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Wedged between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, the best known fact about Chile is its wholly improbable shape. Stretching 4,000 km (2,500 mi) south from the base of Peru right to the tip of the continent, it has almost three times as much coastline as its neighbour, yet only half the total landmass. As you might expect of such a country, Chile features huge extremes in its landscape. The very north of the country is occupied by the world’s driest desert, some parts of which have never felt a drop of rain, while deep in the south, the famous ice fields of Tierra del Fuego stretch out into the distance like giant floating boulders. In between, more hospitable terrain greets visitors; palm-fringed sandy beaches and well-developed ski-resorts can be reached in a couple of hours from Santiago and further south, the Lake District and Patagonia both feature world-class hiking. On your way down, you can stay in a comfortable hacienda in the midst of Wine Country.

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Mercado Central

A major fixture in Chilean society, the Mercado may be touristy, but rest assured the tourists are visiting for good ...

Shopping at Alto Las Condes

Alto Las Condes is the most upmarket mall in Santiago and has several chain stores and boutiques. It also has ...

Museo Histórico Nacional

A must see during your stay in Santiago, this site was originally constructed in 1807, although it has been remodeled ...

Top Rated Hotels

Loft La Matriz

In a renovated building originally from 1879, it is just in front of La Matriz Church, where Valparaiso was born, ...


91% - 2 ratings
US$40 - US$60

Amanecer Austral Hostel

The inn is located in the District Center, a zone south of the city with an enviable tranquility. There are ...


91% - 3 ratings
20 dolares - 24 dolares

Solace

Solace is a brand-spanking-new, four-star hotel. Completed in May of 2008, Solace is a trendy, modern accommodation with all of ...


75% - 1 ratings
40,000 Chilean pesos (US$80)

Top Rated Restaurants

Café Journal

Café Journal mainly caters to a cool college crowd, though it also tends to attract swarms of gringos (hence its ...


81% - 2 ratings

Ocean Pacific

This ocean-themed restaurant won’t disappoint seafood lovers, and in addition has an admiral selection of meats dishes. The restaurant is ...


75% - 1 ratings

Las Vacas Gordas

Using a flame and charcoal grill, Las Vacas Gordas makes meat their forte. Chorizo is their biggest prime steak at ...


75% - 1 ratings
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