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Chile

CHILE TOURS

Chile

A vacation in Chile offers an extraordinary blend of breathtaking natural landscapes, making it a haven for both eco-tourists and adventure seekers, whether traveling solo or in a group. Chile's distinct geographical diversity allows visitors to experience a wide range of climates and terrains within a single trip—from the surreal, rust-colored expanses of the San Pedro de Atacama Desert to the awe-inspiring, icy glaciers of South Patagonia. Between these extremes, you’ll find scenic coastal routes that wind along the Andes, promising views that will leave you in awe. Begin your Patagonian adventure in the port city of Punta Arenas, the gateway to a journey through the Lake District, including the charming towns of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Here, you can retreat to cozy, secluded chalets, far removed from the hustle and bustle of tourist hubs. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the wildlife-rich Parque Nacional Patagonia, while boat cruises through the Patagonian fjords offer encounters with penguins and sea lions. Your journey will lead you to Puerto Natales, the starting point for excursions into the iconic Torres del Paine National Park, or cruises through the Last Hope Strait to the majestic Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers.

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Tours to Chile

This remarkable region is a playground for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, with dense forests, dramatic glaciers, farmlands, thermal springs, and volcanoes. Adventurous travelers can embark on motorcycle tours along stunning mountain roads or take on the rugged terrains of Patagonia. No trip to Chile would be complete without a visit to the mysterious Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in Polynesia, where the enigmatic stone "moai" statues, carved from volcanic rock, continue to captivate the imaginations of tourists and researchers alike. The island offers a unique opportunity to delve into ancient legends or simply enjoy stargazing in one of the most remote corners of the world.

CHILE HAS ABOUT 48 MAJOR CITIES

Cities of Chile

For those seeking adrenaline-pumping activities, Chile offers trekking in Torres del Paine, camping with views of Fitz Roy, sandboarding, and off-road biking in the Atacama Desert, as well as glacier climbing and volcano trekking. Winter sports enthusiasts will find world-class skiing in the Andes, while surfers can catch waves along the Pacific Coast. Motorcycle adventurers will appreciate Chile's well-maintained roads and highways, as well as the challenging off-road courses available for the daring.

EXCURSIONS IN THE CITIES OF CHILE WITH LICENSED ENGLISH GUIDES

Excursions

Explore the striking Atacama Desert on a jeep tour from Antofagasta, where you can witness pink flamingo-dotted lagoons, vast salt flats, active geysers, and the otherworldly Valley of the Moon. For a taste of Chilean culture and history, visit the vibrant, colorful streets of Valparaiso, or take in the mix of colonial and modern architecture in the capital, Santiago. The charming "Region of the Rivers" offers picturesque riverside towns, while the Central Valley invites you to indulge in wine tours and savor exquisite local cuisine.
And for history and archaeology enthusiasts, Chile holds a remarkable secret: mummies that predate those of ancient Egypt by 2,000 years. You can marvel at these ancient remains at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arica.

REMINDER OF IN CHILE FOR TRAVELERS

It's useful to know

Highlights
- Torres Del Paine with breathtaking views of the peaks
- Lake district: Here you can visit the hot springs and go on an adventurous trip
- Atacama desert, the driest desert on earth
Geography
Chile is situated south of Peru and west of Bolivia and Argentina. One third of Chile is covered by the towering ranges of the Andes. In the north is the driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert. At the southern tip of Chile's mainland is Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the world. Beyond that lies the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, an island divided between Chile and Argentina. The southernmost point of South America is Cape Horn. Chile also has a part of the Antarctic and the Easter Island, which are amazing places to see and to experience.
Language
The spoken language in Chile is Spanish. The Chilean language differs the most from the traditional Castillean. This language is spoken faster and they use many Chilean words. The Chilean language also has some English, German, Italian and Indian words and expressions. During you exploration of the country you will certainly come across these different languages and dialects.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso. One USD is about 670 Chilean Pesos (March 2019).
Climate
Chile can be divided into three major climatic areas:

1. very arid in the north,
2. cool and damp in the south and
3. Mediterranean climate in central Chile with heavier rainfall in the cooler months from May to August and sunshine during the rest of the year.

It does occasionally snow in Santiago and other parts of central Chile.
Gastronomy
In Chile it is normal to have three or four meals a day, with lunch being the main one, normally taken between 1 and 2:30 pm.
Typical Chilean food is pretty simple and simply seasoned. Some of our important dishes are empanadas, corn pies, corn cakes, beans, and curanto, but perhaps the most delicious is the seafood, due to the 4,000km beautiful coast.
History
When the first Spanish arrived, Quechua tribes and Araucanian tribes inhabited the country. Each of them left behind their remarkable history. Therefore nowadays you can find many interesting places, where you can see this ancient culture.
The first Spanish settlements were established in the mid-sixteenth century: Santiago in 1541 and Concepcion in 1550. These two main cities are a must to visit when you are in Chile.
Religion
The great majority of Chileans consider themselves Roman Catholic. However, their numbers have been declining since 1970, while the Protestant population has been increasing.
Culture
Northern Chile was an important centre of culture in the medieval and early modern Inca empire, while indigenous Mapuche and other Araucanian cultures developed in the Central and Southern regions. The Spanish also have part of the Chilean culture due to the Colonial and early Republican period. Other European influences, such as English and French are also still noticed today.
This rich culture has something to offer for anyone. You can go, for example, to the most important festival in the Norte Grande region. Each year in July, believers arrive to celebrate the Virgin of Carmel, Chile's patron saint. Activities that will amaze you include songs and dances that seem to go on 24 hours a day for the whole week of ceremonies. For more information on the festivals in Chile visit our Chile holiday calendar.
Music
The "cueca" is considered the "most popular music of Chile". Neither the words nor the music have any fixed rules; various motives are freely intermingled.

The Tonada is another important form of Chilean traditional song, arising from the music brought by Spanish. It comes from the cueca with a more prominent melody in general; the tonada is also not danced. Visiting Chile you must certainly have heard one of these traditional local forms of art.
Wildlife
If you are interested in discovering nature you should visit The Pan de Azucar National Park, it is an amazing park which contains over 140 species of endemic cacti. If you like to see birds and marine mammals, including sea lions, bottle-nose dolphins, Humboldt penguins and Chilean pelicans you should go to the The Reserva Nacional de Pinguino de Humboldt.
For the more adventurous traveler, the high Andes have condors, foxes and pumas. Patagonia is the place where you find the rainforest. Sea lions, porpoises and seabirds abound along the coast, which is seasonally visited by migratory whales. The forest and pampas of Torres del Paine are home to guanacos, foxes, pumas, condors and flamingos. Near the tourist place Punta Arenas are some colonies of Magellanic penguins.

The Juan Fernández Islands are a small island group in the South Pacific Ocean which is composed of several volcanic islands:
o Robinson Crusoe Island
o Alejandro Selkirk Island

The Easter islands are one of the most isolated places on Earth. A triangle of volcanic rocks in the South Pacific dot the coastline. It is best known for the giant stone monoliths, known as Moai. This place is the main attraction point and an amazing place to see. The island is also home to many rock carvings, as well as traditional wood carvings, crafts, tattooing, string figures, traditional dance and local music.

Vacation in Chile

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