Chile offers terrific experiences that should be on every traveler's list. Here are our top picks for a memorable trip.
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
In the heart of the Atacama Desert, San Pedro is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Explore erupting geyser fields and blue alpine lakes and watch multihued sunsets across lunar-like landscapes.
VALPARAÍSO
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the port town of Valparaíso charms with its candy-colored metal houses, dramatic hills overlooking the Pacific, and wooden funiculars.
SANTIAGO
Surrounded by the Andes, Chile’s vibrant capital is filled with top-notch museums, colorful crafts markets, colonial buildings, and trendy restaurants.
WINERIES
Sample flavorful reds and crisp whites at the vineyards that line Chile’s Central Valley. The often-stunning settings and generous tasting sessions are added bonuses.
WILDLIFE SPOTTING
Chile’s ecosystems support a variety of wildlife. Expect to see penguins and guanacos in Patagonia and alpacas and flamingos in the Atacama Desert.
SEAFOOD
You’re never far from the ocean in Chile. Local restaurants serve delicious seafood throughout the country, from Patagonian king crab to mouthwatering stews.
EASTER ISLAND
Wandering among the mysterious moai, the colossal stone statues that keep watch over the most isolated island in the world, is truly awe-inspiring.
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