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This place has many different adventures that can be interesting for travelers: it is home of the driest desert in the world as well as millennial glaciers in the southernmost part of the planet. It counts many enchanted forests, incredible lakes located at the foot of many volcanoes and wild rivers flowing throughout the whole country. Infinite legends and mysteries populate the beautiful Easter Island, so secluded and remote and yet so alive, especially in February when the local festival Tapati takes place. The locals will engage with you in many traditional activities such as body painting and delicious culinary experiences which should not be missed!. Great cuisine and winemaking traditions are important in Chile too. And last but surely not least, is the lovely city of Santiago: modern, dynamic and organized… while still being a great place for relaxing thanks to its many parks and recreational areas.
Chilean people are warm and welcoming and the getting in touch with them is not difficult. On the other hand, people’s kindness and hospitality is something that surprises many visitors.
A fun fact about Chile: you can experience both summer and winter in the same day! During the southern winter, you can try out some of the best ski slopes in South America in the massive Andean mountains. Do it early in the morning and then hit the road: it’s only a two-hour road journey from the mountains to the ocean, where you can enjoy a delicious seafood dinner on the coast, with the breeze and atmosphere or warm summer nights!

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Beaches, national parks, urban parks, forests, dunes, heathlands - you name it! We've lined up the best of locally recommended nature activities in {{area}} that are sure to get some fresh air in those lungs! If it's anything you can explore and do in the great outdoors, you can plan it here.

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Santiago Metropolitan Region

Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins

Knowing that, it is not a surprise that many observatories, as well as science laboratories, are placed here and that many planets, constellations and galaxies were firstly observed and found here. Of course, you should not miss what could potentially be one of the greatest experiences of your life: camping in the Elqui Valley on a clear night and just let the stars surprise you with their ever-shiny beauty. According to the locals, once you combine such an experience with a snack made of local papayas or papaya juice (the local succulent fruit that will tickle anyone’s appetite, even when not hungry), then you could really say to have experienced Coquimo at its very best.

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Tourists are often left speechless by the care and attention put into these objects… and very rarely return to their homes without at least some of them. Multiple earthquakes and tsunamis have been affecting this region, forcing the population to abandon the shores in favour of the hills, which are now the most densely populated area in the Ñuble region. Still, the government keeps on investing many resources in promoting and developing even more infrastructures in the area. The favourable climate not only allows many natural ecosystems to flourish here but it is becoming the ‘new wine region’ in Chile, with lots of potential and opportunities for the eno-gastronomic sector.

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Magallanes & the Chilean Antarctica

It was sparsely populated during the 18th century because of the salt mines’ settlements, but it is now even lesser inhabited after the world’s market interests shifted from salt towards nitrate, leaving the Tarapaca region as it has always been: deserted and calm. The very problematic scarcity of water, combined with the extreme natural conditions, makes this region a very remote place for tourist, yet a very fascinating spot for the ones who dare to enter it. Wonderful oases pop up randomly throughout the whole territory, lamas in green plains framed by snow-peaked mountains are a very common scene, and the traces of colonial history leave more and more space for wild nature, so very rare in today’s overcrowded world.

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It has busy cerros (the hills) populated by many houses, mansions and terraces; narrow, steep and convoluted streets that penetrate the city till its very heart; countless artists and powerful street-art. Being one of the most important ports in South America, Valparaiso has always been attracting many people: historically because of its position at sea and nowadays because of its captivating culture and atmosphere. Often considered an area with a real pulsing heart and a deep soul, Valparaiso is very unique in the whole Chilean territory and ‘a place that people fall in love with’, as the locals say, usually making their stay longer than what they initially planned.

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If not much is ‘concretely’ left in those towns, the intangible heritage is as precious as it can get: many stories about a glorious past are told in this region, and many traces of people’s lives are an important testimony of how fast time can pass by. The heart of this area’s past is still pulsing today: the mining industry. Such industry contributes to more than 50% of the whole country’s output, and it counts for more than 90% or the region’s exports. Mining of lithium, gold and iodine is the main reason why this area is still populated and a business that attracts huge workforce from many different countries.

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This is the area that produces more than 40% of the country’s forest-related products: wood, paper, material for agriculture and fertilizers. Also, 50% of the Chilean fleet is to be found in the Biobio ports and waters, shaping more than 30% of the Chilean fishing economy. The many rivers that run through this region also play an important role in providing the country with hydro-electrical power and energy. A part of the world that breaths dynamism in all its cities and towns, this Chilean region is defined by many locals and tourists as an area that is ‘strongly anchored to its roots while always looking at the future’.

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Some of the largest vineyards in the whole country are located in Maule, and making wine is considered not only a traditional activity but also a daily occupation and pleasure for most of the people living here. In recent years, the increasing demand for local produce has boosted strong infrastructure developments as well as new agricultural paths, such as growing vegetables, fruits and flowers which are now taking more and more space within the Maule’s economy. Eno-gastronomic pleasures are not the only reason why Maule is popular among tourists: the warmth and culture of hospitality are well embraced by the locals and appreciated by the visitors, a real reassurance and incentive for exploring this beautiful part of the world.

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La Araucanía

A segment of this region’s land is considered Patagonia, and it is not hard to imagine its landscapes’ stunning and picturesque beauty. Many species from both the animal and vegetal kingdom coexist here, creating a natural ecosystem that is delicate and unique. Los Lagos is also very rich in culture and history: one of the oldest archaeological sites, Monte Verde, is here and still fascinates many scientists with its many unsolved mysteries. Alongside an important indigenous culture, countless traces of Spanish and German colonial history are found in every single town and city, leaving many tourists with a bitter-sweet taste from ancient times and gone-by cultures.

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General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region

Arica & Parinacota

These rivers play a crucial role in the natural ecosystem of the country (and even the continent) and contribute to the many lakes, wetlands and forests found here. Los Rios region is where Chile's newest national parks, Parque Nacional Alerce Costero is located, as well as what many consider the gem of the area: the Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve, a conservation park where nature is the only character. Because of its somehow special beauty, Los Rios region is very popular among tourists that more often than not venture out of its capital city Valdivia, looking for tranquillity, nature and blue-green landscapes.

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This region is among the driest spots on the earth, especially in the northern part of Atacama, where none of the meteorological stations has ever recorded a drop of rain since the day they were placed. One might think of this region as inhospitable and dramatic, but in fact, if visited during spring, it could look like a real triumph of colours and shapes because of the thousand cacti blossoms and flowers that may pop up in the whole desert. This is a true wonder that only happens for a couple of days and not even every year, but only when the meteorological phenomenon called "El Niño" hits Chile, having a strong impact on the country’s rainy season, and therefore on the Atacama Desert. The Atacama region is mostly populated by miners that are active in the extraction of gold, copper and iron, while most of the other people that are to encounter here are curious tourists that leave speechless and stunned by this amazing part of the planet.

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