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![...]

If you know how to enjoy life and leisure is one of your favorite sins, Iquique will steal your heart. Set right by the ocean, among palm trees and tall buildings, taking a ride down the promenade in an open-top[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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/

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 slopes and visit charming small towns where agriculture and tourism meet. See Vicuña, birthplace of the poet and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Gabriela Mistral, and sample some of the region’s typical food in one of its sophisticated restaurants or quaint local eateries. For an ‘intoxicating’ sensory experience, visit one of the pisco distilleries to learn how this[...]

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 the corners and mysteries of the saltpeter offices. These old villages, whose boom happened at the turn of the last century have become actual "ghost towns". Enjoy the clear skies of the Atacama Desert to see the stars at the best astronomical observatories of the country. Visit the beaches close to town, with white sands and calm waters. If you[...]

Ancient cultures and travelers from all over the world intermingle in this age-old town with dirt roads and adobe homes. In this starting point for an unforgettable trip you will discover the most stunning views on the planet amidst its endless beauty. Tour San Pedro de Atacama, the land of indigenous peoples! Visit the old plaza and learn about the customs of its residents. Give in to the slow pace of life here where it seems as if no one were in any hurry. Make sure to visit the old church. Take in all of the local art, and take[...]

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[...]

If you know how to enjoy life and leisure is one of your favorite sins, Iquique will steal your heart. Set right by the ocean, among palm trees and tall buildings, taking a ride down the promenade in an open-top car or having champagne for breakfast won't seem crazy at all. Spend your day by the sea, enjoying the sun on a recliner, discover the ocean floor of the Pacific while diving or get on a jet-ski to enjoy the waves. On its beaches, nothing seems impossible and nightlife is enjoyed to its fullest in its Bohemian bars, where the[...]