Thanks to Chile’s unique thin shape, Santiago has easy access to the mountains, the coast, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a day at the beach, a hike in the mountains, or a wine tasting at a vineyard, a fantastic day trip is within easy reach of the capital city.

The area around Plaza Ñuñoa has long been one of Santiago’s premier destinations for nightlife, culture, and entertainment. The plaza is synonymous with outdoor terraces where groups of friends enjoy relaxed evenings over beers, as well as a number of live music venues and restaurants.

Barrio Italia is arguably Santiago’s most charming neighborhood, full of independent businesses, artisan shops, and gourmet restaurants and cafes. Centered around Avenida Italia, the neighborhood is made up of one-story houses called cités, with long, central hallways that formerly served as homes and workshops but now hold all manner of shops and cafes. With its colorful facades and wide array of businesses to explore, this is a fantastic area for a sunny afternoon of shoppi

The misty Chiloé archipelago, located just past the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia, is one of the most unique places in all of Chile. Although only kilometers away from the mainland, the islands remained isolated for centuries, developing their own distinct culture, cuisine, architecture, and folklore.

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Pucón is one of South America’s adventure sports capitals and is an extremely popular tourist destination for Chileans. Whether you visit in summer to raft down the rivers, ride horses, and fish the lake or in winter to ski down the slopes of the volcano, this action-packed town is sure to delight, with a boatload of activities and awe-inspiring nature everywhere you look.

A 2.5 hour drive from Pucón, Parque Nacional Conguillío is one of Chile’s finest national parks. It is centered around the twin peaks of the soaring Volcán Llaima, one of the most active in Chile, which rises over 10,250 feet (3,125 m).

We recommend spending 4 Days in the Atacama Desert to fully experience the variety of unearthly landscapes the region has to offer.

The Atacama Desert, which covers the northern third of Chile, is home to some of the most surreal landscapes that can be found in the world.

Known as la joya del Pacífico (jewel of the Pacific) among the sailors who frequented its coast, Valparaíso was, in the late 19th...