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Overview
Stretching 4,300km, Chile offers an astonishing diversity: blinding salt flats, fertile wine valleys, puffing volcanoes, ancient rainforests, massive glaciers, and winding fjords. From the rugged Patagonian wilds to flamingo-filled Atacama lagoons, every corner holds a sense of wonder and awe. If you’re beginning your Chile planning, you’ll find endless travel inspiration in its Pacific surf towns, Andean ski resorts, and world-class wineries scattered north and south. Whether you’re after outdoor adventure, cultural richness, or breathtaking landscapes, Chile promises a journey as vast and unforgettable as its terrain. Not sure where to start? Make the most of your adventure with our Chile travel guidance covering top attractions, when to visit and expert advice.
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Best Things to Do
With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, silent salt flats and gleaming glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for adventures. Here's where to begin.
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Best Places to Visit
Chile boasts vibrant cities, enigmatic islands, rolling vinelands and some of the most pristine nature on earth. Here's our pick of the best places to visit.
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Best Time to Visit
From golden beaches, volcanoes and ancient forests to vineyards, fjords and massive glaciers, Chile basks in natural riches. Here's when to go.
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Things to Know
Chile is an accessible destination, but there are customs, social rules and safety issues to keep in mind. Here's what you need to know.
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Transportation
With Chile's epic scenery, getting around is always an adventure. Here's the lowdown on the best ways to navigate your way up, down and all around Chile.
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Visa Requirements
Looking to visit Chile? Here's a useful guide to entry requirements to ensure a seamless journey in and out of the country.
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Money and Costs
A guide to daily costs in Chile, along with some tricks and tips to help keep more of those colorful Chilean pesos in your wallet.
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Traveling with Kids
With some patience – and a bit of basic Spanish – the thin South American nation of Chile can be the perfect setting for a family adventure.
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Best Road Trips
Chile's best road trips take in rolling vineyards, serene lakes, deep fjords, towering volcanoes and bone-dry deserts. Here are our top 7 Chilean drives.
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Get Connected
Chile is one of the world's ultimate outdoor escapes with so much to do in such a compact country. Here's your guide to staying connected while there.
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