Valparaíso

This place has many different adventures that can be interesting for travelers: it is home of the driest desert in the world as well as millennial glaciers in the southernmost part of the planet. It counts many enchanted forests, incredible lakes located at the foot of many volcanoes and wild rivers flowing throughout the whole country. Infinite legends and mysteries populate the beautiful Easter Island, so secluded and remote and yet so alive, especially in February when the local festival Tapati takes place. The locals will engage with you in many traditional activities such as body painting and delicious culinary experiences which should not be missed!. Great cuisine and winemaking traditions are important in Chile too. And last but surely not least, is the lovely city of Santiago: modern, dynamic and organized… while still being a great place for relaxing thanks to its many parks and recreational areas.
Chilean people are warm and welcoming and the getting in touch with them is not difficult. On the other hand, people’s kindness and hospitality is something that surprises many visitors.
A fun fact about Chile: you can experience both summer and winter in the same day! During the southern winter, you can try out some of the best ski slopes in South America in the massive Andean mountains. Do it early in the morning and then hit the road: it’s only a two-hour road journey from the mountains to the ocean, where you can enjoy a delicious seafood dinner on the coast, with the breeze and atmosphere or warm summer nights!

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It has busy cerros (the hills) populated by many houses, mansions and terraces; narrow, steep and convoluted streets that penetrate the city till its very heart; countless artists and powerful street-art. Being one of the most important ports in South America, Valparaiso has always been attracting many people: historically because of its position at sea and nowadays because of its captivating culture and atmosphere. Often considered an area with a real pulsing heart and a deep soul, Valparaiso is very unique in the whole Chilean territory and ‘a place that people fall in love with’, as the locals say, usually making their stay longer than what they initially planned.

The Flower Clock is a garden clock located at the foot of the Castillo hill, in front of the Caleta Abarca resort, in the city of Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile.
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