
{"id":58658,"date":"2024-05-17T16:47:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T20:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-sernatur02.chdev.cl\/?p=58658"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:50:05","slug":"7-world-heritage-sites-in-chile-you-should-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/7-world-heritage-sites-in-chile-you-should-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"7 world heritage sites in Chile you should visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the Andean Road System to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/chiloe-itinerary-nature-and-ancestral-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Churches of Chilo\u00e9<\/a>, crossing Rapa Nui and the Historic Zone of Valpara\u00edso, visit Chile and be surprised by these places declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that Chile has seven places declared <strong>World Heritage Sites by UNESCO? <\/strong>These are locations of major cultural and natural importance, whose protection and conservation are essential for our present and for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Chile and <strong>discover these seven places <\/strong>recognized as a shared heritage for all humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 World Heritage Sites in Chile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/51aefef1-humberstone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/natural-wonders-of-the-atacama-desert\/\">Atacama<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/natural-wonders-of-the-atacama-desert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Desert<\/a>, <strong>Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works&nbsp;<\/strong>are true ghost towns and tangible evidence of the period when Chile was the major producer of saltpeter in the world in the late 19<sup>th<\/sup> and early 20<sup>th<\/sup> centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get there, you will have to drive 42 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/recorre-iquique-y-las-antiguas-salitreras-en-el-desierto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iquique<\/a>, the regional capital of Tarapac\u00e1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Furthermore, you will find many tours to visit the works.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Rapa Nui and its impressive <em>moai<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/8197787f-arqueologia_10-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49376\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover Rapa Nui and be amazed by the <em>moai! <\/em><\/strong>You have probably seen them in movies or on television, but there is no comparison to the startling feeling of observing one of these colossuses in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/discover-the-magic-of-the-island-of-rapa-nui-its-beaches-volcanoes-and-hidden-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rapa Nui<\/a>, you will find pink sand beaches, volcanoes, gourmet dishes, horseback riding zones, a museum, and more activities to have a great time. <strong>Do this trip at least once in your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to the island of Rapa Nui, you must take a direct flight from Santiago de Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Historic zone of Valpara\u00edso and its colors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/25ed7132-valparaiso.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49396\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/a-romantic-trip-three-days-to-explore-the-beaches-closest-to-santiago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valpara\u00edso<\/a>&nbsp;is a colorful city with unique buildings constructed on various hills, which makes a walk through its streets a riveting experience. No wonder it is known as<strong>the \u2018Jewel of the Pacific.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the sea behind you, between stairways, elevators, and mazes, you can discover how Victorian architecture adapted to the hill and the coast, which shapes the geography in the area. <strong>A cultural shock that brought to life one of the most special places in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valpara\u00edso is located <strong>120 kilometers from<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Santiago<\/strong>. Driving on Ruta 68, this stretch takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Sewell Town in the center of the Andes Mountain Range<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/bacc597e-sewell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49404\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Rancagua, <strong>a 60-kilometer drive into the Andes Mountain Range<\/strong> will get you to <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/fun-facts-of-the-legendary-city-of-sewell-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sewell Town.<\/a> This place is known as the \u2018City of Stairs\u2019 due to its unique architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewell\u2019s houses and buildings date back to 1905, when accommodation was built <strong>for more than 15,000 workers at the copper mine, El Teniente. <\/strong>The town still retains the modern architectural style of the period and is a real journey to the past to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sewell is located in the district of Machal\u00ed. You can get there by driving <strong>2 hours and 30 minutes from Santiago <\/strong>and 1 hour from Rancagua, the capital of the O\u2019Higgins Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Churches of Chilo\u00e9 and their diverse designs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/d676feac-iglesias-de-chiloe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A land of myths, legends, and a riveting culture, Chilo\u00e9 demonstrates the religious syncretism of the mid-16<sup>th<\/sup> century. The <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/chiloe-itinerary-nature-and-ancestral-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">churches on the island<\/a> are an example of that combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these temples is one of the oldest buildings made of standing timber in the world, which the <strong>technique and materials of Chiloe were mixed with Spanish design <\/strong>in. Authentic wonders that hold <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/chiloe-itinerary-nature-and-ancestral-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beautiful religious celebrations<\/a> every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest way to get to Chilo\u00e9 is to fly to <strong>El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt and, after that, take a ferry across the Chacao Channel and head to Ancud.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Chinchorro culture and the oldest mummies in the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/65610473-cultura-chinchorro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49380\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/meet-the-chinchorro-mummies-the-oldest-ones-in-the-world\/\">The Chinchorros mummies<\/a> are the oldest mummies recorded. They belong to a culture that resided on the northern coast of Chile <strong>more than 7,000 years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Arica, <strong>museums such as Col\u00f3n 10 and San Miguel de Azapa <\/strong>hold vestiges of the Chinchorro mummies. An unmissable visit if you are traveling to the regional capital known as the <em>City of the Eternal Spring<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Arica quickly, you must fly to <strong>Chacalluta International Airport&nbsp;<\/strong>and then drive 18 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The Inca Road System or Qhapaq \u00d1an<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2024\/05\/8b5302c6-sistema-vial-andino.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49392\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3IypWspxo1\/?igsh=cm01em16aDNpYWdy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fotografiasyturismo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Latin America there are countless vestiges of the Inca Empire. <strong>Qhapaq \u00d1an is one of the most important<\/strong>. This ancient Andean Road System stretched more than 30,000 kilometers, crossing what is currently Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chile, this trail is spread out in several zones, especially in the north of the country. 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