Every year in the port city of Valparaíso, local fishermen partake in a vibrant, thunderous celebration of San Pedro (Saint Peter), the patron saint of fishermen.
Relax to the sound of crashing waves in this uncongested coastal region, and fall into the slower pace of beach life watching the rise and fall of the tide, on Chile's central coast.
Following the formal opening of Chile's first indigenous conservation park, the Pehuenche indigenous community of Quinquén, in the Araucanía region, tells a happy story of their results so far.
A new pier in Melinka will soon join this city in southern Chile's Guaitecas Archipelago to the wave of tourism recently experienced throughout Chilean Patagonia and to the new tourist routes through the austral canals of this region.
Puerto Varas is a small touristic hub that's popular among visitors for its tranquil lakeside atmosphere and spectacular views of Volcán Osorno rising up white-peaked across the water of Lago Llanquihue.
At the northern tip of the Carretera Austral highway in southern Chile, the Hornopirén national park delights and surprises with its secluded forest paths and clear mountain lakes.
Take advantage of the many wonderful free opportunities to explore the city will not only save some cash but perhaps lead you to less typical destinations.