Recognized by the international press, Ruta de los Abastos invites you to discover the most authentic side of Chile through its villages, landscapes, and the flavors born from its land.
What if the best destination wasn’t a beach or a city, but a table? We present Ruta de los Abastos, Chile’s first food tourism circuit. It’s a different way to travel: getting to know the country from the source of its food and alongside those who keep its traditions alive.
Want to know what it’s all about? Here’s the scoop!
What can you do on the Ruta de los Abastos?
The Ruta de los Abastos is a collection of experiences between the coast and the countryside of the O’Higgins Region. It is a journey where producers, fishermen, salt workers, beekeepers, cheesemakers, and winemakers open their homes and workshops to share an experience that connects culture, nature, and gastronomy.
It’s a true treat for the palate and an unbeatable way to get to know Chile’s rural traditions. Plus, these destinations are located between one and two hours from Santiago, making it a must-do if you’re visiting the capital.
Among its various experiences, you can:
- Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in Litueche. You can get close to the hives, observe the work with the bees, and enjoy the sweetness of authentic honey.
- Visit the Cervecería Rural, taste its more than eleven beer varieties, and discover how waste is transformed into substrate for growing mushrooms.
- Experience the marine culture in Caleta Los Piures with gatherer Cecilia Vargas. You can spend time in a traditional ruco and get an up-close look at the ancestral craft of the sea-gatherers.
- Try cheeses at Herencia de Campo, Chile’s most award-winning goat dairy, on a tour that goes from the milking parlor and animal care to an exquisite tasting.
- Tour the heritage village of Lolol, where you’ll walk through its streets and meet its small producers. Here you can enjoy a traditional churrasca and toast with country wines made by young winemakers.
- Take the ancestral Salt Route in the artisanal salt flats of Lo Valdivia and Barrancas, a centuries-old craft that produces premium salt.
- Explore the Cabeceras de Bucalemu wetland, an ancient salt flat transformed into a biodiversity refuge. You can enjoy local gastronomy among migratory birds, seasonal products, and local wines.
How to do the Ruta de los Abastos
You can find everything the Ruta de los Abastos has to offer at https://www.rutadelosabastos.com/, with prices starting from $30,000 CLP (approximately $32 USD). There you’ll find information on each of the experiences.
Don’t forget to ask for the circuit’s official passport and take advantage of the benefits it offers. You can also hire a bilingual guide service to accompany you on your chosen experience.
A route recognized worldwide
Ruta de los Abastos has established itself as one of the most innovative food tourism projects in Latin America. It has been included by TIME among the World’s Greatest Places 2024, featured by The New York Times, and reviewed by various international media outlets. In this way, the O’Higgins Region continues to reveal itself as an essential destination for those seeking authentic experiences.
Check out the route’s appearances in the international press:
Photo credit: Courtesy of Ruta de los Abastos
