Chilean Central Valley, Vineyards, Santiago

Apart from Santiago and its economic, political, and cultural activity, the Chilean Central Valley comprises the regions of Valparaíso, Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, and Maule (V, VI and VII, respectively). Homeland of the “huaso” traditions and the country’s most fertile grounds, this is the area where Chile’s best fruit and most reputed wines are produced.

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Discovering Santiago
4 days / 3 nights
Visit the main Santiago attractions and the beautiful coast of the Región de Valparaíso, a heritage city.

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Ski Week Santiago
7 days / 6 Nights

Visit the Andes Mountains staying in Santiago, learn to ski or snowboard, taste excellent wines, and visit Valparaíso.

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Closer to Colchagua
3 days / 2 nights

Go through Colchagua Valley, its vines, cellars, and the wonderful landscapes of the Chilean countryside.

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Description

The Central Valley is an idyllic spot to live and enjoy nature. Its climate and soil make it an ideal location for any type of economic and agricultural activity. These conditions have made possible human settlement in cities like Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Rancagua, Los Andes, San Antonio, and Talca.

The protection of the region's biological diversity is a priority. Because of this you can find nature sanctuaries and reserves like La Campana National Park in Región de Valparaíso, and other reserves in O'Higgins and Maule regions, such as Río Los Cipreses, Radal Siete Tazas, Altos del Lircay, and Laguna Torca.

Also, Chile is the main destination for South American skiers, and this is precisely the area where the most prestigious ski centers are located. You can find Portillo, Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado/Farellones, but there’s also Lagunillas in Cajón del Maipo and Chapa Verde in the sixth region.

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Highlights

National Parks and Reserves

El Morado National Monument

Archipiélago Juan Fernández National Park

La Campana National Park

Altos de Lircay National Reserve

Lago Peñuelas National Reserve

Laguna Torca National Reserve

Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve

Río Clarillo National Reserve

Río Los Cipreses National Reserve

Yerba Loca

Beaches and Lakes

Lake Colbún

Lake Vichuquén

Lake Rapel

Aculeo Lagoon

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	Ski Centers
	El Colorado-Farellones
	La Parva
	Portillo
	Valle Nevado
	Chapa Verde
	Lagunillas
	Thermal Springs
	Cauquenes
	Colina
	Del Flaco
	Panimávida
	Quinamávida
	Cities
	Santiago
	Viña del Mar
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