Santiago’s day trips to the colorful port city of Valparaiso and the wine valleys of the Andes foothills give visitors both artistic street culture and world class Chilean wine.
Valparaiso Day Trip
This UNESCO listed port city, about 90 minutes from Santiago, is famous for its steep hillside funiculars, colorful houses, and extensive street art covering nearly every surface.
Maipo Valley Wine Tour
Chile’s oldest and most prestigious wine region, just outside Santiago, offers tastings at renowned vineyards producing internationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon.
Santiago City and Cerro San Cristobal
A funicular or cable car climbs this hill for panoramic views over Santiago and, on clear days, the surrounding Andes mountains.
Cajon del Maipo Day Trip
This mountainous canyon area offers hiking, hot springs, and views of glaciers within the Andes, a short drive from Santiago’s city limits.
Pablo Neruda’s La Chascona House
This eccentric house museum, one of the Nobel Prize winning poet’s several homes, reflects his colorful personal aesthetic and maritime inspired collections.
Book Santiago Tours & Tickets
From Valparaiso’s colorful streets to Maipo Valley’s vineyards, these tours cover Santiago’s access to Chile’s artistic port city and celebrated wine country.
From Santiago to the Andes: 4×4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue
Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture
City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city
Practical Tips
- Valparaiso’s funiculars, called ascensores, are a historic and practical way to navigate its steep hillside streets.
- Maipo Valley wine tours are best booked with transport included, given the wineries’ distance from central Santiago.
- Cerro San Cristobal is best visited on clear days for the best mountain views, common in Santiago’s dry summer months.
- Santiago’s smog can be significant in winter, check air quality forecasts if sensitive to pollution.
FAQ
Is Valparaiso worth the day trip from Santiago?
Yes, its UNESCO listed status, extensive street art, and unique hillside funiculars make it one of Chile’s most distinctive and photogenic cities.
What wine is Chile known for?
Chile is particularly known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, with the Maipo Valley near Santiago producing some of the country’s most internationally recognized wines.
Final Thoughts
Santiago’s access to Valparaiso’s artistic port city and the Andes’ wine valleys make it one of South America’s most well rounded capital city bases.
Write Your Review
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!