Chile

From the driest desert in the world up north to eternal glaciers and inverted waterfalls down south, Chile extends travelers an invitation that is hard to turn down. The longest and thinnest country in the world runs from the Andes to the Pacific and shares borders with Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. Chile also has territories in Polynesia and Antarctica, making it a tri-continental nation. It is home to the stunningly beautiful Torres del Paine National Park, the awe-inspiring Atacama Desert, and countless natural and cultural destinations in between. Chile features an amazing wine industry, bustling cities rich in history, and amazing architecture.

Top 5 Most Visited Places

Santiago

Santiago, the country’s capital and largest city. Nestled between the Andes Mountains and the UNESCO-recognized city of Valparaíso on the Pacific Ocean, Santiago is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving cultural scene accompanied by colorful history. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. In the winter, visitors enjoy world-class powder skiing at nearby resorts, while summer brings perfect wine-tasting weather at an abundance of regional wineries.

Atacama Desert

Located in the Altiplano in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is dotted with imposing volcanoes, colorful geysers, and stark salt flats and is one of the driest and perhaps most interesting places on the planet. Visitors often remark that they feel as if they have landed on the moon. But the area is not without life—the Atacama Desert flamingo flourishes here, and the 800-year-old Incan fortress of Pukará de Quitor reminds us that we are merely visitors in this astonishing landscape.

Easter Island

Considered to be the most remote inhabited island on earth, Easter Island is located over 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile. It has become famous for its fascinating Moai statues that bore witness to the rise and fall of a complex culture and still stand guard on the island’s perimeter today. Travelers who make the journey to Easter Island are rewarded with pink sandy beaches, warm, surf-friendly waves, and opportunities for full immersion in undiluted Rapa Nui culture.

Torres del Paine National Park(Southern Patagonia)

Patagonia is a region encompassing the vast southernmost tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line.This is where you’ll find Torres del Paine National Park, where jagged mountain peaks punctuate the skyline and the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé ripple in the near-constant wind; the Straits of Magellan, often full of migrating whales; and the remote Tierra del Fuego, where colonies of king penguins roost. Keep an eye out for wild pumas, guanaco, and other wildlife during your stay.

Lake District - Northern Patagonia

The Northern Patagonia region of Chile offers unparalleled adventure for those who enjoy the outdoors, fresh seafood, and rich South American culture. The town of Puerto Montt teems with German history and is an excellent base camp for your time here. From here, you can explore nearby wilderness areas full of volcanoes and lakes, sail down the fjords to Puerto Natales, and even journey to the lake’s region of Bariloche, Argentina. Unique folklore, colorful houses, and culture awaits on nearby Chiloé Island, and the city of Pucón to the north offers an assortment of outdoor fun, including snowboarding in the Andes.