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The Atacama Desert is one of the most impressive and unique landscapes in the world. Crammed full of secrets and mysteries, this region of Chile invites you to discover the magic of nature and its polar extremes. Here you can find the driest desert in the world, altiplanic villages, towering mountains, and imposing volcanoes. Small towns with fascinating histories such as the saltpetre factories or San Pedro de Atacama, as well as the surrounding areas including the Atacama Salt Flats, the Valley of the Moon, and the Tatio Geysers, all make this region a truly unforgettable destination. Here you can also experience the Licanantay culture that remains the beating heart of the region, with its mind-opening rituals and traditions that can transport us back to ancient times in the blink of an eye.
ExploreEaster Island (Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote and mysterious destinations on Earth. Famed for its iconic moai statues, this volcanic island offers a unique blend of ancient Polynesian culture, stunning landscapes, and deep ocean horizons. Whether you’re drawn by history, nature, or adventure, Easter Island is a journey like no other.
ExploreNestled between mountain ranges and rivers and in the middle of our great nation, we find the Central Valleys, the most fertile lands in the entire country. These verdant valleys, abundant in vegetation, have sustained different cultures, such as the Mapuche, Aconcagua, and Diaguitas. One of these valleys went on to become Chile’s capital, the mighty Santiago, which is now one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities with a thriving arts scene, world-class museums, historic barrios, and exceptional restaurants. The other central valleys, such as Colchagua and Casablanca, are where most of Chile’s excellent wines are grown and produced, as well as other varieties of fruits and vegetables.
ExploreOverflowing with verdant forests, steaming volcanoes, and turquoise rivers and lakes, the Lake District is the Chilean version of Shangri-La. The Lake District is one of the best places in Chile to enjoy outdoor sports due to the wide variety of landscapes, like whitewater rafting on glacier-fed rivers, fly-fishing, hiking through ancient forests or up the side of volcanoes, rock climbing, kayaking, wildlife sightseeing, and much more. This region is also one of the best places in Chile to see how German immigrants in the 1800s brought their traditions and customs to their new home, with German-esque houses in quaint towns, German food like kuchen and sausage, and plenty of good craft beer!
ExploreKnown as the end of the world, Patagonia invites you to explore the southernmost towns and cities on Earth. Surrounded by mountains, forests, ice fields, islands, fjords and rivers, you can be assured that there is something for everyone. The astonishing nature is, without a doubt, some of the most spectacular scenery that you will ever witness. The oldest cultures from the region were once nomads, known as Yaganes. These people traveled in canoes through the Straits of Magellan, carrying fire with them wherever they went. This is one of the reasons why the Darwin Mountain Range is also known as Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire). Here you can visit some iconic landscapes. Torres del Paine, the most famous place of the area, is a natural park, where you can experience an endless list of activities, including bird watching, seeing glaciers, sailing, trekking, climbing and kayaking. El Chalten offers some spectacular hikes to famous views like Mount Fitz Roy, as well as more off-the-beaten-path routes like the Madre e Hija path. Alternatively, venture off the beaten path along the Carretera Austral or to the hidden gems of Futaleufú and Los Huemules Natural Reserve, both nestled in the full splendour of the Andes mountains, surrounded by wide lakes, rushing rivers, and ancient forests.
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