Best Timelapses and Video from Chile

Some of the best timelapses and video shots from a 6 month trip to Chile this year.

Ancud, Chile - La Isla de Chiloe

Traveling is what we love to do. A country like Chile is very remote. We decided to go far to the southern tip of Chile and visit Chiloe, an Island. We had to pass through a bigger town called Puerto Montt on our way. The next day we took a ferry onto the island city of Ancud, Chiloe. There we explored the beaches, graffiti, animals, and markets. This was such an amazing road trip, I can't wait to go back again. It feels so strange to get that close to Antartica, check out the Chiloe penguins on the rock in one of the shots.

La Parva Bike Park Opening Day Fiesta Dec 20th

La Parva is opening its all-new Bike Park this Saturday December 20th. Get up there and shred your mountain bike.
Este Sábado 20 de diciembre daremos inicio al mejor Bike Park de Chile. Te esperamos junto a tu familia y amigos a disfrutar de la montaña en verano.
Ven con tu bicicleta a disfrutar de la Cordillera de Los Andes.
A partir de las 10:00 y hasta las 18:00 podrás disfrutar de nuestro andarivel de Águilas con espectaculares pistas para tener un gran día de entretencion y deporte en la montaña.
El precio del ticket es de $10.000 todo el día.
Aprovecha el descuento especial para el fin de semana de inaguracion imprimiendo el flyer!!!!

Los esperamos

Waterski in Chile

The Carlos Chicharro Memorial Waterski Cup was held October 25, 2008 in Lago Chacabuco, Chile. Here is the day compiled into a collection of youtube videos.

Crashes and Wipeouts from the Carlos Chicharro Water Ski Event in Lago Chacabuco, Chile.


Part 1: Women & Ams
The first part of the Carlos Chicharro memorial waterski slalom competition. Featuring the intro and section with Women and Ams.


Part 2: The Battle between Alvaro Chicharro & Waldo Miranda
Head to head match between 2 of Chile's most famous waterskiers who come out of retirement for the match.


Part 3: The Seniors Finals Segment
The Seniors category battle it out in the finals against one each other at the Carlos Chicharro Memorial Waterski Tournament. Winner of the Seniors category was Ruben Rosenburg.


Part 4: Pro Mens Slalom Finals
Pro Waterski finals from the Memorial Carlos Chicharro Waterski Cup in Lago Chacabuco, Chile. Starring Diego Chicharro, Fransisco Miranda and friends.

Pucon, Chile Snowboard Contest | Oct 2008

Video Music
Song: "Sex, Drugs & Electro"
Artist: The Sonixx
Album: Sex, Drugs & Electro

Movie Description: On Oct 10,2008 the 2nd annual Big Bang snowboard contest happened in Pucon, Chile drawing riders from the USA, Argentina, Canada, Europe and more for a chance to spend 3 days snowboarding in October with free reign of the mountain, chairlifts, and snowmobiles. Crazy airs, crashes, road gaps, funny moments and behind the scenes reports from Pucon, Chile. Nicolas Saric and crew hosted the get-together. There were a few surprises, and some great riding from the crew. What were you doing in October?????

Bob Sinclair in Chile - Nov 27th @ Espacio Riesco

TECHNO PARADE 2008 : BOB SINCLAR Destroys Paris - the last concert he did before he comes to Chile!

Bob Sinclar Concert in Santiago, Chile
by Dubs

Bob Sinclar is coming to Chile this 27th of November to play an action packed concert. The Sounds of Freedom DJ Concert will be happening at Espacio Riesco. Bob is a French Turntable artist who slices the old hits into something completely fresh. I suggest you check out this concert if you will be in Santiago at this time. Tickets for Bob Sinclar start at 15.000 CHP for General Admission and 25.000 for VIP. You can also get a discount from Movistar cell phone company if you are a member of their network at 12.000 for General Admission or 20.000 for VIP tickets.

If you can't wait to hear Bob Sinclar in Chile or you'll miss this breakout star's appearance, then check out some more music:

Bob Sinclar's Party Rocking Anthem That Hit #1 on Billboard Charts in July 2008
Song: "World Hold On (Extended Radio Edit)"
Album: World Hold On (Children of the Sky)

A collaboration album that is hard to find because they spelled Bob's last name as Sinclair.
Bob Sinclar & Steve Edwards
Song: "Together (Club Version)"
Album: Together

Another top hit collaboration between Bob Sinclar and Axwell
Artist: Axwell
Song: "Watch the Sunrise (Bob Sinclar Remix)"
Album: Watch the Sunrise - EP

Check out this album for the best deal of 48 top club hits and it includes "World Hold On" Party Time - Funky House Classics

Maps of Santiago, Chile | Directions | How to Get to Addresses

Street Maps of Santiago, Chile
When you are looking for directions in Santiago, Chile it is hard to find the right website. While you can buy maps in libraries around the city, it is hard to find places by address only. Recently I came across Mapcity.cl which is similar to such search engines as mapquest in South America. It has precise directions to get you to where you need to go. Traveling to locations throughout Santiago,CL can be confusing, to find directions to where you need to go this is a great service. It has helped me find places among the crazy traffic of downtown Santiago. If you need to see where your hotel is located, find a good restaurant, or meet a business associate, then look no further. Once again chileloco is here to help you learn more about life in Santiago, Chile.

Billabong Slopestyle Snowboard Contest Video 2008

The Official Billbong Slopestyle Contest Video from the Ski area of Valle Nevado, Chile. The contest went down on August 30, 2008 in the South American Andes. This video is hosted by Arnau Fernandez, the park shaper at Valle Nevado.
Pros
1st Place - Bill Linne, USA
2nd Place - Manuel Diaz, Chile
3rd Place - Dick Dale, USA

Women
1st Place - Jes Ford, USA
2nd Place - Carola Davila, Chile
3rd Place - Roberta Irrarazaval, Chile

Amateurs
1st Place - Sean Esson, USA
2nd Place - Oscar Rodriguez, Chile
3rd Place - Felipe Lippi, Chile

2nd International Festival of Mountain Cinema

Finalizó la II edición del Festival USHUAIA SHH…
Entre el 19 y 24 de agosto Ushuaia vivió la montaña en el cine

La última nevada de agosto propició el escenario ideal para el exitoso desarrollo de la Segunda Edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de Montaña USHUAIA SHH…, en la ciudad que da nombre al mismo. Un evento que tiene cientos de razones de ser, entre ellas promover las artes audiovisuales, estrechar el vínculo entre las obras y los espectadores para transformarlas en un vehículo cultural. La temática puntual de este festival lo convierte en una propuesta diferente, debido a que no hay una tradición de festivales de montaña en nuestro país, algo extraño teniendo en cuenta la riqueza y diversidad que aporta la cordillera que nos delimita.

El pasado domingo 24, luego de seis días de programación y numerosas propuestas alternativas que invitaron al público a disfrutar de la montaña, los miembros de Vértigo Producciones, organizadores del USHUAIA SHH… realizaron un balance altamente positivo de su segunda edición y comentaron “además de intentar unir a los habitantes de nuestra ciudad con el entorno natural, el Festival intenta destacar el nivel de dedicación, amor y obsesión que cientos de personas sienten por todo lo relacionado con las montañas, algo que se vio en cada una de las películas de esta edición”.

Más de 1400 personas amantes del cine, la aventura, profesionales y aficionados a los deportes outdoor y público en general se acercaron a ver a la montaña en la pantalla grande. Una competencia de freestyle en el Glaciar Martial; esculturas en hielo, saltos y motos de nieve en el centro invernal Tierra Mayor, y un encuentro de boulder fueron algunas de las actividades al aire libre que propiciaron el encuentro del público para disfrutar el frío y la nieve de diversas maneras.

La muestra de Arte interdisciplinaria Sur Polar, Arte en Antártida de la curadora Andrea Juan, brindó, en el marco del festival, el escenario ideal para transportarse a paisajes antárticos, permitiendo experimentar la montaña a través de todos los sentidos.

El Festival USHUAIA SHH… redobló este año su propuesta al incorporar dos instancias competitivas y una gran inyección de adrenalina audiovisual con las cualidades sanadoras de una buena dosis de vino caliente montañes. Durante una semana se proyectaron veinticuatro películas entre documentales, ficciones y animaciones referidas a la naturaleza, medio ambiente, deporte, aventura, y expediciones, conjugados con dibujos animados y material fílmico en 16 mm.

Con la participación de Fernando Martín Peña, especialista en preservación y divulgación de material fílmico; Mauricio Petit, Presidente del Cineclub Ushuaia; Juan Pablo Terrado, Free rider y guía de cordillera; Pablo Conde columnista de la revista Inrockuptibles y editor de la página web Encerrados Afuera y Mariano de Antueno realizador audiovisual, el jurado elevó su voz al dar a conocer las películas ganadoras:

Se destacó como mejor personaje a Didier Berthod, del film FIRST ASCENT de Sender Films, U.S.A.; la película argentina EL CAMINO DEL CÓNDOR, dirigida por Christian Holler recibió el premio a mejor fotografía; y al largometraje 7 PAREDES 7 CONTINENTES: ZETUA PEAK, del director Javier Baraizarra Barrutia, de España le fue otorgado el premio a la hazaña.

Finalmente el jurado declaró que los premiados con un viaje a Península
Antártica a bordo de una embarcación de Quark Expeditions son LA CAJA, del argentino Manual Lo Bianco, como mejor corto, y el film AMAZONIAN VERTIGO del francés Evrard Wendenbaum, como largometraje ganador.

El 4 y 5 de septiembre de 18 a 21 hs., el público de Buenos Aires podrá disfrutar de la esencia del Festival de Cine de Montaña USHUAIA SHH… que presentará en la Sala INCAA Km 1, Salta y Moreno de Buenos Aires, las películas ganadoras y una selección del material que integró la programación.

Los organizadores, Vértigo Producciones, Club Andino Ushuaia y Cine Club Ushuaia, agradecen al público de la ciudad que los acompañó en esta Segunda Edición y convocan a participar de la programación del año próximo.

Para mayor información ingresa a www.shhfestival.com / info@shhfestival.com

Trip to the South of Chile

We just got back from a snowboard trip all over Chile's Ski resorts to check out the conditions hitting up El Colorado, Valle Nevado, Portillo, Pucon, Corralco, Los Arenales, and Nevados de Chillan. Here's a quick rundown of the resorts as of mid to late August:

Portillo Ski Resort: August 12, 2008 Snow Conditions: Good Snowpack, lots of powder. It was a kind of far day trip from Santiago, taking around 2 hours to get there but the lift lines were practically empty and it was powder for the taking. They even added another 5 person rastre. which provides access into the trademark steep lines and chutes of Portillos resort. We hit up all the runs and ended the day with a couple backcountry hikes for pure dry pow slashes.

El Colorado Backcountry: August 13, 2008 It can be a bit hard to see on a greybird day at El Colorado ski resort because there is a lack of trees for depth perception. So you end up getting dizzy and unable to tell which direction you are heading. Luckily we found a run through the rocks into Farellones that we could see alright. So we dropped the chute into the slushy pow and pointed it for a fast double rock drop. After that we called it a day.

Pucon: August 16 & 17, 2008 There was some fresh powder coming in for us in Pucon and we arrived to the resort with great conditions, bluebird and pow. Unfortunately the lifts weren't open so we hiked some runs through the trees and slid some logs. On the second day it had warmed up in most places and the resort was filled with ice. That didn't stop us from finding pow in the trees, but it resulted in some fresh board chips from negotiating the woods and a bit of hiking around.

Corralco: August 18, 2008: The resort is only open from Friday to Sunday and since we showed up on a Monday we had to find our own means to ride once again. After the amazingly scenic drive to the resort, with some very rare sun for the area we were stoked to have driven this far. You have to drive through a one car road which is carved out of snow taller than the roof and arrive at the volcano. From the parking lot we shredded along the side of the road above the drivers as they followed us down. Then we built a road gap and hit it up a few times.

Los Arenales: August 19, 2008 As we arrived it started snowing and the road to the lodge was covered with snow from the parking lot. We realized that we were spending another day hiking around. The only other people in the parking lot were some military skiers out on a mission into the snowy abyss. We hiked around in some trees and snapped some photos.

City of Chillan: August 19, 2008 Nightime: Sidenote for first time travelers to Chile: Our friend fell asleep while he was watching a truck full of snowboard gear in the Chillan jumbo parking lot. he forgot to lock any of the doors and he was parked in a dark corner of the supermarket. Apparently this parking lot is crawling with thieves who proceeded to steal 3 backpacks out of the inside of the truck while he was sleeping! Amazingly they couldn't get the snowboards in time.

Nevados de Chillan: August 20, 2008 It snowed a little overnight and the drive up to the mountain was beautiful. Some of the key chairlifts weren't working, so you were forced to take t-bars most of the way up. We had some girl beginners to circle-bar lifts and they had a tough time making it up on the things. The chair operators were of little help to these innocent girls and he would yank the handle and send them flying whether the were ready or not. Definately bad customer service by the lifties at Nevados de Chillan. There is a ski and snowboard contest going doing there the 21st and 22nd of August and they were building the park up with a boardercross, jumps, rails, and boxes. The park was in a cool spot in the steeps and I enjoyed this addition to Chillan's snowpark features. We headed all the way to the top of the mountain and checked out the volcanoes Old Chillan and New Chillan which were sending off volcanic steam. There was a cool mound of snow and we popped some ollies in front of the volcanoes for the camera. Then we shredded some fun pow mixed with icy patches. There were definately some goods out there, but it was hard to avoid bumping around on ice. It was really surprising to see the lack of base Nevados de Chillan has this year. We attempted to do some familiar tree runs, but there wasn't enough space in between the trees like usual and it was harder to negotiate the deep valleys on your shredstick without having to hike or one-foot a bit. It was fun to shred but not as good as years past.

Pink Sessions 1st All Girl Ski & Snowboard Contest at Valle Nevado, Chile

1st Place / Lugar Carola Davila slides the Graffitti Box with some smooth style.

The Pink Sessions 1st All-Girls ski & snowboard contest was held at Valle Nevado Saturday August 9th. Around 30 ladies showed up to slide the boxes, jump the booters, and flaunt their styliest snow gear. Some good riding went down and it was impressive to see how many women are starting to get into the sport here in Chile. Everyone showed up with a smile and positive vibes. It was a nice progression session for the chicas who charged hard and rode better than some of their guy friends do. Props out to Felipe Erlandsen who organized the event. Sponsors included Mallsport, Burton, Rusty, DC, Carefree, Cosmopolitan, Funner Films, and more.

Pink Sessions es el primer concurso de snowboard solo para mujeres en Valle Nevado que tuvo lugar el dia sabado 9 de agosto. Alrededor de 30 chicas demostraron su habilidad en las cajas, barandas y saltos, todo con su mejores tenidas de ski. Buen riding y fue impresionante ver lo buenas que se estan volviendo las mujeres snowboardistas aca en Chile. Todas se presentaron con una gran sonrisa y muy buenas vibras. Fue una buena sesion progresiva para las chicas que anduvieron duro y mejor que algunos de mis amigos hombres. Felicitaciones a Felipe Erlandsen que organizo el evento. Evento auspiciado por Mallsport, Burton, Rusty, DC, Carefree, Cosmopolitan, Funner Films, y mas.


Pro Women
1st Place $600 - Carola Davila (Chile)
2nd Place $250 - Sabrina Kusar, (France)
3rd Place $100 - Roberta Irarrazaval, (Chile)

Am Women
1st Place - Belen Berrios, (Chile)
2nd Place - Jeime Liebonitz, (Chile)
3rd Place - Maria Canterini, (Brazil)


Roberta gets some big air on her way to third place.


Sabrina Kusar throws down a diirtty method over the big tabletop jump.


The awards at the first ever Pink Sessions.


Pink Sessions Ladies.

Farellones, Chile Place to Stay

It's already late-July, we are expecting another 10cm of snow in the
next 24 hours! Our guests have been tiring themselves out here skiing
full days at La Parva, El Colorado and Valle Nevado ski areas.
For the last two Ski seasons here in Chile, The Farellones Ski
Hostel has been providing budget concious travellers a cozy place to
sleep before heading out to ski La Parva, El Colorado and Valle
Nevado. So far this year, we have had skiers and snowboarders from
French Polynesia, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, The United
States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil and, of course, Chile.

Our guests wake up to fresh ground coffee, scrambled eggs,
homemade fresh bread, cereal and yogurt. We feel that a ski day should
begin with a filling meal and hot tea or coffee. Guests also enjoy our
"mi casa es su casa" attitude. After a long day on the slopes, you
will arrive to a warm, inviting hostel to share your stories with
other guests. We are a 2 minute walk from several restaurants. For
late nighters and lovers of live music, try the bar about 100 meters
away, you won't be disappointed by local talent and decent cover
bands, not to mention sponsored all-night dance parties (if you think
you can handle it). Since we are a 2 minute walk from the drag lift at
El Colorado, you can ski from La Parva ski area and Valle Nevado back
to our spot. All three ski areas here are connected, so you won't need
transportation once here. There is a free shuttle that takes skiers to
La Parva at 8:30 a.m., this is right outside our front door. We also
offer private transportation to Valle Nevado ski area for about US
$10.

Our ski hostel is full of ski information for Chile and
Argentina. Our employees are well-traveled skiers and snowboarders who
know their way around many of the ski centers here in South America.
We can set up transportation, hostel stays in Santiago, rental cars,
and tell you of the cool rocking hotspots to hit while in Santiago as
well as the chill-out pubs that you may be looking for. So, pop us a
mail to set up your skiing/snowboarding adventure here in Farellones,
Chile.
fskihostel@gmail.com or call us in Chile: 569-8-839-1092.


Ya estamos a finales de Julio, y esperamos otros 10 cm de nieve en las próximas 24 horas! Nuestros huéspedes se han agotado esquiando días completos en La Parva, El Colorado y Valle Nevado. Durante las dos ultimas temporadas de invierno, el Hostal Farellones Ski ha proporcionado un agradable y acogedor lugar donde dormir antes de dirigirse a La Parva, El Colorado y Valle Nevado a turistas que cuidan el presupuesto. Hasta el momento este año hemos recibido turistas de; Polinesia Francesa, Inglaterra, Irlanda, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, Estados Unidos, Canadá, Argentina, Brasil, y por supuesto, Chile.

Nuestros huéspedes disfrutan de un buen café de grano, huevos revueltos, pan hecho en casa, cereal y yogurt en las mañanas. Nosotros pensamos que un buen día de ski debe empezar con un abundante desayuno, café o Te bien caliente. Nuestros huéspedes también disfrutan el concepto y actitud de “mi casa es su casa”. Después de un largo día en las pistas, puedes arribar a un calido y acogedor hostal donde compartir historias junto a los otros huéspedes. Estamos a 2 minutos caminando de varios restoranes. Para los amantes de la noche y la musica, pueden probar el bar que queda a aproximadamente 100 metros de distancia, no se decepcionarán con el talento de las bandas locales, sin mencionar fiestas auspiciadas para bailar toda la noche (solo si crees que lo puedes manejar). Como estamos a solo 2 minutos caminando del arrastre en el Colorado, puedes esquiar desde la Parva y Valle Nevado directo a nuestro hostal. Los tres centros se encuentran conectados por lo que no necesitaras de transporte un vez aca. Hay un bus gratuito que lleva a esquiadores a la Parva saliendo a las 8:30am, justo afuera de nuestra puerta. También ofrecemos transporte privado a Valle Nevado por aprox. US$10.

Nuestro Hostal de Ski esta lleno de información de ski sobre Chile y Argentina. Nuestros empleados son esquiadores/snowboarders viajeros que conocen acerca de los centros de ski en Sur America. También podemos ayudar con transporte, estadias en hostales en Santiago, arriendos de autos, e informarte sobre lugares que conocer mientras en Santiago. Asi que mandanos un email para arreglar tu aventura de ski/snowboard aca en Farellones, Chile.
fskihostel@gmail.com or call us in Chile: 569-8-839-1092.

Santiago, Chile Subway Stripper Striptease Dance - "The Sexy Goddess of the Metro"

Chile News Version of the Stripper of the Subway

Easy version with music
Recently in Santiago, in the Chile Subway cars there has been a rash of stripping by a dancer from an underground organization "Designed to promote happiness for the people in Chile," according to its organizer Gustavo Pradenas. It started recently and was never caught on tape, until about the 7th performance when she was eventually arrested by Chilean police, the carabineros. The woman who is a 26 years old stripper simply was enjoying and expressing herself in Chile's underground subways. Some of the people interviewed thought it was cool, as long as there weren't any children around, others thought she lacked morals. Either way it has sparked a huge discussion in Chile about the "Goddess of the Subway Stripper's Pole."

Hace poco en el metro de Santiago ha habido una racha de bailes de strip tease por una bailarina de una organización clandestina. Organización ¨para promover la alegría de la gente de Chile¨según dijo su organizador Gustavo Pradenas. Empezó sorpresivamente y no fue filmado hasta su séptimo show cuando la bailarina fue literalmente arrestada por carabineros de Chile. La mujer es una stripper de 26 años que solo se estaba divirtiendo y expresando en el metro de Chile. Algunas de las personas entrevistadas pensaron que estaba bien y les gusto siempre y cuando no hayan niños presentes, otros aclamaban inmoralidad. De todas formas ha causado gran sensación en Chile convirtiendose en ¨la diosa del metro¨.

Chile Snowboard 2008 Snow Conditions Video

Farellones, Chile June 2008
Thanks for backing our stuff and watching our videos! Right now the season is off to a good start down south of the equator. A few early snow storms have swept in and the sun has came out for some Chilean sunsets. So while it might be summer where you're at, just remember that the shred rips on somewhere on the globe.

We also just finished a new 2 minute video from the June 2008, the first month of summer snowboarding in wintery Chile. EXPN picked it up, so check it out now.

Gracias por el apoyo y por ver nuestros videos! La temporada empezo bastante bien aca en el hemisferio sur. Unas pocas tempranas nevadas ya han caido y el sol salio para los clasicos atardeceres chilenos. Por lo que, aunque puede que sea verano en el lugar donde estes ahora, solo recuerda que en algun lugar del globo hay powder y riding.

Tambien acabamos de terminar este nuevo video de dos minutos de Junio 2008. El primer mes de snowboarding en verano en el invierno de Chile. EXPN nos puso en su pagina. No te lo pierdas!


Jeremy Dubs
Director
Funner Films

Termas de Chillan new website

Termas de Chillan has changed owners and is now called Nevados de Chillan Mountain Resort. The official website is www.chillanski.net. Prices have changed for lift tickets and for the 2008 season the official prices are:
Tickets
$

Day Ticket Adult 13years and older/Día Adulto desde 13 años y + $ 25.000 = around $52.00 usd
Day Ticket Child 6 to 12 years old/Día Niño de 6 a 12 años $ 18.000 = around $40.00 usd
Día Infante hasta 5 años $ 5.000
Adult Half Day / 1/2 día Adulto $ 18.000 = around $40.00 usd
1/2 día Niño $ 13.000
1/2 día Infante $ 3.500
Adult Seasons pass price for Chillan Seasons Pass Temporada Adulto $ 500.000 = around $1100-$1200 usd
Temporada Niño $ 360.000
Temporada Infante $ 100.000
Combinado Tickets + Equipo Adulto $ 35.000
Combinado Tickets + Equipo Niños $ 25.000
Fast Track $ 50.000
Escuela Ski & Snowboard
$

Privada 1 hr 1 a 2 personas $ 35.000
Privada 1 hr 3 a 7 personas $ 50.000
Privada 2 hrs 1 a 2 personas $ 60.000
Privada 2 hrs 3 a 7 personas $ 80.000
Contratación diaria 6 hrs 1 a 2 personas $ 160.000
Contratación diaria 6 hrs 3 a 7 personas $ 220.000
Rental Ski & Snow
$

Arriendo diario equipo completo Adulto $ 15.000
Arriendo diario equipo completo Niño $ 12.000
Arriendo de Motos
Media hora en circuito "El Tata" $ 10.500
Combinado Plaza OTTO
Ticket + Rental + Clases
$

(solo clases en area verde)
Clases 2 hrs. 11:00 a 13:00 hrs
o 14:00 a 16:00 hrs
$ 40.000

Mack Dawg Productions: Trapped in Chile

Mack Dawg's crew traveled down to Chile in August to get some summer snowboarding. They arrived at Valle Nevado in the middle of an extreme storm that left 3 meters(9 ft) of snow. Since the road from Santiago was closed, they had the resort all to themselves and jibbed and jumped their way to tons of great shots. Starring snowboarders Jeremy Jones, Tadashi Fuse, DCP, Jussi Oksanen

Music
Song: "Jolene"
Artist: Dolly Parton
Album: Dolly Parton: Super Hits

24/7 TV Chile Action Sports Channel

I recently met some of the guys from 247TV chile and worked together with them during an episode (#143) they shot on Manuel Diaz. They have around 144 episodes so far, and its some good stuff to watch. Its all in Spanish so be prepared. They have features on snowboarding, motocross, skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking, and more. It cool cause they profile a lot of Chileans as well as international pros that come around. The show is hosted by Felipe Costa, and a lot of it is filmed by Marcello Flores.

Farellones Hostel to Stay

Hey Readers,
I asked my friend Brian Wiley to send us some info on his hostel in Farellones, Chile which is near the resorts of Valle Nevado, La Parva, and El Colorado, the closest ski areas to Santiago. A lot of people have trouble locating a place to stay, and I will highly recommend this place: The Farellones Ski Hostel. Its fairly crammed when loaded with people, but just about every spot in Farellones has 5 people more than it should. You'll be happy knowing you have a bed to rest your body upon after the all day riding + after riding Happy Hour + all night discotheque missions to Los Montañes, Valle Nevado, or La Parva's Powder disco. Its location at the base of the bottom t-bar of El Colorado allows for instant access to the resort in the morning and a walk across the street to the Farellones market and the local restaurant/discotheque Los Montañes. In reality, there isn't that many options to stay, so unless you're prepared to negotiate with a local upon arrival (which I did my first year to Chile) for a month long-term rental, then hit up my man Brian.

Jeremy:

Here's my description of The Farellones Ski Hostel along with 3
photos.Let me know what you think....cheers Brian:


The Farellones Ski Hostel is only a two-minute walk from the lower
ski run at El Colorado Ski Area in Farellones, Chile. Our hostel is in
a cozy and comfortable A frame that has wonderful views of The Andes
from the spacious common room. We have 2 shared rooms with comfortable
bunk beds and storage space. The shared room costs $45/person per
night and includes an American style breakfast and fresh coffee. Our
private double room costs $90/night. For dinner hours, we have an open
kitchen so that you can feel at home and prepare yourself what you
like. We also sell many common food items that you can cook for
reasonable prices.
Our living room has a DVD player along with many movies to choose
from. Since the hostel only sleeps a maximum of 12 skiers/snowboarders
per night, you will feel at home and make new friends while enjoying
your stay. We are located minutes from two pubs/restaurants. We also
provide free information about skiing in Chile and Argentina. We can
arrange your stay in Santiago along with transportation to and from
the airport.
Ski Chile - Stay with Us!
The Farellones Ski Hostel
for reservations contact Brian at: fskihostel@gmail.com
or call: 011 (568) 989-9730,011 (568) 839-1092

El Colorado, Chile Ski Area Opening Day Thursday June 5th, 2008

Good news for all you skiers and snowboarders traveling to Chile this South American winter. We have been receiving heaps of fresh snow down here. The Andes mountains are freshly painted white and looking very enticing. Looks like El Colorado Ski Area is opening on June 5th. Next-door neighbor Valle Nevado Ski Resort and hotel is opening on June 13th for what could be some of the most coverage ever seen at this time of the year.

The current view at Valle Nevado Ski Area
Portillo is opening for skiing on June 14th. Also the resort formerly known as Termas de Chillan is no more, new owners have bought the rights to operate the slopes while the owner of the actual termas (natural hot spring) and gran hotel of Chillan retained the name Termas de Chillan. Look for an update to this article when we find out the new name, its website, and opening date if they are opening this season. Rumors have been flying about that the former owner is refusing to sell the actual chairlifts, possibly causing a delay in opening the mountain for riding. It might be a good idea to take Chillan off the itinerary for your planned ski vacation as you might end up slightly disapointed. Pucon hasn't listed their opening date yet.

Update Saturday June 7: La Parva Ski Area is open.
Update June 25: Most ski areas are open. Chillan should be up and going with new operations management.

Chaiten Chile Volcano Eruption Photos

A Satellite image of the Chaiten Volcano that recently began belching smoke into the air, causing the evacuation of most of Chaiten's 450 citizens to Puerto Montt and Chiloé.


These Images are of the recent eruption of Volcan Chaiten in Southern Chile. Thanks to our buddy Bill Penhollow from Erratic Rock in Puerto Natales.
For even more detailed info from Bill check out www.patagoniablacksheep.com , it's the English travel newspaper of Patagonia.

11 Valuable Chile Travel Guides: Price, Review, and Comparison

In Order of Popularity

1. MOON CHILE (January 9, 2007)

Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices, with
• Can’t-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with
• Suggestions on how to plan a trip that’s perfect for you, including:
An Introduction to Chile
Chilean Wine Country
Lakes, Peaks, and Forests of the Andes
Magallanes and Tierra del Fuego
• 60 detailed and easy-to-use maps
• The firsthand experience and unique perspectives of author Wayne Bernhardson

Product Description
Positioned between the Pacific and the Andes, Chile offers rich history in its Northern region, a blend of entertainment, culture, and skiing in the boroughs of Santiago, remote corners in the Atacama Desert, a glorious wine-country in its Heartland and the ultra-private Easter Island. Moon Chile provides you with all of the essential details needed to discover these can't-miss sites, the world's most isolated island, and more.
South American resident and Chilean consummate, author Wayne Bernahardson gives you all of the appropriate information to help make your adventure in Chile truly unique. Wayne's insightful and fun travel suggestions include the Best of Chile, 10 Days Skiing in the Andes, Exploring Wine Country, and Exploring Chilean highlights.
Whether you are eager to experience fly fishing at Sur Chico, partake of the Patagonian mystique or follow the paths of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, Moon Chile is your resourceful guide. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon ensures that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience — and a few new stories to tell.
Product Details
Paperback: 650 pages
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition
Language: English


2. Lonely Planet: Chile & Easter Island (May 2006)

Book Description
Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the world's driest desert or follow Che's tracks through the Lakes District. Whether you're looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the world...and back. HEAD SOUTH - expanded coverage of adventure paradise Patagonia, with side trips to Argentina RAISE A GLASS - discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner PLAY HARD - sand-board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter REST EASY - accommodations for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajes to luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels LIVE IT UP - enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaà so's bohemian charms or sunbathe on Arica's plentiful beaches
HEAD SOUTH - expanded coverage of adventura paradise Patagonia with a side trip to Argentina

RAISE A GLASS - Discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner

PLAY HARD - sand board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter

REST EASY- accomodation for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajesto luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels

LIVE IT UP- enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaiso's bohemian charms or sunbath on Arica's plentiful beaches.

From the Publisher
Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

What We Do
* We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
* We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
* When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
* We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
* We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
* We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive.
What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.




3. Discovery Channel Insight Guide to Chile (January 2008)

The world's largest visual travel guide series, Insight Guides, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provide more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides captures the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. You know its good because the Discovery Channel is behind it. Some of the newest and most colorful photographs.

Review By Cheap-n-easy (Amazon.com
This guide together with the "Chile Footprint" is the perfect combo for the first-time Chile traveler. Why? This guide will quickly and informatively bring you close to Chile's geography, history, culture, ethnic groups and most all aspects important to know when travelling there for the first time. It is not too "scientific", nor is it too superficial. Just right.

It is a colorful and high quality book (Discovery Channel) that I was not able to put down until I went through it all.

NOTE: This guide however does not suffice to give specific direction for restaurants, hotels and other facilities or locations needed by travellers. Therefore by itself it is insufficient. For the travel agenda detail you need to get "Footprint Chile". A perfect Chile guide just like a Frommer's. Both books together are the perfect combo !!

Review By Neil Zobler (Amazon.com)
As a seasoned traveler, the Insight Guides series have become my favorite travel companion. They are not the traditional guides that tell you the cheap places to stay and eat, rather they are detailed guides to the history, culture and things to see in the countries you will be visiting, complete with great photos. They are well researched and I learn things about the country that even the natives don't know. If you are looking for a "where to sleep" kind of guide, you will have to purchase a second, more traditional travel book (like Lonely Planet, etc.). I personally would not think about visiting a country without first reading the "Insite Guide."


4. Fodors's Chile 3rd edition (June 6, 2006)
432 pages
Fodor's is for those with a larger budget, who wish to experience the finer things on a vacation. You can find great reviews of classy places, fine dining, luxury hotel stays, spas, and more.







5. Frommer's Argentina & Chile 3rd edition (June 24, 2005)
Review from Amazon.com
Though this guide's title doesn't say it, the guide also covers two important locations in Uruguay (Montevideo and Puente del Este), a very nice plus.
IF you like the best in life, and can afford it, and if you are not going off the beaten path but plan to stay in the major cities, then Frommer's can be a definite plus. However, if you are driving, backpacking, exploring smaller cities and towns, then get another guide (consider Footprint or Rough Guide).

Travel Guides target various audiences. Frommer's is for those with jingle in their pocket. There are guides for those that backpack and have a tight budget (Rough Guide, Let's Go), then there are guides that are for people that have a budget in mind, but can splurge when needed (Footprint, Lonely Planet, or Moon's), and then there are guides for those with money, 'darling'. These are willing to pay for the best and when traveling money is a secondary or tertiary concern, if a concern at all. Frommer's and Fodor's target the upper income class. To put this in perspective "inexpensive lodging" in this Frommer's guide averages around $40-$50 per night (double), while in the Rough Guide "inexpensive lodging" is $2-$10 per night (double). The restaurants that Frommer's lists as 'inexpensive' cost me on average $20 per meal (tip, tax and house wine included), 'inexpensive' to Rough Guide cost me about $2-$4.

Frommer's excels in pointing you to the best restaurants. The descriptions of each restaurant are superb ("This historic cafe has served as the artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858", "with its high gilded ceiling and grand pillars, bas-relief art work and original Spanish paintings, this restaurant boast the most magnificent dining room in the city", and it sells "thick rump steaks, tenderloins, BBQ ribs or tender filet minion with delicious mushroom sauce"). That said, keep in mind that life changes and chiefs come and go.

Occasionally, one out of five times, the recommended restaurant bombed-out. I was in one recommended restaurant and ordered the dish that guide recommended, "Spanish Paella". I ended up with 5 cups of over cooked, mushy yellow rice, 3 small shrimp, 7 black mussel shells (half without the mussel) and squid pieces, lots of squid pieces. Also, prices quoted were about 20-30% higher that the book stated. But, overall, this guide is a guide to excellent restaurants in Argentina and Chile.

The guide's maps are too few to be a contender with other guides (it is hard to believe that this travel guide has only city maps for Santiago and Buenos Aires, but totally omits maps for Chile's and Argentina's major cities like Mendoza & Cordoba!). That, and in comparison to other guides, the few maps that there are not as easy to use or navigate with.

Your selection of places to stay are paltry compared to other guides (Cordoba, second largest city in Argentina has three listings), however what listings they do provide describe the properties very well and have website addresses. I especially liked the "Seeing the sights".

This guide is superb for knowing where to find the best restaurants and usally the best lodging in Chile, Uruguay and Argentina. So if you want the best, will only be in major cities, and money is not an issue, this is a very good guide. Recommended 4 stars as a resturant guide - 2 stars as a travel guide.



6. Time Out Patagonia Second Edition (February 1, 2006)
Review By Allen M. Gathercoal (Amazon.com)
I have just returned from traveling five weeks through Patagonia and found myself using "Time Out" regularly for its engaging history, cultural and overall coverage.

I started out in the Argentinean Lake District (Bariloche) and wove my way down to Tierra del Fuego (Ushuaia), crossing various times between Argentina and Chile. "Time Out" was my companion guide to both "Footprint" and "Rough Guides".

No other guide gives you as much information regarding outdoor activies: Hiking, Golfing, Fishing, Hunting, Skiing; even Scuba Diving (you can dive the icy waters of Ushuaia!). The writing is engaging and erudite. For those that love nature no other guide gives you as much as this guide.

HOWEVER, "Time Out Patagonia" should not be considered as your primary travel guide. It is more of a companion guide. It offers only a handful of restaurant and hotel recommendations, and often these recommendations are the most expensive. The small maps in this book are pathetic, and will help you locate nothing of significance.

"Time Out Patagonia" fills in the gaps that the other guides have. This is the guide you will read after the other guides have helped you with your accommodations and eateries.




7. Chile & Argentina, 5th: The Bradt Trekking Guide (October 1, 2001)
Book Description
Covers all the options for backpackers and hikers, from whale-watching off the Valdés Peninsula in Argentina to hikes around the Chilean Lake District with its backdrop of waterfalls, thermal pools, volcanoes and glaciers.


From the Back Cover
Whether you're out for the action, fascinated by wildlife or hanker after the culture and cuisine, Chile and Argentina have firmly established themselves as top destinations for trekking. From gentle trails to the taxing peaks of the Andes, the region offers everything for the walker, cyclist and adventure-junkie.In this fifth edition of Chile and Argentina: The Bradt Trekking Guide, Tim Burford rewalks the established paths, as well as uncovering new territory, inspiring both experienced hikers and prospective wanderers. Focusing on over 35 areas, with details of the region's flora and fauna, this is the guide to carry in your backpack.This guide includes 45 hikes, from northwest Argentina to Tierra del Fuego; unique descriptions of mountain treks near Santiago; rafting, kayaking, cycling, horse-riding and skiing; thorough coverage of national parks, including ecology and wildlife; wildlife on the Valdes Peninsula. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 368 pages, illustrations, maps, charts)




8. The Complete Guide to Easter Island 2nd edition (2007)
Book Description
A revised edition of The Complete Guide to Easter Island has been released by the Easter Island Foundation. Like its predecessor, which underwent three printings and has sold more copies than any other EIF publication, this expanded version brings together the latest scientific and tourist information in a format designed to appeal to both researchers and lay readers alike: Sections on history, legends, conservation, island theories, antiquities, and culture complement detailed coverage of the village of Hanga Roa, accommodations, shopping, vehicle rental, entertainment, island sights, and more. The Guide also includes a chapter on the Rapanui language, an extensive glossary, a detailed chronology, a comprehensive bibliography, and updated island maps. With 70 additional pages, this revised Guide includes new sections, such as discussions on the role of the sweet potato in Oceania, dating systems used by scientists, and listings of Easter Island artefacts found in museums around the world. Richly illustrated and featuring black & white and color photographs by the author. Whether you've been on the island, are planning your first trip, or returning to this most enigmatic place, The Complete Guide is your indispensable Easter Island resource.



9. Lonely Planet: Santiago de Chile (October 2000)
Book Description
Attention all surfers and skiers, city slickers and oenophiles: Santiago is in one of Chile's most diverse regions. With this detailed guide, you can explore this cosmopolitan capital, then head for a swoosh down the Andes, a frolic in the Pacific, or even south for a rodeo and a dip in some hot springs!

lodging options from camping and hostels to high-rise hotels
excursions from Valpo and Viña to Mendoza, Argentina
tips on touring the best wineries
activities including hiking, cycling, rafting the Rio Maipo and more
food listings including international cuisine and local favorites
16 detailed maps, 10 in full color


From the Publisher
"Santiago de Chile" is packed with fascinating facts about opportunities most travelers would never consider an option in South America. Santiago’s architecture and history alone make it a dream vacation hub, but when you add the feria (artisans’ market), teleférico (gondola cable car), mirador (lookout point) or eat at a picada (simple family restaurant) you realize that Santiago has come a long way since it was founded in 1541. "Santiago de Chile" also covers the seaside cities of Valparaíso and Viña de Mar.
• lodging options from camping and hostels to high-rise hotels
• excursions from Valpo and Viña to Mendoza, Argentina
• tips on touring the best wineries
• food listings including international cuisine and local favorites
• 16 detailed maps, 10 in full-color



10. Lonely Planet Trekking in the Patagonian Andes 2nd edition (February 1998)
Review
This is a fantastically comprehensive guide to the trekking areas of the Patagonian Andes. Intelligently laid out with very well-researched maps and local information, it also manages to give a comprehensive overview of what each area has to offer, without being exhaustive. It gives you just enough information to get you out there and discovering on your own. The book does have a few weaknesses --notably, there are flat-out errors in some of the specific route descriptions or instructions -- that make it far better-suited to those who feel comfortable fending for themselves in the wild, and who don't try and use the book as a substitute for human guides. In short, if you feel comfortable traveling independently in remote areas, it's not a problem. If that scares you ... perhaps you should use the book as a primer and then hire a guide or go with a guided group.
Ratings for the treks are somewhat arbitrary; one trek rated "easy" was actually quite rough, and the second half of the route had been closed for over a year (prior to the book's publication date -- a real boo-boo). Another trek rated "hard" was actually not as challenging as advertised. However, the details of the route descriptions are usually spot-on and very helpful. Most wonderful are the maps, which experienced trekkers actually CAN use in place of a topo (despite how foolish this sounds) in many cases.

The photographs are wonderful, and also give an accurate and beautiful rendering of the region's charms. I'd describe them as "trekking porn," they're so luscious.

The information on base towns is good but incomplete, and I would strongly recommend purchasing Wayne Bernhardson's Moon guide to Chile as an accompaniment.In contrast, the Bradt book on backpacking in Argentina and Chile is almost worthless compared to Lindemayer's careful descriptions and research, and LP's superb regional maps.


11. Rough Guide to Chile 3 (September 2006)

Book Description
The third edition of the Rough Guide to Chile explores all corners of the country from the vast Atacama Desert and magnificent, snow-capped Volcán Osorno to the granite spires of the Torres del Paine massif in Southern Patagonia and the mysterious moai statues on Easter Island. The guide includes reviews for all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every taste and budget - plus a new ''Authors'' Picks'' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical information for a range of outdoor pursuits, from trekking and white-water rafting to skiing and snow-boarding. The guide takes a detailed look at Chile''s history and culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every region.

Excerpted from The Rough Guide to Chile (Chile (Rough Guides)) by Rough Guides, Melissa Graham. Copyright © 2003. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
WHERE TO GO
Given Chile’s great size, and the huge distances that separate the main attractions, it’s important to give careful thought to your itinerary before you go. If you want to experience both the northern and southern extremes, you should invest in a LanChile air pass, unless you’re prepared to spend many hours sitting on a bus, or are in the country for an extended period. Otherwise, most visitors with just two or three weeks to play with tend to choose between heading north or south from Santiago, even then singling out a few chosen targets, rather than trying to fit everything in. Something else to bear in mind is that, on the whole, Chile’s cities are not that exciting, and are best used as a jumping-off point to get out into the backcountry. In light of this, you should seriously consider renting a vehicle for at least part of your trip, as public transport to some of the most beautiful areas, including many national parks, is nonexistent. We discuss each region’s highlights in greater detail in the chapter introductions; what follows is a brief summary of the attractions of each area.

Santiago, though boasting some fine monuments, museums and restaurants, is not to everyone’s taste, with its ceaseless noise and traffic and heavy pollution, and two or three days here is enough for most visitors. The capital is handy for visiting some of the country’s oldest vineyards, while a string of splendid beaches, as well as the romantic port of Valparaíso and fashionable resort of Viña del Mar, also sit on its doorstep.

North of Santiago, highlights include the handsome colonial city of La Serena, the lush, deeply rural Elqui Valley, and another succession of idyllic beaches, the dazzling fringe of the Norte Chico, a region that mostly comprises semi-arid landscapes and brittle vegetation. At the northern edge of this region, the tidy little city of Copiapó serves as a springboard for excursions to the white sands and turquoise waters of Bahía Inglesa, one of the country’s most attractive seaside resorts, and east into the cordillera, where you’ll find the mineral-streaked volcanoes of Parque Nacional Nevado de Tres Cruces and the dazzling Laguna Verde. Further north, the barren Atacama Desert, stretching over 1000km into southern Peru, presents an unforgettable, if forbidding, landscape, whose attractions number ancient petroglyphs (indigenous rock art), abandoned nitrate ghost towns and a scattering of fertile, fruit-filled oases. Up in the Andes, the vast plateau known as the altiplano, as high and remote as Tibet, encompasses snow-capped volcanoes, bleached-white salt flats, lakes speckled pink with flamingos, grazing llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, tiny whitewashed churches and native Aymara communities. The best points to head for up here are Parque Nacional Lauca, reached from the city of Arica, and Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga, reached from Iquique.

South of Santiago, the chief appeal of the lush Central Valley is its swaths of orchards and vineyards, dotted with stately haciendas, while further south, the famous, much-visited Lake District presents a picture-postcard landscape of perfect, conical volcanoes (including the exquisite Volcán Osorno), iris-blue lakes, rolling pastureland and dense native forests, perfect for hiking. A short ferry ride from Puerto Montt, at the southern edge of the Lake District, the Chiloé archipelago is a quiet, rural backwater, famous for its rickety houses on stilts, old wooden churches and rich local mythology. Back on the mainland, south of Puerto Montt, the Carretera Austral – a 1000km-long unpaved "highway" – carves its way through virgin temperate rainforest and past dramatic fjords, one of which is the embarkation point for a two-hundred-kilometre boat trip out to the sensational Laguna San Rafael glacier. Beyond the Carretera Austral, cut off by the Campo de Hielo Sur (southern ice field) lies Southern Patagonia, a country of bleak windswept plains bordered by the magnificent granite spires of the Torres del Paine massif, Chile’s single most famous attraction, and a magnet for hikers and climbers. Just over the easily crossed border in Argentina are two of the region’s star attractions: the Fitz Roy Sector in the north of the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, a favourite for trekkers and climbers, and, to the south, the awe-inspiring Glaciar Perito Moreno. Across the Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego, shared with Argentina, sits shivering at the bottom of the world, a remote land of a harsh, desolate beauty.

Finally, there are Chile’s two Pacific possessions: remote Easter Island, famed for its mysterious statues and fascinating prehistoric culture; and the little-visited Isla Robinson Crusoe, part of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, sporting dramatic volcanic peaks covered with dense vegetation.

WHEN TO GO

The north of the country can be comfortably visited at any time of year, though if you’re planning to rent a 4WD and tour the altiplano, note that the unpredictable weather phenomenon known as the Bolivian Winter (or invierno altiplánico) can produce heavy, sporadic rainfall between December and February (the height of summer), washing away roads and disrupting communications.

In the centre and south of the country, you should avoid the months of June to September (unless you plan to go skiing), when heavy snowfall often blocks access to the mountains, including many national parks. The peak summer months are January and February, but as accommodation rates and crowds increase in equal measure, you’d be better off coming in November, December or March, when the weather is often just as good.

Happy Hour in El Colorado, Chile is the spot to be

Happy Hour in El Colorado, Chile is the spot to be. Check out the party, from the perspective of a drunken reveler. Where else can you travel to the after party by ski or board and dance the night away with babes and DJs. Then you can ride home to your casa, hotel or apartment on your snowboard or skis.

More Barrio Bellavista Graffiti

Here are some more Graffiti from Barrio Bellavista in Santiago, Chile. Barrio Bellavista is the hippie area of Santiago, which makes these area very picturesque. There are lots of crafts markets, restaurants, bars, theaters, museums and even a zoo to enjoy around here.

Acá hay mas graffiti de Bellavista en Santiago, Chile. Bellavista es la zona hippie de Santiago, lo que la hace muy pintoresca. Hay muchos mercados de artesanías, restoranes, bares, teatros, museos y hasta el zoológico para disfrutar aca.

Villarica Grafitti, Region de la Araucania

We found these great pieces in random streets in Villarica, in the ninth region of Chile or Region of the Araucania. It is in the south of Chile and known as the monkey tree region (araucarias), it is also known for its many lakes and massive volcanos.

Encontramos estas piezas en Villarica, una ciudad en la novena región al sur de Chile, o Región de la Araucania por su gran numero de gigantescas araucarias. También es conocida por sus muchos lagos y volcanes.

Kuntsmann Beer Factory Tour - Valdivia, Chile

By Jeremy Dubs

Valdivia, Chile - On a recent trip to the south of Chile, we decided to make a day trip to the Kuntsmann Beer Factory in Valdivia, a funky German College town where the river meets the ocean. An interesting fact about Valdivia is that it had the World's Biggest Earthquake on record in the early 1900's which sent a tsunami into the town, killing most of its residents. These days Valdivia has since recovered, and is a haven for fishing.

En un reciente viaje al sur de Chile, decidimos hacer un viaje por el día a Valdivia para conocer la Cervecería Kuntsmann. Valdivia es una cuidad estilo alemana, una cuidad universitaria donde el océano pacifico se encuentra con el río Calle-Calle. Un dato interesante de Valdivia es que tiene el récord de el terremoto mas fuerte de la historia seguido por un enorme tsunami en los comienzos de 1900. La ola se trago media cuidad, matando a muchos de sus residentes. Estos días Valdivia se ha recuperado y es conocida por su comida Alemana y Buena Pesca.

When we arrived at the factory, there was one of those great tourist photo opportunity moments: Cuando llegamos a la Cervecería, una de esas grandes oportunidades fotográficas para turistas:

Jeremy and Connie at the Entrance to the Kunstmann Beer Factory: Jeremy y Connie en la entrada de la cervecería Kuntsmann:

First things first, Luke ordered a sample platter with 8 mini beers of different varieties made at the location. This got him off to a nice buzz. Then we saw what every true beer drinker who walks through the door must drink: the meter (about 3.28 ft) tall beer dispenser.
Lo primero es lo primero, Luke ordeno un muestrario con 8 mini cervezas de distintas variedades hechas en el mismo lugar. Esto lo puso bastante contento. Después observamos que cualquier verdadero bebedor de cerveza que entra por la puerta tiene que tomarse un metro de cerveza de su dispensador individual.

Luke Strong-Cvetich with his meter-tall Beer dispenser. Luke con su metro de cerveza.

Luke and I proceed to pour our glasses full and set up the Funner Films video camera for a timelapse of us pounding down the brew. We then realize that there is only 26 minutes left of tape to record this timelapse, which meant we had to finish the beer by then.
Luke y yo proseguimos a llenar nuestros vasos y filmar con la camara de Funner Films, para un time lapse cuando nos dimos cuenta que nos quedaban 26 minutos de cinta y para tomarnos el metro de cerveza.

Jeremy and Luke finishing off the meter of Beer in about 26 minutes. Jeremy y Luke terminadose el dispensador a los 26 minutos.