The following amazing destinations await visitors to Chile.

Santiago
While at first glance, Santiago seems like any crowded, polluted South American metropolis, look closer. Santiago boasts some of the regions finest cuisine, world-class architecture and a sophisticated populace, all nestled snugly between the coast and the Andes. After sight seeing in Santiago Centro, where museums and churches offer glimpses Chilean culture, head to Barrio Lasstaria for a look at great architecture. For dinner and nightlife, Barrio Bellavista is the place to be. Chile's famous poet Pablo Neruda had his home in this bohemian neighborhood.

Torres del Paine
This national park houses Patagonian peaks to delight outdoor adventurers of all levels. Choose the Paine circuit for a strenuous trek or simply meander along the steppes and keep the peaks in breathtaking view. The vistas here are what Chile is famous for…don't miss it!

Puerto Montt
As the commercial center of the Lake District, Puerto Montt boasts a quaint port area, which offers a variety of seafood restaurants and fun craft shops. A perfect jumping off point for exploring the nearby lakes, Puerto Montt offers a bit of a cosmopolitan atmosphere within the region, and is a good place to deal with city needs before venturing off to the nearby lakes.

Pucon
Few places in the world provide the opportunity to enjoy the red glow of an active volcano in the evening. But few places in the world are like Pucon. With a lake on one side and the volcano on the other, this beautiful town is a popular stop for all kinds of tourists. Whether you want to be as active as the volcano itself, or relax by the lake, Pucon is for you.

Punta Arenas
Don't fall! From Punta Arenas, you can see the bottom of South America's mainland, and as such, this city is a natural stop for adventurers heading to the nearby archipelago and the famous Tierra Del Fuego. A perfect base for enjoying the area's natural beauty, it is also an easy jaunt to Argentina from here.

Puerto Varas
This gem of the Lake District is becoming a outdoor adventurer's paradise. With kayaking, hiking, climbing and a new canopy tour all easily accessible, its impossible for anyone not to find something to do! Even if gazing at spectacular views while enjoying a drink is your pleasure you will find it here.

Atacama
This desert in northern Chile seems just a thirsty spot of land at first sight. Yet it offers boundless vistas, access to mountains and sea, and a night sky boasting with Southern Hemisphere constellations, unencumbered by the lights of a city. The mineral deposits of the desert are an important source of Chili's economy, but travelers are more likely to appreciate the natural wonders on all sides of the desert.

Easter Island
Rapa Nui, the Polynesian name for the Island, is most famous for the moai, the giant, Polynesian statues that dot the landscape. The enormous figures are an archaeological wonder and the main reason most visit the Island. Once there, however, a variety of adventure activities await the traveler, alongside myriad opportunities to marvel at the giant statues, including hiking, climbing and snorkeling and scuba diving. A playground for the cultural enthusiast and outdoor adventurer alike, this unique, tiny Island is not to be missed.

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