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Chilean Carménère wine Chile
Wines

Chilean Carménère wine

This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Chile: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Wine is a great memory of a meal, but I would wrap it carefully and only carry it when the luggage situation makes sense. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.

from £13
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Merkén smoked chilli Chile
Groceries

Merkén smoked chilli

I would put Merkén smoked chilli on the list for Chile because it is the kind of thing that feels useful once you are home, not just another airport purchase. The best version is usually the sealed jar, tin or packet from a normal supermarket, spice stall or food hall, not the most expensive tourist version. The reason it works is that it gives you a quick reminder of the trip without needing to keep a fragile ornament safe forever.

from £5
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Lapis lazuli pendant Chile
Souvenirs

Lapis lazuli pendant

When I think of an easy, crowd-pleasing thing to bring back from Chile, lapis lazuli pendant is a good pick because it does not need much explanation when you hand it over. The trick is to choose the simple, well-made version. Small craft items look better on a shelf when they are not too shiny or mass-produced. I would rate it higher when it is locally made, clearly labelled and easy to use at home, and lower when it is just tourist packaging.

from £22
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Dulce de leche manjar Chile
Cakes & Desserts

Dulce de leche manjar

Dulce de leche manjar is worth adding because it feels like something you actually noticed while travelling through Chile, rather than a generic souvenir. Look for a boxed version with a decent date on it, especially if you are buying it near the start of the trip rather than at the airport. The ideal version is modestly priced, not too bulky, and good enough that you would buy it again even without the holiday memory.

from £5
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🛒 Chile
Groceries

Merkén spice

Smoky chilli seasoning used in Chilean cooking.

from $6
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