Landing at Santiago and wondering if renting a car is really worth it? If you are looking for car rental Santiago Airport, you are already asking the right question. Santiago is one of those cities where everything looks close on a map, but feels very different once you arrive. The Andes rise right behind the city, […]
I love driving. I thought getting an international driver’s license meant I was ready to go. Wrong. Driving in Chile was completely different from anything I was used to in Europe. And I do not just mean a little different, it felt like learning how to drive in another world. First of all, Chile is […]
Santiago Private Tours are the easiest way to really understand the city without wasting time figuring everything out yourself. Santiago can feel big and a bit overwhelming at first. One moment you are walking past historic buildings, the next you are surrounded by modern towers with the Andes rising behind them. Doing it on your […]
Santiago is one of those cities where choosing the right hostel can completely change your trip. Do you want rooftop sunsets with Andes views, legendary backpacker bars, cozy home-style hostels, or social spots packed with events and shared dinners? Santiago has all of it, but not every hostel delivers the same experience. To save you […]
Planning your trip and wondering which things to do in Santiago are actually worth your time? This guide keeps it simple. From mountain escapes and coastal day trips to cable cars, wine tastings and city walks, these are the experiences that show you the real Santiago without the guesswork. Pick a few, mix and match, and build […]
Locals kept telling me the same thing: “If you really want to relax in Chile, go to the hot springs.” So I did - and they were right. From my first soak, surrounded by forest and steam, I knew this was something special. There’s nothing like it: sitting in natural volcanic water, mountains all around, feeling completely […]
I’d heard a lot of good things from locals about the Hot Springs Santiago - stories about natural pools hidden in the Andes, surrounded by snow and silence. Everyone said the same thing: "you have to go, it’s incredible". So of course, I had to try it myself. A few hours after leaving the city, the noise and […]
Planning a trip to Chile almost always means flying into Santiago first - the city is the main international hub and the gateway to the rest of the country. But here’s the thing: should you actually spend a few days here, and if so, when’s the best time to visit Santiago? From my experience - […]
I’m used to the straight, flat Dutch roads where cows outnumber the cars, so stepping into Santiago’s traffic for the first time was a whole new experience. Wide highways cutting through the city, sudden mountain curves just 30 minutes away, and taxi drivers who seem to know secret shortcuts you’ll never find on Google Maps. […]
When I first hiked in Santiago, I couldn’t believe how quickly the city disappeared. One moment I was weaving through traffic and noise, and the next I was on a dusty trail, the wind sharper, the air cleaner, with the Andes stretching out endlessly in front of me. The sounds of the city faded, replaced […]