The incredible number of sights and activities packed into Middle Chile make it a must-see area, and there’s no better place to start than the thriving metropolis of Santiago. Enjoy the wide boulevards and bustling crowds of el centro or groove into the early morning hours in Barrio Bellavista. Escape the urban insanity to indulge in the internationally recognized wines of Concha y Toro or ski the slopes of Valle Nevado. Finally, take in a piece of Chilean history at Santiago’s myriad museums before hopping a flight across the Pacific to Hanga Roa, Easter Island. Spend a few days traversing the island trying to solve the mystery of the moai while taking some time to lounge around on the beaches of Ovahe and Anakena. Upon your return, get moving to the coastal resorts, starting with Valparaíso. Spend time wandering through picturesque neighborhoods surrounding downtown and check out one of Pablo Neruda’s houses before briefly heading to Isla Negra to see even more of his eclectic collection of artifacts and curios. After getting your fill of culture, it’s time to see the other side of beach life in Viña del Mar. One of the hottest resort towns in South America, Viña will have you relaxing on white-sand beaches and jumping in clubs until dawn. If the high life gets to be too much, continue your beach travels in the less-touristed town of Reñaca. Next, recreate the cross-country journey of García Hurtado de Mendoza, riding through the Andes to Mendoza, Argentina, where you can reward yourself and your stomach with some of the finest dining in South America. After all that beaching, you’re bound to be hungry.
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