Mamá Aventurera: Atacama & Santiago

About the destination: San Pedro de Atacama is one of the most visited cultural attractive of Chile. The town is the center of the Indian culture of Atacama, whom lived the desert a long time ago. The Padre Le Peige museum has about 4,000 rakes, innumerable mummies, weapons and pottery in exposition. It is also possible to find a wonderful native culture that lived in this dry zone. It counts with a rich history and geography with hug natural stage, the majesty show which covers the volcanoes and its lakes are only the beginning of a great and unforgettable tourism adventure.

About the destination: Santiago is the capital and financial and cultural centre of Chile. Santiago is located in the central valley of Chile between the Andes mountains range to the east and the Cordillera of the Coast to the west.Lively Plaza de Armas is the heart of Santiago. Nearby there are many of the city’s attractions, such as the Cathedral. Palacio de La Moneda is worth seeing for the significant contribution towards Chilean history and you can see the daily changing of the guard. Climb up Cerro Santa Lucia for stunning view of the city and for its interesting landscape and baroque architecture. For museum enthusiasts the Museo Chileno del Arte Precolombino is a must-see for its Pre-Columbian collection. Santiago's Bohemian quarter Bario Bellavista is full of restaurants and bars. La Chascona, one of Pablo Neruda's houses is also locates here. Not far from Bario Bellavista there is Cerro San Cristobal, perfect for a relaxed hike. Don't forget to check out the Mercardo Central which is renowned for its fresh fish. A cosmopolitan and lively city, Santiago has lots to offer. Nice clubs, lots of shopping, and some interesting landmarks makes Santiago a great city to visit.