Santiago y Puerto Varas 07 noches

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.

About the destination: Puerto Varas, often called the “City of Roses,” is a charming lakeside town in Chile’s Los Lagos Region, framed by the snow‑capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Set on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, it blends German colonial heritage with Chilean Patagonia’s wild landscapes. Wooden houses with steep roofs, rose‑lined streets, and a picturesque waterfront boardwalk give the town a cozy, storybook feel, especially at sunset when the volcanoes glow pink and orange. This is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive away, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park offers hiking trails through native forests, views of emerald‑green Todos los Santos Lake, and the thundering Petrohué Waterfalls. You can kayak on the lake, go rafting on the Petrohué River, or take a scenic drive up the Osorno Volcano for panoramic vistas and, in winter, skiing and snowboarding. In town, Puerto Varas has a growing food scene where you can sample both Chilean and German‑inspired dishes. Don’t miss kuchen (fruit cake), craft beers, and fresh seafood like congrio (conger eel) and salmon. Cafés and restaurants cluster around the main square and along the waterfront, making it easy to linger over a meal with lake views. At night, the town’s cozy bars and small casinos offer a relaxed, low‑key nightlife. Puerto Varas is accessible by a 30‑minute drive from Puerto Montt Airport and works well as a hub for exploring the wider Lake District. Day trips include the island of Chiloé, known for its wooden churches and palafito houses, and nearby Frutillar, home to an impressive lakeside theater and a strong musical tradition. Whether you’re after adventure, culture, or simply quiet time by the lake, Puerto Varas offers a balanced, atmospheric introduction to southern Chile.