Ranking with the 5 places in Chile that you must visit in 2025

Here you have a ranking with the five places in Chile that you must visit in 2025 according to international press, with details about its location, how to get there, entry prices and more. These destinations offer unforgettable experiences, from unique natural landscapes to cultural and urban adventures. Book in advance!

Cochamó: The Yosemite of South America

National Geographic has compared Cochamó with the famous Yosemite National Park located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, highlighting its granite walls ideal for climbing, and its biodiversity, home of species such as the huemul and the pudú. The Cochamó Valley received its first protection and was declared Nature Sanctuary: “The new natural sanctuary, which will likely expand, protects 11,400 hectares of coastal wetlands, Andean glaciers and evergreen forests”.

• Location: Llanquihue District, Los Lagos Region, southeast of Puerto Varas.
• How to get there: From Santiago, take a flight to El Tepual, the closest airport to Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. The latter is the ideal place to take ground transport to the town of Cochamó (approximately 2 hours).
• Prices: The Access to the valley is free, but it is mandatory to register and book camping in advance during peak season. Camping fees from $8,000 CLP per night.
• Tickets: Bookings at Bookings Cochamó Valley.

Photos: @nemventures_

The Abastos Route: Among the greatest places in the world

Time magazine included the Abastos Route on their list of the greatest places in the world for 2025, highlighting the work of its farming communities with the purpose of strengthen the local economies with the commercialization of gastronomic tourism experiences: “But true luxury is relishing her maritime banquet at a fishing shack nestled between the rocks and the waves”.

• Location: Secano of the O’Higgins Region, in the center of Chile, which covers the districts of: Navidad, Litueche, La Estrella, Marchigüe, Paredones, Pichilemu, Pumanque, Lolol, and the western part of Chépica and Santa Cruz.
• How to get there: To get to this route you must head towards San Fernando, in the O´Higgins Region along Ruta 5 Sur, take Ruta 90 to the coast, heading to Santa Cruz. From there you travel along the I-72 highway to Lolol. If you want to go to Paredones (Bucalemu) you can stay on the same route. From there you must take the I-60 highway to Pumanque (27 minutes by car). Once you finish the tour you must take the Tuta I-72 and Ruta 90 to Marchigüe (28 minutes by car). From there you can go back to Santa Cruz along Ruta 90.
• Prices: The prices depend on the route you choose and range from $25,000 CLP.
• Tickets: Bookings at Abastos Route. There are currently nine different experiences along the route, and three more in preparation for the 2024-25 summer season.

Photos: @rutadelosabastos

Santiago: The lead city in South America

Winner at the World Travel Awards as best destination in South America, Santiago shines for its mixture of modernity and tradition, as well as its views of the Andes. It is located only one hour and a half from the beach or the snow.

• Location: Metropolitan Region, political and social capital of Chile.
• How to get there: Santiago is the main entry point to Chile, with direct flights from many cities in the world.
• Prices: Visiting emblematic sites like the San Cristóbal Hill or La Moneda Palace is free. Access to the Sky Costanera, for example, has a price of $18,000 CLP for adults and $6,000 CLP for kids.
• Tickets: You can get tickets for attractions like the Sky Costanera on their official websites.

Photos: Sernatur Photobank

Ski Centers: The best prices in the snow

The Clarín highlighted the Chilean ski centers as the most accessible in South America. Places like Valle Nevado, La Parva, El Colorado and Corralco combine quality and competitive price: “Another significant advantage when choosing Chile as snow destination is the possibility of paying in US dollars without additional taxes. That way you can estimate a budget in a more effective way and fully enjoy your stay.”

• Location: Mainly in the Metropolitan and Araucanía regions.
• How to get there: From Santiago, Valle Nevado, El Colorado, and La Parva are located approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes by car. Corralco is located 2 hours from Temuco.
• Prices: The daily tickets depend on the place you want to visit. Make the most of the offers during the low season.
• Tickets: Buy directly on the ski centers websites such as Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva and Corralco.

Photos: Sernatur Photobank

Chilean Volcanoes: The best on the continent

According to La República, the Villarrica, Osorno, and Llaima volcanos stand out for their majesty and trekking possibilities: “Chile, a land of natural and geographical wonders, has some of the most impressive and active volcanoes in the world”.

• Location: The Osorno volcano is located 47 km from Puerto Varas, and it is located in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The Villarrica volcano is located in the Villarrica National Park, and the Llaima volcano is located inside the Conguillío National Park (148 km from Temuco).
• How to get there: To the Villarrica volcano, get to Pucón from Temuco (1 hour and 45 minutes by car). Osorno volcano is near Puerto Varas, and you can go to the Llaima volcano from the Conguillío National Park located in the Araucanía Region.
• Prices: The prices depend on the type of activity you do, such as trekking, and flora and fauna watching, among others.
• Tickets: Buy online at cl

Photos: @on.vagabonde