Puerto Varas, central Chile, is a cute little town on the second largest lake in Chile, Lake Llanquihue. The area has a German influence in its architecture and delicious kuchen pastries and jams. Volcano Orsano in National Park V Perez … Continue reading →

  San Pedro de Atacama is a town set on an arid high plateau in the Andes mountains of northeastern Chile.  Its dramatic surrounding landscape incorporates desert, salt flats, 10 volcanoes (2 active), geysers and hot springs. The Atacama is … Continue reading →

42 hills (cerros) surround Valparaiso to form a natural amphitheater. Needless to say, a hilly sort of place and I stayed at the Fauna hotel on Paseo Dimalow, Cerro Alegre. Gorgeous location, great food and lovely staff!  Pablo Neruda’s house, … Continue reading →