Celebrate nature in these 3 festivals

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04/10/2023

Talks, workshops, exhibitions, ceremonies, and much more are among the activities that these three festivals have to offer to honor nature.

These three Chilean festivals invite you to celebrate nature through activities that promote the care and conservation of the environment, conscious lifestyles, and connection with Mother Earth. Are you looking to shake your weekends up? Here are three options that won’t disappoint.

Aurora Naturaleza Festival (October 6-9, Zapallar)

  

Another nature festival that will bring together hundreds of people is set to take place from November 10th to 12th at the Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo in Santiago. This marks the second edition of the Ladera Sur Festival, which, after its successful inaugural event, returns with a three-day celebration aiming to bring together all individuals and leaders who work, study, or live in devotion to conservation, the environment, and sustainable living. There will be over 100 speakers, including photographer Nicolas Piwonka, ocean policy expert Max Bello, English botanist Martin Gardner, glaciologist Dr. Inés Dussaillant, among others. The festival will also feature workshops, live music, an entrepreneurial market, horticulturists, nurseries, and the participation of NGOs and environmental foundations. Additionally, there will be food trucks and spaces specially designed for children. A festival geared towards all those seeking to lead a more harmonious life with their surroundings. You’ll find Gran Reserva Concha y Toro at this festival with a number of surprises in store for you. Follow our Instagram account @granreserva.conchaytoro for more details. You can get your tickets at www.festivalladerasur.com and @auroranaturaleza.

Ladera Sur Festival (November 10-12, Santiago)

Another nature festival that will bring together hundreds of people is set to take place from November 10th to 12th at the Parque Santa Rosa de Apoquindo in Santiago. This marks the second edition of the Ladera Sur Festival, which, after its successful inaugural event, returns with a three-day celebration aiming to bring together all individuals and leaders who work, study, or live in devotion to conservation, the environment, and sustainable living. There will be over 100 speakers, including photographer Nicolas Piwonka, ocean policy expert Max Bello, English botanist Martin Gardner, glaciologist Dr. Inés Dussaillant, among others. The festival will also feature workshops, live music, an entrepreneurial market, horticulturists, nurseries, and the participation of NGOs and environmental foundations. Additionally, there will be food trucks and spaces specially designed for children. A festival geared towards all those seeking to lead a more harmonious life with their surroundings. You’ll find Gran Reserva Concha y Toro at this festival with a number of surprises in store for you. Follow our Instagram account @granreserva.conchaytoro for more details. You can get your tickets at www.festivalladerasur.com and @laderasurfest.

Photography and Nature Festival (Festival Fotografía y Naturaleza, November 3-5, Valdivia)

For all nature and photography enthusiasts, the Chilean Photography and Nature Festival is coming to Valdivia for the first time, organized by SiMi Planeta (www.simiplaneta.cl). The event will take place from November 3rd to 5th at the Carpa de la Ciencia (Science Tent) of the Centro de Estudios Científicos in Valdivia. It will feature 12 top-notch speakers, including Mauricio Narea @mauricionarea, Benjamín Briones Grandi @benjamingrandi and Alexis Trigo o @alexistrigot, who will give talks on photography and conservation during the first two days. Meanwhile, the third day will focus on outdoor activities, led by a number of local guides and tourist companies. A Crafts Fair with 16 stands featuring Chilean entrepreneurs related to nature, along with an exhibition showcasing some works by photographer Marcelo Cárcamo Vera, will accompany the celebration, which is hoping to position itself as an international event. More information at www.festivalfotonaturaleza.cl and @festivalfotonaturaleza. 

Did you know this coming October 18th is Nature Protection Day? You don’t need any more excuses. We invite you to open a bottle of Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc and toast to the spring as you plan an unforgettable weekend in nature.