portillo, chile

South America's best-known ski resort is set far above the timberline in a desolate moonlike landscape of rock and snow. Portillo's very low humidity combined with a 9,350 foot base altitude assure a crisp climate producing legendary dry powder.

Variously described as a "boutique resort", a "luxury cruise ship in a sea of mountains", or just "heavenly", Portillo is a resort unique in the world. In this intimate valley you will never have more than 450 people on the slopes. Guests form a special camaraderie in the deluxe Hotel Portillo as they recount adventures on the slopes, enjoy sumptuous meals and dance the night away in the hotel's discothèque. Known for great snow, many national ski teams train here.

With a Portillo ski vacation package you will discover a resort world reknoun for superb ski conditions and celebrated beauty of the Laguna de Inca Lake surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world.

Call a Portillo Travel Expert to customize your next South American Ski Vacation. 1-800-467-5445