8 Best Places to Visit in Chile

1. 5. Chilean Fjords

1.1. The southern coast of Chile presents

1.1.1. a large number of fjords and channels

1.1.1.1. that provide the only access to this part of Patagonia

1.2. Most of the trips s art from Puerto Montt and travel towards

1.2.1. Carretera Austral

1.2.2. Laguna San Rafael

1.2.3. and Puerto Natales

1.3. The journey takes visitors through days of uninhabited fjords

1.3.1. close encounter with glaciers

1.3.2. and views of orange sunsets over the Pacific

1.4. To the south, the channels become narrower

1.4.1. and travelers might spot

1.4.1.1. whales

1.4.1.2. many birds

1.4.1.3. and sea lions

2. 6. Torres del Paine

2.1. The “towers of blue” national park constitutes a glaciated region

2.1.1. on the Southern tip of Chile

2.2. Exploration through this park can be done via

2.2.1. mini van tours

2.2.2. multi-day treks

2.2.3. or catamaran trips

2.3. There are a few services who will also

2.3.1. offer horseback tours to some of the sites

2.4. Much of the park is foot-only

2.4.1. and there are a number of excellent guide companies

2.4.1.1. who can help carry gear

2.4.1.2. and cook meals on five to seven day treks

3. 7. Santiago

3.1. The capital city is the political and cultural heart of Chile

3.2. There is much to see in Santiago

3.2.1. From the high mountain views of the Cerro San Cristobal Park

3.2.2. to the secluded history of poet Pablo Neruda’s writing retreat

3.3. Top picks include

3.3.1. skiing Valle Nevado or Portillo

3.3.2. wine tasting at Vina Aquitania

3.3.3. or visits to one of several top museums like

3.3.3.1. Museo Chile de Arte Precolumbio

3.3.3.2. or Museo de la Moda

3.4. For those who don’t want to spend all of their time in the city

3.4.1. there are amazing hiking opportunities

3.4.1.1. like the steep slopes of Cajon de Maipo

4. 8. San Pedro de Atacama

4.1. It is a town on the edge

4.1.1. of one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes

4.2. Austere, endless flood and salt plains

4.2.1. surrounded by coppery mountains

4.2.1.1. are plentiful and have to be seen to be believed

4.3. The nightlife here is a little different

4.3.1. the big draw is star tours

4.3.1.1. as it is one of the darkest places in the world

4.3.2. and an opportunity to see the night sky undiluted

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6. 1. Easter Island

6.1. It is located more than 3,500 km (2,000 miles) form central Chile

6.2. This treeless island of hundreds of giant

6.2.1. hollow-eyed statues carved by its Polynesian visitors

6.2.1.1. is an eerie yet beautiful example of human artistry

6.3. Besides visiting the statues from a respectful distance

6.3.1. guests here can enjoy two white sand beaches

6.3.1.1. with off-coast diving

6.3.2. and a number of native-run tours that offer views of things

6.3.2.1. that are unique and well worth it

7. 2. Iquique

7.1. This beautiful beach and casino town offers

7.1.1. a vibrant boardwalk

7.1.2. and gorgeous 19th century Georgian architecture

7.1.2.1. like the Aztoreca Palace

7.2. During the day

7.2.1. guests here can participate in world-famous

7.2.1.1. surfing waves

7.2.1.2. paraglide

7.2.1.3. or sand-board on the golden coast

7.3. A stroll down the wooden sidewalks of the historic mining town

7.3.1. or the cobbled Baquedano street

7.3.1.1. gives a look into an older economic boom time

7.4. The spectacular nightlife offers

7.4.1. glitzy gambling

7.4.2. excellent cuisine

7.4.3. and shopping in the duty-free district

8. 3. La Serena

8.1. It boasts a city full of lovely architecture

8.1.1. and a warm golden beach

8.2. La Serena has a reputation as an intellectual town

8.2.1. and has a number of great sights that fit this description like

8.2.1.1. an archaeological museum

8.2.1.2. and astronomical observatory

8.3. Outdoor enthusiasts will love to bike through

8.3.1. the Elqui Valley

8.3.2. swim

8.3.3. snorkel

8.3.4. dive and/or hike through Isla Damas

8.3.5. and visit the national park at Fray Jorge

9. 4. Valparaiso

9.1. It boasts some of the first urban innovations in Latin America

9.1.1. like the first volunteer fire department

9.2. In addition to its working class roots

9.2.1. Valparaiso has a reputation

9.2.1.1. for an underground street art movement

9.3. Valparaiso is best known for its

9.3.1. brightly colored houses

9.3.2. a vibrant nightlife

9.3.3. and beautiful seaside views