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Nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains near the legendary Lake of the Inca, Portillo is a captivating ski resort that draws visitors from around the globe to experience skiing in an extraordinary high alpine environment. Renowned for attracting families who return year after year for generations, Portillo provides a distinctive ski-in, ski-out resort experience, unparalleled by any other ski destination in Chile or South America.

Ski Portillo

Portillo stands apart from any other ski resort in Chile or the world. With a capacity for only 450 guests, we create an intimate atmosphere where like-minded individuals come together to share their passion for skiing and the mountains. At Portillo, everyone connects, forming a close-knit community reminiscent of a small, vibrant ski town. It's a place rich in history, unchanged over time, where guests return year after year to find familiar faces. Here, meals are shared, families strengthen bonds, new friendships blossom, and lasting memories are made.

About Ski Portillo, Chile

Portillo, the first ski resort in South America, has significantly influenced world ski history. As the only South American resort to host the World Ski Championships (in 1966), Portillo remains a legendary icon in the skiing community. To delve deeper into Portillo's rich history, we invite you to explore the book "The Spirit of the Andes" by Henry Purcell, featuring classic images from Portillo's first six decades. This book is available for purchase at the hotel shop.

1887, It Began With The Railroads

In 1887, the Chilean government embarked on constructing a railway through the Andes to transport goods and passengers from Chile's Central Valley to Mendoza, Argentina, and eventually to Buenos Aires. Among the engineers were two Norwegians who conducted winter studies of the proposed route. These Norwegians spent the winters of 1887 and 1888 traversing the region on skis, likely becoming the first skiers to cross the slopes that would later become the Portillo ski area. When the railway was inaugurated in 1910, recreational skiers used it as uphill transportation, making the Trans-Andean railway effectively the first ski lift in Chile.

Ski Portillo’s beautifully groomed trails

With an annual snowfall of about thirty-five feet and a sun that makes one feel like one never left summer behind at all, Portillo offers a unique skiing experience in the Andes. Portillo is the oldest ski area in South America and its history is an important part of the history of skiing. A history of men and mountains, dreams and accomplishments in the wonderful world of skiing. Portillo is not just for skiing, socializing and relaxing; it's for renovating and restoring the mind and body in a natural environment that is nothing less than spectacular. Famous for its majestic scenery and tremendous snow, Portillo has been South America's premier destination ski resort for fifty years.

Portillo is an intimate resort. Our 450 employees take excellent care of our 500 guests. Portillo's friendly ambiance, skiing and service mean good health and great memories for all who come to enjoy a Portillo vacation.