The Rain, The River, and Ruta 41

On his final full day in Vicuña, Tomás navigates a valley transformed by rare winter rain — swollen quebradas, a cut road, and the quiet anxiety of a community watching the hillsides. He reflects on the fragility of this desert home before the drive north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Chile: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Chile guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Ruta 41, Diaguitas, Embalse Puclaro, El Molle, Solar Madariaga Hotel, Picada SHADDAI, BancoEstado - Sucursal Vicuña, Isidora - Café Restobar. Covered: Winter rain and road closures, River and quebrada activity, Local reaction to storms and news, Cost of meals and hotels, Practical banking (CuentaRUT), Departing the Elqui Valley. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña00:54 Ruta 4103:11 Diaguitas04:52 Picada SHADDAI06:24 El Molle07:41 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EleguValley #VicunaChile #AtacamaDesert #RoadTripChile #ChileTravel #WinterRain #PiscoValley #GabrielaMistral #DesertRain #CerroMamalluca #DarkSkySanctuary #ChileRoadTrip #ElquiValleyTravel #PuclaroReservoir #Ruta41 #CoquimboRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/