Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes

Tomás explores San Pedro de Atacama on day three of his winter stay, navigating the crisp air and dusty winds while reflecting on the upcoming Festival de la Lana. He visits local eateries to gauge costs, walks through the historic center, and considers the practical realities of living in the high desert. ☕ 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 42 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Places in this episode: Ayllu de Solor, Calle Caracoles, Plaza de Armas, Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol, Emporio Andino, Rincón de Sal, Ayllu de Quitor, Pukará de Quitor. Covered: San Pedro de Atacama daily life, Cost of dining in San Pedro, Festival de la Lana preview, Expat banking and SIM logistics, Atacameño heritage and politics, Winter atmosphere in the desert. Chapters:00:00 Ayllu de Solor02:33 Emporio Andino06:26 Ayllu de Quitor09:44 Museo Arqueológico R.P. Gustavo Le Paige A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanPedroDeAtacama #ChileTravelPodcast #AtacamaDesert #WinterInChile #TravelBudgetTips #ExpatsInChile #LickanantayCulture #FestivalDeLaLana #StargazingChile #ElTatioGeysers #ValleDeLaLuna #ChileanPesos #SoloTravelChile #HighAltitudeLiving #PatagoniaBound #DesertOasis #AndeanFlamingos #ChileanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Day two in San Pedro de Atacama. I walk through the adobe streets as the wind picks up, visit a quiet café for coffee, and reflect on the upcoming Festival de la Lana while discussing the real costs of living in the high desert. ☕ 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 41 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Places in this episode: Calle Caracoles, Casco Antiguo, Emporio Andino, Ayllu de Quitor, Pukará de Quitor, La Picada Del Indio, Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama, Ckunna. Covered: San Pedro de Atacama daily life, Festival de la Lana preview, Cost of dining in San Pedro, Lickanantay heritage and politics, Practical residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 San Pedro de Atacama01:30 Emporio Andino03:37 Calle Caracoles07:16 Ckunna08:54 Hostal ckuri A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanPedroDeAtacama #ChileTravelPodcast #AtacamaDesert #WinterInChile #FestivalDeLaLana #LickanantayCulture #HighAltitudeLiving #DesertStargazing #TravelOnABudget #ChileanPesos #ExpatsInChile #RutAndResidency #AdobArchitecture #FlamencoAltiplano #TomásFuentes #SlowTravel #AntofagastaRegion #ElLoaProvince https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás completes the long drive north from Caldera, arriving in San Pedro de Atacama as winter settles over the high desert. He walks the streets of the oasis town, reflects on the journey, and shares practical tips for living and visiting in the Atacama. ☕ 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 40 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Places in this episode: Hostal ckuri, Calle Caracoles, Plaza de San Pedro de Atacama, Emporio Andino, Ayllu de Quitor, Pukará de Quitor, Ayllu de Solor, La Picada Del Indio. Covered: Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama, Cost of living and dining, Practical expat tips (RUT, SIM, banking), Atacameño culture and politics, Altitude and safety. Chapters:00:00 San Pedro de Atacama01:18 Calle Caracoles03:40 La Picada Del Indio06:10 El Tatio08:17 Valle de la Luna10:32 Termas de Puritama A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanPedroDeAtacama #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #WinterInChile #PatagoniaAndNorth #TravelTips #ExpatsInChile #Lickanantay #ValleDeLaLuna #ElTatio #Stargazing #SustainableTravel #ChileLiving #AntofagastaRegion #DesertLife #CulturalHeritage #RoadTripChile #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On my final morning in this working port town, I walk the fog-drenched streets of Puerto Caldera one last time. We talk about the Desierto Florido blooming in the hills, the quiet dignity of a fishing community, and the practicalities of leaving a place that has become home for a few weeks. ☕ 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 39 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza Carlos Condell, San Vicente de Paul church, El Cafe de Wheelwright, Calle Las Mesas, Centro Cultural Ex Estacion Caldera, Restaurant La Bahia Caldera, Bahia Inglesa, Vecino OTTO Restaurant. Covered: Final reflections on Caldera, Desierto Florido bloom report, Closing banking and SIM logistics, Driving north to Elqui Valley, Local dining costs and experiences. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Carlos Condell04:16 Cafe07:37 BancoEstado10:21 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaDesert #DesiertoFlorido #ChileTravel #PuertoCaldera #BahiaInglesa #PatagoniaBound #ChileWinter #TravelPodcast #TomásFuentes #SouthAmericaTravel #DesertBlooms #ChileanFood #RailwayHistory #PaleontologyMuseum #ElquiValley #SoloTravelChile #PortTownLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás packs his bags on his final full day in Caldera, walking through the historic center one last time. He reflects on the town’s industrial rhythm, the paleontology museum, and the rare Desierto Florido blooming across the Atacama coast as he prepares to 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 38 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Atacama Region, Bahia Inglesa, Copiapó, Elqui Valley, Playa Mansa, Salinas, View of Caldera, Centro Cultural Ex Estacion Caldera. Covered: Caldera departure, Desierto Florido bloom, Port town economics, Expat banking logistics, Fiestas Patrias anticipation, Driving north to Elqui Valley. Chapters:00:00 Caldera02:31 BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera05:16 View of Caldera07:27 Caffe Museo09:45 Atacama Region A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaDesert #ChileTravel #DesiertoFlorido #PatagoniaBound #TravelPodcast #ChileExpats #BackpackingChile #RoadTripChile #PaleontologyMuseum #BahiaInglesa #ElquiValley #WinterInChile #TravelTips #SoloTravel #ChileFood #WildlifeWatching #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day eight in Caldera, Tomás explores the town’s maritime heritage, visits the Paleontology Museum to see the ancient whale skull, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of life in this working port as winter turns to spring. ☕ 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 37 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza Carlos Condell, San Vicente de Paul Church, El Cafe de Wheelwright, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Cementerio Municipal de Caldera, Museo Paleontológico de Caldera, Restaurant La Patrona, Calle Las Mesas. Covered: Paleontology Museum, Railway Heritage, Local Dining Costs, Historic Landmarks, Port Town Life, Winter Atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Sea01:38 Plaza Carlos Condell04:45 Museo Paleontológico de Caldera07:46 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChileTravelPodcast #TomásFuentes #CalderaChile #AtacamaRegion #PaleontologyMuseum #WhaleSkull #RailwayHistory #WilliamWheelwright #LivingInChile #CostaNorte #DesertCoast #WinterInChile #SeafoodLovers #DoradoALoPobre #HistoricTrains #MuseumVisit #TravelTipsChile #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day six in Caldera, Tomás explores the restored railway station, reflects on the town’s mining past, and plans a trip to Pan de Azúcar National Park to see Humboldt penguins before the Fiestas Patrias begin. ☕ 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 35 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, El Cafe de Wheelwright, BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera, Pan de Azúcar National Park, Museo Paleontológico de Caldera, Playa Mansa, Restaurant La Bahía Caldera, Cementerio Municipal de Caldera. Covered: Railway History, Paleontology, Expat Banking & Visas, Wildlife Watching, Fiestas Patrias Prep. Chapters:00:00 Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera02:03 El Cafe de Wheelwright04:09 BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera06:11 Museo Paleontológico de Caldera08:03 Sea09:09 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaRegion #PanDeAzucar #HumboldtPenguin #ChileTravelPodcast #ExpatsInChile #ChileVisaProcess #PaleontologyMuseum #RailwayHistory #LivingInChile #CostaDesierto #FiestasPatrias2026 #TravelTipsChile #WhaleFossil #NorthernChile #WorkAndTravel #DesertCoast #MaritimeHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Day five in Caldera: walking the restored railway station, visiting the paleontology museum, and reflecting on the town’s deep history as spring approaches. Practical tips for banking and SIM cards included. ☕ 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 34 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza Carlos Condell, San Vicente de Paul Church, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Museo Paleontológico de Caldera, Cementerio Municipal de Caldera, El Cafe de Wheelwright, BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera, Bahía Inglesa. Covered: Caldera Railway History, Paleontology Museum, Practical Banking Tips, Bahía Inglesa Day Trip, Local Costs and Dining. Chapters:00:00 Alternativo Hostales02:57 Museo Paleontológico de Caldera05:29 BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera08:04 Plaza Carlos Condell A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaRegion #PaleontologyMuseum #WhaleSkull #RailwayHistory #ChileTravel #BudgetTravelChile #ExpatsInChile #BankingInChile #SIMCardChile #BahiaInglesa #FiestasPatrias2026 #DesertCoast #SeafoodLover #ChileanPeso #TravelTips #SlowTravel #PortTownLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Day four in Caldera. A drive south to the white sands of Bahía Inglesa, a return through the historic station, and the quiet rhythm of a port town settling into spring. ☕ 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 33 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Bahía Inglesa, Vecino OTTO Restaurant, Plaza Carlos Condell, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Iglesia San Vicente de Paul, Calle Las Mesas, Salinas, El Cafe de Wheelwright. Covered: Bahía Inglesa beaches, Caldera dining costs, Historical landmarks, Local culture and Fiestas Patrias, Daily life in a port town. Chapters:00:00 Bahía Inglesa01:49 Vecino OTTO Restaurant03:35 Plaza Carlos Condell05:07 Iglesia San Vicente de Paul06:26 Calle Las Mesas07:49 Hotel & Cabañas El Mirador de Caldera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #BahiaInglesa #AtacamaDesert #ChileTravel #PatagoniaBound #LatinAmericaTravel #SoloTravelChile #PortTownLife #ChileanFood #DoradoALoPobre #RailwayHistory #WinterInChile #TravelTipsChile #BudgetTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CoastalChile #FiestasPatrias #TomásFuentesPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day three in Caldera, Tomás explores the working port’s maritime heritage, visits the historic railway station, and reflects on the quiet beauty of the Atacama coast as winter yields to spring. ☕ 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 32 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Playa Mansa, El Cafe de Wheelwright, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Plaza Carlos Condell, Iglesia San Vicente de Paul, Restaurant La Bahía, Museo Paleontológico de Caldera, Salinas district. Covered: Caldera port town life, Historical railway heritage, Paleontology and fossils, Local dining and costs, Banking for expats, Winter coastal weather. Chapters:00:00 Playa Mansa01:45 El Cafe de Wheelwright04:58 Museo Paleontológico de Caldera08:10 BancoEstado - Sucursal Caldera A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaDesert #ChileTravel #PatagoniaBound #PaleontologyMuseum #HistoricRailway #SeafoodLover #PortTownLife #ChileanCulture #WinterInChile #TravelOnABudget #DeepTime #MaritimeHeritage #LatinAmericaTravel #SoloTraveler #GeologyNerd #CoastalVibes #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends his second day in Caldera exploring the town's paleontological treasures at the Museo Paleontológico, savouring a seafood lunch at Restaurant La Bahía, and walking the historic railway line. He reflects on the region's deep time and the practicalities of settling in a working port. ☕ 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 31 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Museo Paleontológico de Caldera, Restaurant La Bahía Caldera, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Playa Mansa, El Cafe de Wheelwright, Bahía Inglesa (mentioned), Pan de Azúcar National Park (mentioned). Covered: Caldera paleontology museum, Chilean railway history, Seafood dining in Caldera, Desert coast living, Port town daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Museo Paleontológico de Caldera01:25 Restaurant La Bahía Caldera03:15 Playa Mansa05:20 El Cafe de Wheelwright08:22 Bar09:19 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Caldera #Atacama #ChileTravel #Paleontology #RailwayHistory #Seafood #DesertCoast #TravelChile #HumboldtPenguins #PanDeAzucar #MuseoPaleontológico #ElCafeDeWheelwright #CuentaRUT #WorkingPort #WinterSun #Fossils #ChileHistory #OffSeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás arrives in Caldera, the working port town on the Atacama coast. He walks the restored railway station, eats a huge seafood lunch, and watches the fishing boats come in. A first taste of desert-coast winter, with practical notes on costs and getting settled. ☕ 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 30 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Caldera, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza Carlos Condell, Iglesia San Vicente de Paul, Centro Cultural Ex Estación Caldera, Playa Mansa, El Cafe de Wheelwright, Cementerio Municipal de Caldera, Bahía Inglesa. Covered: Caldera arrival, Port town life, Local history, Seafood dining, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Caldera01:03 Plaza Carlos Condell02:46 Museum04:02 Playa Mansa05:18 Bahía Inglesa06:39 Cafe08:07 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CalderaChile #AtacamaCoast #ChileTravel #DesertCoast #PanDeAzucar #ChileHistory #SeafoodChile #WinterSun #PortTown #CalderaBay #ChileRailway #TravelChile #AtacamaRegion #CalderaCemetery #BahiaInglesa #HumboldtPenguins https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his final evening in La Serena, Tomás walks the fog-bound beachfront, reflects on the city's slow recovery and its anniversary week, and weighs the cost of winter life here against the pull of the Atacama road ahead. ☕ 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 29 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Avenida del Mar, Faro Monumental de La Serena, Coffee House, La Recova, Natural Mar, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Tololo. Covered: La Serena winter mood and fog, Final reflections on La Serena, Cost of living and meals in La Serena, Departure logistics and route north, Local food and pisco, City's post-storm recovery. Chapters:00:00 Avenida del Mar01:28 Plaza de Armas02:40 La Recova04:17 Natural Mar05:51 Quiet city street at night08:04 Cerro Tololo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #WinterInChile #ElquiValley #AtacamaRoadTrip #AvenidaDelMar #LaRecova #NaturalMar #PiscoSour #Camanchaca #FaroMonumental #CoastalChile #SouthernHemisphereWinter #SlowTravel #ChilePODCAST #RoadTripChile https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his final day in La Serena, Tomás reflects on the city's 482nd anniversary, the recent storms, and the community's resilience. He enjoys a quiet morning at the Japanese Garden, a seafood lunch at Natural Mar, and a last look at the beach before preparing to drive north into the Atacama. ☕ 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 28 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Jardín del Corazón, Plaza de Armas, La Taza café y brunch, Natural Mar, La Recova, Cerro Grande, Costa Serena, Terra Diaguita Hotel Boutique and Spa. Covered: La Serena anniversary week, Japanese Garden, Seafood and pisco, Cerro Grande hike, Post-storm solidarity, Departure planning. Chapters:00:00 La Serena02:06 La Taza café y brunch03:26 La Recova04:27 Faro Monumental05:30 Elqui Valley06:13 Cerro Grande07:11 Costa Serena A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #Atacama #ElquiValley #PiscoSour #JapaneseGardenLaSerena #NaturalMar #CostaSerena #LaRecova #CerroGrande #Bioluminescence #ChileCoast #WinterInChile #TravelChile #PanAmericanHighway #ChileFood #LaSerenaAnniversary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his final day in La Serena, Tomás wanders the anniversary celebrations, watches bioluminescence in the winter surf, and reflects on the city's resilience before turning his mind to the Atacama desert and the road ahead. ☕ 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 27 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Avenida del Mar, Plaza de Armas, La Taza café y brunch, Jardín del Corazón, Natural Mar, La Recova, Donde El Guaton, Faro Monumental de La Serena. Covered: Anniversary week, Bioluminescence, Japanese garden, Seafood, Departure logistics, Reflection on La Serena. Chapters:00:00 Avenida del Mar01:31 Plaza de Armas03:03 Natural Mar04:31 La Recova05:50 Donde El Guaton07:10 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #WinterInChile #Bioluminescence #AtacamaDesert #PacificCoast #LaSerenaAnniversary #JapaneseGarden #NaturalMar #LaRecova #PiscoSour #ChileCoast #DesertRoadTrip #ElquiValley #Camanchaca #FaroMonumental #ChileWinter #Patagonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day seven in La Serena, Tomás reflects on the city's 482nd anniversary, visits Cerro Tololo's observatory, and prepares to drive north into the Atacama. He shares the cost of daily life, the comfort of winter sun, and the pull of the desert. ☕ 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 26 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Cerro Tololo, La Recova, Faro Monumental de La Serena, Avenida del Mar. Covered: Cerro Tololo observatory, bioluminescence, La Serena anniversary, coastal fog, cost of living, Atacama preparation. Chapters:00:00 Cerro Tololo01:50 La Serena02:47 Market interior03:47 La Recova04:42 Avenida del Mar07:33 Quiet room08:21 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #CerroTololo #AstroTourism #Bioluminescence #ChileWinter #PiscoSour #ElquiValley #TravelChile #LaRecova #FaroMonumental #Camanchaca #TravelPodcast #SouthAmerica #DesertCoast #Stargazing #ChileCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends a day in La Serena during its 482nd anniversary week, witnessing the community's solidarity after recent storms, enjoying local seafood and pisco, and preparing for the drive north to the Atacama desert. He reflects on the city's colonial history, the cost of living, and the practicalities of traveling in Chile. ☕ 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 25 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, Coliseo Monumental, Parque Jardín del Corazón, Avenida del Mar, Faro Monumental, Natural Mar, Museo Arqueológico de La Serena, Barrio Inglés. Covered: Anniversary week events, Community solidarity after storms, Local food and pisco, Pre-Columbian textiles, Bioluminescence, Departure planning for Atacama. Chapters:00:00 Plaza de Armas01:57 Coliseo Monumental03:33 Avenida del Mar05:09 Museo Arqueológico de La Serena06:49 Playa El Faro08:29 Hotel Chagual09:59 La Taza café y brunch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #ElquiValley #PiscoSour #ChileAnniversary #Coquimbo #JapaneseGarden #Bioluminescence #ChileWinter #TravelChile #LaSerena482 #SeafoodChile #ColonialChile #SouthAmericaTravel #ChileHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás marks La Serena's 482nd anniversary with a walk through the Plaza de Armas, a quiet visit to the Japanese Garden, and a final night of pisco sours and bioluminescence before heading to Cerro Tololo and the Atacama. ☕ 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 24 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, La Serena, Catedral de La Serena, Iglesia Santo Domingo, La Recova, Japanese Garden La Serena, Peñuelas, Avenida del Mar, Playa El Faro. Covered: La Serena anniversary week events, Japanese Garden and Peñuelas district, Coastal bioluminescence phenomenon, Local food and pisco scene, Cerro Tololo observatory planning, La Serena winter costs and practicalities. Chapters:00:00 City street01:21 Iglesia Santo Domingo03:22 Peñuelas06:00 Avenida del Mar07:32 Cerro Tololo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #CoquimboRegion #ElquiValley #PiscoSour #CerroTololo #AstroTourism #Bioluminescence #JapaneseGarden #ColonialChile #WinterTravel #ChileCoast #LaRecova #AtacamaDesert #TravelChile #AnniversaryCelebration #PacificOcean #ChileHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás reflects on a 4.3 earthquake that still has the city talking, plans for the lunar eclipse, and the cost of winter life in La Serena. He also looks toward the Atacama desert and the observatories that make this coast a stargazer's dream. ☕ 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 23 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, Museo Arqueológico de La Serena, La Taza, Donde El Guaton, Avenida del Mar, Parque Nacional Fray Jorge, Cerro Tololo, Japanese Garden La Serena. Covered: Earthquake aftermath and local mood, Lunar eclipse anticipation, Cerro Tololo observatory planning, La Serena winter costs, Local food and pisco, Practical residency and banking. Chapters:00:00 Plaza de Armas02:50 La Taza04:57 La Serena07:07 La Recova09:33 Hotel Chagual A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #Atacama #ElquiValley #Coquimbo #LunarEclipse #AstroTourism #CerroTololo #ChileEarthquake #WinterInChile #PacificCoast #Camanchaca #JardinJapones #PiscoSour #LaRecova #BarrioIngles #ChileVisa #TravelChile https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás explores La Serena's winter streets, from earthquake chatter to the coming lunar eclipse, and finds the city's glow in the dark. ☕ 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 22 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Coquimbo, Plaza de Armas, La Recova, Museo Arqueológico de La Serena, Natural Mar, Avenida del Mar, Faro Monumental de La Serena, Barrio Inglés. Covered: earthquake and local reaction, winter fog and climate, lunar eclipse planning, cost of living and meals, seafood and pisco. Chapters:00:00 La Serena01:14 Plaza de Armas02:30 Natural Mar03:49 Avenida del Mar05:04 La Escalera06:15 Terra Diaguita A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #Coquimbo #ElquiValley #Atacama #LunarEclipse #Bioluminescence #ChileEarthquake #WinterSun #ColonialChile #SeafoodChile #PiscoSour #TravelChile #Camanchaca #AstroTourism #DesertBloom #Mistral #RoadTripChile https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends a foggy winter day in La Serena, from a coffee at La Taza to the Archaeological Museum and a seafood lunch at Natural Mar, before contemplating the drive north into the Atacama. Practical notes on costs, weather, and the region's pre-Columbian textiles. ☕ 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 21 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Apart Hotel y Cabañas Vegasur, La Taza café y brunch, Archaeological Museum of La Serena, Faro Monumental de La Serena, Natural Mar, Japanese Garden La Serena, Banco de Chile, Catedral de La Serena. Covered: La Serena weather and fog, Archaeological museum and pre-Columbian textiles, Seafood and pisco sour, Practicalities of banking and costs, Winter beach culture, Departure planning for Atacama. Chapters:00:00 Apart Hotel y Cabañas Vegasur02:30 Archaeological Museum of La Serena05:03 Natural Mar07:42 Catedral de La Serena08:42 City street at dusk10:18 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #Camanchaca #WinterInChile #PiscoSour #Diaguita #ArchaeologicalMuseum #SeafoodChile #ColonialCity #TravelPodcast #ChileCoast #RoadTripChile #ElquiValley #PanAmericanHighway #MuseoArqueologico #LaTazaCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás arrives on the coast, trading the Elqui Valley for the sea air of La Serena. He walks the colonial old town, checks the winter surf at the beach, and eats a long seafood lunch before the desert road calls. ☕ 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 20 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Coquimbo, Faro Monumental de La Serena, Archaeological Museum of La Serena, La Escalera, Natural Mar, La Taza café y brunch, Jardín Japonés, Apart Hotel y Cabañas Vegasur. Covered: La Serena colonial history, Coquimbo port, Winter beach culture, Seafood and pisco, Coastal fog, Pre-Columbian textiles. Chapters:00:00 La Serena01:23 Faro Monumental de La Serena03:02 La Escalera04:41 Jardín Japonés07:02 Natural Mar07:49 Coquimbo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #TravelChile #Coquimbo #ElquiValley #ChileCoast #PacificOcean #WinterInChile #ChileFood #SeafoodChile #PiscoSour #AtacamaRoad #Camanchaca #TravelSouthAmerica #ChileHistory #JapaneseGardenLaSerena https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends his final day in Vicuña, navigating the aftermath of the floods, visiting the local cemetery for a last panorama, and reflecting on the town's resilience before driving north into the Atacama desert. ☕ 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 19 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Café Zamora, Picada SHADDAI, Solar Madariaga Hotel, Cerro de la Virgen, Embalse Puclaro, Cementerio de Vicuña, Ruta 41. Covered: Local mood after the flood, The Pampilla festival decision, Costs of food and lodging in Vicuña, Practicalities of driving Ruta 41 north, Final reflections on Valley life, Departure planning. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña00:36 Café Zamora03:00 Embalse Puclaro04:16 Cafe interiors07:16 Cerro de la Virgen09:06 Hilltop at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuna #ElquiValley #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #RoadTripChile #WinterInChile #Pisco #Cordillera #ChileAfterStorm #SlowTravel #TravelChile #BackpackingChile #ChileCosts #PanAmerican #ValleyLife #GabrielaMistral https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends his last morning in Vicuña walking the swollen river and the cut roads, checking on the valley's fragile recovery after the weekend's rain, and reflecting on water, memory, and the road 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 18 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Quebrada Leiva, Marquesa ford, Diaguitas, Picada SHADDAI, Torre Bauer, Plaza de Armas, Museo Gabriela Mistral. Covered: Aftermath of winter storm, River and quebrada activity, Local mood and news, Departure from Elqui Valley, Local food and costs. Chapters:03:57 Diaguitas06:40 Torre Bauer08:40 Vicuña A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuna #ElquiValley #ChileTravel #Atacama #GabrielaMistral #StargazingChile #Pisco #WinterInChile #RoadTripChile #PanAmericanHighway #StormRecovery #OffTheBeatenPathChile #Coquimbo #TravelChile #DesertCoast #SlowTravel #AndesMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

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/

On his final full day in Vicuña, Tomás takes a slow Sunday walk through the quiet streets, reflects on the valley's unique light and the cost of a simple life, and begins to feel the pull of the Atacama road 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 16 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, Café Zamora, Cerro de la Virgen, Picada SHADDAI, Solar Madariaga Hotel, Museo Gabriela Mistral, Embalse Puclaro. Covered: Quiet Sunday rhythm in Vicuña, Cost of local food and coffee, Practicalities of settling in Chile (RUT), Hiking Cerro de la Virgen, Final reflections on the Elqui Valley, Planning the next leg to the Atacama. Chapters:00:00 Plaza de Armas01:46 Café Zamora03:49 Cerro de la Virgen05:05 Vicuña06:39 Solar Madariaga Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChileTravel #ElquiValley #Vicuña #CoquimboRegion #Atacama #RoadTripChile #PanAmericanHighway #TravelChile #SlowTravel #Astrotourism #GabrielaMistral #Pisco #DigitalNomadChile #ChileVlog #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On the feast of the Assumption, Tomás takes a quiet walk through Vicuña, visits the Museo Gabriela Mistral, shares a menú del día at Picada SHADDAI, and reflects on the valley's rhythms, costs, and the road north. A day of rest, memory, and pisco under winter clouds. ☕ 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 15 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Museo Gabriela Mistral, Plaza de Armas, Torre Bauer, Picada SHADDAI, Café Zamora, Embalse Puclaro, Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción. Covered: Museums and heritage, Local food and costs, Holiday and community life, Practical residency and banking, Planning the Atacama leg, Valley landscape and weather. Chapters:00:00 Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción01:31 Museo Gabriela Mistral06:29 Cafe interior07:47 Rain on window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuna #ElquiValley #ChileTravel #AtacamaRoadTrip #GabrielaMistral #Pisco #Astrotourism #WinterInChile #SlowLiving #BudgetTravel #ChileCosts #RUT #CuentaRUT #LocalCuisine #MuseumFree #Photography #NomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends the eve of the Assumption in Vicuña, walking the plaza as the town prepares for its holiday. He visits the Museo Gabriela Mistral on a free Thursday, shares a long lunch at Shaddai, and reflects on faith, memory, and the cost of a slower life before planning his next move 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 14 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Museo Gabriela Mistral, Plaza de Armas, Picada SHADDAI, Café Zamora, Embalse Puclaro, Torre Bauer. Covered: Holiday, Museums, Food and drink, Daily costs, Town life. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña01:08 Museo Gabriela Mistral03:00 Picada SHADDAI04:34 Embalse Puclaro05:47 Cafe interior07:06 Town plaza at dusk08:39 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuna #ElquiValley #GabrielaMistral #ChileTravel #WinterInChile #Atacama #DarkSkySanctuary #Astrotourism #PiscoValley #SlowTravel #HiddenChile #ChileBlogger #TravelChile #ValleDelElqui #CoquimboRegion #MuseoGabrielaMistral #ChileCulture #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day six in Vicuña, Tomás drives the Ruta del Pisco up the Elqui Valley through Rivadavia to the village of Pisco Elqui, visits a small observatory at Alfa Aldea, and reflects on the valley's winter fruit orchards, its pisco economy, and the quiet pull of the Atacama desert beyond. A day of roadside stops, budget lunches, and the clearest skies on Earth. ☕ 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 13 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Rivadavia, El Tambo, Pisco Elqui, Ojo de Agua, Centro Astronomico Alfa Aldea, Observatorio Cerro Mamalluca, Centro Turístico Capel, Restaurant Solar. Covered: Ruta del Pisco and valley villages, Pisco economy and CAPEL cooperative, Observatories and dark-sky tourism, Winter fruit orchards and local food, Planning the next leg north to Atacama. Chapters:00:00 Rivadavia02:17 Pisco Elqui06:21 Vicuña07:42 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElquiValley #PiscoElqui #Vicuña #RutaDelPisco #ChileTravel #Atacama #Astrotourism #ObservatorioAlfaAldea #CerroMamalluca #GabrielaMistral #CoquimboRegion #ChileWinter #Pisco #DarkSky #ValleDeElqui #RoadTrip #TravelChile https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends a rare rainy day in Vicuña, visiting the Museo Gabriela Mistral, sampling pisco at a local bar, and reflecting on the valley's dark skies and Diaguita heritage. He also plans his next leg toward the Atacama desert coast. ☕ 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 12 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Isidora - Café Restobar, Museo Gabriela Mistral, Picada SHADDAI, Centro Turístico Capel, Un rincón de Buenos Aires. Covered: rainy day in Vicuña, Gabriela Mistral museum, CAPEL distillery tour, local food and costs, planning the next leg. Chapters:00:00 Soft rain on street01:07 Isidora - Café Restobar01:57 Museo Gabriela Mistral05:01 Centro Turístico Capel07:13 Un rincón de Buenos Aires08:40 Street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuña #ElquiValley #ChileTravel #Pisco #GabrielaMistral #RainyDay #Atacama #TravelChile #Astrotourism #Diaguita #PiscoSour #RoadTripChile #MuseoGabrielaMistral #Capel #WinterInChile #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day four in Vicuña, Tomás visits the Diaguita petroglyphs at Valle del Encanto, explores the quiet village of El Molle, and plans the next leg north. He reflects on the valley's ancient past and its clear winter skies, with a practical eye on costs and the road ahead. ☕ 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 11 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Valle del Encanto, El Molle, Plaza de Armas, Isidora - Café Restobar, CAPEL distillery. Covered: Diaguita archaeology, Valle del Encanto, Local food and costs, El Molle village, Pisco economy, Planning the road north. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña01:34 El Molle04:54 Cafe06:40 CAPEL distillery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vicuña #ElquiValley #ValleDelEncanto #Diaguita #ChileTravel #Petroglyphs #Pisco #Astrotourism #WinterInChile #TravelChile #ElMolle #ChileHistory #Atacama #Cordillera #HiddenGems #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day three in Vicuña, Tomás takes the winding road up to Cerro Tololo, a working research observatory where scientists scan the southern sky. A quiet daytime visit, a clear night at Mamalluca, and reflections on the valley's dark-sky future. ☕ 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 10 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Cerro Tololo Observatory, Observatorio Cerro Mamalluca, Isidora - Café Restobar, Un rincón de Buenos Aires, Solar Madariaga Hotel, Torre Bauer, Embalse Puclaro, Cochiguaz Valley. Covered: Observatories and astrotourism, Elqui Valley villages and roads, Winter food and local costs, Gabriela Mistral heritage, Pisco and valley economy. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña04:50 Un rincón de Buenos Aires06:40 Solar Madariaga Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CerroTololo #VicuñaChile #ElquiValley #StargazingChile #Astrotourism #PiscoValley #GabrielaMistral #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #ChileWinter #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #ChileObservatories #DarkSkySanctuary #CafeCamanchaca #PiscoSour #Route41 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás spends a slow winter Sunday in Vicuña, walking the Plaza de Armas, tracing the town's pisco and Diaguita heritage along the Ruta del Pisco, and planning a visit to the Cerro Tololo observatory. A day of valley light, local food, and the quiet economics of a small Chilean town. ☕ 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 9 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, Museo Gabriela Mistral, Picada SHADDAI, Destilería CAPEL, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Isidora - Café Restobar, Torre Bauer, Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción. Covered: Gabriela Mistral heritage, Pisco industry and CAPEL, Astrotourism and observatories, Small town daily life, Budget food and local costs. Chapters:00:00 Vicuña01:31 Picada SHADDAI03:15 Destilería CAPEL04:14 Isidora - Café Restobar05:08 Torre Bauer06:13 Rivadavia08:32 Embalse Puclaro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElquiValley #VicuñaChile #GabrielaMistral #RutaDelPisco #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #Stargazing #CerroTololo #Mamalluca #ChileWinter #SlowTravel #PiscoSour #DiaguitaCulture #RoadTripChile #Astrotourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás leaves Santiago behind and takes the long bus ride north to Vicuña, settling into a valley town of pisco distilleries and dark winter skies. He walks the plaza, stops by the Gabriela Mistral museum, and plans his first stargazing night at Mamalluca. ☕ 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 8 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Vicuña, Chile. Places in this episode: La Serena, Terminal de Buses La Serena, Terral Hotel & Spa, Picada SHADDAI, Café Zamora, Museo Gabriela Mistral, Destilería CAPEL, Restaurant Solar 'Entre Cordilleras'. Covered: Bus travel from Santiago to Vicuña, Vicuña town life and plaza, Gabriela Mistral museum, Capel pisco distillery tour, Stargazing at Mamalluca Observatory, Cost of living in Vicuña. Chapters:00:00 La Serena01:20 Bus terminal02:09 Vicuña03:31 Picada SHADDAI05:22 Museo Gabriela Mistral A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VicunaChile #ElquiValley #PiscoRoute #GabrielaMistral #MamallucaObservatory #CerroTololo #DarkSkySanctuary #ChileTravel #AtacamaCorridor #WinterInChile #StargazingChile #PiscoDistillery #ChileNorth #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #ChileLive #CoquimboRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his final day in Santiago before heading north, Tomás takes a slow morning walk through Providencia and Lastarria, ties up loose ends, and reflects on what it means to leave a city he's just begun to know. ☕ 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 7 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Providencia, Wonderland Café, Los Dominicos, Las Condes, Lastarria, Fabula Restaurant, Parque Forestal, Mapocho River. Covered: Last day rituals, Craft markets, Packing and departure, Reflections on settling in, Looking north, Neighborhood farewells. Chapters:00:00 Providencia02:17 Lastarria03:24 Las Condes04:36 Parque Forestal05:43 Bellavista07:22 Bar interior08:25 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santiago #ChileTravel #LastDayInSantiago #Providencia #LasCondes #Lastarria #LosDominicos #LapisLazuli #MapochoRiver #CerroSanCristobal #PiscoSour #ChileExpat #MovingToChile #WinterInSantiago #PanAmericanHighway #ElquiValley #AtacamaNext #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his final full day in Santiago, Tomás ties up loose ends before the bus north. A last walk through the winter streets, a quiet meal in Lastarria, packing the flat in Providencia, and a final look at the cordillera as he closes the first chapter of the journey. ☕ 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 6 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Providencia, Parque Forestal, Lastarria, Plaza de Armas, Casa Salvo Café, Mapocho River, Las Condes, Los Dominicos. Covered: Leaving Santiago and reflecting on the week, Quiet winter day walks in rain, Cost of living and transit recap, Anticipation for the Atacama and Elqui Valley. Chapters:00:00 Providencia01:40 Parque Forestal03:57 Lastarria05:54 Las Condes07:07 Los Dominicos08:27 Quiet street, evening09:38 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantiagoChile #LastDayInSantiago #ChileTravel #WinterInSantiago #AtacamaDesert #ElquiValley #ChileCulture #ChileCostOfLiving #Providencia #Lastarria #MapochoRiver #AndesMountains #Cordillera #ChileanFood #EmpanadaDePino #Chile #TravelDiaries #PanAmericanHighway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day five in Santiago, Tomás navigates the city's markets and metro system, contemplates the cost of daily life, and prepares for the road north. A reflective episode about finding rhythm in a new city. ☕ 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 5 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Avenida Providencia, Universidad de Chile station, Mercado Central, Vega market, Los Dominicos station, Las Condes, Providencia. Covered: Public transit in Santiago, Markets and street food, Cost of daily life, City contrasts east vs west, Pan-American corridor planning, Chilean culture and society. Chapters:00:00 Providencia01:22 Avenida Providencia03:40 Vega market05:12 Los Dominicos station06:39 City park07:24 Las Condes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantiagoChile #ChileTravel #ChilePodcast #TravelDiaries #MerchadoCentral #VegaMarket #LosDominicos #PanAmericanHighway #ElquiValley #Atacama #Pisco #Empenadas #MetroDeSantiago #BipCard #WinterInSantiago #ExploreChile #BackpackingChile #CordilleraDeLosAndes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day four in Santiago, Tomás explores the distinct barrios of the capital—from the bohemian Bellavista to the design hub of Barrio Italia—and reflects on the everyday textures of a city settling into winter. He touches on the practical costs of daily life, the rhythm of the metro, and the quiet weight of history as he plans his journey 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 4 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Bellavista, Lastarria, Plaza de Armas, Mercado Central, Parque Forestal, Avenida Providencia, Casa Salvo Café. Covered: barrios of santiago, daily costs and living, empanadas and food, metro and bip card, chilean politics and history, planning the pan-american journey. Chapters:00:00 Bellavista02:20 Lastarria05:00 Avenida Providencia06:08 Parque Forestal07:15 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santiago #Chile #SantiagoChile #ChileTravel #TravelChile #BackpackingChile #ExpatLife #LivingInChile #Empanada #Pisco #BarrioBellavista #Lastarria #Providencia #CerroSanCristobal #MapochoRiver #ChileWinter #AndesMountains #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On day three in Santiago, Tomás dodges drizzle through Parque Forestal, watches the guards change at La Moneda, and spends a long, slow afternoon in the Museum of Memory and Human Rights—a place that explains modern Chile better than any guidebook. Along the way: the price of a coffee, the weight of a metro fare, and the quiet work of getting settled. ☕ 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 3 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Parque Forestal, Barrio Lastarria, Casa Salvo, La Moneda, Plaza de la Constitución, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, Quinta Normal. Covered: Museums, History and memory, Food and drink, City walking, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes01:23 Barrio Lastarria02:52 Providencia04:22 La Moneda05:47 Museum echo07:19 Wonderland Café08:42 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantiagoChile #MuseoDeLaMemoria #LaMoneda #BellasArtes #BarrioLastarria #ChileTravel #WinterInSantiago #AndesMountains #ChileHistory #SlowTravel #SouthAmerica #SantiagoMuseums #ChileCoffee #QuintaNormal #ProvidenciaSantiago #ChileWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

On his second day in Santiago, Tomás walks the Mapocho River in the rain, climbs Cerro San Cristóbal for a snow-dusted view of the cordillera, and finds a quiet meal in a hidden corner of the Mercado Central. A slow, practical look at getting your bearings in a winter capital. ☕ 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 2 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Providencia, Mapocho River, Cerro San Cristóbal, Parque Metropolitano, Bellavista, Parque Forestal, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Mercado Central. Covered: Walking tour of central Santiago, Mapocho River and Cerro San Cristóbal, Mercado Central and Chilean seafood, Winter weather in Santiago, Daily costs and transit in Santiago, Pre-Columbian art museum visit. Chapters:00:00 Providencia01:30 Cerro San Cristóbal02:40 Las Condes04:50 Plaza de Armas06:50 Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino08:11 Museum echo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santiago #ChileTravel #WinterInSantiago #CerroSanCristobal #MapochoRiver #MercadoCentral #CaldilloDeCongrio #SantiagoFood #PreColumbianArt #SantiagoMuseums #Providencia #Bellavista #PlazaDeArmas #ChileWinter #TravelChile #SantiagoGuide #SlowTravel #AndesMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/

Tomás Fuentes lands in Santiago de Chile in early August, gets his RUT, a bank account and a local SIM, and walks the winter city. What it looks like, what it costs, and how the capital actually works in 2026. ☕ 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 1 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in Santiago, Chile. Places in this episode: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), Heidelberg Haus Apart Hotel Providencia, Avenida Providencia, BancoEstado, Mercado Central, Lastarria, Plaza de Armas de Santiago, Cerro San Cristóbal. Covered: Arrival and orientation, RUT and Cédula process, Banking in Chile, SIM cards and connectivity, Transit system and Bip! card, Winter vibe in Santiago. Chapters:00:00 Airport road02:46 BancoEstado04:17 Cerro San Cristóbal06:02 Mercado Central07:27 Lastarria09:03 Costanera Centre11:28 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantiagoChile #ChileTravel #Providencia #CerroSanCristobal #MercadoCentral #Lastarria #ChileVisa #CuentaRUT #BancoEstado #Entel #SantiagoMetro #BipCard #WinterInChile #ElquiValley #Pisco #CostOfLivingChile #ExpatLifeSantiago #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/