Private tour in Santiago Christopher John W
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I was born in Barcelona,and lived in Valencia Spain for my first years . My dad was a true englishman and mother from Chile, which makes me a eclectic mut ! As a child lived first in Honduras, but by the age of 7 was in the UK for the next six years , first in Islington London and then Hastings, east Sussex (boarding school ), that's where I got a distinct fluent english , which makes me easily understood and sets me apart from most of my piers with heavy south american accents. . Finally Argentinal would be my last stop , finishing secundary school years in a english boarding school , near the city of Cordoba, La Cumbre, saint Paul's school. In 1990 my parents decided to settle in Santiago de Chile , maybe the recovery of democracy helped in this crucial decision. After studying hotel administration in Santiago I became a flight attendant for then Lan Chile , for almost four years. I was then introduced into receptive tourism by a friend who knew well the industry , I knew from getgo, it was going to be my bag. I enjoy showing the diversity of my country , with rich culture, history and traditions, and also appreciate meeting different walks of life. Like wine , I believe in doing things with passion and dedication, including detailed customized tours , restaurant or vineard reservations, , in high season and many other small but crucial details that in the end, make a unforgetable and memorable experience. With more than 25 years in the trade, I feel confident providing quality time, making sure to meet clients needs and avoiding when possible tourist traps. Hotel and restaurant administration, at CET, Centro de estudios turisticos. First aid course. Pre -columbian cultures course, at pre-columbian museum. Professional driver's license . 23 years experience as a tour guide in central Chile for companies like Travel Art, South American Tours , DMC (destination management chile) , which caters cruises , or Upscape , among others. Flight attendant for then Lan Chile for almost four years, flying from Santiago to New York, Miami, L.A. or Madrid and most south american capitals , incuding Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific. No restrictions.
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Southeast from Santiago, after crossing Maipo river, landscape suddenly get's lush with extensive almond and pear plantations. Perez cruz, This winery , in the gorgeous Andes foothills, 14 km south from east Maipo riverbank, Huelquen , are aluvial soils , that allow deep roots developing thick silky skins . Vinification edifice has unique facade with carved Oregon laminated pine , it's Perez Cruz winery, under the guidence of reknown winemaker German Lyon , a household name for silky balanced and round tannins velvet musts , outstanding Cab. sauvignon, cab. Franc and Carmenere . Lof, a small boutique vineard , 3 hectares of cabernet and Syrah , 20000 bottles, the personal project of German Lyon, using 25000 litre cubic cement vats , that age these healthy mature grapes , achieving a distinct evolution in the wine. Santa Rita, one of Chile's , well-established winery dating back from the 1880's. "Doña Paula" a colonial elegant dinning room with traditional Chilean cuisine.
Once reaching the extraordinary southeast alto maipo microclimate in Huelquen, and crossing extensive almond, pear and apple plantations we reach a wooden gate entrance with neatly alligned chestnut, almond and gum trees that lead you to the main wine facility, Perez Cruz , winery , tour and tasting. Lof , a stunning scenic beauty , a hidden treasure of the beaten path , German's breathtaking landscaped parcela residence and boutique winery. A personalized tour and tasting with a passionate host. (Lof vineard tour and tasting fees included.) Lunch at renowned, Doña Paula restaurant, a colonial setting with tradition at santa Rita winery. Famous for its 100 year old buganville and exotic flora among them persimmon trees, a manicured inner courtyard garden for sure , visit "Museo Andino", which is walking distance from lunch. This was Ricardo Claro's private collection of Inca pottery, textiles and Colombian gold among interesting items. Free entrance for those who visit the winery. Trf Santiago
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