THE BLOG

Our flight from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas lasted 3.5 hours. Upon arrival, we were picked up by a guide- Patricia and drove to the Hotel Dreams Del Estrecho - the best hotel in the city. The rooms were large, clean, and had a breath-taking view of the Strait of Magellan and the Land of Fire. It is definitely a large touristic hotel, 5 stars they claim, is rather exaggerated. However, the views and its location (close to all of the restaurants and the city center), com

After having breakfast at the Singular Hotel, we set off for a private tour of Santiago. We started our trip from its central location: Plaza de Armas with the Metropolitana Cathedral. Then we went to the palace of La Moneda - the presidential palace of Chile and the Plaza de la Constitucion where we watched the change of guard. After a few minutes of walking, we reached Mercado Central, a market with numerous restaurants and seafood stalls. Another highlight of the program w

For our first dinner, we wanted to witness some local flavor and enjoy a good meal with a traditional music and dance show. We decided to go to Bali Hai restaurant in Santiago. It was a fun night with a great atmosphere. The show was interesting; the good music and dancing made the night really fun. Be prepared, you can be chosen to dance! No doubt this restaurant is a typical tourist attraction. It offers a menu of the day, with some options on the main course. The food is g

On the way from Cajon del Maipo, you can stop for a short break in San Alfonso to see Casa Chocolate. It is a house and boutique shop where you can see and buy many products created by local artists. The small shop sells chocolates, organic food, and furniture made of wood created by Sergio Andrade. It is a very unique wooden house, surrounded by old trees and other wooden sculptures. Very nice spot to take beautiful pictures for your Instagram. Casa Chocolate here. More abou