CHILE HAS JUST the right amount of fun, adventure, and culture to make it a perfect holiday destination in South America. Go to the south for hiking adventures and the dazzling views of Patagonia; go north and explore the unique Atacama Desert; or head to Isla Rapa Nui and learn about its ancient Moai statues. In between, treat yourself to a delicious seafood lunch on the coast. Match your meal with a local wine and spend some days wandering around the art-lined streets of Valparaiso. You’ll never run out of things and place to marvel at in Chile.
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A window seat in the plane will offer you a glimpse of what Chile has in store for you.
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The Pinnacles of Torres del Paine National Park are breath-taking at first viewing.
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Multi-day treks are the best way to explore Patagonia.
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Torres del Paine National Park is picture-perfect. Take the time to let it sink in.
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Kayak up to Grey Glacier.
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Rapa Nui or Easter Island is only accessible by air from Tahiti and Chile.
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Wonder at the Moai statues on the most isolated island on Earth.
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The sheer size and weight of the ancient Moai statues inspire questions. How did they carve them into solid rock? Did they move them in place? How?
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Sit on the ridge of Orongo Crater and get an idea of how the island was formed.
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A visit to Piedras Rojas in the Atacama Desert is 4,600 meters above sea level!
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Only in Chile could you be driving on a road like this.
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The scenery in San Pedro de Atacama Desert will push your experience of landscape.
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This place is called Valle de Luna (Valley of the Moon).
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Watching the sunset in the desert is a must.
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Valparaiso is a little town just south of Santiago. The town is painted with colorful graffiti. You can easily spend a few days wandering around Valpo’s entertaining streets.
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Dive head first into Chile’s world famous ceviche combined with a tasty local wine.
