Things you MUST See and Do in Pichilemu

Must See

• Big Wave Surf Contest. Several times in the year there are contests held at Punta de Lobos. Every April/May there is a big-wave paddle-in International Contest
• 18 Septiembre Celebrations. Pichilemu goes crazy for the fiestas patrias. There are traditional games, food, music, and dancing all day and all night.

Must Do

• Pichilemu Language School, Calle Anibal Pinto 21 3rd floor (In center next to stoplight and Copec station), ☎ 005672842449. 9-7 mon-friday. Spanish and English language school. They teach English to the locals and have an extensive Spanish program for foreigners. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate, but it's very much a professional institute with the ability to certify Spanish undergrad courses for US college students and prepare others for the DELE exam. websites:http://www.studyspanishchile.com and http://www.inglespichilemu.com Students can take a few private classes to help them with the travels up to months of intensive group and private study.
• Surfing Classes, (Puntilla and Punta Lobos). Both beaches have several surf schools. You can take classes that include rental and snacks with professional surfers, or rent equipment and attempt the waves on your own $15-20 USD.
• Hike, and Bike, and Wine Tours, Pichilemu and Santa Cruz, Web. At the Pichilemu Language School you can get information about mountain biking in Pichilemu and Hike, Bike, and Wine tours in nearby Santa Cruz (Colchagua Valley, 75 minutes drive from Pichilemu). Most tours finish with wine tastings in one or two of the wineries. Trails for mountain biking (maps and videos) can be found at http://SenderosDePichilemu.blogspot.com. Also http://www.chileolas.com

Must Buy

Must buys in Pichilemu: Completos and Empanadas! Also you can find cool weavings, ceramics, and wood sculptures at stores in the center.

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