MICE Tourism

A region of constant growth and urban development that stands out for its rich historical, archaeological, geological and cultural heritage, combining desert, beaches, huge open-cast mines, altiplanic people and clear skies that are ideal for astronomy.

The cities of Antofagasta and Calama offer 2,900 rooms in 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, as well as Convention Centers in hotels with capacity for 880 guests, as well as having a ocation for a air of 112,000 m2, exclusive for large exhibitions and activities.

This city is widely accessible and boasts the second highest air traffic after Santiago. Antofagasta has an international airport that receives flights from all over the world connecting through Lima, Peru, which makes it a convenient business tourism destination.

Arica is a carnivals, ancient cultures, beautiful beaches and a natural experiences area in the middle of the desert. A destination located two and a half hours from Santiago via air, Arica is known as the city of the eternal spring, a place where the sun always shines and temperatures are pleasant. In this natural setting for meeting tourism, you can coexist with three essential protagonists: the Pacific Ocean, the desert, and the Altiplano. If you do not know what to do in Arica, it is a capital city that includes multiple attractions and an important historical and cultural heritage. There are a several destinations to visit in its surroundings. You can go on adventure tours, visit the oldest mummies in the world, marvel at the heritage routes, and much more.

The city of Arica has 670 rooms in 3, 4, and 5 star hotels, as well as convention halls in hotels, with a capacity for up to 900 delegates.

Aysén Patagonia is an area located in the far south of Chile that is characterized by its rich nature and adventure tourism offer. Visitors can find a great diversity of landscapes and climates, from the Patagonian pampas, to Andean-Patagonian evergreen forests, as well as lakes, rivers and fjords boasting the purest water in the world and thousand-year icebergs.

The Carretera Austral (Chile’s Route 7) is the Patagonian scenic route and the best way to travel the region. This 800-km route invites you to discover the unexplored and unique lands, communities and cultural heritage of southern Chile.

Aysén offers more than 280 rooms for business tourism, and conference rooms with a capacity of up to 350.

Chiloé is a unique destination in southern Chile, recognized worldwide for its wooden churches, which have been highlighted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A perfect blend of traditions, nature and modernity, it has direct air access that connects Santiago with Castro and several high-level hotels, gambling casinos, and luxurious cuisine. The great plus for meeting tourism of this natural destination is the unique interaction with the environment, which transforms the visit to the island into an unmissable green experience.

A mix of college feel, a lively nightlife, historic buildings and the comfort and sophistication of a modern city are part of what Concepción has to offer, a city located 500 kilometers south of Santiago.

This city has a wide array of hotels with the highest standards of quality and service. Its 1,639 rooms in 4 and 5 star hotels and event halls for 5,000 guests make it an excellent alternative for seminars and conventions.

The varied infrastructure available at the destination, offers the visitors different options for their meetings, such as halls and convention centers with natural surroundings or closer to the main urban centers.

Iquique is an ideal scenario to hold congresses, seminars, and incentive trips thanks to its mild weather all year round, great hotel capacity, and attractive panoramas for visitors, such as warm beaches, shopping tourism, museums, and interesting nightlife. Additionally, it has an international airport with a large influx of people, markets such as mining and trade, a port that facilitates imports and exports, as well as tourist attractions such as hot springs and natural geysers.

The Serena Convention Bureau (LSCB) is the division of the La Serena city government that is responsible for business tourism. It is in charge of promoting and positioning the city as a destination for congresses, conventions and trade fairs.

The LSCB acts as a strategic alliance between event planners and an integrated network of tourism and logistics services, in order to take advantage of the city’s business tourism infrastructure. We invite you to consider La Serena as the site for your next event.

The youngest region of Chile opens its doors to events, seminars and incentive trips, promoting business tourism in the destination, enhancing the attractions and services that Ñuble has from the ocean to the mountains. A destination that has beaches, countryside, mountains, nature reserves, and one of the most praised mountain centers of our country in the vicinities of Chillán, where in addition to international level hotels with large meeting rooms, it offers ski slopes, trekking routes, ziplining experiences, and a cuisine that won’t leave anyone indifferent. A region that has already managed to position itself in the business tourism niche with a capacity of 672 rooms for 600 delegates.

Set on the shores of Llanquihue Lake and surrounded by the majesty of the Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo Volcanoes, Puerto Varas is one of Chile’s favorite destinations. Its hotel capacity is comprised of 1,350 rooms in 4 and 5 star hotels, accommodating up to 1,000 guests in an auditorium, with more than 4,800 square meters of conference rooms.

Along with this, Puerto Varas is a destination that allows doing a wide variety of outdoor activities like trekking, kayaking, fly fishing as well as tours to wonderful landscapes, ideal to do before and after congresses. In the city it is possible to access a wide range of typical Patagonian food and first-class international cuisine, as well as visit the casino located in the heart of the city.

Just two hours south of Santiago, lies Santa Cruz in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. This valley is an internationally-renowned red wine-producing region, particularly known for its Carménère. Santa Cruz and the Colchagua Valley meet all conditions of a business tourism destination. Over 370 hotel rooms available, a solid conference infrastructure with rooms that hold up to 500 people, colonial architecture, Chilean cuisine, outdoor activities, astronomy tourism, and its unique surroundings make it the best destination for all types of events.

It has also been recognized as a cultural destination, with the Colchagua Museum, the largest private collection in Latin America, the Automobile Museum and, in the near future, the Wine Museum and the Countryside Museum. With over 19 vineyards open to the public, all located in the vicinity of the city center, Santa Cruz offers a unique combination of wine tourism and business tourism.

Located at the southern tip of the continent, the Chilean Patagonia is a unique destination for business tourism. Its natural attractions include the Torres del Paine National Park, which was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978. You can also find thousand-year old glaciers, an astonishing array of flora and fauna, and a diverse offer of activities, particularly for nature lovers.

Its 3 most popular destinations, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine, have a world-class hotel infrastructure and a variety of tourism services to meet the needs of all types of congresses, incentive tourism and business meetings.

These towns offer a wide range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to conference hotels with a capacity of 1000+, giving the region an important and unique competitive advantage. Transportation services, equipment, restaurants, casinos and medical evacuation are all available for these types of events.

The city of Valdivia is located in a beautiful region of Chile known for its valocanoes, rivers, lakes, countryside and woody landscapes as well as the Valdivian Forest which crowns the landscape. The river and characteristics of Valdivia are unique and just add to the wetlands and forests that surround the city.

It was declared American Capital of Culture in 2016, which reflects its dynamic cultural, university and scientific activities, as well as the exquisite historic and cultural legacy of the Mapuche people, the Spanish Conquest and the European colonists.

The city is ideal to hold events of up to 1,000 people with spaces suitable for congresses, fairs, exhibitions as well as event halls in several universities and hotels.

The port city of Valparaíso is the cultural and legislative capital of Chile, as well as a world-class tourist destination that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a hotel capacity of over 900 rooms, with accommodations that cater to all tastes, from 3- and 4-star hotels to superior category boutique hotels in remodeled mansions and palaces.

This dynamic, colorful and cosmopolitan city offers conference rooms and convention centers in historical buildings, with a capacity of up to 1,000 people, making it a perfect site for congresses and conventions. A new facility was also recently opened to accommodate trade fairs and expos for over 2,000 people, in addition to the conference rooms available at a number of universities and hotels around the city.

Valparaíso, located near vineyards, a ski resort, beaches and the countryside, offers nightlife and cultural events, a diverse food scene, the neighboring city of Viña del Mar, excellent transportation, and modern highways, all just a 60-minute drive from the Santiago international airport.

Because of its privileged coast, Viña del Mar is one of the favorite tourism destinations of Latin America. Its beautiful and busy beaches, promenades, parks, the casino and intense artistic, cultural and recreational activities make it the main tourism destination nationwide.

Because of its excellent services and infrastructure, Viña del Mar has become established as one of the main cities in South America to hold congresses for up to 1,000 people, with 2,500 rooms in 5, 4 and 3 star superior category hotels to welcome guests and their plus ones.

Located very close to the city of Valparaiso, it’s very easy to access Viña del Mar since the international airport in Santiago is only 60 minutes away along a modern highway.