South America- Puerto Varas,Chile

As you drive from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas , you will see an array of colorful shingled homes, a beautiful neo-classical cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, German style architectured buildings, house and cathedrals. As you drive in the country around Llanquihue Lake, you can see the beautiful countryside also with interesting architecture houses (Photos were taken on a rainy day).

South America- Wineries in Casablanca

Driving from Santiago to Valparaiso, you can feel you are in the wine country. The signs along the drive and the landscape. Once of the winery located in Casablanca: VINA CASAS DEL BOSQUE offer relaxing, beautiful and peaceful tasting environment. There is a full kitchen restaurant at the winery. The wines there were excellent and the so were the food. You must dine and wine in there.

South America - Valparaiso, Chile

This set of photo shows the more complementary part of the city

South America- Valparaiso, Chile

This set of photos shows the colorful side of Valparaiso.

South America- Valparaiso, Chile

Little over 1 hour drive from Santiago, Valparaíso is a port city on Chile’s coast.  It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes.  In January, while it is winter in Washington DC, it is  summer time in Valparaiso.  The locals and tourists can be seen at the beaches and resorts along the beautiful coastal line enjoying themselves.  Local language is Spanish.  But when you got lost, you can find some young people there who speak good English to give you directions.  While you were then, don't forget to test the local food and Chilean Wine.  They are very special.

South America - Valparaiso, Chile