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Santiago fish market, Mercado Central, Chile

Something a bit fishy

With restaurants and buzzing business, the fish market in Santiago is a tourist magnet. For locals, Mercado Central is the source of the best food.

Free walking tour in Santiago, Chile

Hitting the streets of Santiago

Chile’s capital is but a stage for our free tour guide. But there’s something about his stories that bring the city to life. And what a city Santiago is!

Visiting Valparaiso in Chile

The panoramic kaleidoscope

The cultural capital of Chile in Valparaiso is one huge explosion of colour. It’s a city you can explore for days and getting lost here is a pleasure!

Andes crossing Argentina Chile

Crossing the Andes

The border crossing from Argentina to Chile is a long process by bus. But the amazing scenery and views make up for the time spent in customs.

Stray dogs in Santiago, Chile

It’s a dog’s life

There’s something about the street dogs in Chile’s city, Santiago. They’re healthy and plump with lush coats. Why? Because the community looks after them!

Sewell abandoned mining town, Andes, Chile

Ye olde abandoned mining town

The abandoned mining town of Sewell, high in the Andes of Chile, is an eerie place. Now heritage-protected, it is a reminder of the hard lives many men had.

Climbing Villaricca Volcano, Pucon, Chile

Turtle versus the volcano

It was a tough climb through snow and across volcanic rocks. At times the pain got too much. But imagining the summit of the volcano kept me going.

A mountain beach in Pucon, Chile

The beach in the mountains

A beach in the middle of the mountains, a huge volcano challenging you to climb it, and dozens of hippie cafes. This is life in Pucon, Chile.

Chiloe churches, the World Heritage Churches of Chiloe, Castro, Chile

The funeral crasher

Chiloe is like a world unto its own, a literal island in the heart of Chile. And it’s the churches of this region which are the pride and joy.

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