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LATIN AMERICA • CHILE
Discover Chile
Set between the majestic Andes and the
rugged Pacific coast, Chile stretches from
the desolate Atacama Desert in the north
to the granite peaks, glacier fields and
untamed wilderness of Patagonia in the
south. In between these striking extremes,
the country offers snow-capped volcanoes,
crystal-clear lakes, winding fjords, ancient
forests and verdant valleys dotted with
vineyards. As well as this pristine and
spectacular scenery, visitors can encounter
indigenous communities, bustling city
culture in Santiago and Valparaíso, friendly
hosts and delicious fresh seafood. The
remote and volcanic Easter Island in the
middle of the Pacific Ocean bears witness to
a unique and mysterious Rapa Nui legacy.
Santiago & surrounds
Eclectic culture • Colourful Valparaíso •
World-renowned wines
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The cosmopolitan capital of Chile is a buzzing
metropolis set against the spectacular
backdrop of the snow-capped Andes.
Santiago’s historical attractions, including
the elaborately decorated cathedral and
the outstanding Museum of Pre-Columbian
Art, are complemented by leafy parks and
lanes, bustling street cafés and increasingly
sophisticated restaurants that all add to the
city’s vibrancy and charm.
The Atacama Desert
Altiplanic lagoons, salt lakes & geysers •
Adobe villages
Sky Costanera tower, Santiago
The fertile valleys around Santiago are home
to celebrated wineries, country traditions and
exclusive winery estates. The bohemian former
port of Valparaíso is within easy reach along
the coast. Colourful houses and the cabledrawn
funicular elevators, running along its
steep hills, are reminders of its glorious past.
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest
places on Earth, has truly one of the most
extraordinary landscapes. The small village of
San Pedro de Atacama is the base for exploring
the area. At daybreak, watch El Tatio geysers
spout steam and boiling water high into the
air, feel the salt crack under your feet at the
world’s third-largest salt flat and see pink
flamingos mirrored in intensely blue lagoons.
Purple-shaded volcanoes, ancient petroglyphs
carved in stone, adobe villages, thermal
springs, magnificent sunsets over desolate
sand dunes and clear desert nights all add to
the appeal of this astonishing destination.
Atacama Desert
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