Torres del Paine National Park
Region: Magallanes Region
Nature
Premier Patagonian scenic area featuring glaciers and granite peaks.
Tourism in Chile
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Easter Island (Rapa Nui National Park)
Region: Valparaíso Region Special Territory
Cultural Heritage
Remote mysterious spot blending moai statues and Polynesian culture.
Atacama Desert - Valle de la Luna
Region: Antofagasta Region
Nature
Moon-like rock formations and clear starry skies at world-renowned astronomical observation site.
Valparaíso Historic Quarter
Region: Valparaíso Region
Cultural Heritage
Colorful hillside port city with preserved 19th-century cable cars.
Santiago Old Town and La Moneda Palace
Region: Santiago Metropolitan Region
Modern Architecture
Political and cultural center featuring the presidential palace and colonial cathedral.
Chiloé Island Wooden Churches
Region: Los Lagos Region
Cultural Heritage
UNESCO-listed archipelago cultural zone dotted with wooden shingle-roofed churches.
Wine Route (Colchagua Valley)
Region: O'Higgins Region
Food Culture
Premium Chilean wine production area toured by horse-drawn carriage.
General Carrera Lake - Marble Cathedral
Region: Aysén Region
Nature
Blue scenery woven by marble caves eroded in glacial lake.
Punta de Lobos
Region: O'Higgins Region
Nature
Mecca for giant waves hosting world-class surf competitions.
Osorno Volcano and Puerto Varas
Region: Los Lagos Region
Nature
Conical volcano known as "Chilean Fuji" and lake district resort.
Suggested itineraries
Northern Atacama Stargazing and Salt Flats 5 Days
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: San Pedro de Atacama, Moon Valley, Tatio Geysers, ALMA Visit
Early morning geyser viewing and highland salt flat flamingo observation, evening world-class stargazing tours.
Wine Route and Capital Culture 4 Days
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Santiago Historic District, Colchagua Wineries, Valparaíso Hills
Urban and culinary journey combining capital museum visits with day trips to Valparaíso and wine country.
Patagonian Wilderness Traverse 8 Days
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine, Glacier Cruise, Magellan Strait Penguins
Long route satisfying trekking and boat exploration of majestic glaciers and wildlife below 50° south latitude.
Travel tips
- Layered clothing essential due to large north-south climate differences.
- Extensive bus network with comfortable and safe overnight sleeper services for long distances.
- Better exchange rates at downtown money changers than airports.
- Relatively safe in South America, but beware of pickpockets in urban areas.
- Prepare translation apps as Spanish is not widely spoken everywhere.
- Tap water potable but bottled water recommended in rural areas.
- Altitude sickness precautions necessary above 2,500m in Atacama.
- Shops may close for siesta from 1-4 PM.
- Credit cards widely accepted in major cities but require PIN entry.
- Tips: 10% for dining, 500 pesos per bag for porters.
- Accommodation Wi-Fi more stable and faster than cafes.
- Domestic flights dominated by LATAM and SKY Airline; early booking advantageous.
- Easter Island requires protected area entry fee, available for online advance purchase.
- Sunscreen essential year-round due to strong UV radiation even at southern latitudes.
- Drone use often prohibited in wildlife areas and national parks.