Chile
The land of extremes
At over 4300km in length but only 170km wide, Chile is sandwiched between the lofty Andes and the Pacific Ocean. With a climate that ranges from the driest deserts to some of the most imposing glaciers in the world, its unique biosphere makes it an ideal home for unusual wildlife and hundreds of species of flowers. From trekking through the salt flats of San Pedro de Atacama to launching off the ski slopes of Santiago, Chile’s diverse landscape has the potential to offer a year of seasons within a single day.
Hiking in Chile
An expert guide to the best treks and hikes in Chile
Parts of Chile, like many places around the world, have become a victim of their own tourism successes. Interest in Torres del Paine far outstrips any of Chile’s other marvellous hiking locations, and so the mainstream travel industry has focused on marketing this one place at the expense of virtually everywhere else. As a result, Torres del Paine can sometimes feel like it’s bursting at the seams with hikers...read more
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Antarctica Cruise from Chile Itinerary
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Atacama Desert
Covering over 1,000km of land from the Pacific coast to the Bolivian border, the Atacama desert is home to a range of otherworldly landscapes which leave even the most world-weary travellers breathless — though the high altitude could also be to blame for that... -
The Lakes District
Known for its conical volcanoes and its shimmering lakes, this region of central Chile and Argentina offers accessible and easy-going hiking with spectacular views, quiet villages and a laid back pace of life... -
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
A speck of land cast some 3,500km from the mainland, the story of the rise and fall of the Rapa Nui civilisation is fascinating and tragic in equal measures... -
Torres del Paine National Park
Tucked away in the southernmost corner of Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of place... -
Santiago
Surrounded by hills, energetic Santiago is the beating heart of Chile and home to 40% of its people... -
Elqui Valley
Set in lush green vineyards in the foothills of the Andes, the Elqui Valley is one of the finest places in Chile to try pisco, a local high-proof brandy... -
Puerto Natales
This small fishing town has been transformed in recent decades into a hikers’ paradise — popular shopping includes Gore-Tex and trail mix — thanks in large part to nearby Torres del Paine National Park... -
Colchagua Valley
Spend a day or two touring the scenic Colchagua Valley, at the heart of Chile’s wine industry... -
Chiloé Island
The largest island in the Chiloé Archipelago (and the second largest in Chile), Chiloé Island is a must-visit for many tourists travelling to Chile’s beautiful Lake District region... -
Valparaiso
The chaotic counterweight to Santiago’s orderly vibe, port city Valparaiso is a colourful mess of winding streets, ramshackle houses and sweeping coastal views... -
Valle Chacabuco
Head to the hills of Valle Chacabuco for unrivalled wildlife spotting and nature photography... -
Punta Arenas
Sitting alongside the Strait of Magellan, this sprawling city provides a base for those wanting to explore the wilderness of Chile’s southernmost Patagonia and is a popular starting point for many Antarctic cruises... -
Cape Horn
The rocky headland of Hornos Island, where the wild oceans of the Pacific and Atlantic meet, lies the fabled Cape Horn... -
San Pedro de Atacama
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Llanquihue
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Conguillío National Park
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Mapu Lahual
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Puerto Varas
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Arica
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Putre
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Laguna Chungara
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Salar de Surire
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Suriplaza
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Acotango Volcano
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Lauca National Park
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Robinson Crusoe Island
The volcanic Juan Fernandez Island chain is internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve... -
Jeinimeni National Reserve
Jeinimeni National Reserve in Chile Chico, Patagonia might just be Patagonia’s best-kept secret... -
Cochamo Valley
Popular with young Chilean backpackers and rock climbing fanatics, the Cochamo Valley is slowly becoming a favourite stop for hikers in the South of Chile... -
Cerro Castillo National Park
Located in the heart of Aysen Patagonia, this jagged mountain peak is getting more attention from hikers and is said to be the next Torres del Paine... -
Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park
This park to the far north of Chilean Patagonia was named in honour of Douglas Tompkins, the visionary entrepreneur who was a driving force for conservation across Patagonia... -
Huerquehue National Park
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Puerto Río Tranquilo
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Patagonia National Park
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Puerto Williams
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Mapu Lahual Indigenous Parks
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Puerto Edén
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