"Welcome to our curated list of recommendations for traveling and dining in Chile. These suggestions have been gathered from our personal networks. While these recommendations are not personally vetted by us, they come highly recommended by those within our network. Please feel free to add your own favourite spots or share any updates in the comments section below. If you come across any information that may have changed, such as closures or updated details, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Let's build a community-sourced guide to ensure that everyone can enjoy the best of what Chile has to offer." Marco van Embden, Cape Town
1. Tour Operator
- Blue Parallel - excellent capabilities throughout Latin America
- Andre Labarca, Guide
T: +56 9 9837 0353
“Our guide in Patagonia was Andre Labarca, whom I believe also runs private trips. He can be reached on WhatsApp. Fabulous guide, incredible knowledge. Might be willing to schedule and reserve everything for you if you don't want a guide.” - MT Sobek
“I hiked for two weeks in Patagonia with MT Sobek, a company through whom I've also been to the Pyrenees and the Andes. They will run a private trip for you with a minimum number of people, or you can sign up for one of their scheduled outings - here's a link to their Patagonia tours.” - Alluring Americas
For luxury travel in South and Central America
Contact: Raj Sanghrajka
T: USA: +1 (772) 291-7581 | UK: +44 1376 329846
E: raj@alluringamericas.com
“We have done several trips with him and he is amazing - attention to detail, and expert local teams” Paula Palma
T: +54 9 2614 85-5238
She did a YPO trip for us and is very well connected.- Butterfield & Robinson
For custom itineraries. - Explora Hotels & Tierra Hotels
Great locations with in-house guides. Laxmi
Sofia has a concierge company.
E: sofiacarrington@laxmi.pt and gcarrington@me.com
2. Dining Recommendations
In Santiago:
- Baco
- Borago
- Fukasawa
- La Calma by Fredes
- La Mar (Peruvian)
- Osaka (Nikkei)
- Pizzería Tiramisú (easy and fun Italian)
- Carnal (meat)
- Aquí Está Coco (good Chilean)
- Naoki (Japanese)
- Mestizo (beautiful especially for lunch and amazing food)
4. Activity Recommendations
- Itinerary suggestion for 3 weeks
Atacama 3 nights, Torres del Paine 5 nights, Rapa Nui 3 nights. Santiago as the connecting hub.