Backpacking Chile

22/10/2017

Our mission is to find Jesse Galganov who went missing in Peru on Sept 28, 2017. If you have any info

29/01/2016

Are you in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso or Reñaca? You can't miss the Quinta Vergara Park

Quinta Vergara is a huge park with beautiful gardens and where every summer Chile’s most famous musical event takes place, the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.

24/12/2015

14/11/2015

01/11/2015

Which one are you? Lol

This list is for anyone who has ever stayed at hostel, or is contemplating it! Here's our list of 14 different types of backpackers you're bound to meet!

30/10/2015

The Atacama Desert (Chile) is known as the driest non-polar area in the world. However, right now it's possible to observe an impressive view of it. Enjoy!

After Chile’s extraordinarily heavy rain this season, the Atacama Desert has become a flowering spectacle. The driest desert in the world, located on the Pacific coast and covering 600 miles of land, has suddenly sprouted a gorgeous carpet of wildflowers, a phenomenon that only occurs when enough ra…

24/10/2015

Have you ever heard about Chiloé? That big island in the south of Chile? There are many tales and stories about this place, but more than that, it's beautiful! We recommend you to visit it during the chilean summer (dec-march) since the weather is nice.

Find here a description of Ancud, the first city of Chiloe that you will find when crossing from Puerto Montt!

http://backpackingway.com/item/ancud/

If you are heading to Chiloe Island in southern Chile, after crossing the Chacao Channel from Puerto Montt you will get to the city of Ancud, from where you can

22/10/2015

If you visit Santiago and you want to buy cheap and tipical souvenirs, we recommend you this handicraft market "Feria de Artesanía Santa Lucía"
http://backpackingway.com/item/feria-de-artesania-santa-lucia/

One of the best places to buy handicrafts in Santiago is the Feria de Artesanía Santa Lucía. In this market you will find different items, from wool sweaters to many candle types or medicinal plants. In general prices are low and vendors are not used to bargaining unless you buy something relatively…

02/08/2015

We invite you to watch this video of Chile in 5 minutes, it's just impressive... you will love it! :)

Los invitamos a ver este video de Chile en 5 minutos, es impresionante!!! Lo van a amar! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHtUok4cLVk

Visit us at www.backpackingway.com, to find more info about Chile!

Cinco minutos que muestran los impresionantes paisajes de Chile retratado por dos polacos que su objetivo era salir de viaje en bicicleta y conocer en cuatro...

10/01/2015

wow!

Untrammeled oases beckon, once-avoided destinations become must-sees and familiar cities offer new reasons to visit.

05/01/2015

Backpacking!!! :)

With our ever-expanding bucket lists, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of the essentials. Well, we've gone to the community of travelers at minube.net with a simple goal: find the greatest destinations on Earth. From the great ancient capitals to t...

02/12/2014

Are you hungry? Do you want to eat some seafood? Visit Santiago Central Market (Mercado Central de Santiago)! http://backpackingway.com/item/santiago-central-market/

The Mercado Central de Santiago is known by everyone as the central market of Santiago de Chile. For many years it was the main place where people use to buy all kinds of food, but in recent years it has been converted to a more touristic place.

20/11/2014

Now that the weather in Chile is nice and summer is starting we encourage you to visit Torres del Paine! http://backpackingway.com/item/torres-del-paine-national-park-2/

Here you will find the best tips when heading to Torres del Paine, in Chile. Maps of the W circuit, O circuit, treking duration and transportation schedules

08/10/2014

Les contamos que ya está disponible nuestra nueva sección "Diarios de Viajes", no hay mejores tips que los que otros mochileros te pueden dar!

http://www.backpacking.cl/diarios-de-viaje/

Aquí podrás encontrar las mejores recomendaciones de otros backpackers o mochileros, de primera fuenta! te invitamos también a compartir tus tips!

26/09/2014

Are you visiting Chile? Do you want to explore Viña del Mar? You can't miss Valparaiso Street, the main shopping area where most activity is concentrated in this city. Bakeries, shoe stores, clothing shops, street performers, coffee shops, street trading and much more!!! http://www.backpacking.cl/en/item/calle-valparaiso-valparaiso-street/

Valparaiso Street is located in Viña del Mar downtown area, in this place its commerce is concentrated (important: this streets is in Viña del Mar, although it has the same name than its neighbor city). This is where it's possible to see ambulant vendors selling all kind of small objects or "cachure…

26/09/2014

¿Estás visitando Chile? ¿Quieres explorar Viña del Mar? No te puedes perder la Calle Valparaíso, la principal zona comercial en donde se concentra la mayor actividad de esta ciudad. Panaderías, zapaterías, tiendas de ropa, artistas callejeros, cafés, comercio ambulante y mucho más!!! http://www.backpacking.cl/item/calle-valparaiso/

La calle (o avenida) Valparaíso ubicada en el centro de Viña del Mar es en donde se concentra el comercio de ésta (ojo queda en Viña del Mar a pesar de su nombre correspondiente a la ciudad vecina). Aquí es donde es posible ver desde comerciantes ambulantes vendiendo todo tipo de pequeños objetos o…

12/09/2014

How to get to and from the Airport in Santiago de Chile?

Check different options, including the cheapest one: bus + subway for about $4 USD!

http://www.backpacking.cl/en/santiago-subway-system-map-metro/

Metro (subway) is the best transportation mean within Santiago de Chile, the price of each ticket is about $700 CLP ~$1.2 USD (prices can be higher)...

27/08/2014

¿Cómo llegar desde y hacia el Aeropuerto de Santiago de Chile (SCL)?

Revisa las distintas opciones, incluida la más barata de bus y metro por alrededor de $4 USD!

http://www.backpacking.cl/como-llegar-desde-y-hacia-el-aeropuerto-de-santiago-de-chile/

Existen 3 alternativas para llegar a la ciudad desde el Aeropuerto de Santiago: Bus y Metro, Taxi Compartido y Taxi Particular, mientras el primer método es el más barato ($4 USD), los otros involucran menos

31/07/2014

Acuérdense de visitarnos en www.backpacking.cl
Remember to visit us at www.backpacking.cl

En este sitio podrás encontrar los mejores consejos para viajar y mochilear barato, pero a la vez aprovechar tu estancia de la mejor manera en Chile.