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Ski resort in Chile
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Portillo is a ski resort in Central Chile. It is close to the Argentine border, and the skiing area runs right across the serpentine road to Mendoza.
Mountain restaurant
It is the only hotel in the resort. You can stay at the deluxe hotel or the hostel.
By bus
Hotel Portillo will pick you up in Santiago and shuttle you to the mountain, it's a 2- to 3-hour trip. Also, any bus heading to Mendoza will drop you off at the resort.
By car
The resort is easily reached from Santiago in a few hours by car.
By thumb
Getting a lift on a truck is an easy prospect, as there are a constant trickle of them slowly making their way to and from Argentina. But the smaller car the faster.) if picked up by private vehicle.
If put off by the steeply priced ski passes, you can ride the lower slopes and hitchhike back up with trucks. Bring your own gear or rent in Santiago and try to look as if you actually do have a pass.
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