Hello everyone, this is probably the article that I wanted to do, because I lived my adolescence in this sector, in the rural sectors of Central Zone, away from the big cities, living the oldest customs of the Chilean Creoles.

Wine area par excellence, the Colchagua Valley revolves around the world of wine, perfect for a weekend getaway! Bathed by the waters of the Tinguiririca River, Colchagua is a valley that begins at the foot of the Andes and extends towards the Pacific Ocean, where a special microclimate is produced for the production of world-class wines.



The Colchagua Valley is famous for its varieties of Cabernet, Carménère, Malbec and Syrah that appear in the most important rankings in the world. In addition, it was chosen by the Lonely Planet publication as one of the most romantic places in the world to spend a honeymoon. Landscapes, top gastronomy and luxury wines!



Visit the Colchagua Museum and take a trip back to our origins through the more than 7 thousand objects on display and its permanent collection of vintage cars. Climb to the top of Cerro Chamán on the Viña Santa Cruz cable car and marvel at the landscapes of the central valleys of Chile.



The vineyards of the Colchagua Valley offer tours of their facilities, tastings, culinary samples, trekking, bicycle and horseback riding. Pioneering vineyards such as Viu Manent offer guided tours to learn about their facilities and winemaking process.



Weekend getaway? Santa Cruz is the right place thanks to its wide tourist offer of accommodation and services of all prices and for all tastes. Here you can taste typical gastronomy and taste some of the best wines in the country.



You can also do astrotourism thanks to the modern telescopes that Viña Santa Cruz has in its observatory available to visitors.



During March, the Colchagua Valley dresses up in gala and customs, with the Vendimia de Santa Cruz, a festival based on wine and rural customs. And if we talk about traditions, Colchagua developed based on an economic system whose unit was the hacienda, around which the society and culture of the central zone of Chile was forged. To get to know this model up close, you can visit the Historic Hacienda El Huique, built in 1828. An unforgettable journey through the roots of Chile!





The travel time from the city of Santiago by vehicle is approximately 2 hours and the visit is recommended throughout the year, due to the warm climate, however it is recommended to prefer the spring and summer seasons.

The places to stay are varied, depending on tastes and preferences. It is recommended to have a budget of 50,000 to 70,000 clp (100-80 USD) per person/day to enjoy the benefits of the area.

Its a very quiet sector, characteristic for maintaining the ancient customs of Chile, good gastronomy, the best wine in the southern hemisphere and the warm characteristics of the Chilean people. I 100% recommend spending a weekend in this place!

Next week I will tell you about the sectors where the largest copper mines in the world are located! Stay stunned!

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