Libraries are often stuffy and don’t encourage creativity, but the Taltal Public Library offers an entirely unique setting for reading your favorite books. Designed by architects Murua-Valenzuela, the three-storey-high library is located in the small town of Taltal, where it faces a public place and recently completed theatre. Taltal is a coastal town in the Antofagasta Region, Chile, 306 Km. south of the city of Antofagasta and 25.4 degrees latitude south.

With an ample amount of natural light and pure white walls and shelves, the Taltal Public Library is an entirely contemporary fracture for book lovers. The reading quarters are placed the two lesser levels, while group study areas and balconies are located on the top floor. The back doors of the library create to a courtyard to offer an equally sweet area of greenery to compliment the modern design of the inside. The dimensions of the site-40 meters long and 7 meters wide-highly influenced and defined the individualistic organization of the building. Modern citizens automatically prefer contemporary designs. Companies attempting to sell more products could focus on a clean-cut aesthetic when buildup their newest items, as the stunning design of the Taltal Public Library will undoubtedly create some new book worms.

A mild sub–tropical climate that brings alternate bursts of burning sun, sharp gusts of wind and sudden rain showers. This is the Easter Island, known as Rapa Nui by the locals. Located on this mythical island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Posada de Mike Rapu is considered as one of the best hotels in Latin America according to the Travel + Leisure magazine. Belongs to Chile, the island is one of the most isolated islands in the world.

Located on a hill on on 9.6 hectares of land that faces the sea, Posada de Mike Rapu is situated at 6 km from the only town on the island – Hanga Roa. Built to blend into the landscape, the hotel uses local wood and stone and it is a perfect spot for exploring this attractive and mysterious island, home to a culture whose origins and evolution remain unexplained. It is one of the world’s sacred sites, recognizable for a line of giant busts, built in stone, which are still nowadays an enigma.

As a member of the Explora Group, Posada de Mike Rapu offers superb service and modern, cutting-edge accommodation on Easter Island. It was the first one in all of South America to be certified with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The hotel has 30 unique guestrooms (4 suites and 26 standard rooms) that spread out from central areas that house reception, living areas, a bar, kitchen and services. There is also a spa with swimming pool, massage sanctuary, open air Jacuzzis and outdoor hot tubs. Other amenities include: Bar, Restaurant, Telehones in all rooms with Direct dial national and international and Internet connection. Price rates: SINGLE – $3,354 for 3 nights, DOUBLE – $2.280 for 3 nights.

Enjoy a variety of excursions from gentle ambling to more treacherous volcano hikes. Adventure-loving romantics can trek around the volcanoes, dive among the reefs, and examine the moai—those giant basalt statues—up close, all with Explora’s multilingual guides, then spend the night in the hotel equipped with an expansive terrace and the latest technology to keep them plugged in.

Grand Hyatt Santiago hosts 310 elegantly designed with modern décor guest rooms and suites. Rooms are housed in a beautiful twenty-four-storey atrium, while suites are located on the sixteenth floor and benefit from Grand Club® amenities and a private lounge. All rooms and suites offer stunning views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains and feature a LCD TV and marble bathrooms with locally-made spa amenities. Whether travelling on vacation or for business, this is a perfect spot during your Santiago stay.

 
Located in the most prestigious city’ suburb – El Golf and only 30 minutes from Santiago International Airport, the Ritz Carlton Santiago is the only Chilean Hotel awarded as the Nº1 hotel in South America (in 2007). This location is also 38 miles from Valle Nevado Ski Resort and 70 miles from Valparaiso Port and Vina Del Mar Beach. Designed for business and leisure travellers with high expectations, the hotel offers its guests great service and facilities. The Ritz Carlton Santiago is an ideal place to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the city.

Ritz Carlton has 205 luxurious guest rooms distributed among 14 floors and divided according to size – 49 Club Level rooms, 3 Club Suites, 12 Executive Suites, and a Presidential Suite. All rooms are fully equipped and sharing a splendid view to the city and the Andean Range. They boast a delicate and warm combination of earth tones and golds in a classic stylish décor. Room amenities include high speed internet access, dual phone lines, 24 hour in room dining and digital safety deposit box. Room Rate per night $225 USD per person.

Hotel’  highlights include 7,500 sq-ft luxurious rooftop health and fitness centre with Jacuzzi, a hot tub and a heated indoor pool. There are four restaurants offers dishes with the best of  mediterranean and Chilean cuisine featuring local best products. Cocktails and a wide variety of wines can be enjoyed in the modern atmosphere of the exclusive Bar 100 ° or in the garden. Besides good business, the capital city promises entertainment, pleasure and excitement for fans of outdoor activities such as skiing, surfing or trekking among the Andes Mountains.

Facilities at this 5-star hotel include: free parking, free Wi-fi, an indoor heated swimming Pool, fitness center, a lighted tennis court and a modern Convention Center where luxury and style live in perfect harmony. Located on the 21st floor, L’Etoile serves international gourmet dishes with an extravagant panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountains. You have opportunity to enjoy the most awarded Chilean wines with a fine selection of seafood, fresh fish from the Pacific, lamb from the Patagonia among other dishes in a romantic ambience.

The Residence is an excellent and well-furnished place with a wonderful atmosphere. It offers 4 luxurious bungalows, which have been named after the different wines produced like Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Carmenère. Each is equipped with a private yard and terrace offering extraordinary views over the vineyards and the surrounding mountains, the perfect place for quiet contemplation or intimate meals. The lodge also a swimming pool, wide terrace with comfortable chaise lounges and offers therapeutic and relaxing massages. There is a tasting room equipped with high-tech equipments can also be used for conferences and meetings.

The area offers a huge variety of activities hiking in the stunning surrounding landscape, biking or horseback-riding the property’s 1,600 acres, taking wine-tours to nearby wineries. You can also go a delicious picnic amid the vines or venture into the city of Santa Cruz to visit the Colchagua Museum, getting in-room massages, hanging out by the pool. In The Main House guests can enjoy dishes made using ingredients grown onsite in the organic vegetable and herb garden as well as award winning Lapostolle wines, with fellow travelers or take part in cooking classes with chef Pilar Rodriguez at Viu Manent. Rates at Casa Lapostolle start at $500 per person per night including all meals and activities.

A two-hour flight west of Santiago, this rugged isle earned its fame from the 18th-century sailor Alexander Selkirk, whose wild spell as a castaway there inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe. The aura of adventure still endures. Travelers arrive on a seven-seater plane, then take a 30-minute speedboat ride to the town of San Juan Bautista. At the new Crusoe Island Lodge, all 15 bungalows are made with recycled materials and wood from the nearby forest. Get a good rest and the attention you deserve by choosing one of the 15 lodges and suites with terrace overlooking the Bay Pangal for accommodation. You will be amazed with the comfort to be on the remote island Robinson Crusoe, settling in the hotel as the ideal base of operations for exploration and knowledge of the island. Lobster and crab browned on all plans stay with half board and full board. Enjoy the exquisite lobster state, taken every day, like the golden crab or kingfish, which are typical of the island and preparations of the most creative ways by the Chef and of course accompanied by excellent Chilean wine reserve. Robinson Crusoe Island is part, along with the islands of Santa Clara and Alexander Selkirk, the small islands Juan Fernandez, located 667 kilometers off the coast of Chile, halfway between the city of Valparaiso and Easter Island. The San Juan Bautista village is a real natural paradise, where everything is endemic. In 1935, the Juan Fernández Islands National Park was declared by the Government of Chile and in 1977, Unesco declared it a World Biosphere Reserve. Today it remains a real adventure to get here, although every effort is always rewarded. This extraordinary animal, happy and carefree life has become a major attraction for tourism. Not only do the divers are able to cross the world to have one of the most rewarding experiences gained under the water, but many visitors flock to the sea lions swimming Robinson surface thousands of these individuals, many of whom even be touched and stroked. However, the fur seal fur was not always such a happy life, as it began to be exploited after the discovery of the islands, in 1574, continuing his pursuit, even after 1880, which declared sort extinction.

Kunza Hotel is a high-class hotel situated in the north-east section of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The hotel offers all inclusive service so its guest can fully savor the wonders of the Atacama Desert from the comfort of the hotel. Kunza Hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. After a day out walking or cycling, guests can come back to the hotel and relax in the Spa, or simply enjoy a well-deserved cocktail while watching a marvelous sunset.

The Aubrey is a luxurious boutique hotel situated in a bohemian district of Bellavista, Santiago de Chile. The hotel housed in 1927 mansion was once the patrician home of a Chilean railway magnate. With a total renovation completed in March 2010, this is a perfect choice for your relaxing vacation.

The Aubrey has a heated outdoor swimming pool with 3 massage jets and an integrated jacuzzi. There’s an indoor/outdoor bar with poolside service. Bike rent is available.

Designed by Juan Pablo Corvalan and Gabriel Vergara Chilean release Supersudaka, this is a contemporary house located in Talca, Chile. Built with a budget of $ 80,000 and covers an area of 104 m2, Kiltro is a very good example of the new Latin American architecture.

Architects: Supersudaka
Location: Talca, Chile
Project Team: Pablo Sepulveda, Miguel Angel Reyes
Engineering: Cesar Moreira / Sigma Ingenieros
Project Area: 104 sqm
Budget: U$ 80,000
Project Year: 2006–2008

Miele Gallery is located in Vitacura, Chile in a residential neighborhood with residences in low, medium and high density, surrounded by parks and squares. It is in vicinity of the new City Council Building and Bicentenario Park. The street is called Nueva Costanera Avenue, an important commercial and cultural street full of art galleries, restaurants, banks and shops.

The facade of the gallery is transparent and permits light to reflect creating a large display window for the street for both people and vehicles. Therefore the interior space has connectivity in all levels. Spaces are architectonic labyrinths paths that are even penetrating the underground spaces, a unique possibility of light and natural ventilation. The circulation path into the entire building was created in red steel (red is the Miele corporate color) leaving a contrast to the materiality of the building. This red strip distinguishes over the white as a fauve and runs over all levels to the roof.

The roof is transformed into a big terrace with a bar, a meeting place in the height of the foliages. From there can be seen the immensity of the Andes Mountain, the hills and the green of the neighborhood.

The gallery is designed by the renowned architect Gonzalo Mardones Viviani. Over 1,500 square meters built to suit a brand like Miele and designed to offer you and your family the best options for your home under the concept of a perfect “Miele Experience. ” Don’t miss to discover a lifestyle known for its high quality and familiar with the technology that will change your life.

El Tatio is a geyser field set within the Andes Mountains of circumboreal Chile at 4,200 meters above poor sea direct. Geyser El Tatio is one of the wonders of the Atacama Desert in the Metropolis location of Norte Grande. At 14,200 ft , these are the highest geysers in the reality!

The mediocre action is exclusive 75 centimeters (29.5 inches) and the highest one sounded around six meters. Though the geysers’ eruptions seldom strain many than one metre, the expression is vigorous. They geysers are quite ravishing, both are frail puffs of discolor clean floating equivalent cloads against the pay organization sky, but others were much ferocious with cauldrons of cookery water. Notwithstanding, the air temperatures can be below chilling in the advance farewell hours so wear fitly.

In constituent to the feature of the geysers, the installation is quite scenic because of a combining of the geysers, the fabrication of the priming, pools that are vibrantly monochrome as a result of the microorganism and microbes that whippy in them, and because the geyser earth is set among a radical of eruptive volcanoes.

Also called “the jewel of the Pacific”, Valparaiso is the second largest city in Chile. Located approximately 120km of the capital, the city center features cobbled streets and some unique architecture. All the tourist attractions in the city are located along these alleyways. Nestled between the sea and the coastal mountain range, Valparaiso is one of the main seaports of Chile.

Founded in 1541, Santiago de Chile is one of the more attractive capital cities of South America. With a population of nearly six million, it is a modern metropolis and you can find almost everything you need. Whether you are here on business or pleasure travel, Santiago is of interest to many visitors.

Portillo is a smaller ski resort located in the Andes Mountains of Chile, about 100 km northeast of Santiago. Over the past 60 years, Portillo has earned a reputation as an excellent destination for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. The ski season starts mid June, and goes to as late as October.  

The Gran Hotel Portillo has 123 cozy and warm rooms in total that offer mountain view or lake view. The breathtaking beauty of its Andean surroundings contributes to a ski vacation of a lifetime.  The hotel is completely self-contained with the full spectrum of resort services, thus no car is needed as your room is only an elevator ride away from the ski slopes. Facilities in each room include: safes, mini bars, telephones and Internet access.  There is no TV in the rooms.

Official Website: www.skiportillo.com