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 […]

Santiago walking tours are the fastest way to unlock the city. Standing beneath the Gran Torre Santiago at the end of a hot Chilean summer, my first thought was: "wow, that’s massive". But the real draw is everything under the surface - layers of history, culture, and stories written into the streets. From the 1973 coup at La […]

There is SO much to do in and around Santiago. From colorful coastal towns and lush wine valleys to snowy mountains and hidden hot springs - the options are endless. If you’re planning your trip, you’ve got to make the most of it. That’s why I’ve put together my list of the 14 best day trips […]