CHILE'S GEOGRAPHY AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!

Chile has no shortage of tourist attractions, and here are the main ones represented on a map. If you're looking for more detailed information, you can find it on the Chile road maps.

FAR NORTH + BOLIVIA

The far north is mostly desert, but the scenery is as varied as it is magnificent.

Interests:

Take a multi-day expedition to the Chilean altiplano, between Arica et San Pedro de Atacama, to discover lakes, volcanoes, deserts, terms and Andean villages. The route includes Lauca Park, Lake Chungara, the volcano of the same name and Lake Surire. Lamas and pink flamingos live in the area.

Excursions from San Pedro de Atacama to see the Valley of the Moon, the Tatio geysers, the Altiplanico lakes...

Antofagasta is an important port. Discover the Saltpetre Route (Pacific War). Visit astronomical observatories.

Possibility of discovering the Sur lipez Bolivia to discover the Salar de Uyuni, during an expedition from Arica, or from San Pedro de Atacama.
Expedition duration: 4 days.
It takes about 10h00 to reach Salta by car. Argentina from San Pedro de Atacama. The road is superb.

There is a border crossing between the Peruvian town of Tacna and the Chilean town of Arica. It is also possible to stay in Peru, then move on to Bolivia, then return to Chile. Several tour combinations are possible.

When ? All year round, but be careful between January and February, as rainfall can disrupt excursions.

NORTH

It's a zone of great contrasts between deserts and fertile valleys.

Interests:

Stay in La Serena for beaches and discovering the beautiful Elqui valley and its Pisco production.

Visits to astronomical observatories.

Desert in bloom. One of nature's mysteries. It occurs mainly south of Copiapo. Vegetation is reborn, and various species of mammals such as the desert cow, birds, wasps, beetles and reptiles are added. The flowering process begins in late July and August, and can continue until November, once the rains have stopped and temperatures are ideal.

When ? All year round, but between May and September temperatures are cooler.

CENTER

This area concentrates all the country's administrative, political and economic activities. It is also the country's most important growing area, to the south of Santiago.

Interests:

VisitSantiago et Valparaiso.

Visit vineyards.

Practice skiing in the Andes near Santiago, in winter, between late June and mid-September.

When ? All year round, as winter is relatively mild in Chile...up to this latitude.

SOUTH

Abundant vegetation is the hallmark of this area, with its abundance of native forests, lakes and, of course, national parks.

Interests:

Stay in the pretty towns of Puerto Varas or Pucon to enjoy the surrounding nature.

Visite Chiloé.

Sailing from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales.

From Puerto Varas, you can cross the Andean lakes to San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina.

When ? Between October and March, but you'll still get showers.

NORTHERN PATAGONIA

Northern Patagonia is still a wilderness, with many areas still unexplored. There are lakes, thousand-year-old forests and glaciers.

Interests:
The Austral rout between Puerto Montt and Villa O'Higgins, via Puerto Cisne, Coyhaique, Chile Chico. Sail through the fjords to get close to the glaciers.

When ? Between October and April.

SOUTHERN PATAGONIA + ARGENTINA

La Southern Patagonia, land at the end of the world, with contrasting landscapes of endless steppes and magnificent, spectacular parks.

Interests:

Hiking in Torres del Paine Park

Sailing from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Whale watching from Punta Arenas

It takes only 05h00 to reach El Calafate by Argentina from Puerto Natales, and a little more if you decide to go to Ushuaia.

When ? Between October and April.

EASTER ISLAND

Situated on an island in the heart of the South Pacific, this vast archaeological site, a World Heritage Site, is still a mystery, and will make your stay an unforgettable experience.
Easter Island is now a Unesco World Heritage since 1995.

When ? All year round, but especially in winter for hikers.

ANTARCTIC

L'Antarctic is the last unspoilt place on the planet. A place that's very difficult to access, and home to a wide variety of fauna.

Today, there's a thriving tourism industry that claims to be regulated, environmentally friendly and even scientific, giving you the chance to visit this continent and observe the place and its wildlife.

To preserve the last bastion of terrestrial and marine fauna we decided not to include Antarctica in our program.