Chile is truly spoiled for choice in what to see: national parks, deserts, mountains, picturesque cities. Here are 5 experiences not to be missed
Il Chile, in a strategic position between Andes mountain range and the ocean, offers spectacular attractions: breathtaking landscapes, the driest desert on Earth, the mysterious Easter Island and more 6000 kilometers of coastline lapped by the Pacific.
During a holiday in the very long country of South America you are truly spoiled for choice as to what to see. There are many and varied climates, territories and ecosystems that characterize it. No problem though, we have selected for you the 5 experiences you absolutely must do in Chile.
Discover the Atacama Desert
Also known as “Valley of the Moon”, the Atacama desert it is the driest place on Earth and surprises with a lunar landscape which makes us believe we have landed on our satellite.
The sand dunes, the original rock formations, the white minerals on the ground are the result of the force of the wind and the heavy floods that have shaped this region for centuries.
Nestled between the Andes and the Ocean, its metallic and rusty appearance preserves the geyser del Tatio, archaeological site of Tulor, the 11 meter sculpture depicting the “hand of the desert”, and the Los Flamencos Natural Reserve, fundamental for avifauna.
Visit Easter Island
For a holiday full of the mystery of distant civilizations, reach out Rapa Nui, Easter Island, cradle of the Moai culture, where the characteristic ones stand out 600 anthropomorphic tuff totems between 2,5 and 10 meters high and erected between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries.
A magical atmosphere far from ordinary reality, a sacred air given by the ancestral messages reported on the monoliths, and the sensation of being in the dimension of myth: this is the incredible experience offered by the island, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fare trekking a Torres del Paine
Il Torres del Paine National Park it is one of the most spectacular and photographed places in Chile, a protected area where you can admire the“three towers of Paine”, granite peaks shaped by the force of the ice: the highest peak reaches 2500 meters and is where one of the largest glaciers in the world extends, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
But not only that: here they alternate woods, plains and splendid lakes, including the Gray Lake where it is possible to experience the thrill of boat excursions along the river of the same name to reach Canadon del Eco.
Trekking, birdwatching, ice walking, fishing, walking and horseback riding, sailing: there are all the ingredients for an exciting holiday.
Taste the Cazuela de Ave
To discover a territory, it is essential to experience its gastronomy and taste the typical products it boasts.
In the case of Chile, you can't miss it Poultry Casserole, tasty and rich chicken soup seasoned with seasonal vegetables and embellished with various aromas.
Chilean cuisine combines the flavors of Spanish and indigenous cuisine with meat, fish, shellfish, tomatoes, potatoes and corn.
Go to Valparaiso
It is not possible to reach Chile without stopping in Valparaiso, the most fascinating city of this nation, on the Pacific coast, characterized by bright colors of the houses and famous for labyrinth of cobbled streets and alleys which recall the architecture and culture of colonial times.
The city gives enchanting views and panoramas of the ocean, steep slopes, as well as the nineteenth-century quarter of the port, a Unesco Heritage site, and the Sebastian, an open house on the city's viewpoint where Neruda wrote many of the works that earned him the Nobel Prize in 1971.
Chile is all this and much more, but now you have the right starting point to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the longest state in South America.
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