In the Atacama

Sandboarding in Chile’s northern deserts

San Pedro de Atacama is a hub of adventure sports, ecotourism and outdoor activities. Check out the latest craze sweeping this oasis town.  

Monday, May 07, 2012 Photo: timsnell/Flickr Category: Sport - Tourism

In the Andes

The reason why 2012 is set to be the year Chilean ski resorts came of age

As weather systems align with a boom on infrastructure spending, this winter is shaping up to be the Chile’s biggest season ever.  

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Skiing the fresh powder on Chilean slopes. (Photo by Alex Grechman/Flickr) Category: Tourism - Sport

International events

Big Wave World Tour kicks off in Chile

The word’s surfing elite are waiting for perfect conditions at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu. Last year’s event was marked by sunny skies and waves of over 40ft.  

Thursday, April 26, 2012 K.Christensen surfs the wave at the 2011 event in Punta de Lobos, Chile. (Photo courtesy of Big Wave Category: Tourism - Entertainment - Sport

In the Andes

Toronto Sun shines on Chile’s world class ski resort at Portillo

As the snow melts in the Northern Hemisphere, the skiing world turns its gaze south to the hottest snow in the Chilean Andes this winter.

Friday, April 13, 2012 The Portillo ski resort, in the Andes mountains outside Santiago. (Photo courtesy of Ski Portillo Ch Category: Tourism - Sport

Sports stars

Chilean golfer Felipe Aguilar makes history in European Tour

The game’s popularity continues to grow in Chile, as Aguilar becomes first non-European member of the European Tour Players Committee.  

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Felipe Aguilar poses with his trophy. (Photo courtesy of Felipe Aguilar/Facebook) Category: Daily life - Sport
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