Majestic ruins, modern skyscrapers and unique structures - this is just a sampling of what you will find on an Architecture Vacation. If historic sites are what you are seeking, pick a destination whose distant past can still be found in the landscape. Take a tour, or bring along a guide book to make the most of your journey. Find out when is the right time of day to go to avoid crowds or when the lighting is at its peak. For more modern buildings, head to a big city that's known for it's skyscrapers and other structures should as libraries, museums or sculptures. ...read more »
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Santiago
Chiles capital is a modernized metropolis, with markets and theaters surrounded by office complexes and marbled buildings. Santiago is a great location for adventure travelers as well, where hiking, whitewater rafting and even skiing are possible. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler shaunigusValparaiso
Valparaiso is an dynamic center of Chilean culture. Dubbed "The Jewel of the Pacific," Valparaiso was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a leading merchant sea port in South America. One of Chile's most charismatic and historic cities, travele... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler See Steve RunCastro
Castro is a Chilean destination with charm and a lot of local flavor. A bustling fishing town popular with backpackers and vacationing families, Castro has a lot to offer its visitors from gastronomy to music. Cultural festivals celebrating Chilean food... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Sanz TravelsSan Jose de Maipo
Find highlights on things to do and see in San Jose de Maipo shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to San Jose de Maipo across multiple sites to hel... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler CowgirlTifVina del Mar
Vina del Mar was originally developed over a century ago as an exclusive resort and residential area, class and has since become all that and more. A premiere Chilean seaside resort town, Vina del Mar offers travelers beaches, a gambling casino, fine di... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Ciccia*Valdivia
A winning combination of natural beauty and unique architecture, Valdivia is a destination worth visiting. Known as “the pearl of the South,” Valdivia is located in southern Chile and is the capital of the Valdivia region. With a Spanish and German he... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jennie and DavidPuerto Montt
The beautiful city of Puerto Montt is a travelers’ dream with its close proximity to many lakes, volcanoes, waterfalls,national parks, and gorgeous ChiloeIsland. Boat rides through the bright blue-watered bay and TengloCanal are a popular tourist activ... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Sharon Jones
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is located in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia region, along the Strait of Magellan - a natural passageway between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans. One of Chiles most important harbors before the building of the Panama Canal, these da... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Tole & JessicaPucon
Though the Chilean town of Pucon is small enough to be crossed on foot in about 20 minutes, its vacation possibilities are endless. It is situated at thefoot of Villarrica, an active volcano with snow for skiing and exciting hiking routes. Travelers al... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler keaLa Serena
Find highlights on things to do and see in La Serena shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to La Serena across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Day Trip up the North Coast from Renaca | Jan 01 07'
"Headed up for a drive north up the coast from Horcon"
We headed up for a drive further north up the coast from Horcon to the beach towns of Maitencillo, Cachagua, Zapallar and Papudo. On the way... Continue reading »
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Valparaiso - city of Funiculars | Oct 16 06'
"To think these people live in such poverty yet express such joy and livliness makes you think twice of even the thought of complaint "
I havent woken up at 8am in my entire life unless i had to be at school or work - what is going on?!Today i woke up and headed down to the kitchen... Continue reading »
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I love Santiago! | Mar 19 07'
I must admit that I had mixed feelings about Santiago initially. The air here is very polluted, so that must affect any judgement about it of cours... Continue reading »
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Santiago Dreaming | Feb 09 06'
"60’s designed sci-fi movie space pods"
Dressed all in white a piper played to us on a hill in the centre of Santiago. He had come from El Bolson, the farming and hippie community in Arge... Continue reading »
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Puerto Varas - 'City of Roses' | Dec 21 05'
"Someone had once had a vision to add the beauty of roses, flowers and trees to this town,"
Puerto Varas - a place billed in the brochures as a top tourist destination in Chile and a "city of roses". Roses - I love them and that was one re... Continue reading »
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Best of Chile Tour
Setting off at the crack of dawn from Cape Town, South Africa and travelling via Johannesburg this intrepid group of 17 travellers, spent... Continue reading »
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Valdivia, Lakes and Cruise to Patagonia (Puerto N...
Hi all!Sorry to all of you from whom I have heard in recent days who wanted to know if I was alive or this blog was ever going to get off... Continue reading »
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1 week in CHILE
A week in Chile for a "look see" before heading off catamaran shopping.It was a last minute decision to stop off in Chile. Original desti... Continue reading »
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