10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Valle Central That You Shouldn't Miss

January 29, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Chile's Valle Central, a verdant valley tucked between the Andes and the coastal mountain ranges, has a mild climate and moist soil perfect for grape growing. Made up of four distinct wine regions, Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule, the area is criss-crossed by well-traveled wine roads. At the northern end of the valley is Maipo, the oldest of Chile's wine regions, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. At the opposite end is Maule, which still grows Pais, the first grape brought to South America.
Restaurants in Valle Central

1. Colchagua Museum

Av. Errazuriz 145, Santa Cruz Chile +56 72 282 1050 http://www.museocolchagua.cl/
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5.0 based on 1,463 reviews

Colchagua Museum

Reviewed By scottberg56

Fantastic museum, from pre-history to the present day with many artifacts and great narration. A must see.

2. Vina El Principal

G-405, Pirque 7500000 Chile +56 9 6688 1210 [email protected] http://www.elprincipal.cl/
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5.0 based on 198 reviews

Vina El Principal

Reviewed By T406CZianr - London, United Kingdom

The best wine experience I have ever had. Christian, our tour guide took us on a wonderfully personal tour of the vineyard and the winery - sharing knowledge and expertise that was extremely enlightening. The tastings were sublime and we were blown away by the whole experience. Such a great thing to do. Fantastic!

3. Cerro San Cristobal

Pio Nono 445, Recoleta Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, Santiago 8320000 Chile +56 2 2730 1331 [email protected] https://www.parquemet.cl/
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4.5 based on 18,381 reviews

Cerro San Cristobal

This 860 meter hill in the center of Santiago features a zoo and wine museum at the midway point and a gondola ride to the top, where a Virgin Mary statue overlooks the city.

Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States

It has several attractions in its 1784 acres. Central Park is only 842 acres by comparison. Some of its most important attractions are: the sanctuary and balcony of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; The National Zoo of Chile, where you can get dazzled with the different species of animals; the historic funicular railway and the recently inaugurated cable way. From the top of the park you can enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountain Range, also there are two swimming pools, plazas and games for children.

4. Cerro Santa Lucia

Rua Santa Lucia, Santiago 8320190 Chile +56 2 23867185 [email protected] http://www.santiagocapital.cl/fichas/home/oficina-de-turismo-cerro-santa-lucia/oficina-de-informacion-turistica
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4.5 based on 19,554 reviews

Cerro Santa Lucia

The climb up this natural 230 foot hill offers a worthy reward: breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Reviewed By Finewinery2019

We had the benefit of a very good personal guide who provided in depth knowledge of the beautiful park. This made our visit much more interesting.

5. Casa Museo La Chascona

Fernando Maquez de la Plata 0192, Santiago Chile +56 2 2777 8741 [email protected] http://fundacionneruda.org/museos/casa-museo-la-chascona/
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4.5 based on 9,382 reviews

Casa Museo La Chascona

Tour the eclectic architecture of this home which served as the romantic hideaway for famed poet Pablo Neruda and his wife Matilde, as portrayed in the 1995 film "Il Postino."

Reviewed By kanemochi - Seattle, United States

This is a fabulous museum paying tribute to the great Nobel Prize poet Pablo Neruda. The museum is literally the house Neruda built and lived in with his wife Matilde Urrutia in Santiago. Please note you are not allowed to take any photographs inside the house. You’re free to take as many photographs outside the house, however. You’re given an audio guide which explains the different parts of the house. This was the most underrated site I visited in Santiago. I would recommend this museum as a must visit for anyone who has even a slight interest in literature. Even those who are not interested in literature will appreciate this museum as a great tribute to one of Chile’s greatest sons.

6. Colchagua Valley

3130000 Chile
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Colchagua Valley

7. Museo Interactivo Mirador

Punta Arenas 6711 La Granja, Santiago 8780999 Chile +56 2 2828 8000 [email protected] http://www.mim.cl
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4.5 based on 2,142 reviews

Museo Interactivo Mirador

Museo Interactivo Mirador is a huge interactive science museum with more than 350 exhibits and other type of educational activities for children and young adults. It also has a playground outside..

8. Valle Nevado - Ski Resort Chile

Avenida Vitacura # 5250 Of. 304 Chile +56 2 2477 7000 [email protected] http://www.vallenevado.com
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Valle Nevado - Ski Resort Chile

Valle Nevado is South America's premier ski resort, offering access to the largest amount of terrain and the most modern lift system on the continent. The Valle Nevado complex provides a complete experience, including boutique shops, three hotels, private apartments, six restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, cinema, library, bars and lounges, a pub with live music, a kids entertainment center and a state-of-the-art events venue, all set to the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent Andes. Located just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado offers 2,200 acres of varied terrain, and 17 lifts including the country's only gondola. Due to the resort's orientation and altitude at 9,924 feet, Valle Nevado on average receives the most snow of Central Valley resorts, with a seasonal average of 300+ inches. Short lift lines and few people on the slopes provides days of powder skiing after a storm. The resort has a terrain park, plenty of side and backcountry terrain, and guests spending 7 nights at the resort receive 2 interconnect tickets to neighboring resorts, opening a staggering 7,000 acres of terrain. The adventurous can book heli-skiing directly at the resort, a truly spectacular experience with vertical drops of up to 5,000 feet in one run. The 2017 season runs from June 23 to September 22. Join the resort for the 2nd Annual Chile Wine Festival from Aug. 18 - 24.

Reviewed By Thakelo - Santiago, Chile

There's this company called "Phenix" that has special offers for groups of a minimum of 13 (at least during the weekends) where for 51.000 you get transport, a ticket for the day, equipment rental, lunch and ski/snowboard lessons (different levels). It's supposed to be for people under 24 but I've added some people around 27 to the groups in the past without a problem. On weekdays you get cheaper packages because you get to include less things. Anyway, in my opinion this is the best ski centre in Santiago if you're looking into not-so-crowded slopes and like to go fast. There is the fastest chairlift in South America (called Andes Express) which leads you to the mountain top in 5 minutes.

9. Barrio Lastarria

Jose Victorino Lastarria, Santiago 8320165 Chile +56 2 2632 2121 [email protected] http://www.barriolastarria.com
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4.5 based on 8,125 reviews

Barrio Lastarria

This bohemian neighborhood has plenty of shops, bookshops, design shops, museums, cinemas, theater, restaurants and bars, hotels and tourist appartments, and more.

Reviewed By melodyk1000 - Carmel, United States

The streets are busy with sellers of books and maps and antiques and lots of other items and there are wonderful restaurants and bars as well. We stayed in this area 2 years ago and loved it - a happening place a night, and frankly during the day as well. We have been going back each day to try a new restaurant. It backs up to the GAM museum and is a fun place to wander. Check out Jose Ramon for artisenal Evers and good burgers, Bocanariz for 250 different option of Chilean wines and wonderful food, or a number of other street side restaurants offering food, beer or ice cream. You will keep going back!

10. Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Bandera 361, Santiago 8320298 Chile +56 2 2928 1500 [email protected] http://www.precolombino.cl/
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4.5 based on 4,856 reviews

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino) in Santiago, Chile is a jewel among the world's museums and a highlight to any trip to Chile. Widely regarded as one of the best museums in Latin America, this unique establishment houses an impressive collection of artifacts from ancient Central and South America, which underscores the rich cultural diversity and artistic splendor of the Pre-Columbian Americas.

Reviewed By SophiaK - Athens, Greece

An ultra modern, beautiful museum with the most fascinating display of Chilean treasures, and not only. The amazing exhibits include pottery, sculpture, jewelry and textiles from the Chilean territory as well as from central America. We followed the free English tour (which was excellent) for about half hour and then we wondered through the floors on our own. Make sure you don’t miss the room with the textiles, which is part of the permanent exhibition. It is a room on the first floor, usually dark with revolving doors in order to preserve the artworks. Truly amazing.

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