Chile

Pressed between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range, Chile has a diverse geography, from the glacial fields and Patagonia where the rain falls 300 days a year to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama desert.

Pressed between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range, Chile has a diverse geography, from the glacial fields and the rain forest in Patagonia where the rain falls 300 days a year to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama desert.

In between, one of the top wine regions in the world with the Casablanca and Colchagua valleys where the Carménère grape has found its home. The lakes region offers numerous hiking possibilities (including active volcanoes) and Easter Island although far and difficult to access is always appealing. Santiago de Chile, the cosmopolitan capital is worth a visit as it is the city’s Precolombian Museum.

Torres del Paine National Park is arguably one of the top hiking destinations in the world and offers countless options for the adventure enthusiast.

The Atacama area is both fascinating for its hiking and riding options as it is for its stargazing opportunities in one of the most pristine skies in the world. San Pedro de Atacama, the main town in the region has an interesting international atmosphere that is also worth experiencing.