Before you plan a ski trip to Argentina or Chile, read our 11 tips—on when to go, how to book a guided trip, and where to ski, stay, eat BBQ, and dance to disco.

High in the Andes overlooking Santiago, Valle Nevado is one of Chile’s most underrated ski resorts. Praised for its steep terrain, iconic lodging, and beautiful vistas, Valle is often overlooked in spite of its competitors, but has just as much, if not more, to offer. Here’s how to maximize your time down south.

You can figure out how to ski in Chile, but what about the other stuff?

The Powder Click photo camp, put on by Ski Magazine, is the perfect excuse to up your photo game while spending a week skiing in Chile.

Better ski hard to earn the cuisine of the French Alps. Bon appetite.

An introductory guide to the resort’s 4,000 acres.

Meat, wine, and yerba mate. And why the South American diet is good for you.