The first time I visited Chile was ten years ago. Back then, I followed the classic winter itinerary every South American traveler knows: Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. In the years that followed, I ended up visiting Argentina far more often than any Brazilian state.  This summer, I returned to Chile. It was a completely different experience, and now I can’t wait to go back and continue the journey where I left off.

Exploring Santiago

When I arrived in Santiago, I took a short city tour around the Vitacura neighborhood, where I was staying. The area is one of the top places to stay, second only to Providencia — the favorite among Brazilian travelers. Personally, I didn’t think it was bad, mainly thanks to the hotel’s location, but Vitacura does come with a few drawbacks.