It's long, narrow, and pulchritudinous, from the wilds of Tierra del Fuego in the south up to the Atacama desert in the north. Other highlights: gracious coastal cities Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, happening capital Santiago, Polynesian Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Cover photo: Benjamin Gremler
Chile's capital is a compelling blend of old European influences and contemporary bohemian life. While it hasn't attracted as many visitors as other South American capitals, Santiago is quietly emerging as an underrated gem. It's a city where Belle Époque architecture shares sidewalks with glass towers and neighborhoods full of leafy, tree-lined streets. Although its population of just over six million includes more than 40 percent of Chile's population, the city manages maintains a relaxed…
Read more…Davidlohr Bueso Out on the coast about an hour and a half from Santiago, Chile´s second largest city is renowned for its epic fireworks display – one of Latin America´s largest –lighting up the bay with dazzling colors (Climb to one of the city's many viewpoints, like Cerro Concepción, for an amazing view of it all). The city's hilly streets also come alive with music, dancing, and celebrations. (And here´s a little tip: wear yellow underwear, which locals believe will bring good luck in the…
Read more…Marco_Piunti Chile´s vibrant capital (pop. just under seven million), set in a spectacular setting surrounded by the Andes, is a city which combines a rich history with compelling culture both traditional and contemporary (including a rich legacy of art both in world-class museums and galleries and on its streets). Throw in a handful of charismatic bohemian neighbourhoods, a thriving nightlife, and a delicious dining scene, Santiago has something to offer for everyone who wants to get a taste…
Read more…Freddy Alexander Bugueño Tolmo Located in the far north of this long, narrow country (and reachable by air in about seven hours via the city of Antofagasta), the Atacama is one of the world´s most fascinating and unique destinations in the world. With an area of some 105,000 square kilometres (40,540 sq. miles), the officially certified driest place on earth - with some areas recording no rain at all in decades and in some cases even centuries, nonetheless harbours a surprising diversity of…
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