re: Honeymoon in Chile

Chile was an amazing trip. Itis safe to travel there, as long as you use your common sense and stay to the areas that seem safe. We felt very safe at any restaurant, park, or market. Walking most streets and public transportation seemed very safe as well.

Santiago is like any other big city, however, setting is ideal. 45 minutes east are the Andes Mountains, 45 minutes west are the beaches. In between the city and the beaches is the wine country.

We also flew down to Temuco, and spent some time in the lake/volcano region. Lots of thermal baths to visit, and unbelievable scenery. We stayed in Pucon, a great little tourist town set at the foot of a volcano and on a big lake. It similar to a much cheaper Lake Tahoe. Climb Mount Villarica, the volcano, if the weather is cooperative. Also lots of white water activities in the area.

Easter Island is a cool place to visit that only a few people will ever actually see. We decided it was too expensive to take the time to visit. I know a few people who have been, and they enjoyed it, but the overall consensus was that it took valuable time and money away from their trip.

I loved Chile. Everyone we met was very friendly. I would suggest knowing a litle Spanish. I would move there in a heart beat.