DISCOVERY OF CHILE
From arid desert to icelands
Stretching from Peru down to the Antarctic Peninsula, nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile’s geography is unique, with a great variety of landscapes spanning different latitudes. Discover the architectural heritage of Santiago or the famous Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel through Chile’s wine country and the famous vineyards of the Colchagua valley. Venture out far away from civilization in the Atacama Desert where you will discover colorful landscapes surrounded by snow-capped volcanoes, altiplano lakes and steaming geysers. Reach the wide-open spaces of Patagonia, where you can navigate to the foot of Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers or hike through the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park. Board a plane and fly to the isolated and mysterious Easter Island.
CHILE HIGHLIGHTS
Must seen destinations
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Bohemian and colorful, poetic and somewhat eccentric, Valparaiso, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see in Chile. Located 115 km west of Santiago, this medium-sized city, built entirely facing the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by steep hills, once served as a base for sailors and travelers from around the world during the 19th century. Visitors get the impression of an open-air museum as they discover this intriguing city by foot, exploring its narrow streets, endless staircases and historic funicular. |
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Located in the North of Chile, in the heart of the altiplano, Atacama is the world’s most arid desert, where extreme climate conditions create spectacular natural phenomena and landscapes. Large rocky fields, a ground cracked from the heat, active geysers, snow-capped volcanoes and surreal mineral-rich altiplano lakes populated with pink flamingos are all a part of the unbelievable decor. From San Pedro de Atacama, a typical village with dirt streets and adobe houses, discover the ancestral cultures and natural treasures that the region has to offer! |
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Patagonia is every globe-trotter’s dream, the legendary destination at the end of the world… where Mother Nature has given birth to some of its most spectacular elements: immense granite towers rising into the sky, huge glaciers plunging into lakes and sea, harsh mountains beaten by strong winds and endless grassland plains where herds of guanacos roam free. Reach the wide-open spaces of Chilean Patagonia, where you can navigate to the foot of Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, hike through the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park and witness untouched, pristine nature. |
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Located about 700 km south of Santiago, between the Bío-Bío area and Puerto Montt, this area, land of the Mapuche Indians, is home to a countless number of snow-capped volcanoes, huge araucaria forests and countless turquoise lakes. As an ideal place for adventure sports, one can enjoy activities as diverse as climbing volcanoes, trout fishing, horse-back riding, skiing, rafting or simply resting in one of the several thermal baths in the region – an ideal destination for nature-lovers and adventure-tourism enthusiasts. |
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Easter Island is the most remote inhabited land in the world, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in Chilean Polynesia. Leave the continent and fly to this mysterious island that has become famous thanks to its monoliths, called moaïs, which are scattered over the green hills of the island, leftover from a civilization that has today vanished, taking with it the real meaning of these statues, which still intrigues scientists today. Soak up the Rapa Nui culture with its friendly population, its language, its delicious gastronomy, exotic dances and traditional music. |
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Two hundred km long and 50 km wide, Chiloe Island is a unique region of Chile due to its remoteness and particular geographical, historical and cultural characteristics. A humid climate makes for landscapes reminiscent of Ireland, and it is also renowned for its extraordinary light. The island is home to many 200-year-old UNESCO World Heritage churches and multicolored wooden houses that stand out in the turbulent sky. |
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