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Chile – Outdoor Activities at the Lake District

Chile's Lake District encompasses some incredible scenery and is suitable for adventure activities like hiking, fishing, horseback riding as well as rafting and kayaking. more...

Capel Distillery of Pisco in Elquí Valley, Chile

Elquí Valley is the cradle of pisco. To learn about the production of pisco brandy and to sample a pisco cocktail like pisco sour, take a tour at Planta Capel in Vicuña. more...

Chile – Observatory of Cerro Mamalluca in Vicuña

Observatory Cerro Mamalluca in the Elqui Valley is a perfect place in Chile for astronomy. English-speaking guides and a 12 inch telescope unfold the magic of the skies. more...

Chile – Seafood Restaurants at La Serena's Beach

Each summer thousands of tourists flock to the colonial town of La Serena in Norte Chico, Chile's second oldest city with white beaches and excellent seafood restaurants. more...

Fiesta Grande in Andacollo in Norte Chico, Chile

On December 23rd this mining town is transformed into one of Chile's largest places of pilgrimage where pilgrims enjoy processions, ceremonies and religious dances. more...

World's Largest Copper Mine in Chuquicamata

The world's largest open-pit copper mine is nothing less than impressive; the owner, Codelco, organizes bus tours that give a glimpse of this industrial masterpiece. more...

Chile – Villages Around Calama in Norte Grande

Enjoy the Atacameño villages of Chiu Chiu, Lasana and Caspana, where ancient forts, petroglyphs, churches and museums tell their Indian and Spanish histories. more...

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A Visit to Isla Negra, Home of Poet Pablo Neruda

By: Heather Zorzini

Pablo Neruda was a big man who sacrificed comfort for aesthetics to create a ship-like feel in his home, Isla Negra. A visit is well worth the easy day trip from Santiago more...

Parque Pumalin – A Chilean Nature Sanctuary

By: Christine Breen-Williams

In the middle of the longest country in the world sits a unique nature sanctuary in a temperate rain forest on the edge of a fjord. Chile's national park is world-class. more...

Torres del Paine National Park in Chile

By: Christine Breen-Williams

Hike around Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia and experience four seasons in one day. Mountains, glaciers, lakes, and wilderness at the bottom of the world. more...

Volcano Trekking in Pucon, Chile

By: Carolyn Janszen

Climbing Volcano Villarrica is a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime experience. Maximise the enjoyment of the hike by being well prepared. more...

Fray Jorge Biosphere

By: Kate Rodriguez

Named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977, the Fray Jorge Biosphere in northern Chile is an unusual natural phenomenon - a thriving, green sanctuary set in the desert. more...

Traveling with Children to Iquique, Chile

By: Kate Rodriguez

A visit to Iquique and the surrounding area features vast beaches along the Pacific, the Atacama Desert, and a fascinating look at Chilean culture, old and new. more...

Family Travel to Puerto Montt & Chiloé, Chile

By: Kate Rodriguez

Families can enjoy Chilean culture, lovely coastlines and outdoor adventure in the southern city of Puerto Montt and the unique island of Chiloe. more...

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