Chile

Chile :

Destination overview

This huge territory is around 2,600 miles long, and even more than 3,700 miles if you also include the Antarctic areas claimed by Chile. On the other hand, it is only 110 miles wide between the Andes Cordillera and the Pacific Ocean. This is a remarkable geographical configuration that is unique in the world! As a consequence, there is a multitude of very contrasting landscapes from the north to the far south: from the Atacama Desert, the most arid on the planet, to the famous Cape Horn through the central valley holding the capital, Santiago, and the colonial town of Valparaiso. Add Tierra del Fuego and the many fjords, volcanoes and lakes to that, and you have a thousand reasons for leaving to discover this country! To discover one of the more unknown parts of Chile, visit Isla Robinson Cruscoe - a small island 13 miles long and 4 miles wide - which hosts plants and animal species native to the island, including the Juan Fernandez fur seal. The island was made a National Park in 1935 and today visitors can explore either alone or with a guide to discover the wealth of endemic flora species. Booking return flights from Santiago to Isla Robinson will usually set you back around 300 dollars but the fact that the island is still relatively unknown to travellers means you really will experience tranquility hard to find elsewhere in Chile.

pros

Trekking in a national park, a cultural stay in Santiago or relaxing on the coast, Chile offers a diversity of scenery that allows all sorts of combinations of holidays.
It is without doubt the safest country in Latin America.
People travelling through it in a car or as an "autotour" package will experience a real "road movie" on the southern motorway taking them to Patagonia.

cons

Huge distances, particularly when you have to cover them in a bus. Allow for time and a number of nights on this means of transport.
Expect sharp changes of climate in the south of the continent.
The cost of living. As opposed to its northern neighbours, Bolivia and Peru, Chile is quite an expensive country.

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Our Editorial team's advice

In the north of the country, the village of San Pedro de Atacama is worth a stay of several days. It is a departure point for short stays in the Atacama Desert, the Tatio geysers, the Valley of the Moon (unforgettable at sunset), and the expedition to the Uyuni salt desert in Bolivia.
In Patagonia, avid equestrians will not miss the opportunity to do some horse-riding, as it is the ideal place for it.
You must spend a few hours walking around Valparaiso's old Chinese district to discover the nostalgic atmosphere of this port city.
To the east of Santiago, you can cross the Andes via the border post of Puente del Inca at the foot of the Aconcagua.
At 6,959m, it is the highest mountain in the Americas. It is a truly breathtaking landscape of a thousand colours.
For those coming from the south, La Serena and Arica (which is a little more to the north), are very pleasant little seaside towns that are great for ending your trip.

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