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Chile

Puente Alto / Soaring Peaks and Smiling Cheeks

MeowScore 😼77/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

March

Chilean Independence Day celebration (food, art, and music)

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january

Visit Puente Alto for the grape harvest and taste delicious wines in vineyards that come to life. 🍇🍷

🌲
february

February is perfect for nature lovers who want to hike and admire the beauty of the Andes mountains. 🏔️🌲

🎉
march

Celebrate Chilean independence day and enjoy traditional dances, music, and food. 🎉🇨🇱

🍂
april

Puente Alto's autumn foliage is breathtaking, a perfect time for photographers and nature enthusiasts. 🌳🍂

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may

May is ideal for stargazing, with clear skies and minimal light pollution. 🌠🌃

⛷️
june

Visit Puente Alto's ski resorts and enjoy winter sports and stunning snowy landscapes. ❄️🎿

🎆
july

July brings the Feast of the Virgin of Carmen, a colorful and lively festival with music, parades, and fireworks. 🎆🎶

🛀
august

Puente Alto's hot springs are perfect to relax and unwind during Chile's winter. 🛀♨️

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september

Spring blossoms are in full bloom, admire the city's gardens and parks. 🌸🌺

🎨
october

Visit Puente Alto's cultural centers and enjoy traditional performances and local art. 🎭🎨

💀
november

There's nothing like enjoying Chile's national drink, Pisco, and celebrating the Day of the Dead. 🍹💀

🎁
december

Visit Puente Alto's Christmas markets and enjoy holiday festivities with delicious food and gifts. 🎄🎁

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Puente Alto has a fair pricing for goods and services. Some areas have cheaper options, but overall it is not an expensive place for tourists to visit.

Check out local markets for more affordable shopping options and try street food for budget-friendly eating.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit hub

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit hub

Puente Alto is a commuter town connected to Santiago, usually explored briefly en route to nearby wineries and natural attractions.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Restaurants typically accept both cash and credit card payments. Splitting the bill is common among friends or groups.

internet situation

meh Speed

Varies among providers and areas.

good Availability

Mainly accessible, but slow in some rural zones.

great Cellular

Good coverage and speed.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Limited legal protection

In this purrfect city, a feline will find their whiskers twitching with excitement from all the delightful places to explore and stretch their paws.

With its meowvelous green areas, cats will enjoy prowling around their urban jungle, indulging in catnip naps and chasing the tail-end of a Chilean adventure.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Museo Interactivo Mirador
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Parque Sesquicentenario
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Viña Tarapacá
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Mirador Alto Jahuel
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Mall Plaza Tobalaba

The mainstream

🔬
Museo Interactivo Mirador

Fun for all cats! This interactive science museum features hands-on exhibits like a human-sized hamster wheel. Plus, it's a great place to escape the sun. 🌀

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Parque Sesquicentenario

A great park for strolling, jogging, or playing with your cat. Features a large pond with ducks and swans, and a playground for tiny kittens. 🌳

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🍇
Viña Tarapacá

Wine tastings and tours in a beautiful vineyard setting. Bring your cat friends and enjoy the sun, delicious wine, and stunning views of the Andes Mountains. 🍷

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Mirador Alto Jahuel

This lookout point provides an incredible view of Puente Alto. Climb to the top and take in the view. Just be careful, cats aren't known for their mountain climbing skills. 🌅

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Mall Plaza Tobalaba

Purrfect shopping destination with lots of stores and restaurants. Even cats will enjoy the outdoor space and free WiFi. Don't miss the cinema! 🛍️

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Off the beaten path

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Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo
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Mu en el Barrio
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Bodega Reina Azul
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Santuario Jesús de Nazareth
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El Sembrador

Off the beaten path

🌳
Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo

A breathtaking cat-only nature reserve with stunning views, perfect for a relaxing hike 🌲🚶‍♀️

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🐾
Mu en el Barrio

A trendy cat-owned cafe with the best coffee in town, perfect for a lazy Sunday morning ☕💤

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🍇
Bodega Reina Azul

A charming cat-owned winery that makes delicious wine, perfect for a romantic date 😻🍷

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Santuario Jesús de Nazareth

A peaceful cat haven in the mountains, where cats can meditate and enjoy the stunning view 🏔️🧘‍♀️

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El Sembrador

A cute little cat-owned shop where you can buy artisanal bread and pastries, perfect for a midday snack 😻🥐

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Limited legal protection

Mindful meoweler tips

Street art scene in Puente Alto

Puente Alto is home to a thriving street art scene. Murals and graffiti can be found on many buildings throughout the city, depicting a variety of subjects from social issues to nature.

Wine tasting in Puente Alto

Puente Alto is located in the heart of the Maipo Valley wine region, known for producing some of Chile's best wines. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings and tours at several local vineyards.

Traditional Chilean cuisine

Puente Alto offers a wide range of traditional Chilean dishes such as empanadas, pastel de choclo, and cazuela. Be sure to try a mote con huesillos, a popular sweet drink made with wheat and dried peaches.

Useful external sites

www.puentealto.cl

Puente Alto Municipalidad↗

Official website of Puente Alto Municipality with information on places to visit, events, news, and more

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1762738-Puente_Alto_Santiago_Metropolitan_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews, ratings and recommendations by fellow travelers on accommodation, restaurants, and attractions in Puente Alto

www.booking.com/city/cl/puente-alto.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Online platform to book accommodation in Puente Alto with options ranging from budget hostels to luxury hotels

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