Chile: Land of Contrasts, Must-See Attractions

Magallanes Region, Chile

An area of 227,298 hectares in the Chilean Andes. The landscape includes vertical granite formations, glaciers, and lakes. Wildlife includes guanacos and condors.

Puerto Varas, Chile

A 2,652-meter-high volcano with a conical shape and permanent snow. It is located between Lake Llanquihue and Lake Todos los Santos.

Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile

A protected area at 4,500 meters altitude with salt lakes and Andean wetlands. The territory includes volcanoes and is home to flamingos and vicuñas.

Antofagasta Region, Chile

Astronomical center at 2,635 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert. It uses four main telescopes, each with an 8.2-meter diameter for space observation.

Iquique, Chile

19th-century industrial complex dedicated to saltpeter extraction. The buildings and mining equipment show the history of nitrate production in the desert.

Antofagasta Region, Chile

Pre-Hispanic agricultural center in the Atacama Desert. The town retains a 17th-century colonial church and serves as a base for exploring the salt flats.

Valparaíso Region, Chile

Chile's main port, founded in 1536, known for its funiculars and colorful houses built on hillsides.

Coquimbo Region, Chile

Valley between the Andes Mountains and the Atacama Desert, known for vineyards and pisco production.

Maule Region, Chile

National park known for its seven natural pools formed by waterfalls in volcanic rock.

Los Lagos Region, Chile

Large island of the Chiloé Archipelago containing sixteen churches built in the 18th century in traditional Chilote architecture.

Los Lagos Region, Chile

Nature reserve covering 402,000 hectares of Valdivian forest with millenary cypress trees, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

Aysén Region, Chile

Binational body of water measuring 1,850 km² known for karst formations and marble caves with walls polished by water.

Magallanes Region, Chile

Protected area of 35,259 km² including fjords, marine channels, ice fields, and part of the Andes mountain range.

Puerto Williams, Chile

Island territory south of the Beagle Channel, featuring mountains, forests, and fjords. The town of Puerto Williams has 2,000 inhabitants.

Antofagasta Region, Chile

Geothermal area located at 4,320 meters altitude in the Atacama Desert, with over 80 active geysers that spout water and steam.

Punta Arenas, Chile

Nature reserve located in the Strait of Magellan, home to a colony of over 120,000 Magellanic penguins.

Metropolitan Region, Chile

Ski resort situated at 3,025 meters altitude in the Andes Range, offering 37 kilometers of slopes.

Valparaíso Region, Chile

Polynesian territory in the South Pacific with monumental moai statues and archaeological sites belonging to the Rapa Nui civilization.

Metropolitan Region, Chile

Capital of Chile featuring the La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, San Cristóbal Hill, and multiple national museums.

Pucón, Chile

A 2,860-meter-high volcano with an active crater, ice fields, and caves created by lava flows.

Los Lagos Region, Chile

City with colonial German architecture by Lake Llanquihue, where Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes are visible from its streets.

Magallanes Region, Chile

Main port in the Strait of Magellan with a maritime terminal and shipyards. Hub for Antarctic expeditions, oil, and commercial activities.

Los Lagos Region, Chile

Town in the Andean valley intersected by a river with strong currents frequented by rafting and kayaking enthusiasts.

Navarino Island, Chile

Naval base and locality situated in southern Chile, on the shores of the Beagle Channel, amid mountains of the Darwin Range.

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Area in the Atacama Salt Flat characterized by mineral structures sculpted by wind and temperature. Rocks and salt crystals create natural forms.

Lauca National Park, Chile

Glacial lake in the Chilean altiplano at 4,500 meters altitude. Surrounded by Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes.

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Ice expanse in Patagonia, 6 kilometers wide. The front wall rises 30 meters above the same-named lake.

Libertador Region, Chile

Mining camp built in 1905 at 2,200 meters altitude for copper operations, abandoned in 1977, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bermejo Pass, Chile

Bronze statue 4 meters high, erected in 1904 on the border between Chile and Argentina. It commemorates the peaceful resolution of border disputes between the two countries.

Araucanía Region, Chile

Natural reserve covering 12,500 hectares, hosting alpine lakes, araucaria forests, and a trail network between 720 and 2,000 meters.

Chañaral, Chile

Nature reserve in the Atacama Desert protecting a coastal ecosystem with beaches, cliffs, and a significant population of Humboldt penguins.

Araucania Region, Chile

Natural area dominated by Llaima Volcano, including centuries-old araucaria forests, glacial lakes, and solidified lava fields.

Valparaíso Region, Chile

Protected area including Mount La Campana and the largest natural forest of Chilean palms. Trails lead to the summit at 1,880 meters altitude.

Valparaíso Region, Chile

Group of three volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean with 900 plant species, 60% of which are endemic, and two-haired sea lion colonies.

Los Lagos Region, Chile

Park established in 1926 including Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Waterfall, Valdivian forests, and Todos los Santos Lake. The waters of the lake are green and reflect the mountains.

Santiago, Chile

Elevation of 880 meters allowing views of Santiago from above, equipped with a funicular and a Virgin Mary statue.

Aysén Region, Chile

Vast natural protected area containing ice fields, glaciers, fjords, and marine channels. The San Rafael Glacier descends to sea level.

Aysén Region, Chile

Protected area in Chilean Patagonia with a glacier ending in a waterfall over a cliff. The park also contains temperate forests and fjords.

Viña del Mar, Chile

Natural area spanning 395 hectares, established in 1931, featuring collections of Chilean plants and cacti in a landscaped park.

Atacama Region, Chile

Active volcano rising to 6,893 meters altitude, located in the Atacama Desert on the Chile-Argentina border.