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WELCOME TO CHILE Capital City of Chile
Santiago de Chile
Main International Airport Arturo Merino Benítez
Population of Chile:
17.400.000
Population of Santiago 6.000.000
Language Spanish
Type of Government Republic / Democracy
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Metric system for all weight and measuring purposes.
A 3 HOUR TRIP (BY CAR)
The family winery is situated in Villa Alegre, a
small and historic town where the original founder arrived in 1825.
Santiago 36° 26’ S
Villa Alegre
35° 4’ S
Distance between Santiago and Villa Alegre: 284. 86 Km / 177 miles
INSTRUCTIONS
RUTA 5 This is only main highway in Chile that runs
North to South. Wherever you want to go, you must take this route!
Santiago is the point where it gets divided into
North and South.
RUTA 5 SUR (Also known as ‘Autopista Central’ – Central
Highway) Translated as Highway 5 South
From the airport Car Rental
Go south taking the Vespucio Sur Highway until you get to the RUTA 5 SUR exit.
INSTRUCTIONS
RUTA 5 As you travel south, you will go through the
Central Valley of Chile and you will always see the Andes Range on your left.
RUTA 5 SUR
Along the route, you will go through thousands of hectares / acres of vineyards. You will also pass along the main cities and towns of Chile, cross
dozens of bridges and gas stations.
ALWAYS SOUTH! – STAIGHT LINE The Ruta 5 Sur Highway is almost a straight line. Make sure you carry CHILEAN PESOS with you, as you will have to pay 3 tolls of $2.400 each (no
credit cards accepted!)
INSTRUCTIONSTALCA
After a 2.5 hour drive from Santiago, you will get to the city of Talca. Once you get here, pay
attention to all the exits to the south. You will be looking for the ‘VILLA ALEGRE’ exit.
VILLA ALEGREAlmost a 30 minute drive south of Talca. As you approach this exit, prepare to turn to your right. On the exit you will find a small toll stop. It is free of charge if you show them your last paid ticket.
As you enter the town, you have to slow down your speed up to 50 km/h. Keep going for 5
minutes until you see the winery on your left. Welcome!
DEL PEDREGAL FAMILY WINES