6 must-see locations in Chile

Here is a list of 6 unmissable locations in Chile that you must visit at least once in your life.

Deserts, valleys, coasts, mountains and unspoiled nature wait for you across our territory, where you’ll find enormous cultural diversity and you’ll take with you an infinite number of stories to tell.

For you to have an unforgettable adventure, we will introduce you to 6 must-see locations in your visit to Chile.

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1. Rapa Nui

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Get to know the most remote island in the world. White sand and turquoise color-like waters, exquisite cuisine and a millenary culture await you on Rapa Nui, one of the biggest treasures in the world and the place where moais still draw the attention of thousands of travelers.

• Here you’ll find an itinerary for Rapa Nui
• Visit Rapa Nui during the Tapati party

2. San Pedro de Atacama

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The Atacama Desert is a fascinating place, with salt flats, rocky valleys and magical lagoons. It is the driest place in the world, where the immensity of the landscapes will make you feel like you are in space. Flora and fauna are an example of resistance here, while you’ll get to know ancestral cultures that will change your perspective.

One of the most important towns is San Pedro de Atacama, where you’ll be able to book different tour experiences to the most fascinating places in the desert.

• Discover what experiences are waiting for you in San Pedro de Atacama

3. Carretera Austral

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In the south of Chile there is the Carretera Austral (Austral Highway), a 1,200-kilometer route that starts in Puerto Montt and reaches Villa O’Higgins. The road crosses the beautiful landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia, through impressive destinations like Cerro Castillo, the Marble Chapels, the Hanging Snowdrift or the enormous glaciers of San Rafael Lagoon.

• Check out here 5 must-see of the Carretera Austral that’ll leave you speechless

4. Santiago

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Get ready to discover one of the biggest cities in South America. Santiago is full of history, museums, impressive monuments, green areas and buildings that are avant-garde in technology. It also has an enormous number of restaurants, bars, accommodations and all the services you need to have an amazing stay.

• Check our guide for the must-see of Santiago.
• If you love photography, here are the Top 5 places in the city to post on Instagram

5. Valparaíso

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Declared World Heritage, Valparaíso is a big natural amphitheater. Its houses and buildings are built around different hills, that all culminate in a bay where one of the most important ports in Chile is located. To walk around its elevators, staircases and trolleybuses is a unique experience. Exquisite marine cuisine, cultural and bohemian life await you in the Pacific Jewel.

• Discover the charm of Valparaíso in our article

6. Torres del Paine

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Located in the extreme south of Chile, the massifs that create Torres del Paine are one of the most beautiful postcards in the world. Known as the eighth wonder of the world, it is inside a national park that hosts wonderful natural landscapes, with trekking routes that will bring out the best in you.

• Check here to learn how to go from Santiago to Torres del Paine
• Discover the routes of Torres del Paine