Arica
Arica is a great place to
begin your adventure in the northern part of Chile. You can enjoy
the warm Pacific beaches, tour around the city and see the hieroglyph,
later take a tour to the Altiplano and experience all the wild life in
the driest desert in the world. The Atacama Desert has no sign of
life on one hand but on the other hand the beautiful green valleys that
cut through the desert are full of life. From Arica you can make
your connection to the neighboring countries of Peru and Bolivia South
America.(top)
Calama (Rent a car)
Close to Calama is the worlds
largest copper mine and some interesting archeological sites.
It is located in the middle of the Atacama desert, the driest of the world.(top)
Antofagasta
Antofagasta is a coastal
city in the north of Chile where beautiful rock formations by the beaches
are their main tourist attractions. The worlds largest telescope
is being built in mount Paranal 200 km South of Antofagasta. This
is the area with the clearest skies of the world, where only 20 days out
of the year is there a cloud in the sky.(top)
Copiapó (Rent a car)
Nice beaches, most of them
unexploited, surround the area of Copiapo. A perfect place to visit
the flowering desert. A phenomenon that occurs only some years, but
it is the most wonderful spectacle mother nature can provide.(top)
La
Serena (Beaches, rent a car)
If you want a nice rest
on a perfect beach, this is the place to go. The well named Pacific
(meaning peaceful) Ocean waters are warm and ready to receive tourists
from all over the world. Close to La Serena, there are beautiful
valleys where the world famous Chilean grapes are grown.(top)
Rio
Hurtado/Pisco Elqui (horseback, trekking,
hacienda living, bed and breakfast)
Adventure in the desert
and valley on horse or on foot. One of North Chile's great hideouts.
Activities in the area are
horseback riding, trekking, enjoying the beauty of the desert and the valley
and staying in an old reconstructed hacienda.(top)
Viña
del Mar ( beach and history "Valparaiso"
hotel, apartments, tourist information, rent a car)
Viña del Mar is a
great place to take a vacation if you like to go to the beach and
relax. It is only a little over an hour form Santiago the Capital
of Chile so if your are in Santiago for a few days and have some time off
you won't want to miss Viña del Mar. Viña del Mar is
said to be one of the most modern cities in Chile. It truly is a
pretty city. Bring your family and enjoy the sun and the sandy beaches
near Viña del Mar. Go sailing on the Pacific blue waters.
Enjoy the view from your room.(top)
Santiago (tour agencies for outdoors and travel, hotel, bed and breakfast, apartments,
rent a car)
With a population of about
5 million people Santiago is the largest and most important city in Chile.
Santiago has a modern subway system that make getting around this big city
a lot easier. Find out what Santiago Chile has to offer. Give them
a click!(top)
Easter
Island
Rapa Nui or Easter Island
is among the loneliest islands on earth. It was discovered on Easter
Sunday in 1722. Revealing to the world the remains of an ancient
civilization. The impressive monuments which are distributed all
over the Island which still remain a mystery to mankind . It is considered
the largest open air museum in the world. Visit the monuments, the
beaches and learn about the romantic stories of the past.(top)
Chillán (Real Chile)
Chillán is a quiet
city located about 5 hours south of Santiago by car and 50 minutes by plane.
It's a great place to stop and relax for a day or two on your way to the
lakes in south Chile. If you like snow skiing this is the city to
visit because just a few miles from here sits one of the best ski areas
in Chile. Click on Chillán and take a look around!(top)
Concepción (Caravan tour connection to all of chile, rent a car)
Concepción area has
a population of over 1,000,000. Concepción is near a sea port and
not too many kilometers from the ocean. A flight to Concepción from
Santiago is reasonably priced and takes a little more than an hour to get
there. In Concepción you can find a nice place to stay, check out
the city for a day or two and then rent a car and go on day trips, to the
ocean, the national park, and the many other outside activities.(top)
Los
Angeles (Wilderness stay)
Los Angeles is said by some
to be the gateway to the south. There are many hiking opportunities from
here. There are national parks, rafting and many other outdoor activities
near here.(top)
Temuco (lake district connection, tourist information, rent a car)
Temuco is said by many to
be the gateway to the lake district. Rent a car here and take off for the
lakes. Spend some time on the beaches, fishing, hiking in the woods, rafting
and more.(top)
Lican Ray (lake district, watersports, trekking outdoors, cabins)
Apply named "Rock Flower" in the Mapuche Language, Lican Ray is a rustic and tranquil small town on the shores of the Calafquen Lake.
The town itself provides all the modern basic necessities, but does so in its own style and pace.
It prides itself on its dark volcanic sand beaches.(top)
Villarrica (lake Villarrica, outdoor activities, bed and breakfast with lake view)
Villarrica Chile is located
along the shore of the beautiful lake of Lake Villarrica. Across
the lake you can see the snow covered top of the Volcano Villarrica.
From here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the landscape and all that
nature and the outdoors has to offer you. You can go skiing, rafting,
horseback riding, fishing, bathe in the hot springs, swimming, camping
and hiking in the national parks and much more.(top)
Pucón (Rafting, Skiing, Trekking, Outdoors, Hotels)
Your adventure begins in
Pucón, a small city located right next to lake Villarrica and at
the foot of the live Volcano Villarrica. From here you can raft in the
rivers, enjoy a relaxing day in the hot springs, go skiing (in season)
and experience many other outdoor activities.(top)
Valdivia (farm holiday, Trekking, hotel, tourist information, fishing)
Valdivia is a great small
city on the edge of a river. There are cruise boats that can take you on
day cruise to the Island and to some Spanish forts. There is lots
of Spanish history here. See live reenactments at the forts of the Spanish
fighting there enemies.(top)
Frutillar (February the Classical Music Week, fishing, hotel
with tourist information)
In the month of February
the Classical Music Week attracts tourists from around the world.(top)
Puerto
Varas (lake, hotel, horseback, waterfalls, tourist
information)
Some say if you had to choose
one city to visit in Chile, Puerto Varas, Chile would be that city. Puerto
Varas is right on one of the biggest lakes in Chile. Across the deep blue
water you can see two snow capped volcanos reflecting there beauty into
the lake Llanquihue. Puerto Varas is a small town that you can walk around
in just a short time. From Puerto Varas you can get tours to take you to
all the great sights in the area. Not only is Puerto Varas a central place
to be based in this part of Chile but it is also a beautiful place just
to enjoy the shops, restaurants, etc. and relax and recharge your batteries.(top)
Puerto
Montt (seafood, day adventure trips, bed and
breakfast, cruise connections,rent a car)
Puerto Montt is situated
on the Bay of Puerto Montt. Puerto Montt is protected on the west side
by the Island of Tenglo. You can cross from the main land to the island
in a row boat for about 50 cents. On the Island you can hike to the cross
at the top of the hill and see the deep blue bay, the city of Puerto Montt
and several beautiful snow covered volcanos. You can take a boat ride through
the Tenglo Canal which lies between the island and the main land.
Puerto Montt is the beginning point to many of the cruises that take you
to southern Chile. Puerto Montt is a good place to base yourself
when in this part of Chile.(top)
Chiloe
Island (northern Patagonia)(sea kayaking)
Chiloe just 30 minutes by
ferry from mainland Chile is a great place to do some sight seeing and
maybe try a little sea kayaking. Come to Chiloe Island and experience the
culture and have some fun.(top)
Coyhaique
For those who want to get
away from it all, Coyhaique offers you the opportunity for rest and relaxation.
Just hiking in the forest and fishing on the rivers will give you a feeling
that you have gone back in time and are in another world.(top)
Punta
Arenas (Tours/ Torres de Paine, Glaciers, Penguins,
Farm visits and more)
A city located at the southern
end of South America, one of the few places in the world where you
can snow ski while looking at the ocean. It is right beside the Magellan
Strait where most ships use to travel before the Panama Cannel was
constructed. (top) |