Chile

Travel to Chile

From the driest desert to the end of the world

Best time: September to April (varies by region)
Capital: Santiago
Population: 19 M
Languages: Spanish

Chile: A story shaped by many cultures

Chile is a geographical marvel. 4,300 km of coast with radically different landscapes: the Atacama desert, the driest in the world; the lakes and volcanoes of the south; the glaciers and fjords of Patagonia; Easter Island with its mysterious moais. A country of extreme contrasts and overwhelming natural beauty.

Must-see highlights

Atacama

Atacama

The driest desert in the world and clearest skies

Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

The crown jewel of Patagonia

Easter Island

Easter Island

The mysterious moais in the middle of the Pacific

Valparaíso

Valparaíso

The bohemian port city of colorful hills

Try this

Eat

◦ Pastel de choclo

◦ Curanto

◦ Empanadas

◦ Caldillo de congrio

Drink

◦ Chilean wine

◦ Pisco sour

◦ Terremoto

Fun facts

Chile is the longest and narrowest country in the world: 4,300 km long and only 180 km average width.

The Atacama Desert is so dry that some areas have never recorded rain.

Chile has the clearest skies on the planet, hosting over 40% of the world's astronomical observation.

¡Hola! / ¿Cómo estai? (Chilean version)

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