Chacaltaya Ski Resort
The Chacaltaya glacier stands as Bolivia's sole ski resort. It takes pride in being the world's best in many things-- highest lift-served ski resort, northernmost ski area in South America, and the world's most equatorial. Similarly, Chacaltaya is the only ski resort in South America to follow the ski season of North America, as its ski lifts operates only on the weekends of November up until March. This ski site was developed by still operated by the Andino Boliviano Club.
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1. Lagunillas
Lagunillas is one of the more down-to-earth, inexpensive ski resorts in Chile, located near the quaint town of San José de Maipo. It is known for its wide range of slopes, wonderful casual atmosphere, and the gorgeous environment. It is situated at a towering 7,220 feet above sea level, and sports several facilities which include a ski school, equipment rental, a gift shop and a cafeteria. It has 13 different slopes, each catering to a particular skill level, and runs across a stunning 500 acres of various terrain. It's most popular pistes include La Lola, Novicios and Pancho, all interconnected by a series of modern ski lifts. It is also one of the few resorts that offer night skiing.
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The Chacaltaya glacier stands as Bolivia's sole ski resort. It takes pride in being the world's best in many things-- highest lift-served ski resort, northernmost ski area in South America, and the world's most equatorial. Similarly, Chacaltaya is the only ski resort in South America to follow the ski season of North America, as its ski lifts operates only on the weekends of November up until March. This ski site was developed by still operated by the Andino Boliviano Club.
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Chapelco Ski Resort is considered the best skiing resort in Argentina and one of the most highly praised vacation areas in South America. It has 31 ski trails leveraged by 12 lifts, and runs through several kinds of terrain-- from curved bowls to half pipes, to steep backcountry slopes . It lies within Argentina's National Park, hovering above the cerulean waters of Lake Lacarfar below, and surrounded by a forest that was preserved from the mountain deforestation. It is located only 13 miles from the city of San Martin de los Andres, making it close enough to the convenience of city living, while being far enough for a getaway vacation.
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Penitentes is a winter resort situatedon the Andean range, 2,580 meters above sea level, lying against the spectacular background of Mt. Aconcagua. It has over 300 hectares of skiable surface area, and covered by the finest dry and compact powder snow. Its skiing areas are scattered across 28 runs of varying heights, lengths and drops to accommodate skiers of all skill levels, with some routes being officially approved by FASA and the International Ski Federation, allowing them the honor of staging various skiing competitions.
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5. Portillo
Portillo Ski Center is the oldest and most well-known skiing area in South America, known by skiing enthusiasts all over the world as a resort of breathtaking beauty, where skiing and snowboarding is a world-class affair. It is unique as it is majestic-- no towns, commercial areas or high priced tickets mars its natural elegance, providing a friendly and warm atmosphere amids the snow's cold. It also plays host to national Ski Teams every year, and has born witness to the victories of many gold medal winners.
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