Chile
North of Santiago toward Antofagasta lies desert, while the south offers an entirely different landscape, making Chile's long, narrow shape truly felt. Cities are far apart, so domestic flights make for a much smoother itinerary.
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Santiago
Santiago, the capital of Chile, sits in the central valley and hosted matches during the 1962 World Cup. Including its metropolitan area, it is home to more than six million people, making it one of South America's leading cities.
45 sights 9 guides Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Valparaíso
Valparaíso is a Pacific coast port city near Santiago, living up to its name — "Valley of Paradise" — with beautiful scenery. Its historic quarter, woven with maze-like alleys, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
45 sights 9 guides Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Concepción
Concepción is a city in Chile's southern Biobío Region, located near a river mouth and ranking as the country's third-largest metropolitan area. With its developed port and steelworks, it also serves as a collection hub for agricultural produce from southern Chile.
9 sights 9 guides Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
Antofagasta
Antofagasta is a port city in northern Chile, the regional capital far north of Santiago. With almost no annual rainfall, it offers some of the world's most striking desert landscapes.
6 sights 9 guides Andrés Sabella Airport (ANF)
La Serena
La Serena is Chile's second-oldest city, set well to the north of Santiago. True to its name, it charms visitors with a calm, peaceful atmosphere, and its population is growing rapidly.
10 sights 9 guides La Florida Airport (LSC)
Top sights in Chile
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of the Most Holy Conception
A Roman Catholic cathedral in Concepción, Chile, and the city's foremost religious landmark. A quiet visit offers a sense of the local center of faith.
Views & landmarks
Gran Torre Costanera
A skyscraper in Santiago, ranked as the fourth-tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. It stands as a landmark defining the city's skyline.
Nature
Bío Bío River
The Bío-Bío River is Chile's second-largest river, rising in the Andes and flowing 380 kilometers to the Pacific Ocean. Near Concepción, you can watch its waters flow gently past scenic surroundings.
Museums & galleries
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
Chile's National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, founded in 1880 with a long history. It houses a wide range of works representing Chilean art.
Nature
Andalien River
A river flowing through Concepción, Chile, stretching 42 kilometers in length. It's one of two rivers that wrap around the city, with scenic natural views along its banks.
Temples & religious sites
Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
This cathedral is the center of the Catholic Church in Chile and the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago. Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, it's a peaceful place to explore.
Museums & galleries
Chilean National Museum of Natural History
This museum stands in Quinta Normal Park in Santiago, founded in 1830 by French naturalist Claudio Gay. As one of Chile's three major national museums, it houses an extensive natural history collection.
Museums & galleries
Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
An art museum in Santiago showcasing pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts gathered from across Latin America. It's a great place to explore the artistic world of the Americas' ancient civilizations.
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