This guide covers everything you need to plan your trip: the best time to visit, visa requirements, how to get around Chile’s huge distances, where to stay, ready-made itineraries, daily costs, the best places to visit from the Atacama to Patagonia, Chilean food and culture, and up-to-date safety advice.<\/p>\n
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Valparaiso<\/em> \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@baileyelisehall<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Quick answer:<\/strong> Chile is in the southern hemisphere, so seasons are reversed from Europe and North America \u2014 summer runs December to February, winter June to August. Santiago and the wine valleys are best in spring\/autumn (Sept-Nov, Mar-May). The Atacama Desert is best in summer for warm nights, or spring\/autumn to dodge crowds. Patagonia’s peak season is November to March; avoid it entirely outside that window unless you’re prepared for serious cold and closures. Easter Island is pleasant nearly year-round, with March offering the best balance of good weather and low crowds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n It\u2019s tricky to pinpoint the best time to visit for weather in Chile, given the fact the country is so enormous it contains a whopping ten different sub-climates ranging from desert to Mediterranean. One handy pointer is that as it\u2019s based in the southern hemisphere, Chile\u2019s seasons are reversed from Europe\u2019s. Spring lasts from September until November, summer from December to February, autumn from March to May and winter from June to August. Your best bet is to establish the right time to visit based on where you will be spending the majority of your time, and which activities you plan to enjoy while you are there.<\/p>\n Santiago weather is pretty good all year round, but the best time to visit is during spring and autumn when you\u2019re guaranteed sunny days, less tourists and, most importantly, cheaper flights. If you plan on skiing in the resorts close to the city, you will need to visit during winter.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re pretty much guaranteed dry weather in the Atacama – given the fact it\u2019s 50x drier than California\u2019s Death Valley and some parts of its landscape have never once been touched by rain \u2013 summer is considered the best time to visit. At this time of year you\u2019ll enjoy pleasant day time temperatures of between 5-25 degrees, and warmer nights, which is handy given night time in the desert is especially beautiful, particularly if you\u2019re there to look at the stars. However, summer is also when the majority of tourists pour in, making accommodation and guided tours much more expensive and harder to book. For better prices and less of a queue around the telescope, visit during spring or autumn, when temperatures are still a thoroughly reasonable 2-22 degrees. Winter isn\u2019t strictly off limits, you\u2019ll just need very warm clothing to deal with the freezing night time temperatures.<\/p>\n Peak season in Patagonia lasts from November until March, when temperatures are perfect for exploring the wonderlands of Torres del Paine, Laguna San Rafael and Bernardo O\u2019Higgins National Parks. If you\u2019re in it for the flora, spring time brings with it colourful blooms, and May offers the vibrant reds and oranges of autumn. If you are planning an autumn visit, make sure it\u2019s the start of the season, rather the end, otherwise things can get a touch chilly and accessing hiking trails can become more difficult. Once again, spring and autumn are great options in Patagonia if you\u2019d prefer a few less backpackers ruining the photo ops on your hikes. Avoid late autumn and winter if you can, as some areas of Chilean Patagonia become completely inaccessible and most of the best attractions are closed for business due to temperatures of as low as -15 degrees. No matter what time you schedule in your visit to this spectacular corner of the world, be sure to pack layers and a sturdy wind-breaker. Patagonia is known for its icy winds, particularly in Torres del Paine, where wind speeds can reach up to 100mph and have been known to knock hikers off their feet. These powerful winds, caused by warm air from the equator meeting cold air travelling north from Antarctica, also mean the weather can turn in an instant. Pack layers and a sturdy waterproof because one minute the sun can be shining, the next torrential rain can be thundering towards across the horizon.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@pitoutch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Summer is high season over on Easter Island, which means pricier flights and accommodation. The good news is that the island stays relatively temperate throughout the year so really you can visit at any time. March is widely considered the optimum time of year in Easter Island, when you can expect pleasant temperatures and a distinct lack of crowds.<\/p>\n In terms of Chile visa requirements<\/a>,<\/span> UK, EU, US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders can all visit Chile visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists. The visa waiver Chile offers applies to a number of nations, so do check whether yours falls into the lucky category. Should you fall in love with the country and want to extend your stay, you must contact the Chilean Immigration Department<\/a> in Santiago.<\/p>\n When you rock up at the border, immigration will issue you with a Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo<\/em>). Remember to keep this safe, because you will need to present it at the border when you move on to the next country on your itinerary. Also, remember that your passport must be valid beyond the duration of your stay, so be sure to renew your passport if you\u2019re cutting it fine. While border crossings are usually efficient, if there are a lot of people in the queue ahead of you, it can take a couple of hours.<\/p>\n If you lose your Tourist Card, you can request a digital replacement online through Chile’s PDI (Polic\u00eda de Investigaciones) by choosing ‘Duplicado de Tarjeta de Turismo’ on their website, or visit your nearest PDI office in person.<\/p>\n Chilean immigration can ask tourists to show proof of sufficient funds for their stay \u2014 officially a minimum of around USD $46 per day of intended stay. This is rarely enforced for most Western tourists but it’s worth having a bank statement or card accessible just in case, particularly if travelling on a one-way ticket.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude8c Quick guide to getting around Chile:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2192 Buses:<\/strong> The backpacker default. Comfortable, reliable, but Chile is enormous \u2014 expect some journeys to run 18+ hours. Book ahead for popular routes like Santiago-Mendoza.<\/p>\n \u2192 Domestic flights:<\/strong> Worth the cost for long hops (Santiago to the Atacama or Patagonia) if you’re short on time. LATAM, Sky Airline, and budget carrier JetSmart all operate domestically.<\/p>\n \u2192 Trains:<\/strong> Very limited in Chile \u2014 buses and flights cover almost everything.<\/p>\n \u2192 Car rental:<\/strong> Useful in the Lake District, around Puc\u00f3n, and for self-drive Atacama exploration, less necessary in cities.<\/p>\n Bus travel in Chile is by far the best way of getting around the country on a budget<\/a>. However, due to Chile\u2019s size, you need to gear up for some seriously long stints onboard. Many journeys between popular destinations are upwards of 18 hours. If this sounds like your idea of hell, and you are rich in time, there are plenty of wonderful places to stop along the way that allow you to see parts of the country that not everyone visits. Luckily, Chile\u2019s buses are relatively swanky, known for being on time, and usually you\u2019re offered drinks and snacks while you ride. There are even rumours of wine and bingo on some routes!<\/p>\n Given most journeys fall within the \u2018epic\u2019 category, many backpackers opt to travel at night so the bus doubles up as an evening\u2019s accommodation. Fortunately, most buses prioritise comfort, or at least offering a few options so you can choose a class of travel that suits your needs. Depending on your budget, you can opt for semi-cama – <\/em>a seat that reclines, or salon cama<\/em> \u2013 which is a wider seat that reclines further and can sometimes actually even be a completely flat bed. As well as curtains on the windows, some seats have curtains between you and your seat mate, which is fantastic if you need privacy to get some shut eye. A number of the bus companies will serve food if you travel overnight, or offer the option to order a meal in advance. Save yourself money by bringing your own dinner.<\/p>\n In Chile, you will often be travelling at high altitudes, which means temperatures can really dip. Also, it\u2019s not uncommon for air-con on buses to be a little over-zealous. Some buses do offer blankets, but just in case, remember to always pack warm clothes, woolly socks and even a sleeping bag liner if you have it. Additionally, although Chilean roads are well-paved, they can be rather twisty and turny, given they are navigating mountain passes! If you\u2019re prone to travel sickness, stock up on some tablets and keep them handy. Although the buses do tend to make the odd pit stop en route, it\u2019s always a good idea to pack snacks and water.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@pink_bunny_traveldiary<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Which bus company should I choose?<\/b><\/p>\n There are a number of bus companies operating in Chile and prices do vary wildly between them. For this reason, always give yourself a bit of time to shop around to secure a competitive price. If you are rocking up at the bus station intent on catching a bus that evening, give yourself plenty of time to visit the different kiosks to compare and contrast prices. This is one area where a little Spanish will come in very handy.<\/p>\n Widely considered the best bus companies in the biz are Turbus<\/a>, Pullman<\/a> and Cruz del Sur<\/a>. On some Turbus buses, you\u2019ll get a selection of movies, sockets to charge your electronics and sometimes even Wi-Fi. You can also save money on Turbus tickets by booking online. Other reputable companies include Nilahue<\/a>, JAC<\/a> and Jet Sur<\/a>. Recorrido<\/a>\u00a0and BusBud<\/a> are handy price comparison websites that allow you to check which bus company is charging what, as well as departure and arrival times. As a general rule, it\u2019s nice to arrive into a new destination during daylight hours. That way you can easily get your bearings and find your way to your accommodation. However, this isn\u2019t always possible. If you know that you will be arriving in the dead of night, book your accommodation in advance so that they are expecting you, and have the address of the hostel handy so you can hop in a cab. It\u2019s also a sensible idea to book a hostel that\u2019s close to the bus station, so that if you\u2019re forced to walk (which is rare) you won\u2019t have far to go.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s not always necessary to book your buses in advance, we recommend that you do so on longer journeys, when securing the specific class of seat you want is more important. The journey from Santiago to Mendoza in Argentina, is one such journey. This particular route through the Andes is spectacularly beautiful, so it\u2019s definitely one to book for daytime. A lot of people will have the same plan, so booking in advance secures your spot. If you can get that coveted front seat on the top deck, you\u2019ll be entertained for the whole journey!<\/p>\n Luggage limits for buses tend to be 30kg, which should be just fine for your backpack. When you hand over your bag, you\u2019ll be given a tag that you must present at the end of the journey to claim your luggage. Keep it somewhere safe! Also, don\u2019t put any valuables in the hold \u2013 keep them in your day pack, and keep your day pack in sight at all times when on the bus.<\/p>\n Terminal tactics<\/b><\/p>\n While most towns and cities have just one main bus terminal, some like to make things more confusing, and have multiple. For example, Santiago has four bus terminals, each one serving a different compass direction. Also, some bus companies have their own personal terminals. Always double check which terminal your bus leaves from when you buy your ticket. When you arrive in the terminal and are looking for your bus, your ticket will normally have a number on it \u2013 this is the \u2018gate\u2019 your bus is leaving from. If in doubt, wave your ticket at an employee and they will be able to point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n Rough prices<\/b> Arica\u2013San Pedro de Atacama (8.5-10.5h): \u00a320-30 Air travel in Chile isn\u2019t cheap, but it also isn\u2019t mega bucks. This means, if you\u2019re short on time, and you factor planet tickets into your budget in advance, you won\u2019t blow the bank. LATAM<\/a> and Sky Airlines<\/a> are Chile\u2019s major airlines. It\u2019s also worth checking out Jet Smart <\/a>which is essentially Chile\u2019s version of Easyjet, complete with additional fees for onboard food and drink and whacking baggage in the hold. Their flights can be at weird and wonderful hours, but the bargain price tags make them more than worth it.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@henrygrayson<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Hostels in Chile are top notch, so whether you\u2019re travelling solo<\/a>, as a couple, or as part of a crew, you\u2019ll have no bother finding somewhere decent to lay your weary head as you travel on through.<\/p>\n Up in popular surf spots Arica and Iquique there are some seriously cool beachside hostels, offering up surf lessons, board hire, yoga, walking tours and healthy food. In Arica, check out Willka Kuti Backpackers<\/a> for a homely vibe, or Arica Surf House<\/a> to be close to the best breaks. In Iquique, check in at Backpackers Hostel Iquique<\/a>, right by the beach, which has great outdoor areas, a bar, balconies overlooking the waves and superb coffee. Feel Iquique<\/a> is another sociable spot.<\/p>\n In San Pedro de Atacama, check out Aji Verde<\/a>, a hostel built in the traditional South American adobe-style that you\u2019ll come to know and love. You can opt to sleep in their tents\/yurts should you fancy being closer to nature. Both Rural Florida<\/a> and Backpackers San Pedro<\/a> are a hammock-lovers dream and they both enjoy nightly bonfires. Chill Out Hostel<\/a> is another cool spot, offering a friendly crowd, fully-equipped kitchen and easy booking of all the area\u2019s tours, as well as transfers into Bolivia.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0Aji Verde Hostel<\/em><\/p>\n The capital obviously has some real corkers, but the best hostels in Santiago<\/a> for backpackers include Eco-Hostel Tambo Verde<\/a>, which is right in the heart of the action in Bellavista, has plenty of outdoor hang space and is channelling seriously bohemian vibes. Hostel Forestral<\/a> is a welcoming place, ideal if you\u2019re looking to meet fellow travellers. Aji Hostel<\/a> serves up free breakfast and<\/em> dinner and offers Spanish lessons and BBQs on Friday nights. For palatial vibes without the price tag, check out Happy House Hostel<\/a>, which is just around the corner from La Moneda Palace and has its own swimming pool, outdoor terrace and ping pong tables. Rado Boutique Hostel<\/a> is close to all the bars of Bellavista, and its rooftop has some of the best panoramic views in the city. Plus, it\u2019s close to a number of Santiago\u2019s barrios you\u2019ll want to spend some time exploring, particularly Cerro san Cristobal and La Chascona. La Casa Roja<\/a> and La Chimba<\/a> are party hostels, close to the action, and La Chimba is rumoured to sell the cheapest beer in the city. Sold!<\/p>\n There\u2019s also something to suit all tastes when it comes to hostels in Valparaiso. Planeta Lindo<\/a> may be up a steep hill, but its rooftop offers such fab views you\u2019ll soon forget the calf workout. It\u2019s also in an ideal location for perusing the city\u2019s best street art. Hostel Voyage<\/a> is perfect for you party animals, and has something going on every night of the week, whether that\u2019s family dinners, jam sessions, movie nights or full on rave ups. For something more serene, check out Nomada Eco Hostel<\/a> or Casa Verde Limon<\/a>, which is decorated by local artists and offers art classes.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@chili.kiwi.lakefront<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n In Puc\u00f3n, check out Chili Kiwi Lakefront<\/a>, voted the number one hostel in Latin America in 2017 and 2018. As well as lakeside views, you can sleep in treehouses, or cute little hobbit huts that look like something straight out of Middle Earth. The hostel also organises traditional Mapuche dinners, horse riding, volcano climbing and all the other mischief you can get up to on the shores of Lake Villarica. Okori<\/a> is another great shout and is one of the most beautiful hostels in the country \u2013 all glass and natural wood to emphasise its woodland surroundings. Hostel French Andes<\/a> is decked out like a ski chalet, boasts some of the best views of Villarica Volcano, has its own climbing wall, and you can sleep in a cool Japanese-style capsule bed.<\/p>\n Down in Patagonia, check out MaPatagonia Outdoor Hostel<\/a> in Puerto Varas, which is housed in a colonial mansion and boasts open fires for lounging in front of after a long day of hiking around Llanquihue or Todos Los Santos lakes, or in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. It also has a spacious front garden perfect for barbeques and lounging in the sunshine. MamaHostels is a cosy place on the banks of Lake Llanquihue \u2013 the second largest lake in all of South America \u2013 so, hole up here if you\u2019re in the market for some serious watersports. In Puerto Natales, Factoria<\/a> is a stylish option offering great views. The Singing Lamb<\/a> is a welcoming spot, which has been voted the best hostel in town for the past five years. It\u2019s also got its eco-friendly hat on, which is a real bonus. In Punta Arenas, swing by Hostal al Fin de Mundo<\/a>, which is located in the centre of town.<\/p>\n To fuel your wanderlust even further, check out our full list of hostels in Chile!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Again, how you plan your itinerary will depend entirely on which hotspots you intend to hit up. Here are some suggested itineraries to whet your appetite:<\/p>\n Chile itinerary 1 week:<\/strong><\/p>\n Day 1:<\/b> Santiago Santiago\u00a0<\/em>\ud83d\udcf7 @garciasaldana_<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n If you only have 10 days or two weeks, and you want to see as much of the country as possible, try and squeeze in at least a couple of flights. If you book in advance, prices shouldn\u2019t be too steep, and you have a better chance of securing flight times that allow you to maximise your itinerary.<\/p>\n Days 1-3:<\/b> Wine valleys near Santiago Atacama Desert<\/em> \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@diegojimenez<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Days 1-3: <\/b>Santiago and Valparaiso, via Casablanca (wine) Valley Day 1: <\/b>Santiago sightseeing Days 1-3:<\/strong> Iquique \u2013 have a few days of beach time and learn to surf Valparaiso<\/em>\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@kimaroundtheworld.nl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Chile costs noticeably more than its neighbours in South America<\/a> \u2014 expect a real jump in prices if you’re crossing in from Peru or Bolivia, closer to European levels than you might expect from a South American leg of your trip. As a general rule, the north is cheaper than the south. Chile’s currency is the Chilean peso, and we recommend budgeting around \u00a345-65 per day for a comfortable backpacker trip (verify this range against current bus and hostel prices elsewhere in this guide, since transport alone can eat into a tighter daily budget on longer routes).<\/p>\n For a standard hostel bed in a shared dorm, expect to pay somewhere in the region of 12,000-17,000 pesos (roughly \u00a310-14). If money is tight, save cash by eating street food (hello, empanadas!) or ordering the menu del d\u00eda, travelling by bus, and couch surfing \u2014 still popular in Chile and a great way to meet locals, though stick to hosts with plenty of good reviews.<\/p>\n Card payments are widely accepted in cities, but carry some cash for tips, small shops, markets, and rural areas where card machines aren’t always reliable.<\/p>\n Tipping<\/a> in Chile is expected, particularly because wages tend to be low, so many service workers rely on tips to top up their income. In restaurants, 10% is standard \u2014 if it’s already added to the bill as a service charge, tip your server an extra 5% directly in cash, since the printed charge doesn’t always reach staff in full. If a grocery store employee helps bag your shopping, a tip of around 300-500 pesos (roughly 25-40p) is the norm, as baggers typically aren’t paid a wage for this. On a tour, a reasonable tip for your guide is around 5,000-15,000 pesos (roughly \u00a34-12) per person per day. Tipping taxi drivers is less clear-cut \u2014 rounding up the fare and telling the driver to keep the change is the standard approach.<\/p>\n Arica is Chile\u2019s most northern beach town, and a handy stop over if you\u2019re hot footing it to Peru or Bolivia. Swing by San Marcos Cathedral, Gustav Eiffel\u2019s second most famous project, or go visit the oldest mummies (the creepy kind) in the world at the Chinchorro Mummy Museum. Arica is a great place to relax for a few days on one of the most popular beaches in Chile, or get that adrenaline pumping with some surfing, scuba diving, wind surfing or paragliding. If too much time lying down makes you antsy, there\u2019s plenty of adventure to be found in and around Arica \u2013 hiking, jeep racing, mountain biking, or even a spot of bird watching if you packed your binoculars especially. You could climb Morro de Arica, or how about a day (or more) of adventure in Lauca National Park<\/a>, a breathtaking spot deep in the Andes at an altitude of between 9,850-20,000ft? The park is home to snow-dusted volcanoes and beautiful lakes, including Lago Chungaro \u2013 one of the highest in the world. Volcan Parinacota, which is thankfully dormant, dominates the horizon, and the surrounding countryside is home to llamas, alpacas, cougars, flamingos, Andean condors \u2013 Chile\u2019s enormous national bird, and viscunas \u2013 chubby Chilean bunnies. Lauca National Park is the perfect spot if you like to get your hike on.<\/p>\n Around five hours to the south is Iquique, another beachside paradise. The centre of town around Baquedano is a little like a multi-coloured Wild West. Its colourful buildings house souvenir shops, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, tour companies and the odd saloon. It\u2019s a lovely place for a wander, when you fancy stretching your legs. The most popular activities to enjoy in Iquique, bar working on your tan, are paragliding over the ocean, sandboarding and surfing.<\/p>\n The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of Northern Chile is without a doubt the Atacama Desert \u2013 the driest desert on Earth. So dry that scientists have used its barren landscape to test out Mars rovers! The Atacama covers a 1,000km strip of land over a whopping 363,000sqkm between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Most travellers choose to base themselves in San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis town (dip in the hot springs anyone?) which is the perfect hopping off spot for the desert\u2019s most popular attractions, or a great place to join a tour that takes in all the best sites. If you\u2019re visiting the Atacama in peak season, which is summer, book your accommodation and tour of the Atacama well in advance to avoid any bother. The Valle de Luna is straight out of Star Wars<\/em>, and its rock formations are best viewed at sunrise or sunset. Enjoy El Tatio geysers, Cactus Valley, the salt caves, and colourful lakes and lagoons dotted with flocks of dancing flamingos, particularly Tebinquiche Lagoon, which is found in Salar de Atacama, Chile\u2019s very own version of the Bolivian Salt Flats. In fact, if you\u2019re planning to head into Bolivia, it\u2019s an easy leap from the Atacama into the Salar de Uyuni (the Salt Flats). Sand-boarding is one of the most popular activities in the Atacama – just remember your sunscreen and plenty of water. Also, the Atacama is one of the very best places for star-gazing in the world, so don\u2019t miss out on that treat. The nearest airport to San Pedro de Atacama is Calama.<\/p>\n San Pedro de Atacama<\/em> \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@takeyourchancetravel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n After all the quiet of the desert, you might be craving a little city living. If so, check out La Serena \u2013 the second oldest city in Chile. It has beautiful beaches, the fantastic Recova market and gorgeous sun-drenched plazas where you can sample the wines grown in the surrounding countryside. Also, the Elqui Valley and Pisco Elqui, the birthplace of Pisco, are within easy reach. If you want to learn about this drink (and sample a fair bit) a day or two here will be a real treat. You can take tours of the distillery and enjoy plenty of free samples of the product. The area around Pisco Elqui is home to some fantastic trekking and all kinds of other outdoor activities. There are also a couple of international astronomical observatories that you can visit within two hours\u2019 drive from La Serena, and you can swing by Isla Damas to say \u2018what\u2019s up\u2019 to all the penguins that call the sandy beaches home.<\/p>\n Oh, Valparaiso \u2013 if there\u2019s a cooler, more beautiful city in the world, I\u2019m yet to find it. This colourful port with its UNESCO-listed centre is one of the most essential cities to visit in Chile. Known as the \u2018Jewel of the Pacific\u2019, Valparaiso is surrounded by 45 mountain peaks, and its steep, narrow streets are full of colourful houses, sensational restaurants, an abundance of galleries, and some seriously cool street art. No wonder Valparaiso is a mecca for artists, writers and poets hoping to be hit with some of the same inspiration that struck Nobel Prize-winning poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral, who both enjoyed stints here. Fun fact – Chile is known as the \u2018country of poets.\u2019 Maybe this will be the place that sparks your inner muse too?<\/p>\n Valparaiso<\/em> \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@beolive<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n While in Valparaiso, you must climb the stairs or take the El Peral funicular up to Cerro Alegre \u2013 the coolest neighbourhood in the city. Check out the bars and restaurants, mingle with artists, musicians and street performers, and wander the streets checking out the area\u2019s beautiful 19th<\/sup> century homes. Barrio del Puerto is a gorgeous part of town, home to some of the city\u2019s oldest churches and best handicraft stores. For the best seafood, head to Caleta Portales, a fishing village within the city where you\u2019re always guaranteed the freshest catch. Visit La Sebastiana<\/a>, the former home of Pablo Neruda, which has since been transformed into a museum. Soak up the artistic atmosphere at Palacio Baburizza<\/a>, home to an incredible collection of both Chilean and European art. If you\u2019re not inspired to pick up a sketch pad, a pen, or a guitar while you\u2019re in town, then you must be too focused on the excellent nightlife\u2026of which there is PLENTY! Do yourself a favour and schedule a little time here. Mark my words, Valparaiso is a place you won\u2019t want to leave in a hurry.<\/p>\n Just 120km away from Valparaiso is the nation\u2019s capital city – Santiago. Located between the Andes and the Pacific, the city is a wonderful combination of cosmopolitan living and European influence, all with a touch of nature waving at you from its surrounds. Like any big city, Santiago has an eclectic array of neighbourhoods to explore, each offering up slightly different vibes. There\u2019s the thought-provoking museums and vast pedestrianised malls of Centro, the beer halls, caf\u00e9s, and alfresco dining of Lastarria, and in the Bellavista District you\u2019ll find galleries, cafes, boutiques and Instagram-worthy graffiti and street art everywhere you look. Plus, loads of banging bars and clubs to party your nights away in.<\/p>\n Santiago<\/em>\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@leti389<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Definitely pay a visit to Vi\u00f1a del Mar \u2013 a coastal city just down the road from Valparaiso. Vi\u00f1a is known for its beautiful gardens and golden beaches. The most-loved garden is Parque Quinta Vergara, and Re\u00f1aca Beach is the premier spot for surfing and tanning. If you\u2019re craving a fancy evening out, this spot has you covered, you\u2019ll just need to scrub up from your usual backpacker garb and prepare to spend a little more cash. Ovo<\/a>, a banging nightclub in the casino, is a guaranteed raucous night out.<\/p>\n The city also has some superb museums \u2013 check out the Palacio Rioja Museum<\/a> and Castillo Wulff, or The Francisco Fonck<\/a> to see one of Easter Island\u2019s famous statues up close.<\/p>\n The best places to visit in Santiago include Plaza de Armas, for a nice bit of people watching and La Moneda Palace, home of the Chilean President, which is pretty darn swanky. If you book in advance, you can hop on a free tour. For some fresh air in the city, head to Cerro Santa Lucia, a beautifully-manicured park in the centre of the city that offers spectacular views. Another gorgeous vantage point is Metropolitan Park, which is home to a zoo, botanical gardens and cable cars that whip you to the top of San Cristobal Hill. To admire ancient Chilean artefacts, spend a couple of hours at Santiago\u2019s Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino<\/a>, or to check out another of Pablo Neruda\u2019s hang outs, visit La Chascona<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for an authentic Chilean market experience, visit Mercado Vega Chica for some classic Chilean grub.<\/p>\n La Moneda Palace<\/em>\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@gweegin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Great day trips from Santiago are easy to come by. Maipo Canyon is located just 15 or so miles from the city and shouldn\u2019t be missed. This incredible gorge, on the banks of the Rio Maipo, is where Santiago locals come to get their nature fix. The canyon provides an impossibly picturesque backdrop for hiking, rafting, skiing and cycling, and there are plenty of natural hot springs to soak your weary body in afterwards. Wine lovers are spoilt for choice in this neck of the woods \u2013 there are a number of wine regions all within an easy drive of the city. There\u2019s Maipo, Casablanca, Colchagua, San Antonio, Aconcagua and Cachapoal Valley all calling your wine-loving name. Another easy day trip you might like to enjoy from Santiago is a visit to the world\u2019s largest swimming pool! This record-breaker covers an area of 20 acres and at some points it\u2019s as much as 115 feet deep. The pool is located by the beach at Algarrobo, just over an hour away. Additionally, you might want to check out La Campana National Park. One of Chile\u2019s smaller national parks, La Campana\u2019s biggest highlight is Cerro la Campana \u2013 a 6,000ft mountain that Charles Darwin used to climb when he visited. He was on to something – the views of the Andes and the Olume Valley from the top are unforgettable.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Santiago in winter, there are a couple of ski resorts within easy reach of the city. Portillo is South America\u2019s oldest ski resort, home to well-groomed terrain and plenty of off-piste runs. Or you could head to Valle Nevado, around 90 minutes out of town, to find some of the best skiing in the Andes. The ski season falls between June and August.<\/p>\n To soak up Chilean beach vibes and feast on seafood every day, head to Matanzas \u2013 a great spot for salty, sun-kissed fun. The beaches here are divine, perfect for relaxing after time spent in Chile\u2019s National Parks. If you want to keep that blood pumping, there are a great selection of watersports options. Head down to Pichilemu to check out some of Chile\u2019s best beaches and surf spots, in particular Infiernillo and Punta de Lobos. The cliff-lined coastline is dotted with rocky coves that draw in whopping waves of up to 10 metres and hardcore surfers from around the world. If surfing isn\u2019t your thang, you can try your hand at kite-surfing, windsurfing or sailing. Buchupureo is another great place, offering sweeping beaches backed with nature, and further to the south is Concepci\u00f3n, the best spot for exploring Chile\u2019s music scene \u2013 expect to be wowed with budding musicians on every street corner.<\/p>\n Chilean Lake District <\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s down south, when you enter the Lake District Chile is famous for, when the extreme beauty gauge of this country gets cranked up a notch. The Lake District stretches 550km from Temuco in the north to Puerto Montt in the south, and is characterised by national parks, snow-capped mountains and volcanoes towering over cute German-style towns and crystal-clear lakes. While it may be the epitome of tranquillity, don\u2019t be surprised to hear screaming. After all, this is also the adventure capital of the country.<\/p>\n Puc\u00f3n is likely to be your first stop in the region. Located on the banks of Lake Villarica and beside Villarica, Huerquehe and Puyehue National Parks, Puc\u00f3n is the ultimate destination for lovers of outdoor activities. While the town is small, there is plenty to keep you occupied, with the highlight being climbing Volc\u00e1n Villarica, which stands at 2,847m and is the most active volcano in the world. Those that climb to the top get to witness the bubbling and spitting of a real-life lava lake found nestled in the volcano\u2019s crater. The best time of year for this is February and March when the volcano is most active. Or, if you\u2019re here in winter, you can ski its slopes, with all its lava-formed halfpipes and eaves. Other activities you can enjoy in Puc\u00f3n include white-water rafting, horse riding, canyoning, or a huge range of hikes for folk of varying abilities, plus there are thermal baths to relax in when your body\u2019s in need of something more restorative.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@willianjusten<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Frutillar is Chile\u2019s most German town, so prepare to be wowed by its architecture. The town is ideally-located on Llanquihue Lake, which is known for its black sand beaches. If you like cycling, this is the<\/em> lake to peddle around. While in town, you should check out the Calbuco and Osorno Volcanoes, and for the best German cuisine in the country, head to Philippi Street. Travelling the Ruta Interlagos<\/em> from Puc\u00f3n to Puerto Varas is an unforgettable experience. The dirt road connects many of the region\u2019s protected areas and lakes and offers incredible vistas.<\/p>\n Puerto Varas is a popular spot, also on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, which is known as the \u2018City of Roses and Volcanoes\u2019. In every town square, you\u2019ll see their signature flower, and Calbuco, Cerro Tronador, Puntiagudo and Osorno Volcanoes all dot the horizon. This cute town is a great base for exploring some of the most exquisite natural wonders in the area. Visit Perez Rosales National Park, best known for the Petrohu\u00e9 Falls \u2013 waterfalls that gush through passages carved by lava, and Lake Todos los Santos. If you\u2019re in town for some skiing, head to the Osorno Volcano Ski Centre, where you can hit the slopes of the volcano, or if it\u2019s a warmer time of year, you can climb the volcano, go horseback riding, enjoy a spot of rafting, or an afternoon of fishing. Or, of course, you can hike to your heart\u2019s content. From Puerto Varas, it\u2019s only a short hop across into the Argentine Lake District, to Bariloche and San Mart\u00edn de los Andes. If you are planning to pop across the border, it makes the most sense to do so from the Lake District. It takes a few hours by road, or you can hop on a one or two day boat ride to soak up the beauty of the region.<\/p>\n Puerto Montt is the capital of the Chilean Lake District, and this is where the fjords and islands of Patagonia begin. It\u2019s a relatively large city, known for its views of the Pacific Ocean and its banging seafood. This is the best place from which to access Isla Grande de Chilo\u00e9 \u2013 a magical island, where the culture revolves around mythology, folklore and witchcraft. Spend some time on the secluded beaches of Chilo\u00e9 National Park, where you can explore on foot, by horse, or by hopping in a kayak and paddling your way around the archipelago. Hop across to the Monumento Natural Islotes de Pu\u00f1ihuil to see the penguins, or shop for unique gifts at the craft markets of Castro, Achao, Dalcachue or Ancud. Chilo\u00e9 is also famous for having an impressive array of potatoes, so be sure to sample different varieties of everyone\u2019s favourite carb while in town. The island\u2019s residents are very friendly and are always on hand with a ghost story or two, so prepare yourself for some magical storytelling.<\/p>\n Patagonia<\/strong><\/p>\n From Puerto Montt, hop on a ferry that over the course of four days takes you on a journey through the fjords and national parks of the region. Between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales (the jump off spot for Patagonia\u2019s most famous attraction \u2013 Torres del Paine National Park), there are a number of incredible national parks to experience. These include, Corcovado, Isla Magdalena, Laguna San Rafael and Bernardo O\u2019Higgins National Parks. If you don\u2019t fancy the ferry, you should stop over in Coyhaique, and enjoy the surrounding area. Highlights include the Queulat National Park \u2013 birthplace of the evergreen forest, Rio \u00d1irehuao \u2013 where you can try your hand at fly fishing, and the Simpson River National Reserve. Visit Campos de Hielo Norte \u2013 the world\u2019s largest ice field, and of course, General Carerra Lake \u2013 the largest lake in Chile. Around these parts, you can also go rock climbing, or enjoy some seriously rugged terrain on Cerro Castillo \u2013 a mountain with plenty of jagged peaks, hanging glaciers and the most turquoise glacier lake you will ever see. Laguna San Rafael is the largest national park in the region. Here you will find all of Northern Patagonia\u2019s Ice Fields, which means it is where most of the region\u2019s lakes and rivers originate. The park is home to 19 glaciers, the most impressive of which is San Rafael, hence the name of the park. The park is also home to Mount San Valentin \u2013 the highest peak in the Southern Andes.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@cosmictimetraveler<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n For an adventure you won\u2019t forget, take on the Carretera Austral, a 1,240km stretch of (mostly unpaved) road, by car or bike, which takes between five to ten days to complete. The track takes you through some of Patagonia\u2019s most ridiculously beautiful scenery and boasts possibly the freshest air in the world. Depending on which direction you\u2019re travelling, you will either start in the north at Puerto Montt, or in the South at Villa O\u2019Higgins. Highlights of the journey include the Marble Caves, the Enchanted Forest and the San Rafael and Queulat Hanging Glaciers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re Torres del Paine bound \u2013 as almost everyone in the region is \u2013 you will need to pass through Puerto Natales. This is a cool city that warrants a little exploration of its own. Definitely go and check out the archaeological artefacts at Museo Hist\u00f3rico. There are also a bunch of art galleries located along the waterfront, and you can enjoy tours out to local ranches to see how the people who call this corner of the world home survive in such terrain. The Milodon Caves are located inside Torres del Paine National Park but are an easy day trip, as they\u2019re only 25km north of Puerto Natales. The cave is vast \u2013 as are most things down in Patagonia. It\u2019s 200m deep, 800m wide and 30m high. At the cave you can learn all about the Mylodon sloth \u2013 a giant sloth that once roamed these parts, said to be the size of a bear.<\/p>\n If you plan on getting your hike on in Torres del Paine, it\u2019s worth warming up those hiking muscles with some practice treks in and around Puerto Natales. Trek 800m up to the top of Dorotea Hill for mesmerising views of the city, Admiral Montt Gulf and the Ultima Esperanza fjord, which you can also kayak around or cruise around aboard a catamaran. Dorotea Hill is part of Sierra Dorotea, and if you\u2019re galloping your way around Patagonia, you won\u2019t want to miss getting on the saddle here. Tours of the area are led by baquedanos<\/em> \u2013 Chilean gauchos \u2013 all of whom have worked and ridden here for their whole lives. You can enjoy day hacks, or multiple day trips \u2013 whatever you fancy. Kayaking fans can take to the water with half-day or multiple day trips that leave daily from the pier in the city. There are areas of Bernardo O\u2019Higgins National Park that you can only reach by kayak, plus you get the chance to get up close to the Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers and camp in isolated sites that most can\u2019t reach on foot.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@stalskaya<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The time has come for Torres del Paine \u2013 Chile\u2019s number one attraction, and arguably the most beautiful place on Earth. Remember to factor park entrance fees into your budget, and make sure you have cash. Unsurprisingly \u2013 there aren\u2019t too many cash machines in this neck of the woods! In high season, the entrance fee is around \u00a332, and in low season you\u2019re looking at \u00a313. The W Trek is the most famous of all the hikes within the park. You can either join a tour or hike the trail in your own time. Obviously, a tour will be far more expensive \u2013 but you have the added bonus of someone putting up and taking your tent down for you and cooking your dinner! Typically, the W Trek is a four or five day adventure through all of the park\u2019s iconic landmarks, including Grey Lake, Los Cuernos, Valle de Frances and, of course, the towering peaks of the Torres themselves. While you don\u2019t necessarily need to be Captain Hiker to take on the 50-mile trek, it pays to have some level of fitness because the terrain can be challenging, particularly when climbing the Torres and climbing up the Valle de Frances. If four or five days doesn\u2019t cut it, you should check out the O Trek, which is a 74-mile track that will take between six and eight days. For either of these treks, it\u2019s worth booking your camping or refugio spots in advance so you know where you\u2019re sleeping each night. Wild camping and open fires are forbidden within the park, and if you don\u2019t reach the trails early enough in the day to complete that section, you can be refused entry. It\u2019s worth noting that the O Trek is closed from April 1st<\/sup> to September 30th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n If the idea of heading out into the wilderness for so many days makes you break out in hives, fear not \u2013 you can enjoy the wonders of the park and still return to an actual bed and a slap-up dinner at the end of the day. A favourite one-day hike is to the Base of the Torres, which is typically around a six-hour hike. Cuernos Lookout and Salto Grande (a waterfall) is another popular day trip that also swings by Nordernskj\u00f6ld Lake, another great spot for horse riding. Ferrier Lookout is a challenging but short hike. Over 1.5km, you ascend 700m! This hike takes around three hours. It\u2019s possible to combine hiking and horseback riding on a lot of tours, but the most popular to do so is probably the one to Cerro Paine. You ride to the base of the Torres and then hike to the top at 1,500m. While the hike will definitely get you huffing and puffing, the views from the summit will instantly ease your pain. Lago Grey and Grey Glacier can be reached via a boat tour, or if you don\u2019t want to walk you can join a 10-hour bus tour that takes in all the sights in the park.<\/p>\n Punta Arenas is the last real point of civilisation in Chilean Patagonia, but there is plenty to keep you occupied for a couple of days. While in town, make sure you pop over to Los Ping\u00fcinos Natural Monument \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest penguin colonies, home to an incredible 120,000 Magellanic penguins. The island is located just over 20 miles offshore from Punta Arenas, and the best time of year to visit is September to October, when the little heroes migrate back here to get their freak on. They tend to stick around until the end of March. This is one of the only places in the world where you can mingle with the penguins, plus you should keep your eyes out for sea lions and a whole range of birds.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@mxhector<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Explore the coastline of Punta Arenas with a walk along the Costanera del Estrecho and head up to Mirador Cerro de la Cruz for the best views in town, an ideal spot for sunset. Should you not yet have had your fill of national parks, visit Alberto Agostini National Park, which marks the end of The Andes. The park is the third largest in the country and much of it is only accessible by boat. Be sure to visit the Marinelli Glacier and Glacier Alley.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve made it all this way, so you might as well hop across to Tierra del Fuego \u2013 an archipelago located off the southernmost tip of South America, across the Strait of Magellan, which is divided between Chile and Argentina. The archipelago is made up of a series of islands; Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and the Diego Ram\u00edrez Islands. Check out Ushuaia, which although located in Argentina, shouldn\u2019t be missed. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, go skiing at Cerro Castor Ski Resort, take a ride on the train at the end of the world and get your photo taken at the iconic sign, which states you have reached the end of the Pan-American Highway. Unsurprisingly, it gets pretty jammed with tourists vying for the same photo, so the earlier you arrive in the day, the better.<\/p>\n Easter Island<\/a> is the most isolated inhabited island on the planet, and is located over 3,000km off Chile\u2019s east coast. While it\u2019s certainly not cheap to visit \u2013 a return flight costs around 700,000 pesos (\u00a3800) \u2013 you will be rewarded with a once in a lifetime experience amid sensational natural beauty. On Easter Island, towering volcanoes loom over thick forest and unspoilt beaches, while the Pacific Ocean crashes around in the background. The island\u2019s biggest attraction is the famous Moai statues, which are best visited at sunrise or sunset. Once they are ticked off, enjoy days on the island\u2019s incredible beaches, delve into the history and traditions of the Rapa Nui people, or enjoy some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. The visibility here is remarkable!<\/p>\nJump straight to:<\/h2>\n
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Getting around Chile<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nArica\u2013Iquique (4-5h): \u00a37-14
\nArica\u2013Santiago (22-30h): \u00a342-58
\nSantiago\u2013Valpara\u00edso (1.5h): \u00a34-7
\nSantiago\u2013Puerto Varas (12h): from \u00a320
\nSantiago\u2013Temuco (7.5h): from \u00a313
\nPuerto Varas\u2013Puc\u00f3n (3.5h): from \u00a34-5
\nPuerto Natales\u2013Punta Arenas (3h): from \u00a313<\/p>\nPlanes in Chile<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nDay 2:<\/b> Valparaiso (day trip from Santiago)
\nDay 3:<\/b> The Andes (day trip from Santiago) – Maipo Canyon, El Morado National Park, or a wine tour
\nDay 4:<\/b> Fly to Calama to access San Pedro de Atacama, and enjoy an afternoon and night tour
\nAtacama tours before flying back to Santiago
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\nDays 4-6:<\/b> Fly to Arica, to explore Lauca National Park
\nDays 7-9:<\/b> Atacama Desert
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<\/p>\nChile itinerary 10 days (Southern Chile)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nDays 4-6:<\/b> Santiago to Puerto Montt (Lake District), staying in Puerto Varas on Lake Llanquihue
\nDays 7-9:<\/b> Fly to Punta Arenas and head north into Torres del Paine National Park
\nDay 10:<\/b> Back to Santiago<\/p>\nChile itinerary 2 weeks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nDay 2: <\/b>Maipo Valley vineyard tour and Maipo Canyon. You can also enjoy wine tours in Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley, Aconcagua Valley and Cachapoal Valley \u2013 depending on which one you fancy
\nDays 3-4: <\/b>Valparaiso
\nDays 4-6: <\/b>Puc\u00f3n. Fly from Santiago to Temuco for Puc\u00f3n
\nDays 7-9:<\/b> Chilo\u00e9
\nDays 10-13:<\/b> Puerto Natales: Fly from Temuco to Puerto Natales for the Torres del Paine National Park.
\nDay 14:<\/b> Santiago.<\/p>\nChile itinerary 1 month:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nDays 4-7:<\/strong> San Pedro de Atacama
\nDay 8:<\/strong> La Serena \u2013 Explore the Elqui Valley, home of Pisco!
\nDays 9-11:<\/strong> Valparaiso
\nDays 12-13:<\/strong> Santiago and Andes, including Maipo Valley, or hit the slopes in Portillo if visiting during winter.
\nDays 14-16:<\/strong> Easter Island
\nDay 17:<\/strong> Puc\u00f3n.
\nDay 18:<\/strong> Puerto Varas.
\nDays 19-21:<\/strong> Chilo\u00e9
\nDays 24-27:<\/strong> Puerto Montt \u2013 Hop on a four-day ferry ride through glacier-laced fjords to\u00a0Puerto Natales.
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Best places to visit in Chile<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Northern Chile<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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