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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Vina Tarapaca

A short drive from Santiago through the mountains leads to the vineyard Vina Tarapaca. We arrived early for our tour and stopped at the main gate for the guard to get permission for us to enter the grounds. Check out this beautiful bougainvilla!


A narrow road led us five miles up the mountain to the house and winery. Gorgeous vineyards as far as the eye could see.

The original home is now a small hotel. What a wonderful place to stay. The house was built in the 1870s.
                                                          Front of House

Diego met us at the gate and invited us into the parlor for a coffee. Beautiful room!

                                                                    The Parlor

We then walked around the grounds. I definitely would love to visit this place for a few days. There is a wonderful pool, golf course, pond and horseback riding through the vineyards.

                                                                    Atrium


                                                              Back of house


                                                           Criollo Horse

Paul getting tips from the chef


More photos on next post . . .


                               

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