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DestinationsBest time to travel to Santiago and ski: a guide to the Andes snow season
The best time to ski near Santiago runs from mid-July to mid-August, when the Andes hold the most snow. The full season runs from mid-June to the end of September. See it month by month, when each resort opens and how to pick the ideal date for your trip.
DestinationsCerro Catedral: a guide to South America's largest ski resort (Bariloche)
Cerro Catedral is about 20 minutes from Bariloche and is South America's largest ski resort, with over 120 km of runs, around 30 lifts and terrain from beginner to advanced. This guide covers the season, the La Villa base, lessons, rentals and how to get there.
DestinationsBuenos Aires or Santiago in winter: which one to choose for your trip
There is no single answer. If the dream is snow, skiing and vineyards in the Andes, Santiago wins. If you are after city life, tango, food and shopping, Buenos Aires is more charming. Both welcome travellers with nothing more than an ID card.
DestinationsWhere to see snow in South America with just an ID card (no passport)
Yes, you can see snow in South America with just an ID card. Brazilians enter Argentina and Chile as tourists without a passport, as long as the ID is less than ten years old. Bariloche, Ushuaia, Villa La Angostura and the resorts near Santiago get snow between July and August.
DestinationsWhat to do in Buenos Aires in winter: a guide to sights, food and weather
In winter, Buenos Aires calls for outings that mix warmth and culture: walking through Caminito and San Telmo, visiting the Teatro Colón and Recoleta, eating at a parrilla, seeing a tango show and warming up in the historic cafés, while the exchange rate works in your favour.
TrendsWhat to pack for the snow: a complete checklist
For the snow, the basis is the three-layer system: a thermal base layer, fleece and a waterproof jacket. Add a hat, gloves, scarf, thermal socks and waterproof boots. Don't forget factor 50 sunscreen, sunglasses, documents and medication. Much of it can be rented at your destination from around R$ 400.
DestinationsPortillo: a guide to Chile's most traditional ski resort
Portillo is the oldest ski resort in South America, about two hours from Santiago, on the international road to Mendoza and on the shore of Laguna del Inca. The yellow hotel, the va et vient lift and the all-inclusive week make it a classic for skiers.
TrendsHow much a winter trip to Chile costs in 2026
A winter trip to Chile, with six days in Santiago and one in the snow, costs on average R$ 6,000 to R$ 9,700 per person. That covers flights, accommodation, food, a ski day and clothing rental. Everything varies with how early you book, the exchange rate and your comfort level.
DestinationsA Santiago winter itinerary: how many days to stay and what to do
Santiago in winter calls for five to seven days. That's enough to set aside a day for the Andes snow, a city tour of the capital, an afternoon at a winery and the classic day trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, always with extra slack for the cold, fog and rain of the season.
DestinationsVilla La Angostura and Cerro Bayo in winter: what to do
Villa La Angostura is a charming village about an hour from Bariloche, with the Cerro Bayo ski resort (great for families and beginners), the Arrayanes Forest, Patagonian food and the Seven Lakes Route under snow. In winter it becomes a quiet refuge, full of snow and good food.
DestinationsWineries near Santiago: a guide to the best wine tours
The best wineries near Santiago are in the Maipo Valley (Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Undurraga and Cousiño Macul) and in the Casablanca Valley, famous for its whites. Most sit between 30 and 80 km from the capital, with guided tours, a tasting of three or four wines and a glass to take home.
DestinationsWhat to do in Chile in winter: a full guide from Santiago to the Andes snow
In winter, Chile combines Andes snow less than an hour from Santiago, skiing for beginners, vineyards, city and coast. July and August are the best months. See where to ski, what it costs and what to pack.
DestinationsSafe neighbourhoods to stay in Santiago: a complete guide
The safest neighbourhoods to stay in Santiago are Las Condes, Vitacura and Providencia, followed by Lastarria and Bellas Artes with a little more care. Providencia is usually the best choice for a first trip, combining safety, reasonable prices and direct access to Metro Line 1.
DestinationsBariloche or Santiago in winter: which destination to choose
Bariloche has South America's largest ski resort and a town full of charm and chocolate. Santiago combines snow close by with urban dining and vineyards. We compare snow, cost, currency, documents and traveller profile so you can decide which winter makes more sense for your trip.
DestinationsExchange houses in Santiago: where to change money safely
The best rates for changing money in Santiago are at the exchange houses on Agustinas street, downtown, and on Pedro de Valdivia avenue, in Providencia. Compare rates at two or three before committing, and change only the minimum at the airport, where the rate is always worse.
DestinationsDocuments for travelling to Argentina (Bariloche) in 2026
To travel to Argentina and enjoy Bariloche in 2026, Brazilians need their original physical ID card, in good condition and issued less than 10 years ago, under the Mercosur agreement. A passport is optional. It's also worth bringing travel insurance, a notarised authorisation for minors travelling without both parents, and US dollars to exchange.
DestinationsWhat to do in Bariloche in winter: a full guide to snow and skiing
In winter Bariloche becomes a complete snow destination. You ski at Cerro Catedral, drive the Circuito Chico with the view from Cerro Campanario, taste chocolate on Mitre street, eat fondue in Colonia Suiza and, even without skiing, sledge and tube on Cerro Otto.
DestinationsBariloche's main attractions: what to visit in Argentine Patagonia
Bariloche's main attractions are the Circuito Chico, Cerro Campanario with one of the best views in the world, Cerro Catedral, Cerro Tronador and the Ventisquero Negro glacier, Isla Victoria with the Arrayanes Forest, Puerto Blest, Colonia Suiza and the Centro Cívico, in the heart of town.
DestinationsWhen does most snow fall in Bariloche, Argentina: the best time
Bariloche gets the most snow between July and August, the peak of the Patagonian winter. The season starts in mid-June and runs to September or early October. To be sure of real snow, travel from late July through August, when Cerro Catedral operates with almost every run open.
DestinationsWhen does most snow fall in Chile: the best time to see it and ski
Snow falls hardest in Chile from mid-June to the end of September, peaking in July and August, when the Andes get the biggest storms. The safest window for skiing runs from the second half of July to the end of August.
TrendsHow much a winter trip to Bariloche costs in 2026
A 5 to 7 day winter trip to Bariloche costs, on average, R$ 3,500 to R$ 5,500 per person on a budget and R$ 7,000 to R$ 12,000 in comfort, including flights, accommodation, food and snow activities. Prices vary with the season.
DestinationsValle Nevado, Farellones or El Colorado: which ski resort to choose
Valle Nevado is the biggest and most complete, ideal for serious skiing and experienced skiers. El Colorado is best for beginners and families learning, with a ski school and around 70% easy runs. Farellones is a snow park with tubing and sledging, perfect for playing without knowing how to ski.