8 days in San Jose de Maipo, Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) & Santiago Itinerary

Long an oasis for residents of Santiago in need of some fresh air, San Jose de Maipo draws visitors from all four corners of the world.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Plaza de Armas in San José de Maipo, then learn about winemaking at Concha y Toro, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Ex-Tren Militar del Cajon de Maipo, then admire the engineering at El Yeso Dam, and then look for gifts at Mercadito Cajon de Ropa.

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If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. In December, daytime highs in San Jose de Maipo are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine).

Surrounded by towering mountains, shimmering lakes, and the region's rugged hills, Puerto Natales serves as a bustling jumping-off point for exploring the Torres del Paine National Park.

On the 11th (Sun), capture your vacation like a pro with Iso100 Outdoor and then sample the fine beverages at Last Hope Distillery. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Muelle Historico, appreciate the history behind Monumento de la Mano, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from San Jose de Maipo to Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from San Jose de Maipo in December, you will find days in Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) are much colder (15°C), and nights are little chillier (9°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Santiago.

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

On the 14th (Wed), join in the after-dark buzz at Chile Dream Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, then take in the pleasant sights at Plaza de Armas, then look for gifts at Patio Bellavista, and finally explore the galleries of Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda y Plaza de la Ciudadania.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Puerto Natales (Torres del Paine) to Santiago in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel to Santiago.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): see Ecochile Travel, gain insight with Isto e Chile, get a taste of local nightlife at Chile Dream Tours, then enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Costanera, then see the interesting displays at La Chascona, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Cerro Santa Lucia.

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