{"id":100135,"date":"2026-08-10T16:57:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chile-from-the-atacama-desert-to-patagonia\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:59:36","slug":"what-to-do-in-chile-from-the-atacama-desert-to-patagonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chile-from-the-atacama-desert-to-patagonia\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Chile: From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chile is a country of extreme geographical contrasts, ranging from the world’s driest desert to the ancient glaciers of Patagonia. <\/p>\n\n

For those planning their first visit from abroad, it is key to understand how to get around, which activities to prioritize, and what practical aspects to consider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Below, we tell you what you need to know for your visit to our country.<\/p>\n\n

What to do in Chile? Must-see destinations from north to south <\/h2>\n\n

To answer the question of what to do in Chile<\/strong>, the key is to approach the country by geographical regions<\/a>, given its length of more than 4,300 kilometers from north to south.<\/p>\n\n

1. The Atacama Desert<\/h3>\n\n

Located in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert<\/strong>\u2014the driest in the world\u2014is internationally recognized for its otherworldly landscapes, endless salt flats, and as one of the best places on the planet for astrotourism. Its most famous town is San Pedro de Atacama<\/a>, the starting point for tours to the area’s most impressive landscapes. <\/p>\n\n

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Photo: Jean Paul de la Harpe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n