A classic starter for large lunches or a quick snack on the street, Sopaipillas are a fried bread with a spongy consistency and neutral flavor making them good for sweet or savory use. Fried bread might not sound like much, but the bit of cooked pumpkin added to these classic Chilean snacks set them apart. […]
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One of Chile’s most prominent valleys, the Maipo valley, produces the big reds which Chile become known for early on in its commercial wine journey. Its home to some of the biggest players, Santa Rita and Concha y Toro, and spans from the flatter, hotter low Maipo up to the base of the Andes Mountains.
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Getting a bird’s eye view of a city is more than just a great photo opportunity. It allows for reflection on the urban jungle below, brings out the details, the buildings, parks, roads and waterways which giver personality to a community. Santiago has some perfect look outs over the city, but a ride up the
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Bellavista has been the den of nightlife, bars, discoteques and restaurants for some time, and as a neighborhood it has has some of the best options to sample Chilean craft beer, day or night. Here are three of the top recommendations for residents and visitors alike. Kross Bar-One of the newest venues for beer lovers,
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Walking tours are a favorite for many to see a new city. They offer a more personable and immersed view of a city or space. This puts you in touch with the locals, the sights, sounds and smells that make each destination unique. Here in Chile, Santiago’s central historic district is the perfect place to
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Scoring a perfect 100 points with a critic is a nearly impossible feat for a winemaker, and Viñedo Chadwick, part of the extended Errazuriz family, has done two years in a row. The first recognition came in May 2016, after its Viñedo Chadwick 2014 wine scored a perfect 100 points from wine critic James Suckling.
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