Nearby Towns in Santiago

Nearby Towns in Santiago immensely interest the visitors to the capital of Chile. This is because the towns unravel the tranquil old world charm of Chile’s rich culture that blends with Spanish and Indian influences. Tours to the nearby towns in Santiago form a major part of the excursions from Chile.

Some of the major towns near Santiago are as follows:

Caleu: Also known as Panamericana, this small settlement on the northwest of Santiago is a popular destination from Santiago. The place is renowned for its crafts and the tourists can procure some of the exquisite indigenous craft items from Caleu. The best time to visit Caleu is in the month of November when the Feria Artesanal y Gastronomico is held. In this fair, the visitors can not only get some of the most attractive craft items, but also can relish some of the most exquisite traditional Chilean recipes.
San Jose de Maipo: This old village has its origin that dates back to the 18th century. Although tranquil in itself, the village is often used as a gateway to reach the Lagunillas ski resort.

Refugio Lo Valdes: This has been a popular destination near Santiago for a very long time. It can be visited at any time of the year. Apart from its main attractions that lie in the spectacular view of the Cajon, Refugio Lo Valdes also has a number of hot springs. Tourist can enjoy activities like horse-back riding during their stay in this quaint town near Santiago.

Pomaire: This town in the southwest of Santiago is known for the amazing pottery products. The wonderful traditional dishes available at Los Naranjos and Don Antonio are added attractions of the place.

Pirque: This town on the way to Cajon de Maipo in the southeast of Santiago is best visited in the weekends. The traditional crafts fair provides the visitors with ample opportunities to get some great traditional artifacts produced in this region.

Santa Rosa de Los Andes: This town was founded in 1791 and is located at a distance of 81 km from Santiago. It is the home to Casa de los Villares and Carmelita de Auco Sanctuary.

Los Andes: This town is known for Cala ceramic works and hand painted potteries.

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