Discover the Secret Soul of Chile: Valparaiso and Santiago...4 magical days at the beginning or end of your South American Cruise
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Discover the Secret Soul of Chile: Valparaiso and Santiago...4 magical days at the beginning or end of your South American Cruise
Written for tourists who have just a few days in Valparaiso and Santiago and want key information to make their trip memorable and seamless.
This illustrated guide is full of interesting tidbits, facts about Chile and 10 different “must see/do†adventures per city. With this guide in hand, your visit to these Chilean jewels will be enjoyable and effortless.
The guide also includes nuts n' bolts info. - currency, history, transportation from the port, between cities and to the airport, geography, fun facts – anything you might need to know while you're touring.
There are mini-maps, pictures, addresses/phone numbers and commentary. There's even a section for wine lovers if you want to tour Chile's wine country.
You may be about to take a once-in a lifetime South American cruise that takes you to Valparaiso and Santiago or you may be a tourist or business visitor who wants to have an amazing visit to Chile. This guide is for you.
Like the author, you'll trudge up and down cobblestone steps in Valparaiso, climb hills that require you're part billy goat, ride an ascensor (historic cable cars that travel between street levels), learn some of Chile's history and end up at the Open Sky Museum.
This outdoor art walk let's you view world-class murals while you sip on a Pisco Sour and learn the truth about the myth that Chilean's are born with a paint brush in their hands!
You'll also explore fascinating walled gardens between street levels, eat in restaurants with a bird's eye view of the bay, laugh at Pablo Neruda's eccentric sense of humor in his hilltop cottage where he did a lot of his writing and fall in love with Valparaiso – Chile's cultural capital.
Santiago is a different kind of experience. It’s a big (5 million) somewhat smoggy city with a view of the Andes and dozens of places to explore.
Santiago was a 2012 Traveller’s Choice Award Winner and will likely be for 2013 as well, as more global travellers adventure to South America.
Museums, markets, sculpture park, modern malls, cafes, dance clubs – there’s so much to see and do.
Santiago has an excellent subway (metro) system that will transport you to most of the places you'll want to visit. And the best shopping on your South American trip (if you're looking for special Artisan's work) is here at Los Dominicos Handicraft Market.
Chile is fast becoming one of the most recognized wine producing countries in the world - second only to France at the recent September 2012 Decanter Worldwide Wine Awards in London, England. With over 14,000 wines in competition, only 28 wines received worldwide trophies – and 5 of those international trophies went to Chilean wines.
There are several vineyards between the two cities and you may want to extend your visit for an extra day to experience wine country - there are lots of options for tours, tastings, even accommodation at the vineyards.
Have this e-book in your hand while you explore …so you don't miss anything on your fun and instructive tours of Valparaiso and Santiago. Go home knowing you've seen two travel jewels in a country of miracles – CHILE… a magical, eccentric, joyous, energizing and unforgettable country.
And "Que tengas un buen viaje" – have a good trip!