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Acacias de Vitacura, Hotel
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The Hotel Acacias De Vitacura is a small hotel situated in one of the most sophisticated...
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Portillo
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Located to the northeast of Santiago, not far from Chile’s Three Valleys ski region, Portillo ski resort is one of South America’s oldest and finest, offering some of the best sliding on the continent. Boasting beautiful surroundings, the well-groomed slopes are aimed at all levels from beginners up to professional-level skiers and the extensive snow-making facilities here guarantee consistently good ski conditions.
The Portillo ski village is unique and retains its own special ambience, far removed from the world of the burgeoning mass-marketed American and European super resorts; yet it has all the facilities and services seasoned sliders could wish for. The ski school is particularly well renowned and includes an excellent children’s camp. You will also find high quality ski rentals at Portillo as well as a nursery for the kids.
All of Portillo’s slopes are above the tree-line, meaning wide open pistes and masses of off-piste powder. Seventy per cent of Portillo’s slopes are for experienced skiers and the exciting expert slopes are left ungroomed, while the highest lift-served run is a heady 10,859 feet above sea-level and the longest run is a respectable two miles. Twelve ski lifts provide slope access.
Located on a plateau 90 miles northeast of the capital of Santiago, Portillo ski resort is accessible by paved road all the way from Santiago. Situated close to the imposing Mount Aconcagua, options for travelling to Portillo from the airport include self-drive and shuttle bus, with shuttle bus being the best option if you are staying in Portillo, while a hiring a car is more practical for people staying in Santiago.
By car from Santiago-Benitez International Airport and the city of Santiago, head north along route 5. About 20 miles from downtown Santiago, join route 57 to Los Andes; International road heads to Portillo ski resort from Los Andes. The total journey time from Santiago is about 2 hours and the use of snow chains during the ski season is obligatory.
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