melchor Concha y Toro.
At the Winery you will have a guided tour through
the parks, the main house, the vineyards and
the most important cellar of the winery, The
Devil Cellar. Three tastings included.
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Casablanca Valley
This is the Valley which has gotten its last
development in the country, in comparison
with other regions. Today we have about 5000
hectares planted, mainly white varieties,
such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and some
Riessling. We do have around 25 wineries in
this Valley, some with nice Restaurant facillities.
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Tour
to the Valley ( Half Day )
We leave northwest from Santiago to the COAST
till we reach Casablanca Valley. We visit
two Wineries (according to program), optional
lunch at a Winery, return to Santiago. Tastings
included.
Colchagua
Valley
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Colchagua
Valley History dates back to many decades
before the Spanish Colonization, where the
ancient inhabitants were the Chiquillanes.
These were the bravest among the Mapuche tribe,
they covered their bodies with Guanaco leather
This tribe was conquered by the Incas, who
were the first who developed an irrigation
system and started with the agriculture. |
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The superior quality of the wines produced in
this Valley is given by the climate of Colchagua.
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With the four seasons really well marked,
its geography, the influence of the
Ocean Breeze and the winds coming over
the Andes, generate an ideal condition,
specially during the summer months (April
- November), when we get about 22°C
difference between day and night. These
conditions help the grapes rippen slowly
giving them stronger aromas and flavours.
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Full
day Tour
Morning tour into the
Chilean countryside towards the Colchagua Wine
Valley, 150 Km South of Santiago. |
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We visit two vineyards, producing high quality
exportation wines (wine tasting sessions).
Lunch is served in one of the Vineyards or
in a traditional Restaurant.
In the afternoon, we visit the Colchagua museum
in Santa Cruz, which has a complete display
of the history of South America and Chilean
Central Region, including Prehispanic artefacts.
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Wine
Route of Colchagua 3 Days / 2 Nights
Leave Santiago towards the South 150 Kms into
the Countryside. Here you will stay at the Santa
Cruz Plaza Hotel for 2 nights. You will visit
several Wineries where you will get to know
the production process of different types of
Wine, the Technology they use and in some cases
the History of the Families who used to own
the Wineries at the beginning. At some point
you will visit the Museum of Santa Cruz.
Wine tasting sessions included. |
Tour
to the Ski Resorts
Valle
Nevado 45 KMS from Santiago
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It is not only the
latest that has been build, it is the
largest one and the most modern one.
Located at 3.025 mts above sea level,
45 kms from Santiago, has a ski area from
over 9.000 hectares.
Among La Parva and El Colorado - Farellones
they build the largest ski area in South
America.
They have the machinery to make snow and
cover 30% of the skiable surface. |
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During the summer months it is an unforgettable
journey becuase of the majesty of our Andes.
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