Indulge in the grand empanada tour

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Distance: 1.62 mi
Elevation gain: 43 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 0 ft
Max elevation: 955 ft
TrailRank: 32
Min elevation: 909 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 21
Uploaded: June 29, 2014
Recorded: June 2014

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near Coihaique, Aisén (Chile)

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Are you one of the many people who learn about local culture using your taste buds? If so, give this gastronomic experience a try. It’s a fun and delicious way to try out a Chilean tradition that’s made even more delicious by the quality of Aysen’s local ingredients

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Panadería MyB

12 de October #27; Hours: Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 22:00. Sunday from 9:00 to 22:00; Contact: (067) 2232121. Empanadas are the star attraction in this traditional bakery that offers a wide selection of varieties like assorted shellfish, shrimp and cheese, squid, and chicken, among others. They also offer chaparritas (similar to an empanada but stuffed with hot dogs and cheese), great breads and tortas fritas, and a variety of pies, cakes and cookies.

Panadería y Pastelería Steibler

Calle Dussen, #289; Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00 hrs and from 15:30 to 18:00 hrs. (067) 2213887. Located on Dussen in front of the Pedro Quintana Mansilla School, this tiny bakery will surprise you with their big selection of delicious empanadas, breads and sweets. Try their traditional baked beef empanadas as well as some alfajores and cookies!

Todo Empanadas

Lillo 366, interior; Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 15:30 hrs and 18:30 to 24:00 hrs. (067) 2210418; Facebook: Todo Empanadas Delivery. Here, the name of the game is “variety” with more than 40 types of empanadas, several based on unique combinations of regional products, like the "criolla", filled with lamb, and other versions filled with clams and oysters. Here, you can also test your own culinary creativity by choosing your own combination of ingredients!

Pastelería Almaluk

Avenida Ogana #1135; Hours: Monday to Saturday; (09) 98750399. This is a great spot to pick up some empanadas as you head out of town toward the south. It’s located on Ogana, just beside the Copec Gas Station and has a great variety of baked and fried empanadas, breads (including whole grain), chaparritas, and delicious sweets like marraquetas and alfajores!

Palestina Sándwich

Avenida Ogana #963; Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 16:00 hrs. This local favorite is perfectly situated in the south entrance/exit of Coyhaique and offers a good variety of empanadas, including beef, chicken, shrimp and apple. You can also find great sandwiches, papas rellenos and various specialties with a Chilote influence, like chapaleles and milcao.

Supermercado El Arriero

Avenida Ogana 825, in front of Sodimac; (067) 2237947. Locals consider this small market a mandatory stop on their way out of Coyhaique. Here, you’ll find practically everything you could need; delicious empanadas, chaparritas and breads, plus fresh regional meats and cheeses, artisan beers, a good variety of yerba mate and lots of other “must haves” for the road.

Casino de Bomberos

General Parra 365; Hours: Monday to Saturday; (067) 2231437. In addition to being a famous picada, the Casino de Bomberos is famous for their traditional, oven-baked, beef empanadas. They’re baked fresh daily but, here’s a tip: once they are gone, you’ll have to wait until the following day! There is always a line waiting to carry-out a dozen of these delicious empanadas so, if you want to try them, get there early.

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