Chile travel guide

Chile is one of the few countries in the world that offers a huge variety of landscapes. In this thin strip of land are deserts, beaches, canyons, oases, volcanoes, lakes, forests, fjords, and more... Between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, Chile stretches from Peru to Tierra del Fuego. The Andes is the true backbone of the continent dotted with thousands of volcanoes.

Chile presents a real show of landscapes, incredible diversity and great beauty. The Atacama Desert, north of the country, is one of the driest in the world. You can ski during the austral winter near Santiago or surf on the beaches of Arica on the same day.

Enjoy porotos granados, dish prepared with fresh beans, pumpkin, corn, garlic and onions. For the more daring it is accompanied by a pisco, Chilean national drink. But beware; this spirit is to be consumed in moderation. Don’t forget to taste Chilean coffee.

You can also try whitewater rafting. The Andes has many rivers suitable to do rafting. Rio Futaleufu (one of the world’s premier whitewater resources), 340 km south of Puerto Montt is one of the most popular.

If you are in Chile on the 18th September, you cannot escape the national holiday commemorating the country's independence. While Chile is in the days of jubilation there is plenty of traditional music and dance, the "empanadas" and the "cueca".

With a cruise in the fjords of Chile you will discover the other face of the country – harsh and wild. The beauty of nature will surely leave you speechless.

Other wealth of Chile is lapis lazuli. This semi-precious stone is extremely rare and is only found in 2 countries in the world. Many jewelry items and lapis lazuli are made from this material in Chile.

So travel to Chile to discover a country of a thousand faces. You'll find the richness of ancient civilizations and the kindness and hospitality of its people who will delight you.

• Antofagasta
• Arica
• Coihaique
• La Serena
• Osorno
• Puerto Montt
• Puerto Natales

• Puerto Varas
• Punta Arenas
• Santiago
• Temuco
• Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar