Iquique
A grand old colonial building dating to 1876, the ex-customs house was ravaged by fire in early 2015.
Must-see attractions in Chile
Sur Chico
This urban Isla Teja park contains two historic homes opposite the main road from the park entrance.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
You'll find this ahu with a solitary moai along the coastline, north of Hanga Roa.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Dolores
Viña Del Mar
Check out the cool iconography at Viña's oldest church, built and rebuilt between 1882 and 1912.
Southern Patagonia
Great hiking and mountain biking through dense lenga and coihue, 8km from town.
Monumento a los Héroes de Iquique
Valparaíso
A subterranean mausoleum paying tribute to Chile's naval martyrs.
Northern Patagonia
Features works by regional artists and a 2nd-floor assemblage of local artifacts, including minerals and fossils. Outside, the restored El Andes was built…
Santiago
The dinky Zoológico Nacional houses an aging bunch of neglected animals. It is, however, probably the only place in Chile where you are assured a glimpse…
Punta Arenas
Especially influential in settling the region, the Salesian order collected outstanding ethnographic artifacts, but their museum touts their role as…
Sur Chico
The inaccessible Torreón de los Canelos, which dates from the 17th century, is one of a couple of turrets can be seen around town east of the bus terminal.
Santiago
Explore the dark history of the early days of the Pinochet regime at this former detention center. There are both guided and unguided tours.
Northern Patagonia
A covered market with artisan crafts in addition to local produce sold on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Valparaíso
You can see all of central Valpo's colorful hills from the Mirador Diego Portales in the east of town.
Sur Chico
Torreón del Barro is from a Spanish fort built in 1774. It's closed to the public.
