Top Things to See in Chile

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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 Time: 2:17 PM
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Chile is a famous among the worldwide travelers country in South America. It has numerous attractions, amazing Chile hotels and offer excellent possibilities for relaxing holidays, as well as practicing various sport activities. Listed here are the most famous things you have to see when visiting Chile.

·Santiago. Chile’s capital, Santiago is a thriving city and is home to a third of the country’s entire population. Santiago has really a fantastic location. Its backdrop is the snow-capped Andes mountain range.  You will find quite a few must-see attractions in the city, like the Parque Metropolitano and the Festival del Barrio Brasil. Note that in Santiago you'll find probably the most modern and welcoming hotels in Chile.

·San Marcos Cathedral. San Marcos was constructed by the architect behind the Eiffel tower, Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, and it is of course charming impressive.  The cathedral is found in Arica, Chile’s northernmost city, and was constructed to replace the original cathedral which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1888.  This area is stunning and is a fantastic example of gothic architecture.

·Vineyards. Chile’s vineyards have been producing world-class wine for over 400 years and a winery should be an essential stop on your visit here. Most of the best wineries are located near to Santiago and are easily accessible.

·Easter Island. Also known as “Rapa Nui”, Easter Island is one of the most isolated inhabited island on planet. The island is located 2200miles off the coast of western Chile and is popular for its Moai sculptures (the big faces dotted all over the island).There is also so much more to be seen at the island for instance hundreds of archaeological sites, volcanic craters, pristine beaches and excellent diving.

·Elqui Valley. At the early 1980s scientists used a satellite to pinpoint the earth’s magnetic center at the Elqui Valley in central Chile.  The valley is supposedly the earth’s most energetically charged point, but this could not be further from the atmosphere here.  The valley is made up of agricultural land and quaint towns full of vineyards, churches and handicrafts.

·Valparaiso. In 2002 Valaparaiso was designated being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is arguably Chile’s most exciting city.  A mesh of bohemian bars and Victorian architecture lines the streets along the coastline of sheer cliffs.  The laid back atmosphere and attractiveness of the area have inspired generations of writers and poets, including the Nobel Peace-winning poet Pablo Neruda.

·Torres del Paine National Park. This park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. It lies between the Andes and Patagonian steppe and is made up of snow-clad mountains, glacier lakes and a few of the best hiking tours that Chile has to offer.

·Skiing. Skiing perhaps isn’t the initial thought that crosses your mind once you think about travelling to South America but the Andes offer amazing and low cost skiing in the height of summer.  Many tours take you down the slopes of frozen volcanoes, across glaciers and abseiling but there's also the luxury that you'll be used to at the ski resorts, but for a lot less money than in Europe or the USA.

·San Pedro de Atacama. Located in Chile’s Norte Chico northern area, San Pedro de Atacama is among Chile’s hottest tourist towns. The town is found in the driest desert in the world however the rock formations here are charming and it’s the perfect place to stargaze from a hammock at your hotel in Chile.

·Volcanoes. Chile is covered in volcanoes and is additionally home to the world’s tallest active volcano, Ojos del Salado, which lies in the Andes, on the border with Argentina. Villarica and Osorno are also famous with visitors and as both lie close to lakes, you can take part in watersports here too. Be sure to visit one of the hot spas at the base of a volcano as this is one of the most relaxing experiences you’ll ever have!

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