The Organizing Committee is preparing several tourism programs so that all the Santiago Global Alumni Forum’s participants and guests can make the most of their trip to Chile.

That is why programs will include relatively close destinations such as Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru and the Ecuadorian Galapagos Islands, as well as fascinating tourism sites that cross the 4,200 kilometers of Chilean territory.

Considering the length of our country it’s recommended that you take at least a 5 to 7 days trip to visit one of our tourism destinations. Specially if your choice is to visit the desertic northern territory in
San Pedro de Atacama, the mysteries of the Moais in Easter Island or the freezing natural skyscrapers, like peaks of the southern Torres del Paine. You can also choose a one week visit to one of our nearby Ski Resorts

The Organizing Committee together with LAN Airlines are working on offers for the Santiago Wharton Global Alumni Forum participants. (click here to register)


Cusco and Machu Picchu
Cusco, a Cultural Heritage site and the Archeological Capital of America, is not just a stepping stone to Machu Picchu, but one of the most fascinating cities in Peru which used to be the economic, cultural and social center of the, now extinct, Inca Empire.

On the other hand, Machu Picchu is, without doubt, the star attraction in this area. Discovered in 1911 by the American archeologist Hiram Bingham, it constitutes the most important                                                         archeological collection in South America.



Galápagos Islands
Ecuador’s national park lies in isolation about 600 miles off the mainland. Made famous by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos Islands are no less interesting now than they were a several hundred years ago. Every year, thousands of curious visitors journey to the remote volcanic islands to explore its pureness. Most of them wonder how this wildlife ever reached the Galapagos Islands and how it has maintained its innocence now a days.

The shallows of this sunken volcano are burgeoning with an incredible myriad of corals and fish, while giant tortoises hover over the reef like living balloons, and sharks can sometimes be found at sandy bottoms.



San Pedro de Atacama
Located 1,670 kilometers to the north from the capital city of Santiago and 98 kilometers from, Calama airport is San Pedro de Atacama, a small village nestled in an oasis at the high plateau of the Antofagasta Region at 2,400 meters above sea level.

This geographical area features the highest peaks of the Andes and a High Plateau, noted for its wild life and ponds.

Its great actual relevance is due to the fact that it is considered Chile’s archaeological capital; to its extreme geographical surroundings, privileged in terms of the beauty if its landscapes; and to the intense blue of its always clear sky.


Easter Island
Easter Island (Isla de Pascua, in Spanish), known as Rapa Nui or Te-Pito-Henúa, is one of the most attractive and mysterious places on earth. Declared a UNESCO Word Heritage Site in 1995, the origin of Easter Island’s inhabitants remains an enigma to this day, as does the significance behind the huge Moai statues that were carved by people that hadn’t discovered metal and then transported all around the island without having developed the wheel.

Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from the Chilean mainland, Easter island attracts thousands of tourists each year looking to discover its impressive archeological sites.



Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine National Park is, without doubt, the star attraction of the Chilean Patagonia. The park, north of Puerto Natales, is recognized as one of the fifty wonders of the world and was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.

The Chilean Patagonia is an unforgettable experience. Not only, it is the southernmost part of the planet, but the natural setting is one of the world’s most extreme and impressive.



Ski Resorts
Chile has large areas fit for skiing which are easily accessible and provide all the hospitality, atmosphere and services of modern winter resorts. From June to October you can enjoy their tracks for different kinds of winter sports.
Four of the most important ski resorts in the country are to be found very close to Santiago. Their different, tracks, quality of snow and excellent infrastructure enable skiers to have an unforgettable stay. The best equipped are Portillo, Valle Nevado, Termas de Chillán and Corralco(see our special offers), the newest ski resort in the country.