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El Tatio geysers   San Pedro de Atacama

El Tatio geysers, San Pedro de Atacama

 6 Reviews  If you ever wondered how Earth looked like in prehistoric times, before massive life forms appeared on the surface of the planet, here’s the answer: it was like El Tatio ("weeping old man" in Kunza... 

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Moon Valley   San Pedro de Atacama

Moon Valley, San Pedro de Atacama

 1 Review  Beware ! There are a few South American countries with Valle de la luna's (Moon Valley) on their maps. I have to say that the Valle de la luna in Argentina near San Juan is the best. Everyone in San... 

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Caves   San Pedro de Atacama

Caves, San Pedro de Atacama

 2 Reviews  We left daylight in this hole behind ? and were very lucky in meeting a couple of spanish geologists exploring the caves with professional equipment. They took us down into a long cave system which... 

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Puerto Varas - to Argentina...

by canguru

Puerto Varas - to Argentina via the Vicente Perez Rosales International CrossingGetting there and away: There are two ways to do this crossing:-1. Pay (approx. US$100) to 'Cruce de Lagos' bus/boat company (office opposite the casino in Puerto Varas) and they will get you all the way to Bariloche via the various bus & ferry journeys. Click here for a dynamic Flash look at the journey Or,2. Do it independently (on the cheap) over a period of 2-4 days - you'll have to camp and take all your own food with you. Buy a one way boat ticket for the first lake crossing only between Petrohué and Peulla. You can also buy the bus ticket with them to take you to Petrohué or do that part independently also. Once in Puella, you'll have to go through immigration. Spend the first night here. It's a 27km hike from here to Puerto Frias. Take 2-3 days to do it. Camp wherever you like. Arrive at Puerto Frias...

Laguna San Rafael National...

by canguru

Laguna San Rafael National ParkWhat's there?: The 1.74 million hectares of this massive park are found at the edge of the Patagonian ice sheet (Campo Hielo Norte) and include fjords, forests and glaciers calving into the ocean. It contains some of the most outstanding scenery in the world and captures the rugged beauty of the area of Patagonia. The park was established in 1959 and has since become the most popular destination for tourists in the entire region, even with the difficulty of travel and the famously rough Patagonian weather. Laguna San Rafael is a nearly-enclosed inlet of the Pacific Ocean that is full of floating icebergs that have calved from the San Rafael Glacier. For those who venture ashore and spend some time, the area has a wide variety of birds (albatross, ducks, and penguins) as well as fantastic sea life, including sea otters, sea lions and elephant seals.Location:...

A trip to Conguillio National...

by richiecdisc

A trip to Conguillio National Park is well worth the hassle of getting there. A local bus from Temuco will bring you to Melipeuco (sp?) where at the local Hosteria you can arrange a ride out to the park. There's no local transportation. Try and meet someone on the bus to Melipeuco. Chances are if it's a gringo and he's going there, they'll be looking for a ride out to the park too and you can share the fare.Our guy brought us out and picked us up a few days later for $20 each. He even gave us a great tour en route. It's very lush on one side and a volcanic wasteland on the other. Snow capped vulcan Llaim and the beautiful monkey puzzle tree are the real treasures. The campground was empty in December and right on the beach. Do the walk up to the ridge, the views are magnificent.

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Kayaking- Some of the best...

by andrewdi

Kayaking- Some of the best white water in the world.Fly from Santiago to Tumoco drive west just south of the lake district.The Bio Bio is wild. Experience it before its gone. Many dams are proposed.

I don't know whether I should...

by lukec

I don't know whether I should call this off the beaten path or not. Basically Torres del Paine national park looks quite off the beaten path, but on the other hand it's getting increasingly popular. Here I'm putting up a map for any hiking enthusiasts that want to see what they're getting themselves into. The most popular and also the nicest hike is the so called 'W', and it connects the following spots: mirador las Torres - refugio los Cuernos - campamento Italiano - valle Frances - refugio Pehoe - refugio Grey. If you use your imagination you can see why it's called W.

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A sólo dos cuadras de la...

by fga

A sólo dos cuadras de la plaza principal, la Quinta Vergara es un parque con amplias avenidas, paseos y esculturas donde tuvo su residencia el fundador de la ciudad. Hoy alberga al Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes. Entre sus bosques subtropicales se emplaza el famoso anfiteatro donde todos los años, en febrero, se realiza el Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar. La historia de José Francisco Vergara se remonta cien años atrás, cuando decidió transformar sus dominios costeros en una ciudad balnearia. Esa fue la semilla que dio origen a la capital turística de Chile, muy completa en infraestructura hotelera y de servicios. Hacia el Norte, y a pocos minutos del centro, la laguna Sausalito invita a navegar en lanchas, motos y jet-ski escapados del mar. Las actividades de la laguna se complementan con un centro deportivo y recreativo que incluye un jacuzzi con...

Coquimbo. A maritime/fishing...

by megraham

Coquimbo. A maritime/fishing community near La Serena. The open stalls, and little eating places, along with the men working on fishing boats. Selling the catch of the day, etc. Stayed above a 'bar', the room was clean and the nightly noise bareable.

Nearly one fifth of Chile's...

by aero198

Nearly one fifth of Chile's territory is protected under the status of National Park or National Reserve status.Easter Island, Torres del Paine, Conguillio and Atacama Desert are some of these protected places.A picture from Torres del Paine National Park.National Parks are well equipped, generally accesible and some of them include a visitor's center and parking and camping facilities.

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I would say, when visiting...

by mmcguire

I would say, when visiting Chile avoid the big cities, as when you see one they are basically all the same - although Santiago does have charm, visit the smaller towns such as Pucon, Puerto Varas, Villarica, Tome etc. They show you the true Chilean lifestyle, the pace is very relaxed and you won't get bored because there are alot of cultural and adventure activities through the year

The Deserto de Atacama is a...

by Luiz

The Deserto de Atacama is a must see. It's far away from Santiago, almost 1400 Km - 22 hours in a bus - but it was great. The city of San Pedro de Atacama is small and there are many hostels.Check my travelogue for more info.

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Q:  Hi, I am hoping to catch the night bus to Puno from Santiago. My flight leaves gets in at noon and I hear the bus usually... 

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A: You aren't going to Puno if you are going south from Santiago, maybe Pucón? Take an airport bus to one of the bus stations, Terminal Santiago will have the most buses... 

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