July is here, winter, the cold and the vacations of this period of the year in which we receive many tourists who know very well that in Chile there are outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy regardless of the low temperatures. Whether it is an extreme adventure in the Andes or in front of a screen, Chile has everything to surprise you.
Skiing in the Andes Mountain Range
With more than 4,000 km from north to south, the Chilean Andes boast world-class skiing destinations. That is the reason why every winter tourists from all over the world travel especially to Chile, to enjoy one of the best destinations for the white sport. Choose one of these eight ski resorts to enjoy the white sport at the end of the world:
El Colorado: 36 km from Santiago
With 2 snowparks and 112 ski slopes, El Colorado is Chile's freestyle and powder resort. On average, you can enjoy 5 meters of snow every year.
More information here.
La Parva: 38 km from Santiago
This ski center offers a panoramic view of the capital of Chile, plus 30 km of runs, 5 restaurants and huts for rent. La Parva is easily accessible and has large off-piste areas with deep gorges and overhangs for expert skiers.
More information here.
Valle Nevado: 60 km from Santiago
With 900 hectares of ski areas, Valle Nevado is the largest ski center in South America. It is located at an altitude of 3,600m and one hour from the capital city of Santiago. With an offer of skiing, snowboarding, heli-skiing and a variety of hotels and restaurants, it is an international favorite.
More information here.
Portillo: 164 km from Santiago
If you are looking for tradition and history, this is the oldest ski center in South America, training area of many Olympic champions and a magical place to relax with family and friends.
More information here.
Nevados de Chillán: 483 km from Santiago
Natural hot springs after an intense day of skiing in fields surrounded by native forests is what Nevados de Chillán offers. A favorite of many white sport lovers because it offers traditional skiing, Nordic or randonee to finish with mud baths, hot springs and aromatherapy.
More information here.
Corralco: 714 km from Santiago
Located in the Malalcahuello National Reserve, this ski center is an unmissable destination for skiers: 25 km of slopes among ancient monkey-puzzle trees at the top of the Lonquimay Volcano. Just imagine what it's like to ski in the middle of ancient forests...
More information here.
Pucón: 785 km away from Santiago
Do you want to live the experience of skiing on a volcano? Pucón Ski Resort is the place to live it. Located in the south of Chile, enjoy half-pipes and slopes for all levels of skiing on the slopes of the classic Villarrica Volcano.
More information here.
Antillanca : 1,027 km from Santiago
Here is another volcano to ski! In the Casablanca Volcano, located in the Puyehue National Park, is Antillanca, which means "The Jewel of the Sun" in Mapudungún, Mapuche language. A ski resort full of nature and adventure in the middle of forests and mountains.
More information here.
Ice rinks: a must-see winter panorama
In July, Santiago's ice rinks return in glory and majesty after being closed for two years due to the pandemic. Here are four to enjoy during the cold months in the Chilean capital:
Ice Rink at Parque Bustamante in Providencia, Chile
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am
More information here.
Ice Rink at Araucano Park in Las Condes
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Admission fee: $6,000 per hour; weekends and holidays $7,500 per hour.
More information here.
Arauco Maipú Ice Rink
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Admission fee: $7.500 per hour.
More information here.
Mall Plaza Vespucio Ice Rink
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Admission fee: $7.500 per hour.
More information here.
The Santiago Funicular returns for the winter vacations
This heritage elevator, recently remodeled and restored, offers an incredible 500-meter ride, which starts at Pío Nono Station, going up the hillside until reaching the summit of San Cristóbal Hill. At the top you can see a panoramic view of the city, visit the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and enjoy a mote con huesillo in the classic local terrace. In the middle of the tour is also the Zoo Station, which leaves you at the door of the Metropolitan Zoo.
The Funicular was inaugurated in 1925 and in 2000 was declared a Historic Monument, for its great value as a heritage element and its complex cable transport system. An unmissable panorama to visit this monument that welcomes you with a medieval style castle at the Pío Nono Station.
To learn about all the attractions and activities offered by Parquemet such as the cable car, the ecological bus tours, the adventure park, the Japanese garden, and many more, click here.
"Meet Vincent Van Gogh": For the first time in Latin America
The so-called "official exhibition" about the Dutch painter, created by experts from the museum dedicated to Van Gogh in Amsterdam, will debut in Chile and Latin America this July 1 at the Bicentennial Park in Vitacura and will remain in Chile until August 15. In "Meet Vincent Van Gogh", spectators will live a multi-sensory experience in which they will discover secrets of his most famous paintings, learn in depth the story of his life, visit six scenarios to interact with large-scale reproductions of the works, and hear the outstanding painter's own thoughts. "Meet Vincent van Gogh" is a cultural phenomenon and a worldwide award-winning exhibition that chose Chile to land for the first time in Latin America.
Tickets from $9,200; general public from $11,500. More information here.
"Avengers Station": for young and old alike
For Marvel fans, Avengers Station is a must-see attraction this vacation season. It is a multi-sensory experience that pays tribute to the films of the Avengers studio. There, you will have the opportunity to experience the different elements that are presented in the Marvel Studios productions. All invited from July 1 at Espacio Riesco, in Huechuraba for more information click here. Tickets from $14.000 at PuntoTicket.cl
Paul Klee exhibition: the referent of modern art is in Chile
It is undoubtedly one of the exhibitions of the year in Chile. This retrospective at the La Moneda Cultural Center addresses the different facets of the German-Swiss artist Paul Klee, one of the most important references of modern art in the first half of the 20th century.
He landed in the country with more than 100 elements to understand and get to know this artist, including works, lecture notes, puppets, drawings, paintings, watercolors, photographs, documents and tools from his workshop, which come from the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland, the museum with the largest number of pieces by the artist. Here, in Chile, you will see them exhibited more or less chronologically and organized in Childhood, Nature, Abstraction, Theater, Bauhaus, 1933, Angels and Reduction.
Tickets from $1.000; and for the general public $ 3.000
More information here.
ExpoLego: The largest exhibition in South America of sculptures built with LEGO bricks.
Legos fascinate children and adults alike, which is why the largest Lego sculpture exhibition in South America coming to Chile will be a must-see family event this winter. More than a thousand square meters will be the stage for 45 incredible figures made with Lego pieces, some reaching more than four meters long, at the Mall Plaza Vespucio, between July 7 and August 15, 2022. Iconic characters such as those from Star Wars or Super Mario Bross are just some of the super Lego sculptures that will be on display. Even a scale model of the Titanic, the cruise ship that sank in the North Atlantic, will be part of the exhibition.
Tickets for the event can be purchased starting at $7,000 through Ticketplus.cl.
More information here.
Series and documentaries from Chile to enjoy at home while it's raining
With this winter Chile, we invite you to set up a real movie theater at home. Prepare the cabritas because here we leave you a list of four unmissable series or documentaries where Chile is the protagonist.
Our Great National Parks
In the docuseries "Our Great National Parks" or "Nuestros Grandiosos Parques Nacionales", in Spanish, only one country has a chapter 100% dedicated to its national parks and that is Chile. Thus, the second chapter of this series hosted by former U.S. President Barack Obama, called "Chilean Patagonia", highlights 24 national parks in Chile such as Torres del Paine, Patagonia Park, Cerro Castillo and Conguillío, among others. Flora and fauna of guanacos, pumas, condors, pudúes, huiñas cats, among others invite the whole world to come and explore the incredible Chilean national parks.
- Running time: 54 minutes (episode 2)
- Where to watch: Netflix
Rivers of Chile
Another must-see series or documentary, if you want to enjoy the wonders of Chile during the winter, is the web series Ríos de Chile (Rivers of Chile) recently launched by Chile Travel. Through its five chapters, kayakers Pedro Astorga and Aniol Serrasoles show their passage through rivers such as the Baker, Futaleufú, Puelo, Cochamó and Curacalco. If adventure and extreme sports are your thing, we highly recommend this series.
- Length: 32 minutes total - Where to watch: Youtube
Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World
Although it has not yet premiered, the international news network CNN will launch the documentary "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" in the middle of winter, this July 10 at 21:00 Chilean time, which shows the landscapes and wildlife of Patagonia. Hosted by the renowned Chilean actor based in the United States, Pedro Pascal, adored for his performances in franchises such as Star Wars and The Game of Thrones, this series promises to show places where a camera has never gone before.
- Where to watch: CNN
The Mountain Range of Dreams
La Cordillera de los Sueños is a Chilean-French documentary directed by the talented Chilean creative Patricio Guzmán that was awarded at the Cannes Film Festival as Best Film and at the Goya Awards as Best Ibero-American Film. Through Guzman's deep and leisurely narration you will see the wonderful landscapes offered by the Andes Mountains, along with the testimony of Chilean artists who suffered because of the military dictatorship.
- Duration: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Where to watch: Ondamedia