Santiago Sports Travel Tips by kiwigal_1

Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding

Santiago is the perfect place to base yourself if you are planning to include some skiing or snowboarding in your Chilean adventure. Three skiifields are located about an hour away from Santiago. They are Valle Nevado, La Parva and Colorado. There is another skiifield about 2 hours away called Portillo. Accommodation is available on the mountains however they usually require that you stay up there for 7 days.

As I was living in Santiago, I made day trips up the mountain using a local ski transportation company called Ski Total.

Equipment: If you haven't brought your own gear you can rent it at the Ski Total offices in Las Condes.

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Address: Omnium, Apoquindo 4900, Loc 37-46
Directions: Go to Escuela Militar Metro Station and walk a few blocks up Apoquindo until you get to the Omnium Shopping Centre.
Website: www.skitotal.cl

Theme: Other

This tip is really for expats or Chileans who may be interested in joining a sports team while they are living in Santiago. Touch Rugby is taking Santiago by a storm with a competition running in the winter and summer. At the moment we are playing on Monday nights. The games were held at the Prince of Wales country club for a number of years and in 2007 moved to the Estadio Israelita.

We don't practice very often at all but when we do we usually combine it with a BBQ in a park with family (see pics).

Equipment: You should get a paid of touch rugby shoes so you don't slip but shirts are provided by the team you join. If you are wanting to join a team then you are welcome to drop me a line. I play for the team called "Mongrels"... believe me, it sounds more ruthless than we are!! Our team dresses in bright pink shirts which stand out during the night games :)

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Address: Estadio Israelita
Directions: Towards the end of Calle Las Condes.

Theme: Rafting

Rafting on the Cajon del Maipo was awesome fun. I have done it twice now and would recommend it. The rafting trip was about 12 kilometres long and took about an hour. Trips leave at 11am and 2pm.

Contact the owner Alexis direct on his cellphone. For bookings made and paid for 7 days in advance Alexis gives a 10% discount.

The cost is 15,700 pesos Monday to Saturday and 16,900 pesos on Sundays and holidays.

Equipment: All the equipment is provided by the company. All you need to wear is your swim suit and some sturdy shoes (sneakers) although the company can supply those too. They give you a wetsuit, jacket, shorts, helmet and a paddle.

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Phone: 08-950-77-99
Directions: The rafting tour starts at the office located 8 kms from San Jose de Maipo in the town called Melocoton - 1.5 kms after the Toyo crossing. Alexis can pick you up from the Parque Los Heroes in San Jose de Maipo if you arrange this with him first.
Website: www.aventurascajondelmaipo.cl