Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers, this unique journey explores the historic waterways once navigated by northern Patagonia’s indigenous tribes.
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My First Encounter with Sopaipillas 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. What Exactly…
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Tuscan Flavours in the Heart of Small-Town Patagonia – Puerto Varas Just outside the north entrance of Puerto Varas, nestled on a hillside overlooking Lago Llanquihue, lies Mercato Contadino—a little slice of Tuscany in Patagonia. Chickens roam freely, dogs lounge…
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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. This fresh and flavorful condiment proves…
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The Chilean Take on a Classic European Dessert 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…
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The Magic of Manjar Alfajores are a beloved Chilean pastry, adored for their rich, creamy filling of manjar—a luscious caramel-like spread made from sweetened condensed milk. While you can make manjar at home by slowly simmering condensed milk, in Chile,…
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Huasos, the iconic cowboys and farmers of Chile, work the land between the country’s central and southern regions. Renowned for their skill, few know the ancient mountain trails better than a huaso. This expertise often leads them to a profitable…
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Fuchsia Treasure Known in English as strawberry myrtle or Chilean guava berry, the arrestingly fuchsia Murta berry, as it’s known locally, grows wild all over Patagonia, from Chile to Argentina. The first time I tried Murta berries, I plucked them…
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A World of Lush Green and Ancient Wisdom The lush south of Chile is home to one of the most captivating ecosystems on Earth—the Valdivian temperate rainforests of northern Patagonia. Stretching from Valdivia to Aysén and enveloping the Chiloé Archipelago,…
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A Legacy of Artisanal Toys in Patagonia Once a bustling artisanal toy workshop, the enchanting Brintrup Hertling Toy Museum is now closed to the public. In its heyday, it was the pride of the town, if not the entire region….
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