Santiago, Chile in $600s-$680s RT

Santiago isn't the most exciting city by itself, but it's maybe the best day trip HQ in Chile. Hope you're down for a little driving (don't worry, the roads are plenty exciting).

First things first: mountain vistas, which are pretty easy to find when you have the Andes in your backyard. Inca Lagoon and Cajón del Maipo should be at the top of most itineraries, but experienced mountaineers might get more out of the peaks at El Morado.

If you want a little civilization to go with your rugged scenery, take a detour to Chile's west coast. Valparaíso and Viña del Mar are colorful, artsy cities that happen to be about 15 minutes apart, so we definitely recommend hitting both at once.

Finally, no trip to Chile is complete without a drive through wine country. If you're into reds, head for the Maipo Valley or Colchagua. For whites, try Casablanca Valley instead. Or you can just squeeze all three in there — we won't judge :-)