Welcome Handbook MTChile by Juan Albornoz

WELCOME TO CHILE

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CHILE

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Welcome to Chile… Contact Us Our Spirit General Map This is Chile What to Know About Chile Important Phone Numbers & Links Embassies in Santiago Recommendations & Tips

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DESERT

Arica Iquique San Pedro de Atacama La Serena

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CENTRAL VALLEYS

Santiago Valparaiso Ski Wine Valleys

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LAKES & VOLCANOES

Pucon & Surroundings Puerto Varas

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PATAGONIA

Aysén Torres del Paine National Park Puerto Natales & Punta Arenas

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ISLANDS

Easter Island Chiloe Unique Islands

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Dear Friends…

Travel brings people together. It unites, broadens horizons, changes perspectives. From forest hunter gatherers to the denizens of skyscrapers, it is innate within us all. It’s a yearning to get away, to beyond, over the next mountain. It reminds us of the truly important things in life. At Metropolitan Touring we carry all these truths with us, day to day. As one of the most experienced tour companies in South America – today operating in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brasil – we’ve never stopped exploring, nor relishing the satisfaction of sharing the continent’s riches with our guests. South America shouts its diversity beats with its landscapes, cultures, people and idiosyncrasies. It celebrates the extraordinary like few places on earth and we are We sometimes, somehow, lose our childlike curiosity for the new and the convinced travel is one of the few cures. Join us then, as you explore this great continent with us: revive your curiosity, experience the extraordinary!

Paulina Burbano de Lara President, Metropolitan Touring

Dear Friends…

Welcome to Chile, it’s a pleasure for Metropolitan Touring to have you as our guests in this unique and amazing country. As a wise man once said: when god created the world he had a handful of everything left – mountains, deserts, lakes, rivers, glaciers – and he put all in his pocket. But there was a hole in this pocket you see, and as God walked across heaven it all trickled out, and the long trail it made on earth was Chile. Chile offers almost every type of landscapes for special interest tourism. From the haunting, windswept Atacama desert in the north to the ancient mysteries of Easter Island on your way to the End of the World: breathtaking Patagonia. Along the way, enjoy hiking in the Atacama Desert or fly fishing in some of the wildest Patagonian lakes and rivers. Visit some exclusive wineries or spa resorts. Dare to mountaineering in the Andes or enjoy a cruise along the fjords and glaciers to the mythical Cape Horn and Antarctica. Because Chile is one destination that has it all and much, much more. But tourism is, above all, a business of people, and our clients are the center and main purpose of everything we do; all our efforts go toward the satisfaction of their needs and requirements. Our personnel are deeply in love with Chile, and willing to share the wonders of our country with visitors from around the world. Our staff is constantly trained and motivated to improve their expertise; you will enjoy their enthusiasm and professionalism as much as we do. Let Chile touch your heart, as it has touched mine, and discover a magical and enchanting country anxious to share its best kept secrets.

Sebastián Morales Gardella General Manager Metropolitan Touring Chile

Contact Usâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Our Spirit… Travel brings people together. It unites, broadens horizons and changes perspectives. From forest hunter gatherers to the denizens of skyscrapers, travel is innate within us all. It’s a yearning to get away, to experience something new, meet different people, discover new cultures, find out what lies beyond, over the next hill, the next mountain. It reminds us of the truly important things in life. At Metropolitan Touring we carry all these truths with us, day to day. We’ve never stopped exploring. As one of the most experienced tour companies on the continent, our desire to go beyond the ordinary has never waned. We’ve always sought to innovate, to seek out new experiences for our guests. We believe in what we do, in smiles of satisfaction, in sighs of contentment, in going beyond people’s expectations. We love what we do, and we love the countries we work in. This drives us to deliver the best and give the best of ourselves. It’s our passion for excellence, our zeal to make people’s dreams become memories. It’s our fire, our spirit. Our mission: To share the wonders of South America with the world’s explorers. Our vision: To lead the way of excellence in the travel industry in South America.

General Mapโ ฆ Tourist Regions

South America

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Coordinates of the islands and Antarctic Territory Patagonia

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This is Chile…

Chile…A ribbon of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. 4.329 kms long and 180 kms wide across a variety of landscapes and climates. From the driest place on earth, Atacama Desert, vineyards, volcanoes, lakes and rivers, to the amazing rainforests of Patagonia. Isolated from the rest of South America gives the country an atmosphere as unique as its geography. A country of extremes reaches Antarctica and Easter Island. Let us show you our pride and embrace the intense sensation of Chile. Chile offers almost every type of special interest tourism. From hiking in the Atacama Desert or fly fishing in Yelcho, from exclusive wineries to the best spa resorts, from mountain climbing to cruising into glaciers and untamed forests. All in one country. Because Chile is one destination that has it all and much, much more. From the haunting, windswept deserts of the north to the ancient mysteries of Easter Island on your way to the End of the World: breathtaking Patagonia. Along the way, enjoy Chile’s renowned cuisine, including its award-winning wines.

What to know about Chile… General Facts • Oficial Name: Republic of Chile • Area: 756,102 Km2 • Capital: Santiago de Chile • Government: Democratic based on 3 powers: Executive, Legislative and Judicial • President: Sebastian Piñera (2010 – 2014) • Main Cities: Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso/ Viña del Mar. • Official Languages: Spanish and Mapudungun • Independence Day: February 12, 1818 (We Celebrat September 18) • Currency: Chilean Peso • Religion: Majority Roman Catholic

Demographic Facts • Population: 16.746.491 (July 2010 est.) • Population Density: 20 hab/km2 aprox. 40% lives in Santiago. • Population Growth: 0.881% (2009 est.) • Urban Population: 88% of total population (2008) • Birth Rate: 14.64 births/1,000 population (2009 est.) • Mortality: 5.84 deaths/1,000 population (July 2009 est.) • Fertility: 1.92 children born/woman (2010 est.) • Life Expectancy: 77.34 years • Literacy rate: 95.7% • Education Expenditures: 3.2% of GDP (2006) • Ethnicity: white and white-Amerindian 95.4%, Mapuche 4%, other indigenous groups 0.6% (2002 census).

The Country Chile includes a long narrow strip of land known as continental Chile, between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, bordered in the north with Peru, the east by Bolivia and Argentina, and south by the Drake Passage. In addition, island territories in the Pacific Ocean as the Juan Fernandez archipelago, the islands Desventuradas Sala y Gomez Island and Easter Island, the last two located in Polynesia, a total area of 755,838.7 km ².

Language Chile´s official language is Spanish, but Mapudungun, the official language of the Mapuche Culture , is the tongue of the majority of the Indian population. German and English is spoken in major visitor centers.

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What to know about Chileâ&#x20AC;Ś The People Chilean population belongs to two major ethnic groups, Criollos and Mestizos, who together constitute about 95% of the population. The Criollos are mainly from the former Spanish immigration and European immigration occurred since the eighteenth century to the twentieth century. The Mestizo population comes mainly from Spanish mixture of Castilian origin, Extremadura and the Basque and indigenous peoples belonging mainly Diaguita picunche and Mapuche first two having disappeared during the Colony.

Banks and Businesses The Chilean economy is internationally known as one of the strongest in the continent. Although throughout its history has faced several crisis periods in recent years, it has had a significant and sustained growth. The neoliberal economic model, which was established during the military regime has been maintained. After years in isolation, Chile is now open to the world market, with an economy characterized by the export and exploitation of raw materials.

Currency The "Chilean Peso" served 30 years as the national currency, but not the only name of money in Chile. Other names used, ranging from Escudo to the Condor.

Customs Each passenger is allowed two bags of up to 70 pounds (31.8 kilos) each, plus carry-on luggage, photo or video camera, and binoculars. Professional filming equipment, diving and climbing gear require special permits.

Electricity 220 volts, 50 cycles AC is used. Most outlets are for two cilindric prongs. For TV and video equipment, Chile uses the NTSC system.

Taxes There is a sales tax added to purchases equivalent to 19%.

Tipping As in many places, gratuities are customary, but entirely at guest's discretion. Usually you tip 10%.

What to know about Chileâ&#x20AC;Ś Climate The climate of Chile comprises a broad range of climatic conditions over a large geographical scale that spands nearly 40 degrees latitude (and almost 73 degrees when we consider the Chilean Antarctic Territory claimed). Generalizing, when analyzing the different areas of the geography of Chile, the north has a drier climate with relatively high temperatures. To the south, the climate is cooler and wetter. Rainfall is most common during the winter months. Also must mention the tropical rainy climate, Easter Island, maritime climate in the Juan FernĂĄndez Archipelago and the Chilean Antarctic Territory, with a polar climate.

Food The Chilean cuisine is derived from a combination of indigenous traditions throughout Chile, with the influx of Spanish colonial, combining their food, customs and culinary habits. Has had minor contributions from European cuisines by immigrants, as Italian and German, but in the twentieth century had an important and heavily influenced the renowned French cuisine. These elements form what is now known as the Creole cuisine of Chile, which is noteworthy for its varied flavor and color, together with alcoholic beverages such as wine and Chilean pisco.

Time Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4). Chile operates Daylight Saving Time from mid-October (First Sunday on or after 9 October) until mid-March (First Sunday on or after 9 March) when the time is 3 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-3).

Park Fees Visitors to the National Parks and Natural Reserves must pay entrance fees. Such prices vary and are not included in tour rates.

Health No inoculations are required for entry. Travelers with heart conditions or high blood pressure should check with their physicians about high-altitude travel, as well as preventive measures for visiting tropical areas. Bottled water is advised and available everywhere.

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What to know about Chileâ&#x20AC;Ś Passport and Visas Valid passports are required for entry into Chile. No visas are needed for stays of up to 90 days. All passengers with passports from Australia, Canada, United States, Mexico and Albania, must pay a reciprocity tax before making their entrance through immigration.

Clothing Lightweight woolens are ideal; and warm jackets are essential after dusk. Dress is informal. Dressing in layers is ideal. Do not forget swimming wear and comfortable hiking shoes. We recommend bringing all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary for protection from the sun.

Drinking Water and Drinks Bottled mineral water, with or without carbonation, is available at all hotels, ships and lodges. Chilean beer is excellent, and bottled soft drinks are available everywhere. Coffee and tea are usually served at the end of meals. Pisco and Wine is a must.

Children Some tours and programs are not suitable for smaller children, and thus not recommended for them. Children over eight will have no problem. Hotels in the major cities cater to children of all ages, providing children's menus, baby sitters and extra beds.

Important phone numbers & linksâ&#x20AC;Ś Emergency: Ambulance: 131 Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: 132 Police: 133 Andean Rescue: 136 Transportation: Airport Santiago: (02) 690.1752 | aeropuertosantiago.cl Lan Airlines: 600.526.2000 | lan.com Sky Airlines: 600.600.2828 | skyairline.cl American Airlines: (02) 679.0000 | americanairlines.cl Delta Airlines: 800.202.020 | delta.com Air France / KLM: (02) 580.9696 | airfrance.cl Taca: 800.461.133 | taca.com Tam: (02) 676.7900 | tam.com British Airways: 800.532.998 | ba.com Tur Bus: 600.660.6600 | turbus.cl Metro de Santiago: (02) 937.2000 | metro.cl Usefull Links: Weather: meteochile.cl Tourism Information: chile.travel Newspaper: emol.cl Aysen: aysenpatagoniachile.travel Astronomic Tourism: turismoastronomico.cl National Parks: conaf.cl Handcrafts from Chile: artesaniasdechile.cl Metropolitan Touring: www.metropolitan-touring.com facebook.com/MetropolitanTouring twitter.com/metrotouring flickr.com/MetropolitanTouring youtube.com/MetropolitanTouring

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Embassies phone numbers in Santiago… Argentina: Miraflores 285, Santiago. Phone: (56.2) 633.1076 Australia: Isidora Goyenechea 3621, flat 13, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 550.3500 Austria: Barros Errázuriz 1968 flat 3, Santiago. Phone: (56.2) 223.4774 Belgium: Providencia 2653 flat 11, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 232.1071 Brasil: Alonso Ovalle 1665, Santiago. Phone: (56.2) 698.2486 Canada: Nueva Tajamar 481 North Tower flat 12, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 362.9660 Colombia: Presidente Errázuriz 3843, Las Condes Phone: (56.2) 432.1999 Ecuador: Providencia 1979 flat 5, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 231.5073 France: Condell 65, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 470.8000 Germany: Augustinas 785 flat 8, Santiago. Phone: (02) 633.5785 Holland: Las Violetas 2368, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 233.6825 Israel: San Sebastián 2812 flat 5, Las Condes.

Italy: Clemente Fabres 1050, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 225.9029 Japan: Ricardo Lyon 520 flat 1, Providencia. Phone (56.2) 232.1807 México: Félix de Amesti 128, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 583.8427 New Zeland: Isidoro Goyenechea 3516, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 231.4204 Norway: San Sebastián 2839 flat 509, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 234.2888 Portugal: Nueva Tajamar 555 flat 16, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 203.0542 Sweden: 11 de Septiembre 2353 flat 4, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 231.2733 Switzerland: Américo Vespucio Sur 100 flat 14, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 263.4211 Spain: Andrés Bello 1895, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 235.2755 United States: Andrés Bello 2800, Providencia. Phone: (56.2) 232.2600 United Kingdom: El Bosque Norte 215 flat 3, Las Condes. Phone: (56.2) 231.3737 Venezuela: Bustos 2021, Providencia.

Recommendations and tips… Food Chile has exquisite un-known unique gastronomy; be sure to try: Mote con Huesillo, Huesillo a very refreshing non-alcoholic drink made from caramel juice, dehydrated peaches and wheat. The Sopaipilla is a kind of fried pastry that includes pumpkin in the dough, eaten with pebre (all purpose salsa) and even syrup! Caldillo de Congrio is a typical soup served with a massive piece of congrio, onion and potato balls. Continuing with seafood you definitively should try Jaiva, a treasure trove of delicious sweet crabs that are Pastel de Jaiva pulled from the icy waters of the Chilean Pacific. Last but not least are the typical Chilean Sandwich, Sandwich served with avocado, tomato, thin meat and mayo. Books Chile's most famous contributions to literature have come from Mistral, whose homes Nobel Prize poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral and birthplaces are now museums that attract literary pilgrims to Chile. Contemporary Chilean authors have earned an international reputation in the literary world. The most famous is novelist Isabel Allende. You don’t have to miss Condorito, Allende Condorito a comic strip that features an anthropomorphic condor living in a fictitious town named Pelotillehue; be sure to read it! Music The music of Chile ranges from folkloric to popular and also to classical music. Some recommendations are: Violeta Parra, Los Tres, Tommy Rey, Los Jaivas. Also some typical folkloric music: Los Huasos Quincheros (Cueca), Matatoa (Rapa Nui Music), Inti Illimani (Andean Music). Have fun with this incredible music! City Life Santiago and the major cities in Chile offer incredible night life; be sure to get on time for the happy hours (7 to 9 pm.); also always try a new artisanal beer; Chile has a wide variety of beers! Don’t forget Café con Piernas, a typical Chilean coffee shop and try not to miss the sunsets; they are just amazing. Also try the unique piscola, a typical drink that mixes Coca-Cola and Pisco.

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Desert The Desert occupies an area equivalent in size to two-thirds of Italy. It stretches from the highlands of the Andean Altiplano over the golden sands of the Atacama Desert as far as the shores of the untouched... this is the place for those in search of and Andean volcanoes, vast expanses of land and here and there, occasional signs of life... llamas, the presence of man.

Atacama Salt Flat

Desert: General Information The first humans arrived in this area over 10,000 years ago, giving rise to what later became a rich culture concentrated in and around oases like the one at San Pedro de Atacama Diverse and unusual forms of wildlife have found ways to develop in the midst of high volcanoes, salt flats, lagoons and ravines. How to get there? Daily flights from Santiago to: Arica – Iquique – Calama & La Serena. To get to know the real Desert there are private transfers in each airport that can take you troughout the interior of the Desert. When to go? This part of Chile has all year long a really nice climate; hot days and cold nights: Desert. Between January & March there could be some raining because of the Andean Winter. We recommend you visit this region by September when spring starts and the “Desierto Florido” Phenomenon is starting. What to bring? You will need light clothes for the day and a warm outfit for the starry nights. Always try to be comfortable, wear a hat and sunblock and don’t forget your camera; Amazing Landscapes! Festivities FEBRUARY

Grape Harvest Festival @ Valle del Elqui

JUNE

St. Peter´s Party @ San Pedro de Atacama

JULY

La Tirana @ La Tirana – Iquique

DECEMBER

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Virgen de Andacollo´s Party @ Andacollo - La Serena

Lauca National Park

Isluga Volcano National Park

Llullaillaco National Park

Surire Salt Flat

Location: Arica & Parinacota Region, 145km west of Arica. Putre is located approximately 12km to the west. Area: 137,883 hectares. Altitude: from 3.200 to 6.342 m.a.s.l. Climate: Rain in the summer and snow in the winter. The average temperature fluctuates between 12° and 20° C during the day and –3° and –10°C at night. Main Highlights: Great wealth of flora and fauna, highly interesting culture and history, and sites of uncultivated beauty. More than 130 different bird species, in addition to the distinctive vicuñas, vizcachas, and condors. A major attraction is the astonishing Chungara Lake.

Location: Tarapaca Region, 190km west of Iquique. Colchane is located approximately 16km to the east. Area: 174,744 hectares. Altitude: Average of 4,000 m.a.s.l. being the highest peak Isluga Volcano (5,473 m.a.s.l.) Climate: December and March rains may fall due to the altiplanic winter and temperatures oscillate between 20° and 0°C. In winter there is no rain and the average temperature is 10°C. Main Highlights: Typical flora and fauna from the highlands. The park includes cultural heritage of the Aymara people. There are several ceremonial towns within the park, such as Isluga.

Location: Antofagasta Region, 275km from Antofagasta, in the Andes mountain range. Area: 268,670 hectares. Altitude: From 2,344 to 6,739 m.a.s.l. in the summit of Llullaillaco Volcano Climate: Average of 8°C, with a max of 32°C and a min of -20°C. Main Highlights: Contains a great population of vicunas, in addition to some guanacos, chinchillas and culpeo foxes. It has beautiful ravines with water outcrops, like those Zorras, Zorritas, Llullaillaco and Río Frío. Llullaillaco National Park is next to the spectacular salar of Aguas Calientes.

Location: Tarapacá region, 270 Km northeast of Iquique. Colchane is 79 Km south. Area: 11,298 hectares. Altitude: 4,200 m.a.s.l. Climate: During the winter months ranging between -15°C during the night and 5°C during the day. The average annual rainfall is 250 mm and the average annual temperature is between 5°C and -5°C. Main Highlights: The fauna of flamingos feeding themselves and fluttering around over the lagoons, accompanied by the numerous groups of vicuñas and common rheas (ñandú, suri) in the pampa and the presence of hot springs, represents a great tourist attractive.

Pampa del Tamarugal

Pan de Azucar National Park

Fray Jorge National Park

Location: Arica-Parinacota Region, it is 70km inland from Iquique, in the municipalities of Huara and Pozo Almonte. Area: 102,264 hectares. Altitude: 970 m.a.s.l. Climate: Arid, with 250 clear days per years. Lows reach -5 to -12ºC and highs soar to 25 - 30ºC. Main Highlights: The reserve consists of three separate sectors: Zapiga, Bosque Nativo de La Tirana, and Pintados. The major highlights are the forests of the genus Prosopis (primarily Prosopis tamarugo), found in the middle of a rainless desert, and the Pintados geoglyphs.

Location: Atacama Region, 194 km north of Copiapó. 30 km to the south of Chañaral. Area: 43,769 hectares. Altitude: Range of 0-800 m.a.s.l. Climate: Mediterranean, but affected also by its proximity to the sea and the influence of coastal fog. The summer is very hot and the average annual temperature hovers around 13.8°C. Main Highlights: It is characterized by its abundance of flora and fauna, and its Humboldt penguin colony on Pan de Azúcar Island. It is also an area of great archeological and historical richness. Beautiful sandy beaches.

Location: Coquimbo Region, 150km south of La Serena. Ovalle is 86km southeast of La Serena. Area: 9,559 hectares. Altitude: Range of 0 and 2,188 feet. Climate: Average anual rainfall is 113mm. The maximum temperature in January is 23°C, and the minimum 7°C in July. In the middle of the forest, rainfall fluctuates between 800 and 1000 mm every year. Main Highlights: It contains a rich variety of birds and mammals, like the Colorado Fox, it has Valdivian forests with olivillo, myrtle, cinnamon trees and various ferns.

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Arica It`s the northern city of the country. Arica has different attractions for those who enjoy the sun and excellent weather conditions. The Pacific Ocean is its natural boundary, and its shores are ideal for swimming and practice water sports. Arica also offers all sorts of outdoor activities, not just water related ones, but an important historic and cultural patrimony. Some of the attractions that the visitor can enjoy are the Lauca National Park (Bolivia border), the Chinchorro mummies, the Lluta Valley hieroglyphics and the Morro of Arica (historic place from the Pacific War)

Lauca National Park

Arica Referential Map

Cuzco Arequipa Tacna

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Titicaca Lake

Concordia Border Crossing

Putre

BOLIVIA ChungaráTambo Quemado Border Crossing

Lauca National Park

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Highlights Culture: Surprising Aymaras The Aymara are indigenous people of the Andean region of South America. Precursors of the Inca culture in the Andes world. The Aymara lived closely together with their rulers, the Incas, created mountain terraces on steep slopes, and they hold the secret of Chuñu, a kind of dehydrated potato. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Excursion to Aymara Communities and Full Day Excursion Lluta - Cardones - Socoroma & Putre. Aymara culture

Archeology: Amazing Discoveries Mummies appear by accident in Arica the year 1983, when the second great discovery of the Chinchorro mummy’s cemetery was accomplished; following the findings of Max Uhle between 1909 and 1919. That year the excavation of a drinking water company gave a hundred mummies that were rescued by the Museum San Miguel Azapa. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Archeological Tour to Azapa Valley Azapa

Nature: Miraculous Beauty Lauca National Park is known to be home to a great wealth of flora and fauna, its highly interesting culture and history, and sites of uncultivated beauty. More than 130 different bird species live in this park, in addition to the distinctive vicuñas, vizcachas, and condors. A major attraction is its astonishing Chungara Lake, one of the most elevated of the world, located at the foot of the Payachata. Lauca National Park

RECOMMENDED: Full Day Excursion to Lauca National Park.

Sun & Beach: Arica Surf City This city is surfers’ paradise, not only for the beauty of the beaches or the invigorating climate with warm waters and gently undulating beaches. It is famous for the “El Gringo” wave; not because its size but the difficulty to ride this wave. RECOMENDED: Full Day Caverns & Beaches Excursion.

Arica Beaches

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Iquique Is synonymous with surfing and friendly people, haute cuisine and luxurious hotels, history and entertainment by the sea. Iquique was once the center of the mining of nitrates, still maintains the nostalgic mood of that bygone era in many of the older buildings that have been preserved. It was also the site of one of the largest naval battles in history. It features a duty free shopping area and beautiful white sandy beaches for those who just want to relax.

Downtown Iquique

Iquique Referential Map Arica Isluga National Park Colchane-Pisiga Border Crossing

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BOLIVIA Uyuni Salt Flat Huara

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Culture: Humberstone; La Tirana and Pica Oasis Humberstone World Heritage site by UNESCO it was a successful nitrate town, now abandoned but it has an interesting museum. Near there is La Tirana, a small and calm town, where they celebrate the day of the Virgen del Carmen, a festival which attracts many pilgrims and believers who dress up in masks and dance. Finally, is a must for tourists going to Pica Oasis, world-renowned for its tropical fruits such as Limon de pica (a kind of lemon) mango and its delicious olives. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Excursion to Humberstone & Pica Oasis. La Tirana celebration

Nature: Isluga National Park Has an area of 174.744 hectares, formed by plateaus and abrupt relieves which forms different kinds of landscapes. The hills Alpajares, Quinsachatas and Llanquipa, stands out in this park. They all have heights above the 5.000 meters above sea level. The greatest attraction in this place is the Isluga Volcano, which counts with snowy peaks and emission craters. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Excursion to Isluga National Park. Laguna del Huasco

Sun & Beach: White Sandy Beaches The beaches, with its white sands and warm waters are ideal for sea and sun baths, water sports, deep sea fishing and hiking. The most popular beaches are Cavancha beach and Brava beach. RECOMMENDED: Half Day City Tour.

Cavancha beach

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San Pedro de Atacama San Pedro for short is a small village located in one of the many oases which are founded in the altiplano of the Atacama Desert. Along this geographic zone rise some of the highest volcanoes of the Andes range. Formerly the center of the Atacama culture, today San Pedro's population is about 2.500. Nowadays this small town has a big importance because is considered as the archeological capital of Chile and also because of its extreme geographic position, the beauty of the landscape and its eternal blue sky.

Valle de la Luna

San Pedro de Atacama Referential Map Salar de Ollagüe Border Crossing

Iquique

Uyuni Salt Flat

Ollagüe Calama Tatio Geysers

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Puritama Hot Springs

Portezuelo del Cajón Border Crossing

Moon & Death Valley

Tara Salt Flat

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA Toconao

Aguas Calientes Salt Flat

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Altiplanic Lagoons Sico Border Crossing

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Distance Information

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Culture: Altiplanic Villages Characterized by the distribution of its constructions and crops, located in terraces in a beautiful and generous valley; the explorers can visit old churches, squares and the famous Padre Le Paige museum at San Pedro. Some villages are Toconao, Caspana, Machuca, Chiu-Chiu, where the oldest church in Chile is located. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Altiplanic Villages.

Church of San Pedro de Atacama

Archeology: The Aymara Culture Declared national monuments, located on cliffs against rivers and built in the 12th century, are the pukaras. Indigenous fortress-towns that currently preserve their old architecture, narrow streets, rectangular and circular buildings made of stone, wood and mud. Highlight: Pukara de Quitor and Pukara de Lasana. RECOMMENDED: FD Testigo de la Pukara - Tara Salt Flat.

Pukara de Quitor

Altiplanic Lagoons: Treasures in the Andes Miscanti and Mi単ique located at more than 4.000 meters over the sea level; the color of its water and its landscape are just beautiful. In the lagoons inhabit species like: tagua cornuda, Chilean flamingo, playero de baird, juarjual duck and the guallata. The flora is composed mainly by the llareta and paja brava. RECOMENDED: Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons. Miscanti lagoon

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Highlights Valleys: Marvelous Sunsets Valley of the Moon is a fantastic moon landscape belonging to Los Flamencos National Reserve. It is a small depression of salt ground that exhibits odd sculptural shapes. Places like, Valley of the Death, the statues of salt "Tres Marias", salt caverns and the sunset from the great sand dune overlooking the colors of the Andes are a must for tourists. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Death & Moon Valley PM.

Los Flamencos National Reserve

Salt Flats: Atacama the Great Salt Flat It is the largest salt flat in Chile. It is important due to the archeological and impressive geological formation and its incomparable landscape; to the east is enclosed by the main chain of the Andes, while to the west lies a secondary mountain range of the Andes called Cordillera de Domeyko. Home to colorful lagoons and the Chilean flamingos. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Atacama Salt Flat.

Atacama Salt Flat

Geysers: Tatio, a Unique Sunrise Experience Located 90 km from San Pedro de Atacama and over 4.200 m above sea level, these geysers have their origin in the geothermal field created by the volcano of the same name, by releasing violent jets of boiling water steams at 85ยบC at dawn 8 meters to the air. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Tatio Geysers & Puritama Hot Springs. Tatio Geysers

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La Serena Beaches, bays, islands and investigation centers are some of many attractions in La Serena, an ideal place to practice outdoor activities and sports, such as fly fishing and surfing. They are also beautiful protected beaches and parks that are home of a varied flora and fauna. La Serena has historical and archaeological museums, and fantastic colonial architecture; the paradise for astronomers.

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Highlights Unique Beaches: Humboldt Penguin National Reserve This reserve, with an extension of 859 hectares, formed by three islands: Damas, Choros, and Cha単aral, provides a spectacular variety of aquatic animals like the famous humboldt penguins, sea lions, chungungos, llacas and bottle-nosed dolphins. In the summer season it is possible to see some more occasional visitors like marine turtles, dolphins, whales, among others. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Excursion to Damas Island. Punta de Choros

Astronomy & Mistique: Elqui Valley Characterized for being one of the best areas to develop astronomical tourism given the geographical conditions and because of its skies are one of the clearest in the southern hemisphere, turists may visit the Malluca Observatory, and they may admire the colorful landcapes. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Elqui Valley with visit to the Mamalluca Observatory.

Malluca Observatory

Nature & Wine: Fray Jorge & Ovalle Fray Jorge is a National Park, declared by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, is an extraordinary natural phenomenon. It is a typical Valdivian forest situated in a coastal desert area. People can also visit the Charm Valley and Ovalle, here there are many vineyards to visit and taste the chilean wine, Pisco which is a typical drink and some others products such as jums and papaya fruit. RECOMENDED: Full Day Fray Jorge National Park & The Charm Valley. Fray Jorge National Park

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Central Valleys Central Chile is the cultural nucleus of the country. All of Chile's largest cities are located here, as are most of its universities and industries, its vineyards, republican architecture. In fact, central Chile is something of a microcosm of the country, balanced between deserts to the north and forests to the south, with the capital poised between the highest peaks in the Americas and a host of inviting beach resorts.

San Antonio Valley

Central Valleys: General Information Snow and ocean, poetry and bohemians, and world-class wines. Chile’s central region charms travelers with a wide variety of attractions. This is a very large extension of fertile land and mountains that are covered in snow for most of the year, with a chilly sea that grows warm as it makes its way into the homes and ports by means of endless stories waiting to be heard. How to get there? 18 Airlines operate daily flights from the major cities in the world and from almost every destination in Latin America. From Santiago you can access to the major wine valleys, ski resorts and magnificent Valparaiso; all in one hour drive radius. When to go? The Central Valleys are special all year round; you can find the best Grape Harvest Festivals on March – April or a nice powder snow in July – August. Valparaiso & Santiago are available all year round with its colorful labyrinths and magnificent food. What to bring? You will need light clothes for the summer and a warm outfit for the winter. Always try to be comfortable, wear a hat and sun block and don’t forget your camera; Amazing Landscapes! Festivities JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL JUNE DECEMBER

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“Santiago a Mil” International Theatre Festival @ Santiago. “Festival del Huaso” Folckloric Festival @ Olmue. International Song Festival @ Viña del Mar. Grape Harvest Festival @ Colchagua, Cachapoal & Maipo Valleys. National Rodeo Championship @ Rancagua. Grape Harvest Festival @ Colchagua, Cachapoal & Maipo Valleys St. Peter´s Party @ Valparaiso. Cultural Festival @ Valparaiso.

El Yali Natural Reserve

La Campana National Park

Location: Valparaiso Region, 20km south of Santo Domingo. Area: 520 hectares. Altitude: 0 m.a.s.l. Climate: Mediterranean type, characterized by sunny, warm and dry summers; soft and humid winters. Annual temps vary from 12° to 18°C. Main Highlights: This reserve has two lagoons that are home to unique birds; Native forests and the

Location: Valparaíso Region, 1 km northeast of Olmué. Valparaíso is 60 km to the east and Santiago 160km to the south. Area: 8,000 hectares. Altitude: Average of 400 and 2200 m.a.s.l. Climate: Mediterranean climate. The summer can be very hot with an annual temperature averaging 13.8°C. Main Highlights: The attractions include the peaks of La Campana (ideal for climbing) and El Roble hill. La Campana is home to a unique oasis of Chilean Palm located in the Ocoa side.

El Morado National Monument

Siete Tazas National Park

Location: Metropolitan Region, 93km from Santiago; aprox 2.5 hours. Area: 3,009 hectares. Altitude: from 1,800 to 5,060 m.a.s.l. on the summit of El Morado. Climate: Average of 8°C, with a max of 32°C and a min of -20°C. Main Highlights: The attractions include the Morado Glecier and the artisanal thermal baths. Stunning views and wonderful fauna.

Location: Maule Region, 100km northeast of Talca. Area: 5,147.51 hectares. Altitude: Average of 600 and 2,0156 m.a.s.l. Climate: Mediterranean climate with a long dry season. The coldest month is July, (4° – 8°C), rising to 22°C in January. The mean annual temperature is 14°C. The annual rainfall is 980 mm between April and September. Main Highlights: The major attraction is its 7 waterfalls and their respective ‘cups’ (tazas) produced by Claro river, which runs through a deep throat posted at regular intervals, forming ponds surrounded by native vegetation.

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Santiago Santiagoâ&#x20AC;Ś The Chileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital located in the Central Valley and framed by the majestic Andes Mountains is a modern city; however, it still offers a colonial atmosphere due to its architecture which blends styles like baroque and neoclassical in their buildings. The beautiful and extensive valleys surrounding the city are home to renowned Chilean wines, all located between the snowy summits of the mountains and the warm currents of the Pacific Ocean and blessed with a pleasant Mediterranean climate.

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Shopping:Tempting Memories The pedestrian zones of Santiago are full of life and tourists can stroll down the streets, while watching the offers from many stores or street vendors. Neighbourhoodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like Lastarria & Brasil still conserve their unique colonial atmosphere; others like Alonso de Cordova or Luis Pasteur can amaze the most intrepid shoppers with the most exclusive boutiques and wine shops. RECOMMENDED: Half Day City Tour or Walking Tour.

Patio Bellavista

Culture: Urban Art Santiago has an important range of museums, galleries and exhibition halls that make culture a party. Festivals in parks, hidden galleries, outdoor movies and the most extravagant theatres mixed with fancy cafes and unique bars add to this city the art it needs to be an urban cosmopolitan metropolis. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Cultural Tour.

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Highlights Entertainment & Nightlife: Cosmopolitan Santiago Nightlife in Chile is dynamic and vibrant. The capital boasts of bars, casinos, clubs, pubs, live music shows, restaurants and night clubs. Santiago bustles and buzzes with life, ebbing and flowing as people hop from one bar to the next, from theatre to cinema to bar, enjoying the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s informal atmosphere and great ambiance. Neighbourhoods like Bellavista and Italia offer a complete range of activities one can choose from and enjoy the night at its taste. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Night Tour. View of Santiago from the Andes

Cuisine to Delight the Palate Variety and exquisite flavour are the main gastronomic features of Santiago's restaurants, turning them into veritable temples of fine dining. They specialise in dish featuring fish and shellfish from the South Pacific, Chile's famous wines and the delicious fruit from the central area of the country. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Cachapoal Valley.

Typical food from the Central Valleys

Adventure: Amazing Sceneries South of Santiago you will find the Maipo River Canyon. Without doubt this unique place is one of the great natural wonders of Chile. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a natural paradise in the middle of the Central Andes. A narrow road runs parallel to the Maipo River, as you ascend, you'll see massive mountains contrasted with amazing nature. At the far end of the valley, you'll find an austere landscape where hot springs spill from the earth and the mountains display vibrant shades of blue and violet. Rafting, Horse Back riding, Canopy and every adventure thing you wish to do can be done in this intrepid valley. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Maipo Canyon Excursion. Embalse del Yeso

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Valparaiso Valparaiso is a city for all the senses, its labyrinthine streets inviting one to walk, stroll, amble and discover. Its people built their port here, despite the difficult geography of hills and ravines, crafting buildings that climb the hills in labyrinths of streets, stairways and trails. The result is a magnificent amphitheatre cupping views of the ocean. It is proud of its history, and its topography makes it ideal to appreciate from many a lookout. UNESCO recognized its charms and importance by making it a World Heritage Site: a city that opens its doors, challenging you to discover its spirit.

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Exploring the City: Colorful Labyrinths Valparaiso has been the Cultural Capital of Chile since 2003. It’s a city which encourages you to walk, discover, take photographs, wander and even get lost for a while. It’s bustling and bohemian, creative and artistic, young and yet old, with its own very particular identity: creative, diverse and multicultural. RECOMMENDED: Half-Day Walking Tour.

Colorfull hill of Valparaiso

Entertainment & Nightlife: Fun places Valparaiso boasts very varied nightlife options, ranging from traditional bars and pubs where locals and visitors gather to converse and share experiences, to large-scale electronic dance events – and everything in-between. It’s a great city for bar-hopping, deciding which establishment to visit as the night grows older, taking in the character of different neighborhoods. RECOMMENDED: Half-Day Night Tour. Night Light from Cerro Alegre

Culture: Neruda & Valparaiso Chile’s Nobel Prize-winning poet, Pablo Neruda loved Valparaíso. He usually travelled from Isla Negra to the port, where he would stay for weeks in La Sebastiana, a wonderful house he built especially for writing in peace. Find out about the poet’s life, his writing on this region and his great works. RECOMMENDED: Half-Day City Tour.

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CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Ski Snow has a privileged place in Chile due to the Andes. The excellent conditions of climate and altitude allow winter resorts to offer spacious slopes with stunning natural panoramas. Comfortable cabins, hotels, spas and thermal baths help make skiing in Chile hugely enjoyable.

Ski - The Central Andes

Highlights Portillo: White valleys Over the past 60 years, Portillo has earned a reputation as an excellent destination for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. The snow quality in Portillo is excellent and is often likened to that of the Rocky Mountains. Skiers of all skill-levels find what they are looking for on the mountain and come back year after year for more adventure. RECOMMENDED: Ski Week at Portillo.

Portillo

Valle Nevado: White entertainment Valle Nevado offers access to the largest skiable domain in South America: nearly 7,000 acres. With such a vast amount of terrain the resort caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Valle Nevado boasts 80% sunny days, but because of the resort’s high altitude and orientation the quality of Valle Nevado’s snow remains in optimum conditions. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Valle Nevado.

Valle Nevado Hotel

Termas de Chillan: White diversity Termas de Chillán, the Andes Mountains’ unrivaled Ski and Spa Resort, enjoy mountain magic and comfort immersed in breathtaking beauty: a style of service excellence that will make your stay an unforgettable experience. Renowned for the singular therapeutic properties of its hot springs water, Termas de Chillán is the Southern Hemisphere’s leading thermal spa. RECOMMENDED: Ski Week Gran Hotel Termas de Chillan.

Termas de Chillan Hotel

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Wines Entertainment, education and adventure: thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way you live wine in Chile. Cutting-edge vineyards have turned Chile into a wine powerhouse, producing some of finest vintages in the new world. Explore the rolling hills, enjoy the adventure of learning about modern production techniques and, of course, taste the produce!

Colchagua Valley

Highlights Maipo Valley: Wines with history The Maipo Valley is best known for its well-balanced red wines. Alto Maipo reaches into the Andean foothills and produces some of Chile’s leading Cabernets. Central Maipo is one of the country’s oldest and most diverse productive regions, and Coastal Maipo — a relative newcomer — benefits from the cool maritime air currents that wash over and between the coastal mountains. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Maipo Valley. Maipo Valley

Casablanca Valley: Fun between vines Casablanca has always been a valley favoured for its fresh climate. The valley’s weather is directly influenced by the Humboldt Current which originates in Antarctica. Cold-weather grapes, in general, have greater acidity, a fresher fruit-bearing character, less alcoholic content and a striking aroma. The combination of cold and warmer weather tends to create a specific style of wine, in which the valley’s slow ripening process also plays a part, and which has led to no particular grape dominating. . RECOMMENDED: Full Day Casablanca & Valparaiso. Casablanca Valley

Cachapoal Valley: Different landscapes Just south of Santiago, the Cachapoal valley is Chile’s agricultural heartland and further divided into two winegrowing sectors. Cachapoal, the northernmost, is known primarily for red grapes. Cachapoal Alto stretches eastward into the Andean foothills and produces elegant, well-balanced Cabernets and red blends. Farther west toward the Coastal Mountains, the Peumo sector receives just enough cool maritime influence to create a warm, but not hot climate ideal for the area’s renowned, full-bodied, fruit-forward Carmenére. Cachapoal Valley

RECOMMENDED: Full Day Cachapoal.

Colchagua Valley: Infinite activities The Colchagua Valley’s shape and fertility was decided by the beautiful River Tinguiririca, which runs from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean to the west. One of Chile’s best-known wine regions, it has earned great praise for its full-bodied Cabernet, Carménère, Syrah and Malbec vintages, and its wines regularly appear high on the world’s lists of leading wines. RECOMMENDED: Colchagua Overnight Tour.

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Colchagua Valley

Lakes & Volcanoes A land of blues and greens, of granite greys and windswept whites. The south of Chile is an artist’s palette of colors and an explorer’s dream of excellent infrastructure making for easy exploration from a number of springboard towns – so it only takes a while to get away, to the lakes, to the mountains, to the realm of the condor.

Lonquimay Volcano

Lakes & Volcanoes: General Information The river Bio Bio is an historical boundary between the Mapuche Indians and the Spaniards. Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, the territory of the Mapuche Indians extended further to the north. After being forced to move south, they successfully resisted further withdrawal at Bio Bio. Since that time, this boundary has marked the beginning of southern Chile. This is also the point where the Chilean landscape begins to change. The intense green of trees and forest overtakes the landscape and dominates the horizon. Over time, the native culture grew accustomed to living alongside Europeans, and settled freely through the zone, including the island of Chiloe.

How to get there? To this area you may fly to Temuco, Valdivia or Puerto Montt and then drive to Pucon or Puerto Varas. You also have excellent roads and overnight busses that can get you to the desire destination.

When to go? The climate doesn’t vary too much trough the year, being this a zone of thermal baths all year round is appropriate to visit. The ski season opens in July and ends almost in October; during the months of January & February a lot of activities occur in different locations. Rain is always present in this area, they even have a Rain Festival.

What to bring? You will need light clothes for the summer and a warm outfit for the winter. Always try to be comfortable, wear a hat and sun block and don’t forget your camera; Snow capped volcanoes scatter the landscape.

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Music Festival @ Frutillar. Valdivian Week @ Valdivia. We Xipantu: Mapuches New Year @ Pucón. Rain Festival @ Puerto Varas. Theater Festival @ Puerto Montt. River Festival @ Pucón.

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Conguillo National Park

Huerquehue National Park

Villarica National Park

Location: Araucania Region, 148 kilometers northeast of Temuco. Curacautin is 28 kilometers northwest. Area: 60,832 hectares. Altitude: 3,215 m.a.s.l. reached in the Llaima Volcano. Climate: Warm and temperate, in the hottest month, the average temperature is 15.1º C in January, and in the cold months, (June, July), it is 6ºC. Main Highlights: Among its greatest attractions are the ‘Llaima’ Volcano, lakes and lagoons of volcanic origin, and the ancient araucaria forests.

Location: La Araucanía Region, 33 km to the west of Pucón. Area: 12,500 hectares. Altitude: Range of 720 and 2000 m.a.s.l. Climate: There are two types of climate: a warm climate with less than four dry months, and an icy climate, due to altitude during winter. Main Highlights: A beautiful, mountainous park,characterized by its mountainous geography, and crystalline lakes and lagoons. There are some incredible views from the park, like the Pucon River to the Villarrica Volcano. And, if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the majestic condor.

Vicente Perez Rosales National Park

Alerce Andino National Park

Location: La Araucanía Region, 8 km to the southeast of Pucón. Area: 63,000 hectares. Altitude: 2,847 m.a.s.l.reached in the Villarrica Volcano. Climate: Between January and March, the minimum ing between 20° and 23°C, the lowest average temperature registered between May and August is 4°C. Main Highlights: Dominating the landscape, the Villarrica volcano is its major attraction. The volcano boasts a ski center and volcanic caves worth exploring. You can also climb up to the crater of the volcano to admire not only the boiling lava in the interior but also the view from above of the surrounding lakes, lagoons, and other nearby volcanoes.

Location: The Lakes Region, 82 km to the northeast of Puerto Montt. Puerto Varas is 18 km to the southeast. Area: 251,000 hectares. Altitude: Range of 1.710 to 3.491 m.a.s.l. reached in the Tronador Volcano. Climate: humid temperate. The average annual temperature is 11.1°C, with an average in January of 16°C and in June of 6.5°C. Main Highlights: Stunning due to its extraordinary landscape of trees, mountains and snowy volcanoes, its wealth of wildlife is also incredibly rich, amounting to more than one hundred species of birds and 30 species of mammals. Together with the marvelous natural beauty of the Osorno volcano, the Todos Los Santos Lake, the Petrohué waterfalls, the Negro river and the Tronador volcano amongst many others, this park is not to be missed.

Location: The Lakes Region, the park is 46 kilometers east of Puerto Montt. Area: 39,225 hectares. Altitude: 1,558 m.a.s.l. Climate: The average monthly temperature is 7°C in June to 15°C in January, reaching a maximum average of 20°C during this month. Main Highlights: Alerce forest situated in the mountain zone of the Lakes Region. Although the alerce (larch) is the dominant tree, the park also has other species typical of Evergreen woods. The park

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throughout the forests and mountains. Of them, the most well known are the Sargazo, Chaiquenes, Triángulo, Fría and Pangal lagoons. Also known for their beauty although not within park limits are Lake Chapo and the Reloncaví estuary.

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Pucón & Surroundings Thanks to its natural attractions, Pucón is a favorite; located at the shores of the Villarrica Lake and next to the active Villarrica Volcano, it has a magical combination which allows enjoying the beach and water sports in the summer, and it’s Ski Center in the winter time. Its surroundings are just magnificent, thermal waters immersed in the middle of immense virgin forests, plenty of blue lakes and turquoise rivers, active volcanoes and the mythical Mapuche culture.

Conguillo National Park

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Highlights Culture: Live Mapuche The Mapuches are one of the indigenous habitants of south-central Chile; they were known as Araucanians (araucanos) by the Spaniards. Represent about 4% of the Chilean population, who are particularly concentrated in this region. The Mapuche traditional economy is based on agriculture; their traditional social organization consists of extended families, under the direction of a "lonko" or chief, although in times of war they would unite in larger groupings and elect a toqui to lead them. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Mapuches Culture. Colorfull hill of Valparaiso Mapuche typical outfit

Volcanoes: Natural Adrenaline In the middle of the Andes Mountains appears the amazing volcanoes Llaima and Villarrica, being the most actives of Chile, both have ski centers and volcanic caves worth exploring. Tourists can also climb up to the crater of the volcanoes to admire not only the boiling lava in the interior but also the view from above of the surrounding lakes, lagoons, and other nearby volcanoes. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Villarica National Park.

Night Light from CerroVolcano Alegre Lonquimay

Adventure: Infinite Excursions Thanks to the unique geography of this area, with rivers, lakes, mountains and volcanoes, visitors will be able to practice different outdoor activities like horseback riding trough Huerquehue National Park, trekking in the Malalcahuello Natural Reserve, rafting & kayaking in the Trancura river, climbing active volcanoes, canopy and an infinite pallet of activities to choose from in the most outstanding sceneries. RECOMMENDED: Hiking in the Lakes & Volcanoes Program.

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CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Highlights National Parks: Inmensity Characterized by its volcanoes, forests, caves, rivers, lagoons and the mythical extensive forests of araucarias; witch form a home to a variety of fauna, perhaps the most interesting being the pumas, grey and red foxes, pudúes, coipos, peucos, quiques, chingues and mountain monkeys, one of the three species of marsupials which exist in Chile. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Huerquehue National Park.

Conguillo National Park

Hot Springs: Relaxing Scenery Thanks to the past intense volcanic activity of this amazing area, we invite you to experience a great time discovering a fantastic landscape of rivers, lakes and snowcapped volcanoes while relaxing at the best thermal resorts and its natural hot springs that emerge naturally trough the native forests. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Termas Geometricas.

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Gastronomy: Southern Pleasures The gastronomic zones blend the traditional flavors of the Mapuche culture and international cuisine emphasizing the use of dressings and indigenous fruits such as merken, a ground extracted from roasted red chili; digüeñes (mushrooms), piñón (seeds Araucaria) or outbreaks such as quinoa that is an authentic proposal for the palates of the travelers. RECOMMENDED: Jabalí al Palo, (roast boar to the stick), typical dish from this area.

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Puerto Varas In the south western shore of Lake Llanquihue is located Puerto Varas. The reflection of the German colonization in the construction characteristic of the area, the gardens and the volcanoes Osorno & Calbuco on the horizon, will offer the best of this region. The coast of Puerto Varas surrounds a major extension of Lake Llanquihue. This city is the port of entrance to the Austral Road and Chiloe; its surroundings offer a great variety of activities to do.

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Highlights Adventure: Adrenalin Sports Around Puerto Varas there are several national parks and valleys where the explorers will be available to make incredible sport activities such as trekking in the Alerce Andino National Park, rafting & kayaking in the Petrohue River, fishing, riding, hiking, and nautical excursions as well as ice climbing and many other extreme adventures trough the lakes and parks this amazing zone has to offer. RECOMMENDED: Full day Alerce Andino National Park.

Horseback riding in The Cliffs Preserve

National Parks: Forests and Falls The travelers will find two of the most visited national parks in this beautiful region such as Alerce Andino and Vicente Pérez Rosales, where the explorers can visit the falls of Petrohué, Osorno Volcano, Laguna Verde, Todos Los Santos Lake, Hot Spring Bath El Callao, Volcanoes such as Puntiagudo and Tronador and all in an astonishing landscape with virgin forests and pristine rivers & lakes. RECOMMENDED: Full Day excursion Petrohué & Osorno Volcano. Vicente Perez Rosales National Park

Gastronomy: German Pastries Its cuisine is highlighted by the German pastries, especially the "Kuchen" (a sort of cake), cookies, cakes, chocolates and jams, which can be found in many restaurants and hotels in the area. There is also an interesting foods associated with good meats in southern Chile (beef, lamb, venison, wild boar, pork, etc.) the sausages and beers made by descendants of German settlers are just exquisite! RECOMMENDED: Full day city tour Puerto Octay & Frutillar.

A typical Restaurant in Fruitillar

CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Patagonia Towering mountains, ageless glaciers, crisp blue lakes and vast stretches of untamed land: Chilean Patagonia is a paradise for all lovers of the great outdoors. Active explorers will want to try kayaking, and more, while those looking for a more relaxing slowly take in the inspirational scenery, as well as great local cuisine.

Torres del Paine National Park

Patagonia: General Information It is believed that the term "Patagon" had its origin in the Spanish navigators whom, at San Julian (Argentina), thought the native hunters had big feet (which is not true). Gradually it has been prevailing the logical interpretation that the term comes from the giant PATAGON, a character from "Primaleon", a cavalry novel to which captain Fernando (Hernando) de Magallanes was very keen. When he met the first aborigine at San Julian, he saw him as frightening as the novel character and called him "Patagon", and the Land of Patagons or just Patagonia…

How to get there? Fly from Santiago or Puerto Montt directly to Balmaceda or Punta Arenas. From Puerto Montt there are ferrys that depart to different areas of the Chilean Patagonia.

When to go? Every season has its own touch; at winter the landscapes are just amazing and maybe you can see some Pumas. Autumn is stunning with its colors and sunsets; Spring is the re-birth for many species and being able to feel that energy is amazing. At Summer the climate is perfect for practicing outdoor activities.

What to bring? You will need a warm outfit to cover from the wind and maybe be prepared for some rain. Always try to be comfortable; trekking shoes are a must in this area. Wear a hat and sun block and don’t forget your camera; Patagonia is always magnificent.

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Fiesta del Pesca´o Frito @ Puerto Cisnes – Aysen Folkloric Festival @ Villa Cerro Castillo Cattle Show @ Punta Arenas Patagonia Expedition Race @ Tierra del Fuego Fiesta Huasa @ Chile Chico Rescuing Traditions @ Villa Cerro Castillo La Trilla @ Puerto Ibañez Caleta Tortel Foundation @ Caleta Tortel La Corrida @ Coyhaique

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Queulat National Park

Cerro Castillo National Park

San Rafael Lagoon National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

Location: Aysén Region, 170 km northeast of Coyhaique. Puyuhuapi is 50 km northeast of the park's south entrance. Area: 154,093 hectares. Altitude: from 3.200 to 6.342 m.a.s.l. Climate: Humid with lots of rain year round. In winter, the rainfall increases and there is snow in the higher altitudes. The total annual rainfall is from 3,500mm to 4,000mm. The average annual

Location: Aysén Region, Coyhaique is 82 km south of Puerto Chacabuco and the lagoon is 120 marine miles southeast of Puerto Chacabuco. Area: 134,000 hectares. Altitude: 4,000 m.a.s.l. in the tallest peak: Mount San Valentín Climate: There is a tendency towards a cold-steppe climate and continental trans-andean. It can be very cold here with snow in the winter. Main Highlights: The most beautiful sites are Cerro Castillo, Cerro Iglesia , and Conde Stone, a rock shaped over the years by natural elements to look

Location: Aysén Region, 64km south of Coyhaique. Area: 1,742,000 hectares. Altitude: 2,320 m.a.s.l. Climate: Humid with lots of rain by the coast measuring 3,500 mm annually. In the high-altitude areas, rain and snow reach 5,000 mm annually. The average annual temperature is 5°C. Main Highlights: mountain and the surrounding hills and is the origin of 19 glaciers. However, the park is most famous for Mount San Valentín. An impressive sight is the large blocks of ice that can be seen breaking

Location: The Magallanes Region, 400 km to the northeast of Punta Arenas. Puerto Natales lies 112km to the south east. Area: 181,000 hectares. Altitude: 50 to 3,000 m.a.s.l. Climate: The average temperature in summer is 10 to 18º C, up to a maximum of 23 - 25 º C. The minimum in summer is 0 – 8 º C. Main Highlights: Snow-capped mountain peaks such as the famous Cuernos del Paine (Paine Horns), cascading rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and mirrored lakes: in all aspects Torres del Paine National Park deserves its reputation.

Main Highlights: In terms of wildlife, this park is an evergreen forest. Among the natural attractions is the Hanging Glacier, which was discovered in 1875 by Captain Enrique Simpson. The glacier was originally 100 meters from the sea shore and is now 7,800 m away. Risopatrón lake, Tempanos lagoon, Queulat bay, Padre García and Cóndor waterfalls, are just some of the most beautiful sites in the park, and can be discovered by following some of the park's trails. vizcachas, and condors. A major attraction is the astonishing Chungara Lake.

thunderous roar. Although the glaciers and the lake are the park's major attractions, the park also accommodates a rich variety of both water and land birds. You can also observe dolphins, fur seals, chungungos, and elephant seals.

Pali Aike National Park

Cape Horn National Park

Location: Magallanes Region, 196 km north west of Punta Arenas. Area: 5,030 hectares. Altitude: 100-200 m.a.s.l. Climate: Cold steppe weather with annual precipitation of 200 to 300 mm, and an average temperature of 4º C. Main Highlights: Has marvelous rocky formations, covered in millenary lava. The main attractions are its colorful landscape, the diverse

Location: Chilean Antárctica Region. Area: 63,093 hectares. Altitude: 220 m.a.s.l. with the exception of Cerro Pirámide, which has an altitude of 406 m.a.s.l. Climate: 10º C, with a high media of 12,4º C and the low media of 5,9º C, in summer season. During winter time, the high media temperature is 4,8º C, and the lowest is -1º C. Main Highlights: Just travelling to Cape Horn is a priceless experience, the landscapes are covered in green and sky-blue, like no other place on Earth. The archipelagos just come together, giving the visitors a paradisiacal view. It's one of the latest places to be named Reserve of the Biosphere, protecting the species against any kind of danger at the hands of men. It's a distant place, but it promises to take your breath away.

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Línea pre-picado: No Borrar

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Línea Pliegue

AysĂŠn This Patagonian area holds different cities, small towns, National Reserves, rivers and lakes with marvelous landscapes. The area has wild vegetation and native animals; its topography turns it in a pleasant place to practice different activities and sports: fly fishing, kayak, trekking, bird watching and plenty other more, in the most uncommon and untamed destinations in the planet. Discover this region trough the Austral Road, virgin forests, unique glaciers, colorful sunsets and much more.

Queulat National Park

The Austral Road During most of the twentieth century, the territory of Aysen was only accessible by boat and aircraft, the only form of communication by land with the rest of the region involved crossing territory to Argentina. Thus in 1976 began the construction of the road. More than 10,000 soldiers worked in one of the most expensive and difficult engineering projects undertaken in Chile, mainly due to the existence of some glaciers and fjords that complicated the path. We believe the best way to discover this hidden treasure is by embarking on a magical Self-drive Travesía. Discover Aysen at your own pace and be captivated by its people and its natural beauty. Below you will find a sample itinerary to uncover the myth of this magical and pristine land.

Day 1: Puerto Montt – Bariloche (220 km.)

Day 7: El Pangue – Coyhaique (240 km.)

Day 13: El Chaltén – El Calafate (250 km.)

Pick your car at the Airport or the city office and start your Travesía to the Austral Road with nice drive trough Forests, Lakes & Volcanoes until you reach Bariloche – Argentina.

Drive through the Quelat National Park and admire its views and beauties until you reach the capital or the region: Coyhaique.

Drive around Lake Viedma and reach El Calafate; a typical town located on the shores of Lago Argentino, a huge lake glacier with impressive views.

Day 2: Bariloche – Cholila (410 km.)

Day 8: Coyhaique – Lake General Carrera (265 km.)

Day 14: El Calafate

This day drive along the Argentinean Pampa and the Andes discovering the beautiful town of El Bolson.

Start early in the morning this long drive. Stop to observe the magnificent views from the various lookouts along this un-habited piece of land. Don’t forget to visit the Marble Chapels close to Puerto Tranquilo.

Visit the impotent Perito Moreno Glacier, a true natural spectacle

Day 3: Cholila – Futalefú (238 km.)

Day 9: Lake General Carrera

Day 15: El Calafate – Torres del Paine (348 km.)

In this day you´ll drive further south trough the Alerces National Park, one of the most beautiful National Parks in Argentina. Take your time and explore this green immensity and then cross the border again to Chile to reach Futalefú.

Day at leisure to explore the surroundings of the lake.

Day 4: Futalefú

Day 10: L .General Carrera – Perito Moreno (290 km.)

Day 16: Torres del Paine National Park

Day at leisure to explore this southern paradise. Futalefú is well known for its world class rapids and is considered the best hot spots for river rafting in Chile.

Drive towards east to Chile Chico along Lake General Carrera so you can cross the border again to Argentina. The Landscape changes dramatically into the typical Pampa that covers almost all of Argentinean Patagonia.

Day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent park; try trekking to the base of the horns, or visit the grey glacier and the crisp blue lakes that surround the park.

Day 5: Futalefú – El Pangue (180 km.) In these day pass by the crystal clear lake called “Yelcho” and descend to the Pacific Ocean until you reach Quelat National Park; you will be amazed by these dense forest.

Day 6: El Pangue Day at leisure to discover Quelat National Park and its Hanging Glacier

Day 11: Perito Moreno – El Chaltén (535 km.) Today you´ll have a specially long trip through the “Patagonian Highway” until you reach El Chaltén; a marvelous town situated in Glaciares National Park and on the feet of Mt. Fitz Roy.

Day 12: El Chaltén Day at leisure to discover Los Glaciares National Park.

Drive to Chile via Cerro Castillo and arrive to one of the most stunning National Parks in South America: Torres del Paine.

Day 17: Torres del Paine – Punta Arenas (410 km.) Drive to the capital of the region: Punta Arenas and enjoy what the road has to offer, don’t forget to visit Milodon Cave or the Penguin Colony at Seno Otway.

Day 18: Punta Arenas – Drop Off This magnificent Travesia ends in Punta Arenas airport where you will return the car and take your

AYSÉN AND CARRETERA AUSTRAL REFERENTIAL MAP

Highlights Austral Road: Infinite Landscapes In a landscape of unique beauty with abundant vegetation, in the middle of stunning native forests, mountains, rivers, waterfalls of crystal clear water, makes its way The Austral Road (Carretera Austral), beginning in Puerto Montt, covers more than 1,240 kilometers and 229 kilometers of side roads, and ends in Villa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Higgins, close to the Southern Ice Fields. RECOMMENDED: Austral Road Program

North Austral Road

Fly Fishing: Splendid Scenery Geographically privileged for fishing, the area has many places of interest to lovers of this sport. There are many possibilities for all fishing techniques, like fly or trolling, an activity that thrives on the unique conditions of the waters in this part of Patagonia in southern Chile, exclusive hideaway for heavy and large feral trout, huge and powerful migratory salmon.

RECOMMENDED: Ultimate Fly Fishing by Nomads of the Seas

Picacho River Valley

Adventure: Awesome Nature There are many different reasons to visit Aysen; a huge green area with unique micro climate perfect for developing adventure tourism, expeditions, nature and outdoors activities like rafting, kayaking, climbing and horseback riding, among others in the most pristine landscapes. RECOMMENDED: Escape to the Green Patagonia Program

Trekking Rio Maqui

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Highlights

Navigation: Between Glaciers and Fjords With over 250 million acres of impressive geography, Aysen still remains as one of the rare corners on the planet yet to be discovered. Keeping its invaluable treasures and exquisite biodiversity for the few who venture to discover and appreciate them. What a better way to explore this impressive region sailing trough National Parks, ageless glaciers and hidden treasures. RECOMMENDED: San Rafael Lagoon Excursion

Excursion to San Rafael Lagoon

National Parks: Endless Labyrinths The southernmost region of America is a vast labyrinth of canals, islands, mountains, deep valleys, lakes, glaciers and wind, giving life to various national parks and reserves, highlighting its unique native forests and fauna. Venture yourself into the most extravagant National Parks. RECOMMENDED: Trekking to Cerro Castillo

Skiing in Cerro Castillo National Park

CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Torres del Paine Torres del Paine National Park was declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco in 1978. Located between the Andes and the Patagonian steppe; this area includes the colossal granite towers and horns and rock that gave him worldwide fame, with heights up to 3050 meters above sea level. The park preserves fragile ecosystems concentrated between lakes Sarmiento, Nordenskjold and lagoons Bitter and Blue. Pehoe famous Lake and Glacier Grey with its 4 km. wide and more than 30 meters in height are one of the highlights in the park.

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Distance Information From Santiago to Pta. Arenas From Pta. Arenas

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Highlights Grey Glacier: Spectacular Scenario It is characterized by its spectacular rocky formations and the grey shade of its waters. The huge and beautiful icebergs that fall from the base of the glacier can be fully appreciated here, presenting a spectacular and awesome visual scenario of the same and of the Macizo Paine. RECOMMENDED: Grey Glacier Navigation

Grey Glacier

Flora & Fauna: Wonderful Colors Among the enormous variety of species that can be found in this wonderful reserve its highlights the Pre-Andean scrubland, and the Magellanic forests, composes of orchids, lengas, and coigĂźe, on the other hand, there are about 25 types of animals such as pumas, foxes, skunks and guanacos, condors, black-necked swans, flamingos, among other species make a distinctive scenario. RECOMMENDED: Horseback riding to PehoĂŠ

Owl from Torres del paine

Horns of Torres del Paine: The Ice Castles Granite mountains of different shapes and size with a tectonic origin. It is especially beautiful due to the attractive color of its granites rock. Noteworthy are the Paine Grande, Los Cuernos and Las Torres. A must see landscape. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Horns of Paine

Horns of Torres del Paine

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Highlights Salto Grande: Last Waterfall Recognized worldwide as one of the most beautiful, unspoiled and unique on the planet and because of its proximity to Southern Ice Fields, the park has many lakes, ponds, rivers and waterfalls as the impressive Salto Grande, a product of the melting of glaciers. Located near a turquoise color lake called Nordenskjöld. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Salto Grande

Salto Grande

Sarmiento Lake: Deep Blue Surface Inside of Torres del Paine National Park the impressive Sarmiento Lake looks as if it has a ring around it, because the edge of its shore is white, due to the accumulation of calcium carbonate from its water and is the only of the area whose waters are not from glacial origin. In addition, the lake has viewpoints from which tourists could see the Cordillera Paine in all its magnitude. RECOMMENDED: Hiking to La Cal Lagoon

Paine Massif

The “W”: One of the best hikes in the world! A 7-day trekking program of the classic "W" hike in the Torres del Paine National Park will let you marvel at the park's major peaks, glaciers and lakes like no other trek. Excellent trails and mountain shelters. This program was designed for outdoor nature lovers. An expert guide will accompany you on this 57-km trek that operates from October to April. RECOMMENDED: The “W” Trekking Travesia.

W Hike trough Torres del Paine

CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Puerto Natales & Punta Arenas Punta Arenas is the capital of the region; you can visit the southern Tierra del Fuego, Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel. Is the connection path to the Falkland Islands and Antarctica. Puerto Natales is located 247 km. northwest of Punta Arenas, together with black necked swans and seagulls, greets the visitor from its important misty dock, characteristic of this rural touristic area. Situated by Se単oret channel facing the Cordillera de los Andes, it is also the gateway to beautiful natural landscapes like the worldwide known Torres del Paine National Park.

Magdalena Island

P. Natales & P. Arenas Referential Map El Calafate

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ARGENTINA Cerro Castillo

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Distance Information From Santiago to P. Arenas

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From P.Arenas to P. Natales

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2 days recommended minimum

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Highlights Bird Watching: Colorful Sky From the barren windswept Patagonian steppes to the exuberant Valdivian temperate rain forests and Chilean fjords, features a wide variety of birds that are unique to this area of the world. Some of the species to be found are yunco magallĂĄnico, papĂşa penguin, magellanic penguin, black-necked swan and the Andean Condor. RECOMMENDED: Magdalena Island Navigation

Magdalena Island

Whale Watching: Immensity Ocean One of the most pristine and undisturbed areas in the world, it encompasses a fascinating diversity of eco-regions and thanks to the geographical conditions, climate and the great vastness of the Pacific Ocean in this region, visitors will watch the huge whales of the south of the world. RECOMMENDED: Travesia to Carlos III Island

a humpback whale playing in the strait of magellan

National Parks: Wonderful Nature With a huge variety of plant and animal species which, with its incredibly beautiful setting has made it an almost unequalled destination for hikers and backpackers, ecology-lovers and adventure sportsmen alike. Snow-capped mountain peaks, cascading rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and mirrored lakes: describes the national parks of this area. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

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Islands For a country with as much coastline as Chile, it boasts thousands of islands and islets, from the northern deserts to the tip of the American continent in the south. They come in all shapes and sizes, but all have one thing in common: history, nature and exceptional beauty. Every island has its own characteristics. Some are completely uninhabited. Others have been the nucleus of particular cultures. Others are found southern end.

Easter Island @ Los tres Motus

Easter Island Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is the farthest island from any populated land on the planet. It has been a place full of attraction and mystery ever since its discovery. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a distance of 3,700km from the coast of South America, Rapa Nui is a great volcanic cone that was pushed up from the ocean floor to 500 meters above sea level. This tiny triangle of land, that measures just 166 square km, was the birthplace of a fascinating civilization, of which the moai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giant statues sculpted from rock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; play silent witness to this history.

Sunrise @ Ahu Tongariki

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Highlights Culture: Unique and Mysterious Isolated for centuries from the outside world, people of Rapa Nui developed their own distinctive culture, a culture perhaps best known by the”Moai”; huge figures carved of volcanic rock. It is believed that “Moai” represent the spirits of illustrious ancestors such as chiefs and leaders, but they are only speculations. Many moai are found on the sacred ceremonial areas of the island known as 'ahu' whose construction has been an unexplained mystery until now. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Maunga Terevaka ahu akivi

Beaches: Stunning and Beautiful Anakena the largest beach in the island is highlighted by white sands and crystal waters and surrounded by Polynesian palm trees. Ovahe stands out for its pink sand. The island has one of the clearest waters in the world and an impressive marine life full of arches and walls of corals, giving way to activities like scuba diving. The tourist may also visit the volcanic caves that emerge from the foothills of the volcano Terevaka and enjoy a perfect sunset with the moais as spectators. RECOMMENDED: Full Day Trekking to Anakena

Anakena Beach

The Island: Unique Landscapes Easter Island today, remains one of the most unique places you will ever encounter; an open air museum showcasing a fascinating, but unfortunately lost, culture. The Rapanui are among the friendliest people you will ever meet, and the landscape is truly amazing - with its volcanic craters, lava formations, beaches, brilliant blue water, and archaeological sites. RECOMMENDED: Half Day Hiking to Orongo

Ranu Kau Volcano

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Chiloé The second biggest island in South America. Its environment is practically virgin soil, most of which is part of the Chiloe National Park, which offers a natural and traditional scenery. The architecture is the major attraction of this destination. The “palafitos” and the old churches (built between the 18th and 19th centuries) have made of Chiloe a Heritage of the Humanity by UNESCO. Exquisit gastronomy variety, can be found in this island like the famous oysters.

Palafitos in Castro

Chiloé Island Referential Map Pargua Guabún Chacao Piñihuil

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Quellón Tantauco National Reserve

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Distance Information

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Highlights Culture & Architecture: Ancient Churches The Churches of Chiloé are a unique architectural phenomenon in the Americas and one of the most prominent buildings of Chilota architecture. Unlike classical Spanish colonial architecture the churches of Chiloé are made entirely in native timber with extensive use of wooden roof shingles. The churches were made to resist Chiloé Archipelago's humid and rainy oceanic climate. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries and declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000. RECOMMENDED: Churches of Chiloe Program Churches

Gastronomy: El Curanto This typical dish characterizes the island of Chiloé, the territory in which the Chono people lived. Currently the Williche communities still mantain their traditions and have been able to diffuse this dish throughout Patagonia. The word comes from the Mapudungun “curantü”, which means "stone heated by the sun." It should be prepared in a pit, in contact with Mother Earth, the hot stones, and waterproof sheets of nalca, which allow steam cooking, sealing the ingredients. It uses varieties of seafood, potatoes and other native ingredients to flavor this incredible dish preparation that at the end it becomes a social event. RECOMMENDED: Emerald Islands of Chiloe Program Curanto

Nature: Chiloe National Park Thanks to being an island, Chiloé has evolved a rich biology with exuberant natural life stems from millions of years ago with a great variety of flora and fauna including araucarias trees and coigües, marsupials like kangaroos and marine animals like sea lions, blue whales and pinguins, a great show that can be seen within the Chiloé National Park. RECOMMENDED: Chiloe National Park Program

Chiloe National Park

CHILE - Escape to the Untamed

Unique Islands The islands in Chile are one of the main features of the unique geography this country offers. Approximately Chile has 3,739 islands and islets totaling 105,561 Km2. Desolated and spectacular landscapes to dive, white sand beaches covered of virgin native forests. Come discover the wonderful islands that Chile has for you, venture to the wild and explore unique islands!

Cape Horn

Highlights Mocha Island: Green Adventure In the middle of a unique and exotic nature, the Mocha Island is located in the coast of the Lakes & Volcanoes Region. The main characteristic of the Mocha Island is its oval form in whose center a mountainous chain is raised that in its highest part reaches the 984 feet of height and is covered with a leafy and almost impenetrable native forest. This rich virgin forest offers the ideal habitat for birds such as pidenes, torcazas, bandurrias, Castilian fardelas; emphasizing, in addition, the presence of native mammals, as the pud煤. RECOMMENDED: Mocha Island Travesia Isla Mocha

Salas y Gomez: Unbelievable Beauty The exotic island of Salas y Gomez, unexplored and magical. Desolated and spectacular landscapes to dive there, you get the feeling of diving where there has been anyone. It is also like a trip to the past: in Salas y G贸mez is the same as observed in the waters of Easter Island 30 years ago, when fishing was not a great threat to big predators, today are rarely foreign exchange, it provides a vision of how the ocean was 100 or 200 years ago. RECOMMENDED: Private Yatch Rental from Easter Island

Diving @ Salas y Gomez

Robinson Crusoe Island: The Treasure Island With over 9.572 hectares, Robinson Crusoe Island offers a beautiful view of volcanoes, mountains, streams and cliffs; it holds an amazing flora and fauna in its surface. Also this island welcomes to visit Juan Fernandez National Park, World Reserve of the Biosphere since 1977, and the English Port. Wonderful places to dive and trek along the island. RECOMMENDED: Diving Excursion to Juan Fernandez

Diving @ Juan Fernandez Island

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Highlights Isla Jéchica: Primitive Paradise Isla Jéchica is a unique place where nature remains in a primitive state. You will discover the pleasure of silence in this exuberant evergreen paradise that was home to native people and is surrounded by channels for adventurous navigators and explorers. Located somewhere between Aysen & Chiloe. RECOMMENDED: Private Yatch Rental from Puerto Montt

Dolphins @ Isla Jechica

Cape Horn: The End of the World Cape Horn Island is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile. The flora in the park is dominated by the presence of the formation of tubers and cold desert of Cabo de Hornos, with a landscape that is characterized to have a universal substitute of the small mosses and lichens that gave origin to the denominated “tourism with magnifying glass” in the park. The National Park is an important nesting point to the Magellan’s and Antarctic penguin, also providing habitat of an important number of marine mammals and marine birds. RECOMMENDED: Get to Know Cape Horn Program

Cape Horn

Carlos III Island: Whale´s Paradise From the condor, dominating the heights, to the penguins that nest in the islands, a considerable number of different bird species populate the area. Marine mammals are widely represented by sea lions, dolphins, occasionally orcas and, of course, humpback whales. Under seas life is rich enough to feed these marine giants which have been using this place as a feeding ground for centuries. Vegetation grows in spite of violent winds and hard weather conditions; nevertheless, a formidable vegetal life develops on the surface. RECOMMENDED: Whale Watching Excursion Whale Watching @ Carlos III Island

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Social Responsibility… The conservation of this peculiar environment is not only a government´s issue and concern; in fact is everyone’s task. This idea motivated MT Chile to create a special fund specifically intended to support the local communities and to finance projects that are directly related with the conservation of endangered species and sustainable tourism projects. Some projects we have created: - Kerosene stoves delivered to Bucalemu, a small fishing village that was strongly affected by the earthquake of February 2010. - Education & Training with the Cousteau foundation, the Government of Chile & other business to sustainable entrepreneurs. The environmental impact of human activities on the fragile ecosystems is gravely negative if neglected or improperly handled; that is why we ask you to take care of nature, its up to you to preserve nature for the children of your children. You can help! For more information please contact your guide or directly to: chile@metropolitan-touring.com.

Credits Photographs: MT Image Bank, Turismo Chile & Juan Esteban Albornoz Design: Forma 3 Ltda. www.forma3.cl

“Autorizada su circulación por resolución N° 83 del 18 de Febrero del 2011 de la Dirección Nacional de Fronteras y Límites del Estado. La edición y circulación de mapas, cartas geográficas u otros impresos y documentos que se refieran o relacionen con los limites y fronteras de Chile, no comprometen, en modo alguno, al estado de Chile, de acuerdo con el Art. 2°, letra g del DFL N°83 de 1979 del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.”