On a recent visit to the charming hamlet of Puerto Octay, nestled on the serene shores of Lago Llanquihue in southern Chile, I set out to discover the unique café bar, Mesón Carpintero (Carpenter’s Workbench) I’d heard so much about.
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For me, Pan de Pascua has become a symbol of how traditions adapt, evolve, and sometimes surprise us—how new tastes can become just as cherished as old ones.
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Where Italian culinary traditions meet the charm of southern Chile, Mercato Contadino remains one of Puerto Varas’s best-kept secrets.
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Ideal for families, couples, and solo travellers, this unique journey explores the historic waterways once navigated by northern Patagonia’s indigenous tribes.
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When I was first introduced to Sopaipillas (pronounced so-pai-pee-yas), I was instantly intrigued. A beloved household favorite in southern Chile, these treats are the epitome of comfort food, especially on cold, rainy days.
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Just outside the north entrance of Puerto Varas, nestled on a hillside overlooking Lago Llanquihue, lies Mercato Contadino—a little slice of Tuscany, tucked away in a small corner of Patagonia.
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A Chilean Twist on Classic Mediterranean Flavors. If you love Italian bruschetta or the delicious Catalan pa amb tomàquet, then you’re in for a treat with Pebre – Chile’s vibrant take on these classic dishes.
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Imagine a divine creation made up of countless delicate layers of the lightest puff pastry, held together by alternating layers of rich Manjar and smooth crème pâtissière, and topped off with an elegant dusting of powdered sugar and cocoa.
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Alfajores are a beloved Chilean pastry, adored for their rich, creamy filling of manjar—a luscious caramel-like spread made from sweetened condensed milk.
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From cultivating the land to traversing the Andes, Chilean huasos are masters of the terrain spanning the country’s central and southern regions.
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