WEATHER
There is high mountain weather with much differentiated seasons, dry hot summers and cold winters with plenty of snow. Normally precipitations begin in April and extend up to November. It is pretty unsteady during the skiing season; therefore, it is advisable to always have a parka at hand. The zone has an average of 80% of clear days throughout the year; so you can have clear days with nice temperatures in the middle of the winter; although, in cold days and due to the altitude temperatures can drop below 10º Celsius.

WHAT TO PACK
It is necessary to pack all sorts of clothes, in view that mornings in the capital city during the winter are pretty cold and temperatures can reach 30º C in the summer. In the cordillera, you need very warm items of clothing, suited for the snow during the winter (May through October); in the summertime it can get very hot and you need sun protection, light and comfortable clothes, without forgetting a warming coat due to the ever changing weather conditions.

WATER
There is fresh water in almost the entire territory, although, it is advisable to drink bottled water in rural areas; more though if you are not used to tap water.

HEALTH
Santiago has an important network of hospitals, clinics and medic posts, most of which have an emergency service.

CHILEAN GASTRONOMY
Chilean cuisine is very diverse. Among its typical dishes we have: Empanada de Pino (dough stuffed with onion, meat, raisins and olives), Pastel de Choclo (made mainly of corn with meat, eggs and olives), Porotos Granados (tender potatoes cooked with gourd and corn), Cazuela de Ave o Vacuno (clear soup of chicken or beef with boiled vegetables), besides those typical of each region. Lastly, you can not fail to taste the exquisite Mote con Huesillos, a dessert elaborated from a boiled fruit and mote wheat.

Restaurants recommended during your trip:

Restaurants in Santiago
Restaurants in Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

IMPORTANT: Enjoy Corporation keeps the right to make changes in the order of the excursions or trips without previous notice due to weather conditions, level of the rivers, arriving and departing hours of planes or buses, or for any other relevant reason, which will ensure and guarantee a better outcome for your trip.