{"id":94310,"date":"2026-03-12T14:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/why-does-everyone-want-to-visit-these-three-places-in-south-america\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:24:23","slug":"why-does-everyone-want-to-visit-these-three-places-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/why-does-everyone-want-to-visit-these-three-places-in-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does everyone want to visit these three places in South America?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Atacama Desert, Rapa Nui, and Antarctica have become South America\u2019s most sought-after destinations. And they\u2019re in Chile! <\/p>\n\n<p>Featured in countless films and documentaries, <strong>these three<\/strong> <strong>places<\/strong> offer living culture, extraordinary nature, and unique experiences. From <strong>how to get there<\/strong> to <strong>travel itineraries<\/strong>, here\u2019s everything you need to know to visit them. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antarctica: an expedition to the end of the world<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1024x767.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: Sernatur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Antarctica<\/strong> is adventure at its finest and has become one of South America\u2019s top destinations\u2014and a global one, too. Even celebrities like <strong>Michael Douglas<\/strong>, <strong>Catherine Zeta-Jones<\/strong>, and <strong>Nicole Kidman<\/strong> have been spotted in Chile\u2019s far south before setting off on this journey to the White Continent. <\/p>\n\n<p>It\u2019s no coincidence that international media highlight it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Every austral summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/antarctic-trips-from-chile-how-to-experience-what-michael-douglas-and-nicole-kidman-did\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>travelers from around the world choose Chile as their gateway<\/strong><\/a> to one of the planet\u2019s most remote and untouched ecosystems. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you travel to Antarctica from Chile?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The starting point is <strong>Punta Arenas<\/strong>, in Chilean Patagonia. From here, charter flights operate to King George Island and take two hours. The most common option is the <strong>flight\u2013cruise<\/strong> (fly-cruise) format, which combines the flight with expedition-ship navigation around the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can experience in Antarctica<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sail among <strong>glaciers and icebergs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See colonies of <strong>penguins, seals, and whales<\/strong> in their natural habitat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience the silence<\/strong> of the last great wild territory on Earth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/antarctic-trips-from-chile-how-to-experience-what-michael-douglas-and-nicole-kidman-did\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/viajes-a-la-antartica-desde-chile-como-vivir-la-experiencia-de-michael-douglas-y-nicole-kidman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn more about traveling to Antarctica from Chile at the following link.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rapa Nui: Polynesian culture and mystery in the middle of the Pacific<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1-1024x767.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: Sernatur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Rapa Nui<\/strong> is one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth, located more than 3,500 kilometers from the mainland. Its magnetism lies in its Polynesian heritage and the <strong>more than 880 moai<\/strong> that stand as witnesses to an ancient civilization\u2014whose construction remains one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/no-fue-con-troncos-rodantes-asi-se-movieron-los-moai-de-rapa-nui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s great archaeological mysteries<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>Declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, the island blends archaeology, living tradition, and volcanic landscapes in a setting that feels suspended in time.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n<p>There\u2019s only one regular way in: <strong>Mataveri International Airport<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to take a direct flight from Arturo Merino Ben\u00edtez Airport in Santiago. The trip takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Planning your trip in advance is essential. You\u2019ll need to consider special requirements such as completing the Single Entry Form (FUI), having a return ticket, and providing a confirmed accommodation booking or a letter of invitation. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-do experiences on the island<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <strong>Rano Raraku Quarry<\/strong>, where most of the statues were carved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend <strong>traditional dance<\/strong> shows in Hanga Roa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relax on the paradise-like <strong>Anakena Beach<\/strong>, with its white sand and turquoise waters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/itineraries\/discover-the-magic-of-the-island-of-rapa-nui-its-beaches-volcanoes-and-hidden-attractions\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/itinerarios\/descubre-la-magia-de-rapa-nui-junto-a-sus-playas-volcanes-y-atractivos-lugares-ocultos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>If you want to know more, check out this must-do Rapa Nui itinerary<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Atacama Desert: among South America\u2019s top destinations<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e76f4895-image-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: Sernatur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/areas\/atacama-desert-and-altiplano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Atacama Desert<\/strong><\/a> is the driest in the world and one of the planet\u2019s most striking natural settings. Its <strong>salt flats, high-altitude lagoons, and reddish rock formations<\/strong> create a landscape that looks like it\u2019s straight out of Mars, making it one of South America\u2019s top destinations.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>San Pedro de Atacama<\/strong> is the tourist hub and the ideal base for exploring the desert: an oasis that preserves ancestral identity and traditional architecture. From here you can also enjoy one of its greatest privileges\u2014Chile is home to nearly 70% of the world\u2019s astronomical observation, making this destination a true <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/activities\/astrotourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">capital of astrotourism<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Atacama Desert<\/h3>\n\n<p>The fastest way is to fly from Santiago to <strong>Calama\u2019s El Loa Airport<\/strong>, a two-hour trip. From there, a 1.5-hour ground transfer along Route 23 connects to San Pedro de Atacama.  <\/p>\n\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to arrive by land. From Santiago, the trip along Route 5 North to Calama is 1,530 kilometers (around 22 hours), so it\u2019s recommended to plan it in several stages.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-see places in the Atacama Desert<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valle de la Luna and Valle de Marte<\/strong>: In the Cordillera de la Sal, these landscapes amaze with giant dunes and unusual rock formations. Every sunset here is a show. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tatio Geysers<\/strong>: One of the highest geothermal fields and the third largest in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baltinache Hidden Lagoons and Laguna Cejar<\/strong>: these intensely turquoise lagoons stand out for their high salinity, which makes it easy to float.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/que-hacer-y-como-llegar-a-san-pedro-de-atacama-desde-brasil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check here what to do and how to get to San Pedro de Atacama.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Atacama Desert, Rapa Nui, and Antarctica have become South America\u2019s most sought-after destinations. And they\u2019re in Chile! Featured in countless films and documentaries, these three places offer living culture, extraordinary nature, and unique experiences. From how to get there to travel itineraries, here\u2019s everything you need to know to visit them. 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