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Chillan in summer

by BororoinOttawa 14 December 2011

Hi there! Does anyone recommend going to Termas de Chillán during the summer? What kind of activities would I find there? Cheers!…
RE: How far South are the trains DEF. running from Santiago ?

by freewheelingfred 10 December 2011

Several years ago I rode the train south from STO as far as Temuco- but Standanista is correct about things as they are now. There is…
RE: How far South are the trains DEF. running from Santiago ?

by Standanista 06 December 2011

Passenger services run as far south as Chillán. There are 3 trains daily in each direction Santiago-Chillán, plus an extra 2 daily each…
RE: Trains in Chile

by vnrose 22 October 2011

Aside from commuter trains, there is only the Terrasur which goes south as far as Chillan. There is a very small branch line from Talca…
RE: Getting to Bariloche from Talca

by vnrose 23 September 2011

The train only takes 1:45 mins between Talca and Chillan. You can get a bus going to Bariloche from Valdivia or Puert Montt/Puerto Varas/Oso…
Getting to Bariloche from Talca

by tarsipoleski 22 September 2011

Hello, Could anyone advise a good way to travel from Talca to Bariloche please. I read that the train is running again as far as Chillan,…
Re: Train Talca-Constitucion, Santiago-Chillian after the earthquake ???

by tarsipoleski 21 September 2011

I am glad to hear the train is running from Talca to Chillan. what is your best advice on how to get to Bariloche from Chillan? thanks…
RE: ski in chile

by nahuel 11 August 2011

Pretty easy to do on your own and cheaper than with an agency. Anyway liftprices in Chile or Argentina are more expensive than in Europe…
Re: Norte Grande or the Central Valley region?

by motziii 30 July 2011

Hi Lily, I suppose you are a women traveling, and it sounds as if you have been to both regions already at some other point in time.…
RE: Norte Grande or the Central Valley region?

by vnrose 25 July 2011

It depends a bit on the time of year and how much time you have to explore. There is still visible damage in some of the lovely small…
Norte Grande or the Central Valley region?

by lilyblack 25 July 2011

I am trying to decide whether to devote my time in Chile to the Norte Grande region or the Central Valley region just south of Santiago…
RE: Air conditioning accomodation in Chillan

by Stumptown 18 July 2011

Thanks vnrose, everything has worked out well, both of us have secured full time jobs here in Concepcion and now I feel like a Chilean…
RE: When is Las Lenas opening?

by TetonTom 04 July 2011

Las Lenas opened today, 4 July 2011. I couldn't make it, but will be there this weekend. There is definitely still a MINIMUM of snow…
RE: Must see's in Argentina & Chile

by nahuel 04 July 2011

Patagonia can be really aamazing in winter. Abril is great too for example. Lotsof people go there in october too. There are a lot of…
RE: Air conditioning accomodation in Chillan

by nwdiver 20 June 2011

You don't need AC and it may not be availible. There are many small places in Chillan that don't advertize, get your in-laws to recommend…
RE: Air conditioning accomodation in Chillan

by vnrose 18 June 2011

First let me congratulate you on your upcoming marriage! I remember you trying to get your papers sorted just as the earthquake happened.…
Air conditioning accomodation in Chillan

by Stumptown 18 June 2011

Hi everyone, I'm getting married December29th in Chillan and I'm having a hard time finding a place for my parents to stay. ItThey…
Re: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

by vnrose 08 June 2011

BUS *1. I understand that it is not possible to book bus tickets from other countries online or by telephone, unless it involves travel…
RE: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

by WILLEMSPIE 08 June 2011

There is no difference of prices for foreigners. HOWEVER for air tickets prices are cheaper if you buy the ticket in Chile (even if you're…
RE: ski argentina

by nahuel 23 May 2011

Las Leñas is only a resort. No village or town closeby. This makes it much more expensive as you have to stay at the resort itself but…
RE: Argentina + Chili: here we go!

by Micaela484 19 April 2011

Limit your time in Santiago. I would recommend using it only as a hub to visit Valpo, Vina, the Atacama, Patagonia, etc. In Chile, check…
RE: 3 weeks in Chile: Can't decide where to Start ?

by goprogirl 18 April 2011

Thanks for the replies everyone. I've been to Chile a couple of times before but mostly just stayed around the central regions. Never…
RE: 3 weeks in Chile: Can't decide where to Start ?

by whiksey 17 April 2011

Sounds like you're mostly into surfing. If so, go straight to either Puertecillo or Pichilemu. Zapallar and Maitencillo are great beach…
RE: 3 weeks in Chile: Can't decide where to Start ?

by vnrose 16 April 2011

The time you are coming is no longer beach time and not yet snow time. Snow usually arrives later in Argentina than Chile and, for the…
RE: Snowboard/Ski resorts

by Williamsontherocks 31 March 2011

Valle Nevado is an overrated and very expensive resort. Snow conditions can be terrible there. Better go south like Chillan or to the…