Are you planning your trip to Chile? You've come to the right place.
Chile is a spectacular country that features a remarkable variety of landscapes. That's not that surprising, though.
Chile is one of the world's longest countries in the world, measuring from north to south over 4600 kilometers.
On such a large territory, you will have an opportunity to explore majestic volcanoes, vast dry deserts, popular wine regions, modern ski resorts, wild sea coasts, bustling cities, and many incredible national parks.
Hands down, our favorite part of Chile was Patagonia.
Traveling along Carretera Austral was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
So if you are planning a travel itinerary right now, make sure you have enough time to explore this remote part of the world.
Torres del Paine National Park
Here is a guide on Puerto Natales in Chile. Includes tips on the best things to do, when to go, accommodation, how to get, and reasons why it's worth visiting.
Are you planning on hiking in Chilean Patagonia, in Torres del Paine National Park? You cannot miss the iconic one-day hike to Mirador Las Torres, also known as Base Towers. Our travel guide includes tips on how to get to the trailhead, what to pack, where to stay, and trail description.
Visiting Torres del Paine in Chile is one of the top things to do when traveling around Patagonia. Read our guide on everything you need to know before visiting this beautiful national park and hiking the famous trails to Mirador las Torres, Grey Glacier, and multi-day treks W or O.
Carretera Austral
Read our travel guide on the best things to do in Puyuhuapi, Chile. Includes tips on when to go, activities, how to get, or where to stay.
Hiking the Chaiten Volcano Trail in Pumalin National Park was a great way to spend time in this part of Chilean Patagonia. Our guide covers essential things to know, what to expect from the trail, or where to find the trailhead.
Here is our hiking guide to the Patagonia National Park near Cochrane in Chilean Patagonia, including tips on the best hikes and our favorite trails, how to get there, what to expect, and where to stay.
Read our travel guide on the best things to do in Chaiten in Chilean Patagonia, including tips on best hikes, when to go, what to pack, how to get, or where to stay.
Here's a guide to the Altavista Trail (Sendero Altavista), a great hike in the Chilean Patagonia just outside Villa O'Higgins at the end of the Carretera Austral.
Stunning Queulat National Park in Chile along the Carretera Austral awaits to be explored. Our travel guide will help you plan your day in Queulat and see the famous Hanging Glacier known as Ventisquero Colgante. Includes tips on when to visit, the best hiking trails, and how to get there from Puyuhuapi.
Here is our Carretera Austral road trip itinerary that includes tips on must-visit places, top activities, where to start and end your journey, how to rent a car, road conditions, and much more.
Our comprehensive Carretera Austral guide for first-time visitors will help you plan your trip better. Including tips on when to go, what to do and see, how much things cost, how to get around, how to find accommodation, what to pack, and much more. Here you will find everything you should know before traveling and road-tripping Carretera Austral in Chilean Patagonia.
Read our travel guide on what to see and do in Villa O'Higgins, a remote village in Chilean Patagonia known as the official End of the Carretera Austral. Includes tips on best trails, top activities, where to stay, how to get, and how to cross borders to Argentina from there.
Read our travel guide on Pumalin National Park, Chile. Includes everything you need to know about Parque Nacional Pumalin Douglas Tompkins, tips on when to go, top things to do and see, best hikes, must-visit places, where to stay, and how to get there.
Here is our guide to Laguna Cerro Castillo, one of the best day hikes along Carretera Austral in Chilean Patagonia. Our blog post includes tips on how to get to Cerro Castillo National Park, a trail description, when to go, what to expect, where to find the trailhead, and much more.
Read our guide on Marble Caves, also known as Capilla de Marmol, near the small village of Puerto Rio Tranquilo in Chilean Patagonia. Here you will find information on how to get there, when to go, boat trip prices, what to expect, and much more.
Did you end your Carretera Austral road trip in Villa O'Higgins? Read our step-by-step guide on crossing borders when traveling on foot or on a bike from Villa O'Higgins, Chile, to El Chalten in Argentina. Here's everything you need to know before traveling from Chile to Argentina (or vice versa).
Are you traveling to Chaiten, Chile and looking for the best hotel where to start your Carretera Austral experience? We stayed in Hotel Mi Casa and here's our review.
Chilean Patagonia
Traveling to both Chilean and Argentinian parts of Patagonia is, for many of us, once in a lifetime adventure. We've created this guide on essential things you need to know before traveling to Patagonia, focusing on everything you should have covered before your ultimate journey to make your trip as smooth as possible. Happy planning!
Are you wondering when to go to Patagonia? Both Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia can be visited all year round, but it is necessary to know what to expect. In this travel guide, you can read more about distinctive seasons, their pros and cons, and figure out what's the best time for you to go to Patagonia.
Are you embarking on a long-awaited road trip to Patagonia? Whether your vacation takes one, two, three weeks, or even a month, we have the perfect Patagonia itinerary for every traveler. Our four-week tried end tested itinerary includes all highlights both Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia offers, but we also created options for visitors with less time.
Get prepared for your ultimate Patagonia hiking and camping trip. The weather in Patagonia is highly unpredictable, so it is essential to know what to pack to make your trip unforgettable. Read our Patagonia packing list guide on what you should pack and what to leave behind for your adventure activities.
Are you looking for the best day hikes in Patagonia? Not every traveler has time for multi-day treks, so we've compiled a list of the most rewarding day hikes in both Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia. Happy hiking!
The Lake District
Pucon is the adventure capital of Chile, and it is not possible to get bored here for a minute with such a large number of activities to choose from - no wonder Pucon is so popular among backpackers. We've put together a list of the best things to do in Pucon, a beautifully set town on the lake's shore with Villarrica volcano on the backdrop.
Here is our travel guide on Puerto Varas, Chile - best things to do, must-visit places, top attractions, where to stay, how to get there, and safety tips.
Central Chile
Are you looking for the best things to see and do and top attractions in Santiago de Chile, Chile's capital? Even if you have only one day spare on your itinerary, it is still possible to see the city's highlights, and in this post we will also outline other possibilities for travelers with more time. Read our travel guide on the best things to do in Santiago de Chile, tips on how to get around, what to pack, where to stay, how to stay safe.
Less than two hours from the capital of Chile, Santiago, Valparaiso is the most colorful and one of the most relaxed cities in this South American country. Read our travel guide, on best things to see and do in Valparaiso, tips on where to stay, how to get there, what to pack, and how's the safety situation in this port city.
Atacama Desert
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile is one of the most popular spots and best places in South America. It is also an expensive destination on a well-trodden path to and from Bolivia. Read our guide on how to enjoy the place on a budget. Including best things to do, where to stay, how to get there, and tips on top activities such as biking, hiking, and stargazing.
A moderately challenging day hike to Grey Glacier quickly become one of our favorite trails in Torres del Paine, a stunning national park in Chilean Patagonia. Read our hiking guide on Grey Glacier, including tips on how to get to the trailhead from Puerto Natales, what to pack, and advice on how to do the Grey Glacier without a guide or hiking the multi-day W Trek.