Chile

The world’s longest country stretches across a long list of climates and an impressive variety of landscapes. From the scorching sun up north in the Atacama Desert to the snow capped Andes mountains along the country’s spine to volcanoes, glaciers, fjords and lakes in the far south, Chile has something to satisfy everyone.

Gastronomical buffs can visit wine country in and around Santiago while nature lovers can see penguins in their habitat, including Macaroni, Magellanic and Humboldt Penguins. Photographers are in their element with Chile’s dramatic scenery and piercing sky, while outdoorsy types can trek the Torres del Paine circuit.

Want more extreme? Some of the top rock climbing destinations worldwide are in Chile, including Cerro Torre in the south to Las Chilcas in the Central region and Socaire Creek up north. Not surprisingly with all these mountains, great skiing can also be discovered. For a more relaxing turn, take a soak in one of the many geothermal hot springs, go on a scenic cruise in the south, or take in some historic and archaeological Incan sites around the village of San Pedro de Atacama in the north.

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1. Torres del Paine National Park

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El Toro, Southern Patagonia, Chile

This beautiful region is filled with dramatic landscapes, glaciers, mountains, lakes and rivers, sub polar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. It is a popular hiking and trekking destination, and also contains some..

2. Anakena Beach

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Isla de Pascua, Norte Chico, Chile

Exceelent beach at the far north of the island. You need to rent a car or take a taxi there. The sand is super fine and soft, and teh beach never gets overly corwded. Great clear water, and there are some Moai..

3. Ahu Tongariki

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Isla de Pascua, Norte Chico, Chile

Tongariki stands out for being the largest alignment of reconstructed Moai on the island. This large ahu (platform) was previously wiped out by a tidal wave, and some of the Moai are in better shape than others...

4. Rano Kau Crater

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Isla de Pascua, Norte Chico, Chile

Rano Kau is one of the two main crater attractions on Easter Island / Isla Pascua. With Orongo village on it's far edge along the Pacific Ocean, this is one of the most scenic spots on the entire island. The crater is..

5. Otway Sound Penguin Reserve

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Punta Arenas, Southern Patagonia, Chile

When visiting Punta Arenas and you want to see some Magellan Penguins - travel about 60 kilometers to Otway Sound to get up close and personal with these cute little creatures. You have a path to stay on - but the..

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1. Ximena's Tip on Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

The city is located 20 km north of Puerto Montt, on the south western shores of Lago Llanquihue. It has a population of 28,000 inhabitants and is in a splendid natural setting formed by the lake and the two volcanoes, Osorno and Calbuco.
The climate is mild and wet, with no real dry season, and rainfall is a possibility at any time of year.
Whist visiting you can see the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, the Casino de Juegos de Puerto Varas, the Iglesia Luterana and Puerto Chico, which have buildings going back to the beginning of the 20th century.

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2. Ximena's Tip on Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

Puerto Montt (population 175.000 aproximately) lies 1,021 km from Santiago on the northern shore of the Bay of Reloncaví.
The port is very active here. It is the center of an agricultural and stockbreeding area, and the fishing boats bring their catch into the small port of Angelmó, to then be distributed around Chile.
On a visit to Puerto Montt you can see places such as Pelluco, the seaside resort for Puerto Montt; the Museo Municipal Juan Pablo II; Angelmó, the fish market; the handicrafts market; the Cathedral and the Iglesia de los Jesuitas.

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3. Katarzyna's Tip on Dalcahue

Dalcahue, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

If you are visiting Dalcahue and want to try local speciality, make sure you visit the restaurant over the harbour (1st floor) and order curanto, traditional food of Chiloe Island. It consists of shellfish, meat, fish, vegetables, potatoes and, according to the tradition, should be cooked on leaves placed on red-hot stones in a hole, in a ground. Just make sure you are quite hungry or have a one portion for two, as it is served in a huge amount!

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4. Pascal's Tip on Ancud

Ancud, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

Belle ville du chilie au bord de mer attention c'est piquant

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5. Kristine's Tip on Santiago

Santiago, Santiago & Surrounding Region, Chile

City is covered in smog during Chile's winter months so not so attractive.

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6. Kristine's Tip on San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile

When I was there in 2003 there was no ATM (not sure about now) so we had to travel to Calama to get money. We were lucky we had enough money from a previous trip into Chile to be able to pay for the bus!

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7. Kristine's Tip on Arica

Arica, Norte Grande, Chile

Typical border town. You're there en-route to Peru. That's about it really.

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8. Taiana's Tip on Chepu

Chepu, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

Amazing horsebackriding at a desert beach.

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9. Özlem's Tip on Santiago

Santiago, Santiago & Surrounding Region, Chile

We experienced Santiago as a wonderful city in the spring. Nice restaurants, shops, cafes, streets, sights, people and feeling...
I thought it was one of the cities I would come back!

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10. Lara's Tip on Villarrica

Villarrica, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile

El sector de Villarrica es demasiado lindo pero si vas mejor quedate en Pcon o en el camino entre Villarrica y Pucon es muchos mas lindo y lo bueno es que no es muy caro.

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