Top Things to do in El Tabo
Top 10 Things to do in El Tabo, Chile
El Tabo is a Chilean commune located in the San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 98.8 km². This town is a traditional beach for middle class families.
Restaurants in El Tabo
1. Casa/ Museo de Pablo Neruda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By kim o - Santiago, Chile
Isla Negra is the last house he lived in before he died and it's where he was finally laid to rest - overlooking the sea. The location is beautiful, the house is unique and in keeping with his passion for ships. Neruda was a collector of things which are displayed through out the house. A separate section was added to display the many seashells he collected from around the globe. It is well worth the visit. If you want to avoid long lines it's advisable to get there early. Even if you have to wait you can spend time down at the shore or wander through the artists selling their wares along the path to the house or in the Cafe Restaurante Rincon del Poeta.
2. Playa El Canelillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By jennhawk - Santiago, Chile
It does get really crowded in the summer, but it has wonderful tide pools, zip line, boats to rent, rocks to climb on, calm water for swimming, enough waves for boogie boarding, snacks, bathrooms, and all variety of things you may need for the beach for sale. We go early and leave early. By 2 in the afternoon in the summer, it is filling up.
3. Playa Chepica
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Carla Q
A nice beach, very crowded in summer and a little bit dangerous to swim. It is a long beach so you can have a walk by the shore to enjoy its beauty.
In town there are some shops, handicraft fairs and numerous restaurants. It has the essential things to have great holidays.
4. Vina Casa Marin Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Viña Casa Marín is a family-owned boutique winery located in the San Antonio appellation, founded by María Luz Marín in 2000, a passionate wine maker and entrepreneur. Viña Casa Marin is now recognized as one of the 100 best vineyards in the world. Its truly unique terroir, just 4 kilometers from the coast, makes it currently Chile's closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean. Casa Marin has been described as the “most daring and innovative vineyard” in Chile, famous for their cool climate fine wines. They have won many awards including the “Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World” in 2010 and the best in Chile in 2013. Open for private tours and tastings of their Premium wines, lunches with the family members and winemaker, and overnight stays in the private Bed & Breakfast, situated at one of the vineyard’s most privileged spots with a spectacular view of the Pacific ocean.
Reviewed By Ignacio G - Santiago, Chile
The tasting we arranged for CLP 20,000 per person consisted of 5 premium wines, three of them being from the Casa Marin label (thus under the supervision of María Luz Marín) whereas the remaining two were of the Litoral label (creations of her son, Felipe).
I am mentioning the above because it is a tasting that while not in their webpage, can be arranged as this winery is flexible in that regards, which is a very good thing.
Our guide was Fernanda, which sitting us in the wine bar thoroughly educated us on the different wines being served: a Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Riesling (rare thing in Chile), Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Leaving aside the great quality of the wines, a positive thing of the tasting is that Fernanda is very knowledgeable of wine. She is an English teacher graduate (thus making an English tasting possible) and has also taken sommelier courses in Santiago.
Hence, this was not a scripted tasting but rather a conversation on the different wines being tasted.
Personally I think their Pinot Noir and Riesling are very interesting and full of life and expression, something that most of us as amateur consumers appreciate (in opposition to a somewhat complex wine filled with hints maybe too subtle, as their Syrah probably is).
Although you can buy wine after, I am conflicted by the pricing of this vineyard as I think is a bit off market-price (on the higher end of course). Nevertheless, buying wine directly in the store is certainly cheaper than doing it in a supermarket or specialty store anywhere else.
We did not do a tour but the grounds seemed pretty and with a feeling as if you were in somebody's home (actually, I think part of the building was María Luz's house).
If doing the tasting, we suggest you to request the fire of the wine bar being lit, as it is a pretty cold and gloomy room which can use the extra light and heat.
5. Tour Isla Negra - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By jeronimojr289 - Goiania, GO
it is not a sofisticated travel, but it is unforgettable. Like to meet Pablo Neruda. He had a magic don to became simple things in art. And you can do it to yourself, it is your thought.
6. Museo Vicente Huidobro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By MarciaCMNunes
É interessante porque é como o Museu para os cariocas a casa de Dom Pedro em Petrópolis, porque é uma casa e que virou museu. Vale a visita.
7. Matetic Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By JEHSAH - Sydney, Australia
Had a very pleasant tour of the vineyards.staff are clearly passionate and proud of where they work and what they do. The vineyard, estate and restaurant are immaculately cared for and it shows.
Loved our meal- attentive, good quality, somewhat different and elegant.
A very pleasant visit.
8. Kingston Family Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5 based on 242 reviews
In the early 1900s, mining engineer C.J. Kingston left his home in Michigan looking for gold in Chile. While he never found it, his search yielded a cattle ranch in Casablanca Valley. Generations later, his descendants are showing the same pioneering spirit in exploring new frontiers in Chilean winemaking. Growing red wine grapes in a valley known for whites, Kingston Family Vineyards has been hailed as Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
Reviewed By Kate A - Cambridge, Massachusetts
From the start (driving down the palm-lined road) to the end (relaxing on the beautiful outdoor veranda) our visit to the Kingston Family Vineyard was outstanding! We were greeted by two enthusiastic and adorable guides-Aubrey and Kevin. They lead our wine tasting with lots of...MoreThanks so much for visiting Kingston! It was a pleasure hosting you and showing you around the fields and cellar - so glad you were able to join us. We hope to see you again and hope you enjoy the Old Corral Club!
9. Pablo Neruda's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This charming home of the famous Chilean poet overlooks the Pacific and contains unusual collections, the tuxedo he wore when accepting the 1971 Nobel Prize and the simple burial plot of Neruda and his wife.
Reviewed By Pamehla - Winnipeg, Canada
Isla Negra is where Pablo Neruda and his wife, Matilde Urrutia, are buried, overlooking the ocean. This house is huge, and with beautiful Gardens and views. He loved to collect many things: shells, ships in bottles, BUGS!, figureheads, coloured glass, beautiful tableware, and many others. This tour is the longest of the three Neruda homes, with individual headsets. The English is excellent and clear. Highly recommended!
10. Paseo de las Artes El Tabo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Claudio G
Primera vez que veo en el Tabo algo que no sea una feria artesanal de esas típicas del litoral central (y muchas ciudades fuera de stgo) donde con suerte encuentras una artesanía... acá podrás encontrar tejidos, productos naturales, productos chinos(snacks, te, caramelos, etc), joyeria, adornos egipcios y un par de cosas mas. No hay juguetes, pistolas ni los tipicos stands de ferias artesanales por lo que vale la pena conocer...
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