Here are links to our stories from Chile.
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Our Favourite Places to Visit in Chile
As one of the longest counties in the world, Chile is filled with a wide array of places to visit. From its varied indigenous cultures to its otherworldy landscapes, you’re sure to be enthralled by Chile. We’ve created a list of what we think are the best places to visit.
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Rapa Nui’s Anakena Beach and Orongo
From the time its first ancestors landed on Anakena Beach to the establishment of the new Birdman Cult, Rapa Nui has had a fascinating story to tell. We’ll explore them and more when we take you to Anakena Beach, Orongo, the Lava Tube and other spots on the island.
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Rapa Nui’s Famous Sites: Ahu Tongariki and Rano Raraku Quarry
As one of the world’s most isolated islands, Rapa Nui is famous for its enigmatic moai statues. Also known as Easter Island, visiting Ahu Tongariki and Rano Raraku Quarry allows you to delve deeper into the history of the iconic statues and the people who created them.
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What To See in Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui
The island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is one of the world’s most isolated spots. Stories of its enigmatic statues have put it on many people’s travel wish lists. In this post, we’ll show you some of the things you can see for free in the island’s town, Hanga Roa.
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Lauca National Park – A Pristine Wonderland
In Chile’s remote north is a pristine wonderland, waiting to be explored. Lauca National Park has so many picture-perfect scenes of volcanoes, mineral lakes, and unique wildlife that you will quickly fill your camera’s memory card. Let’s take a look at this special park in northern Chile.
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Putre in Chile’s Remote North
Far up in Chile’s north is a land unlike any other. Boasting an Aymara culture and a landscape ranging from desert to volcanic, life on the high Altiplano is something you should see at least once. The town of Putre provides the perfect setting to explore this remote high plateau.
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Biking in the Atacama: Garganta del Diablo and Valle de la Luna
Exploring the surreal Atacama landscapes on a bicycle is one of the best ways to see this land. We mountain biked in two different areas, Garganta del Diablo and Valley de la Luna and loved seeing these wilder parts of the desert. Here is a guide to these bike routes.
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Atacama’s El Tatio Geysers, Rainbow Valley and Baltinache Lagoons
Steam rises from every part of El Tatio’s valley floor, to look as if the entire earth were on fire. In other parts of the Atacama, colourful canyons and mineral pools create unimaginable landscapes. We’ll show you where you can see these otherworldly scenes that have made the Atacama Desert famous.
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Atacama’s Piedras Rojas, Chaxa and Altiplanic Lagoons
Imagine watching dozens of flamingos wade in colourful mineral lakes, while cone-shaped volcanoes hover above. If this sounds like the perfect scene to you, then you will love Atacama. Piedras Rojas Salt Flats, Chaxa and Altiplanic Lagoons are fairly close together, and visiting them makes an unforgettable day in Atacama.
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A Complete Guide To Atacama
Chile’s Atacama Desert has some of the most surreal landscapes you’ll find. With so much to see, planning a trip can be daunting. In this guide, we’ll show you its many famous sites and explain how you can easily see them without a car, and without breaking the bank.
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Elqui Valley – Day Trips From La Serena, Chile
Located high in Chile’s Andes Mountains is the arid Elqui Valley, home to Chile’s pisco producers. Since it is located just above La Serena, we were able to explore the Elqui Valley one day and La Serena the next. Together, these two gave us a wide variety in scenery and history.
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A Guide to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
Appearing as a patchwork quilt, spread across the many hills, Valparaiso’s vibrant neighbourhoods make it Chile’s most colourful city. Not far away is the popular beach destination, Viña de Mar. The two cities combine to make the perfect destination for your next trip to Chile.
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Santiago’s Hills and Colourful Neighbourhoods
In addition to having an interesting historic downtown, Santiago also has a wide variety of neighbourhoods, each offering a unique experience. From its monument-laden hills and colourful neighbourhoods to its memory museum, there is a lot to explore in the Chilean capital.
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Santiago’s Historic District
Most visitors to Chile only use Santiago as an entry point to visit the country’s more famous sites. Instead of doing that, we decided to spend a few days in Santiago and found wonderful sites and think Santiago deserves a couple of days on your next trip to Chile.
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Wine Tasting in Colchagua and Elqui Valleys
The fertile Colchagua Valley is one of Chile’s most prestigious wine regions. In addition to producing excellent wines, its main city, Santa Cruz also has a stunning setting. Further north, the Elqui Valley may be known for its pisco, but its wines are also starting to attract attention.
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Top Activities in Pucon in Chile’s Lake District
The laid-back city of Pucon is perfectly placed by being on the shore of Villarrica Lake while under the watchful eye of the snow-capped Villarrica Volcano. From lying on the beach to hiking in the mountains, there are plenty of ways to explore nature. Let’s see what makes Pucon so popular.
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UNESCO Wooden Churches in Chiloe Archipelago
Simple, wooden churches dot the shorelines in the Chiloe Archipelago. Built in remote communities on Chile’s western edge, the local construction methods used and their Jesuit history combine to make a uniquely Chilean experience. These wooden churches have earned their UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Stilt Houses in Castro on the Chiloe Archipelago
Located on Chile’s western edge,, you’ll find the fascinating Chiloe Archipelago. Its largest island is home to the capital, Castro. This remote location has given it a unique personality. With rustic stilt houses along its waterfront and colourful homes spread up and down its many hills, Castro is worth visiting.
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Puerto Varas in Chile’s Lake District
Located on the shore of Lake Llanquihue and surrounded by volcanoes, it is easy to see why Puerto Varas is popular with tourists. In addition to these magical landscapes, its German heritage makes the city even more appealing. Puerto Varas, in Chile’s Lake District, should be on your Chile itinerary.
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Walking With Penguins On Magdalena Island
Located in the middle of the Magellan Strait, Magdalena Island is the breeding grounds for over 120,000 Magallanic Penguins. Not only are there a large number of penguins, but the walkways that travel between their nests make it one of the best places to see these penguins up close.
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Explore Punta Arenas And The Magellan Strait
Located near the middle of the Magellan Strait, Punta Arenas is a common tourist stop in Southern Patagonia. While most visitors only have a quick visit, we had time to explore the city and discovered a wonderful mix of monuments that highlight both its wealthier days and its illustrious maritime history.
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Trekking the O Circuit in Torres del Paine
Patagonia has harsh, unpredictable weather, but it only seems to add to its spectacular rugged landscapes. Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile is one of the most popular trekking destinations in this region, and after you see these views, you will understand why.
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Torres del Paine Hiking Guide
Sheer granite towers stand protectively above a pristine glacial lake, creating one of the most iconic scenes in Chile. In this post, we’ll take you to those views and describe the trail so you can hike to the base of Torres del Paine, too.
