Limarí – Fray Jorge National Park

This is a favorite destination among sun-lovers. Year-round pleasant temperatures in this area endow the fruit with a flavor and ripeness that is unforgettable for the palate. Try the papayas and chirimoyas. Their sweetness will sweep you off your feet![...]

Do you love the feeling of the sun on your skin and the warm sun cradling you while you rest? Then, you must visit the city of eternal spring. Its good weather and warm water beaches invite you to enjoy[...]

Are you a nature enthusiast looking for a different kind of break? Why not explore the beautiful Elqui Valley? Visit one of Chile's most important valleys where the production of wines like the Syrah and Carmenere stands out. Discover its vineyard-filled[...]

If you are looking for quiet beaches, white sand and turquoise waters to relax, this is the ideal place for you. Lay out your towel and rest, here you will feel so far from the world that you won't want[...]

Here in Antofagasta there is a mix of stories about mining towns in the middle of the desert. The city awaits you with clear starry skies and beaches that are perfect for the family and sports. Travel through history, exploring[...]

Enjoy the magic of the desert climate in the north and the closeness of the fertile land of the central valley, where grapes are grown to produce amazing wines and piscos, all around the towns of La Serena and Coquimbo.[...]

Open for people of all ages, it’s advisable to book their tours 48 hours in advance, to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to not bring pets or food on the trip.

• Visiting information: All year round.
• Website: http://www.observatoriocruzdelsur.cl/

If you are looking for quiet beaches, white sand and turquoise waters to relax, this is the ideal place for you. Lay out your towel and rest, here you will feel so far from the world that you won't want to ever leave again. Enjoy coastal magic and the enormity of the surrounding desert, a truly unique spectacle. Pack your kite surf equipment, since its warm winds and nice temperatures make it an ideal spot for water sports. Planning a family trip? Visit the northern part of Bahía Inglesa where you'll find the so-called Pool Beach, surrounded by rocks that[...]

Do you love the feeling of the sun on your skin and the warm sun cradling you while you rest? Then, you must visit the city of eternal spring. Its good weather and warm water beaches invite you to enjoy romantic sunsets and sensual nighttime bathing. Feel at home surfing and bodyboarding while admiring the enormity of the Morro de Arica, an Iconic National Monument where you can go trekking with your family or parasail from its summit. A mixture of coastline, desert and high Andean plateau, its long list of activities will surprise you daily with a new adventure.[...]

Known as the Garden of Atacama, discover the Huasco Valley and its many small towns and farming villages that make up this area. Enjoy the eco-tourism, agro-tourism and cultural activities you can do in the area. Get to know the strength of the country traditions rooted in the Diaguita culture, traditions that are felt strongly in the valley. Travel to the enormity of space under one of the clearest skies in the world and get to know the indigenous names of the stars. Visit the sand dunes by the beach, which after rare rainfalls provide the wonderful Flowered Desert. Be[...]

Enjoy the important natural attractions around Copiapó, a tranquil city with a mining background. Dive into the turquoise waters of Bahía Inglesa or La Virgen beaches. And to the north, discover the Pan de Azúcar National Park, full of life thanks to the camanchaca (a mist that comes off the ocean), and home to several interesting wild animals. Another natural wonder you can't miss is the Nevado Tres Cruces National Park and the trips to Verde, Santa Rosa and Negro Francisco Lagoons. If you like mountaineering and you have good training, the Ojos del Salado Volcano is your best challenge.[...]

Are you looking for a place where tradition and daily life merge with history? The Alto El Loa heritage route does this and so much more. Visit this green valley, bursting with life where the river´s waters are colorful, there are fields of carrots, corn and alfalfa, and where animals graze and time seems to have stopped. Live the culture of Atacama at the village of Chiu Chiu and visit its church, a Historical Monument, one of the first to be built in Chile. Visit the archaea-astronomy observatory at Paniri Caur, which integrates modern astronomical observation and the Andean cosmovision[...]