Chile Travel Guide

Well known as the longest and thinnest country in the world, this narrow stretch of land is squeezed between the Andes in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. A further 2300 miles offshore is the mythical Easter Island, home of the mysterious moai statues and one of the most remote yet still inhabited places on the planet. With a heady mix of ancient culture, intriguing history, wild nature, captivating wildlife, dramatic landscapes and sophisticated cities, Chile truly has something to offer everyone on a Chile tour! Wander the leafy bohemian neighbourhoods of Lastarria and Bellavista in Santiago or go to the inimitable port city of Valparaiso for 19th century funiculars, colourful colonial mansions and cutting edge street art.

South of Santiago there is The Lake District with its intriguing European settlement history and idyllic scenery. Adventure seekers will love Aisen and the Carretera Austral – Chile’s epic road and untouched lesser visited region. The legendary peaks of Patagonia and Torres del Paine are a mecca for hikers and the central vineyards attract wine connoisseurs. Culture and archeology enthusiasts will marvel at the mysterious moai statues on the remote Easter Island, 2300 miles off the coast. Up in the far north is the arid and alien landscape of the Atacama Desert whilst in the far south the icy fjords are only accessible by expedition cruise.