Chile has been repeatedly selected as one of the “Best Countries to Travel” by Lonely Planet. It boasts extreme natural landscapes (deserts, glaciers, volcanoes), rich cultural heritage (Easter Island Moai statues), and delicious food (cherries, wine). If you have the opportunity to visit South America, you must not miss Chile.
[Travel Tips]:
– There is a significant difference in climate between the north and south: In the south (summer from December to March), windproof jackets are needed; in the Atacama Desert, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring sunscreen.
– Hiking gear: Professional hiking shoes and windproof clothing are required for Torres del Paine.
– The security situation is generally good, but avoid walking alone in remote areas at night.
– Sockets: Three-prong cylindrical (220V), a converter is needed.
– Language: Spanish is predominant, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
– Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP) is used, and some places accept US dollars.
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Recommended Attractions:
✅ Santiago
◎ Plaza de Armas, Santiago
◎ Cerro San Cristóbal
◎ Bellavista District – an area full of artistic atmosphere and fashion
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✅ Valparaíso
◎ A coastal city famous for its colorful houses, steep streets, and bohemian culture, listed as a World Heritage Site
◎ You can take an ancient 19th-century cable car to the graffiti-covered hills
◎ Stroll along the seaside and feel the sea breeze of the Pacific Ocean
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✅ Atacama Desert
◎ Moon Valley – unique landforms, a great place to watch the sunset
◎ El Tatio Geysers – one of the highest geysers in the world
◎ Salt flats – experience floating on the salt lake
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✅ Torres del Paine National Park
◎ Rated by National Geographic as one of the 50 places not to be missed in a lifetime
◎ The Three Towers of Paine – one of the ultimate goals for hikers
◎ Horns – picture-perfect scenery, like a landscape painting
◎ Grey Glacier – you can get close to the glacier by boat or on foot
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✅ Easter Island
The island is home to mysterious Moai statues, which are uniquely shaped and a holy site for archaeology enthusiasts.
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🌋 Itinerary
D1: Departure – Santiago
D2: Santiago – Valparaíso – Santiago
D3: Santiago✈️Atacama Desert
D4: – Atacama Desert
D5: Atacama Desert✈️Santiago
D6: Santiago✈️Puerto Natales
D7: Puerto Natales- – Puerto Natales
D8: Puerto Natales – Glacier Tour – Puerto Natales
D9: Puerto Natales✈️Santiago
D10: Santiago✈️
D11: Easter Island
D12: Easter Island✈️Santiago
D13: Santiago – Return
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[Food Recommendations]
✔ Empanadas: A national snack, fillings can be beef, cheese, or seafood
✔ Pastel de Choclo: Baked corn pudding with ground meat and eggs
✔ Curanto: A traditional seafood feast from Chiloé Island
✔ Cherries and Blueberries: Peak season from December to February, recommended size is double J or above
✔ Chilean Wine: From the Central Valley (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère), you can visit wineries for tasting
