This week I was inspired to share a bit about Santiago, Chile with you.
Santiago is a likely stop when heading to Patagonia and it's worth a few days to visit - to see the city and enjoy the wine.
My favorite hotels in Santiago range from a few smaller, boutique hotels to towering 5* hotels, one with a helipad on the roof.
If you have a super short stay, there are opportunities in the city to fit in a wine tasting.
If you have an extra day and want a fun excursion outside the city (by car or helicopter),
Viña Santa Rita is the perfect place.
The winery was founded in 1880 and is steeped in Chilean wine history.
Casa Real Reserva Especial, its 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine,
is considered one of Chile’s most important.
Last year Viña Santa Rita was selected as the winner out of 136 contenders
for the best wine tourism experience.
Their experience "combines the tradition of Chilean wine with innovation, in an incomparable environment of culture, heritage, nature and gastronomy."
It's just 45 minutes from Santiago by car.
There are a variety of ways to enjoy your visit...
- do a wine tour and tasting
- take a horse drawn carriage ride through the gardens
- have a gourmet picnic next to the vines
- become a winemaker for the day and create your own signature blend
- take a spin on a sustainable mobile pedal bar
- enjoy a meal at Restaurante Doña Paula with views out over the vineyards
- stay overnight in the former summerhouse of the winery’s founder that has been converted to a hotel, Hotel Casa Real
For those travelers who prefer to spend their last night in a more tranquil setting than the city center, it's a great option to stay overnight for a flight out the next day.
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