In recent years, the principal seaport of Chile has undergone a real boom, marked by a proliferation of small hotels, sophisticated restaurants, pubs, discotheques and various other establishments. In spite of this the principal charm of Valparaiso is based upon its rusted melancholy that positions this city as one of the most singular destinies worldwide. Even more so at night!
It’s always been said that one never stops knowing Valparaiso. There are so many hills, sights to see, a labyrinth of streets that, inevitably everyone ends up getting lost. Valparaiso has always had the charm to vary, change, and at the same time surprise. And that bar is it new? This house wasn’t like this before, was it? Every time you visit Valparaiso you end up wondering about such things! Suddenly you realise that, even though only a few months have passed since your last visit you are confronted by a changed city. (more…)
Germán del Sol was first attracted to Torres del Paine, located in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia, when nobody else had gambled on it becoming the most visited park of the day. Primarily, he built The Explora, and later the Remota Hotels. But, how was it possible that this architect could foresee the potential of an area that was then only inhabited by tough country men who raised sheep? Did he ever imagine that Torres del Paine would become the most appealing destiny in Chile? Or that interest in Patagonia would become worldwide? Germán del Sol describes his journey, step by step. 
