Chile

Chile is an awfully long country. 4,270km, to be exact.

It’s a country with both The Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine. Penguins and foxes. Skiing and surfing. Vineyards and fjords. Indigenous cultures and very modern cities.

Get the best of Chile by traveling the length. Here are some of the highlights from South to North.

BEST OF CHILE

TORRES DEL PAINE

Glaciers, high passes, grasslands, and jagged peaks. These are some of the many icons of Patagonia.

For good reason, Torres del Paine is increasingly becoming one of the best-known places in Patagonia. But you can still escape the crowds. Here’s how to dip into the backcountry on the O Circuit.

HIKING THE O CIRCUIT

More Torres del Paine: 5 Trekking Routes in Torres Del Paine ● How to Book Campsites in Torres Del Paine ● Torres Del Paine Photostory ● Where to Rent Gear in Puerto Natales

Fun Things to do in Chile - Naviera Austral Ferry

MORE PATAGONIA

Patagonia is way down at the end of the earth.

It’s worth the journey but notoriously expensive to get there. Got more time than money? Find out more about this ferry through the fjords that will get you down to Patagonia for just $25.

GET TO PATAGONIA FOR $25

More Patagonia: Hitchhiking in Patagonia ● A Guide to Bus Travel in South America ● Best Treks in South America

PATAGONIA PACKING LIST