Tag: Chile

Cold weather wine in Chile: Patagonia’s vineyards gaining recognition

September 27, 2012

Chile’s booming wine industry is generally focused on the country’s central regions, where a comfortable Mediterranean climate, and a unique position between the Pacific and the Andes, easily nurture the area’s vineyards. Chile’s extreme regions and climate zones are gaining a reputation for producing interesting wines. Chile.travel previously reported on winemaking in the arid Atacama … More Cold weather wine in Chile: Patagonia’s vineyards gaining recognition

Become a mountaineer in northern Chile: peaks for novices

September 26, 2012

Northern Chile’s massive Andean peaks may seem daunting to novice mountaineers, but the region offers many relatively safe and manageable climbs that reward climbers with thrilling vistas and a robust sense of accomplishment. Becoming a mountain climber Novice mountain climbers must carefully research and prepare for the rigors of high-altitude climbing prior to embarking on … More Become a mountaineer in northern Chile: peaks for novices

La Pérgola de las Flores: a classic Chilean musical and theatrical performance

September 24, 2012

It’s a sweet and funny story: small-town girl comes to the big city and falls in love, while the people of the big city fall in love with her small-town innocence and charm. In the Chilean musical La Pérgola de las Flores, this tale is told with an entertaining flair, and within the context of … More La Pérgola de las Flores: a classic Chilean musical and theatrical performance

Explore Chile’s Isla de Pascua on horseback, a natural form of transportation

September 21, 2012

Humans have traversed the surface of earth on horseback since prehistoric times, and Chile’s Isla de Pascua (Easter Island) offers 164 square kilometers of open moorland to fathom this ancient partnership between species. A circuitous network of roads and trails throughout the iconic island permits equine exploration of intriguing archaeological ruins, graceful scenery, mysterious stone … More Explore Chile’s Isla de Pascua on horseback, a natural form of transportation

Exclusive interview with Patricio Tapia of Wine & Spirits magazine

September 12, 2012

In the midst of a rigorous tasting session for his popular wine guide, “Descorchados,” acclaimed Chilean journalist Patricio Tapia welcomed Wines of Chile into his world for an exclusive interview. “These are really crazy times,” said Tapia amiably, taking a short break from serious discussions on tannins and maturity to speak with us about his … More Exclusive interview with Patricio Tapia of Wine & Spirits magazine