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Introducing Chile

Spindly Chile stretches 4300km – over half the continent – from the driest desert in the world (near San Pedro de Atacama) to massive glacial fields. Filling up the in-between are volcanoes, geysers, beaches, lakes, rivers, steppe and countless islands. Slenderness gives Chile the intimacy of a backyard (albeit one fenced between the Andes and the Pacific). What’s on offer? Everything. With easy infrastructure, spectacular sights and hospitable hosts, the hardest part is choosing an itinerary. Consider the sweeping desert solitude, craggy summits and the lush forests of the fjords. Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and the isolated Isla Robinson Crusoe offer extracontinental exploits.

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But don’t forget that Chile is as much about character as it is setting. Its far-flung location fires the imagination and has been known to make poets out of barmen, dreamers out of presidents and friends out of strangers. A few wrong turns and detours and you too will be part of this tightly woven family who barbecues on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring an extra bottle of red to the long, lazy dinners that await.

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  1. Fernando avatar
    RE: Crossing Chilean borders on foot/bicycle

    by Fernando 27 May 2012

    HI Michael yes, I know such demand of Difrol (Chilean Frontiers Office) but is in the case of departing from Chile to any frontier countr…
  2. kozi avatar
    Re: Crossing Chilean borders on foot/bicycle

    by kozi 27 May 2012

    G'day Fernando, Thanks for your respond. It would be great if the bridge has been repaired. I'm trying to confirm this info. No news…
  3. Minniemoose avatar
    Re: Looking for travel buddies for South America

    by Minniemoose 26 May 2012

    Hi I'm female in my 40s but still young at heart! I'll be in Rio in November and then heading to Uruguay for a few days then down to Ushua…

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