Make a holiday rental, home, or cottage in Algarrobo, Chile, your home away from home

Anyone looking for somewhere different to go on their holiday may like to think about Algarrobo in Chile. This charming holiday destination on the west coast of the country has so many different things to see and do. Here visitors will find numerous different places to stay including self catering accommodation, villas, apartments and B&Bs.

Things to do on holiday to Algarrobo, Chile

Holidaymakers staying in Algarrobo will be able to relax and sunbathe on the glorious sandy beaches on this stretch of coast. As well as swimming in the Pacific Ocean, visitors will also be able to try various watersports here. These include snorkelling, diving, fishing, surfing, wind surfing and sailing. This is a popular area for hiking and cycling as well as horse riding with many wonderful places to explore. Other popular activities available in the area include golf, tennis, paragliding, bird watching, whale watching and scenic drives. There are bars and restaurants located in and around the resort serving excellent local dishes. In addition to this, self catering holidaymakers can buy food, drink and other provisions from local stores and markets.

Places to visit on holiday to Algarrobo, Chile

As well as enjoying the beaches and activities in Algarrobo, holidaymakers can also take exciting day trips to towns and cities in Chile. For example the city of El Quisco is just 10 minutes away and features amongst other things La Casa de Isla Negra, which is the former home and now museum of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. About an hour and 20 minute’s drive from Algarrobo is the city of Valparaiso. Here tourists can see some wonderful architecture and monuments such as the Arco Britanico. The country’s capital city, Santiago is less than two hours away and features some fine buildings from the Spanish colonial period. There are some excellent museums and galleries here too such as the Chilean National History Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum of Santiago.

Weather in Algarrobo, Chile

The hottest time of the year in this part of Chile is January and February when the average high temperatures are around 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The coolest months are June and July when the average high temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low 43 degrees. July is also generally the wettest month when the average rainfall is 120mm.

Travel to Algarrobo, Chile

Santiago International Airport (SCL) is approximately 100 kilometres from Algarrobo. Flights arrive in Santiago from various international airports including Frankfurt (FRA), Los Angeles (LAX), Madrid (MAD), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Sydney (SYD) and Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) amongst others. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Econorent, Europcar, Hertz and Rosselot are car rental firms located at Santiago Airport. Visitors from other countries can fly to Los Angeles (LAX) and get a connecting flight to Santiago. Flights arrive in Los Angeles from many international cities including Beijing-Capital (PEK), London-Heathrow, Moscow-Sheremetyevo (SME) and Tokyo-Narita amongst many others.