Other activities in Santiago
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Viña Cousiño Macul
Most of the vineyards of Viña Cousiño Macul are now at Buin, but tours take in the production process and underground bodega, built in 1872. It’s a 2¼km walk or taxi ride from the metro.
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Viña Concha y Toro
To see winemaking on a vast scale, do one of the mass-market tours at Viña Concha y Toro.
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La Parva
The most exclusive of Santiago’s ski resorts, La Parva is definitely oriented towards posh families rather than the powder-and-party pack. Private cottages and condos make up ski base Villa La Parva, from where 14 lifts take you to its 30 runs, the highest of which starts at 3630m above sea level. Snow permitting, there’s plenty of off-piste skiing here, too. The ski between La Parva and Valle Nevado or Farellones (via Valle Olímpico) is also a favorite among more experienced skiers.
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Valle Nevado
About 12km of unpaved road takes you from Farellones to Valle Nevado. Modeled on European setups, it’s the best-maintained of Santiago’s resorts and has the most challenging runs. A magic carpet and ample beginner runs make it good for kids, too. Seven drag lifts and four chairs take you to the 27 pistes’ high-altitude start points, which range from 2860m to 3670m. Adrenaline levels also run high here: there’s a snow park, good off-piste action, and heli-skiing.
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Lagunillas
The cheapest skiing to be had near Santiago is at Lagunillas, a small resort 67km southeast of Santiago via San José de Maipo. Run by the Club Andino de Chile, it has four lifts and 13 runs; note that though the scenery is stunning, the snow here is generally not as good as at Santiago’s more exclusive resorts. The Club Andino runs a few small cabins here, but it’s an easy day trip from Santiago.
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Viña Aquitania
Santiago’s most interesting winery, Viña Aquitania works with tiny quantities and sky-high quality. From Grecia metro station (Línea 4), take bus D07 south from bus stop 6 and get off at the intersection of Av Los Presidentes and Consistorial (you need a Bip! card). Aquitania is 150m south.
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Viña Almaviva
Viña Almaviva is the boutique vineyard Concha y Toro runs in partnership with Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Bus 207 from Estación Mapocho runs past the entrance (you need a Bip! card), 1km from the winery building.
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Farellones
The village of Farellones is Chile’s first ski resort. At about 2500m, it’s lower than El Colorado and its handful of runs tend to attract mainly beginner skiers, as well as tubing fans.
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Viña Santa Carolina
Santiago’s most central winery, Viña Santa Carolina, dates from 1875. The vines themselves have long since moved out of town, but the historical main house and cellars are still here.
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Piscina Tupahue
There are fabulous views from the huge, open-air pool atop Cerro San Cristóbal, Piscina Tupahue. It is more for splashing about than serious training.
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El Colorado
El Colorado has 22 runs ranging from beginner to expert and the highest of its 18 lifts takes you 3333m above sea level.
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Centro Deportivo Providencia
You can do your lengths year-round at the 25m indoor pool of the Centro Deportivo Providencia.
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Club de Tenis Municipal
The cheapest court rental in Santiago is at the city government–run Club de Tenis Municipal.
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Santiago Adventures
Savvy English-speaking guides lead personalized city, food and wine tours, and day trips to the coast.
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Termas Valle de Colina
About 16km after the turn-off to Baños Morales, the G-25 (now a basic dirt track best negotiated in a 4WD) reaches the thermal springs of Termas Valle de Colina, where rather murky hot pools overlook the valley. There’s a well-organized camping ground, but be sure to bring plenty of food supplies. The administration also offers guided hikes and one- to three-day horseback-riding expeditions.
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