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The Maipo Valley offers the best of Chilean wine country - all within easy reach of Santiago. Maipo is home to Chile's oldest and best wineries, such as Viña Concha y Toro and Viña Cousino Macul.

Established in the late 1800's, these vineyards maintain original wine cellars, and give excellent tours. Taste a variety of Chile's best wines in elegant wine rooms with delicious tapas. The wineries' stores sell top quality bottles at great prices.

While the Valley has excellent wine tours and tastings, lodging in the valley is scarce - most visitors stay in Santiago. The proximity of Santiago to Maipo wine country offers travelers a range of lodging options. Luxuriate in Chile's finest hotels such as the Hotel Plaza San Francisco, or relax in charming midrange accommodations.

Travelers looking for budget wine country accommodations should opt to stay in Santiago and take day trips to Maipo vineyards. Barrio Londres Paris, a quite cobble stone street off La Alemeda (Santiago's main boulevard), has budget hotels as well as more upscale lodgings, all in the center of Santiago.

Lodging in Chile's Wine Country

Learn more about places to stay in the wine regions throughout Chile. Enjoy luxury hotels or charming Bed & Breakfast accommodation in one of the world's most prized destinations for wine tourism. Read More...

History of Wine in Chile

The art of wine making first arrived in Chile with the Catholic missionaries. Wine was needed to celebrate the sacrament at mass - so the padres began to plant and tend to their own vines. The first professional vineyards were recorded in Copiapo in 1554. Read More...

Information on Chilean Wineries

Wineries are an essential stop for any tourist in Chile. The dynamic wine industry has started producing top quality wines and vineyards offer some of Chile's most beautiful landscapes. Read More...

Touring the Wine Country in Chile?

Allow CHIP to arrange lodging, tours, car rental and travel itinerary. Contact The Chile Information Project to reserve a Chilean wine vacation today. Email Us or call:

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