10-Day Santiago, Valparaíso, San Pedro de Atacama, & Puerto Varas, Chile Couples Itinerary

Chile is renowned for its excellent wines, particularly Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. You can find quality bottles at very competitive prices here.

📍 Jumbo supermarket (Ave Argentina 861), specialty wine shops, or directly from vineyards outside the city.

This potent grape brandy is the national drink of Chile. You will find many brands and aged varieties, perfect for making pisco sours at home.

📍 Jumbo or Lider supermarkets; specialized liquor stores like Mundo del Vino.

Valparaiso is a living canvas with vibrant murals covering its hillsides. Many local artists sell affordable prints or small original works, capturing the city's unique artistic energy.

📍 Small galleries and street vendors throughout Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepcion

Soft, warm, and durable, alpaca wool products like scarves, sweaters, and ponchos are perfect for cooler climates. These are well-made and often hand-knitted.

📍 Various craft stores along Santa Rosa street and near the waterfront, such as Feria Artesanal.

Soft, warm, and durable, these natural fiber garments like sweaters, scarves, and ponchos are excellent quality. Many feature traditional Andean designs.

📍 Feria Artesanal Santa Lucia; stores along Patronato street in the Patronato district.

Chile is one of the few places in the world where lapis lazuli is mined. Look for pieces handcrafted into pendants, earrings, or small sculptures.

📍 Feria Artesanal Santa Lucia; Joyeria Patagonia in Barrio Lastarria; specific artisan shops in Barrio Italia.

Chile is one of the world's few sources for lapislazuli. You will find this striking deep blue stone set in silver for rings, pendants, and earrings, making a distinctive souvenir.

📍 Artisan shops in Cerro Alegre, or established jewelry stores in the downtown area

This smoked chili pepper seasoning, traditionally from the Mapuche people, adds a unique smoky, earthy heat to dishes. It's a key ingredient in Chilean cuisine.

📍 La Vega Central market; gourmet food shops in Barrio Italia; larger supermarkets like Jumbo or Lider.

Rica-rica is a native desert herb used in teas, infusions, and even local Pisco Sours. You can find it dried, or infused in sweets and liquor, offering a unique regional flavor.

📍 Mercado Artesanal (Handicraft Market) or small local grocery stores around Toconao Street.

This rich, floral honey comes from the native Ulmo tree found only in the Chilean Patagonia. Its distinct flavor makes a great gourmet food gift.

📍 Delicatessens and local product shops like 'Casa Alemana' or 'Empanadas y Confites Alemanes'.

The maqui berry is a superfood native to Chile, known for its high antioxidant content. Find it in jams, juices, powders, or dried snacks.

📍 Specialty food stores, larger supermarkets like Jumbo, or local craft markets.

Puerto Varas has a strong German influence, reflected in its excellent chocolate and pastry shops. Look for artisanal varieties with local fruit fillings.

📍 Chocolateria Vara Gruesa, Kaffeehaus, or other local patisseries around the town square.

These unique pottery pieces often depict local flora, fauna, or ancient petroglyph motifs from the Atacama region. Each piece tells a story of the desert culture.

📍 Feria Artesanal or smaller artisan workshops found on side streets off Caracoles.

Chile is a major copper producer, and this metal is used in various decorative and functional items. Look for unique sculptures, kitchenware, or small decorative pieces.

📍 Paseo Gervasoni in Cerro Concepcion, or artisan fairs that pop up on weekends