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Here you'll find destination guides with practical and up-to-date information, suggested itineraries based on the number of days you have available, recommendations on when to visit each place, and specific tips to ensure your trip goes exactly as you imagined: what documents to bring, how to get around between cities, how much to budget, and what not to miss at each stop.

We write about Patagonia, Northern Argentina, Machu Picchu, the Salar de Uyuni, Iguazu Falls, the Atacama Desert, the beaches of Brazil, and many lesser-known places that also deserve a place on your route.

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Santiago De Chile Unforgetable experiences

What to do in Santiago de Chile: bike tour

Explore the Chilean capital from a different perspective: a bike ride to discover its culture, parks and emblematic neighborhoods. On the edge of the Andes Mountains lies the magnificent Santiago de Chile. Surrounded by great mountains, this is one of the most beautiful and important cities in South America. For many visitors, it is one of the…

Puerto Varas Off the beaten path

Beautiful Frutillar Village Recalling Old Bavaria In Chile

Frutillar is characterized by the beauty of its landscape, founders' german traditions and Frutillar Musical Weeks. Thanks to this festival and Lake Theater, it has become the musical pole of southern Chile . Frutillar was founded on shore of Lake Llanquihue on November 23, 1856 by German immigrants who arrived to the area during President Manuel…

Santiago De Chile

The National Museum Of Fine Arts Es A Unique Cultural Experience In Santiago De Chile

The National Museum of Fine Arts is a main center for dissemination of visual arts in Chile. Founded on September 18, 1880, under the name National Museum of Paintings, it is the first art museum in Latin America. Since 1910 it has occupied a building located in Forest Park, at Santiago city. The Palace of Fine Arts is a Chilean architect Emile…

San Pedro De Atacama

Tatio, "the Weeping Grandfather" Geysers In Chile

El Tatio, place name that in indigenous language Atacameña means "The weeping grandfather" is at 4,321 meters above sea level, being the geothermal field that is higher in the world. It is surrounded by large and beautiful hills and volcanoes that reach 5,900 meters above sea level. Also on the way to get to the Geysers, you will pass by bofedales…

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Chile

Hot springs near Santiago de Chile

Si estás planificando una escapada de descanso profundo, rodeado de paisajes inolvidables y sin necesidad de romper el chanchito, Chile es tu próximo destino ideal . Este país largo y diverso lo tiene todo: cordillera, bosques, volcanes, mar, glaciares… y aguas termales perfectas para relajarse . Las termas chilenas no solo prometen desconexión y…

Chile

How to get to Chile from Argentina on a road trip

Hay quienes consideran que los mejores viajes son los que involucran largas horas de ruta en auto, una combi pequeña, o casas rodantes. Los road trips -o viajes ruteros , como les llamamos en Argentina- son experiencias ideales para las personas de espíritu aventurero y paciente . Se trata de disfrutar no solo de destinos espectaculares, sino…

Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales: 5-day plan full of excitement and adventure

Así como hay personas que se enamoran del mar cada vez que regresan a su ciudad balnearia favorita de vacaciones, lo mismo ocurre con los apasionados por las montañas. Y quizá no exista mejor lugar para sentirse atrapado por la belleza y las atracciones naturales que Puerto Natales . En este sitio pintoresco y fascinante del extremo sur de la…

Punta Arenas

What to do in Punta Arenas: meet the penguins on Magdalena Island

Al extremo sur de Chile se encuentra Punta Arenas , una ciudad que todos los años atrae a miles de turistas deseosos por entrar en contacto con la región más austral del mundo y su encanto natural. Con su rica historia, paisajes imponentes, variedad de animales y vegetación autóctona, y un pueblo cálido para el turismo, esta ciudad patagónica…

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Viña Del Mar

Quinta Vergara, A Park, A Palace, A Museum In Viña Del Mar, Chile

In the heart of what was once the land of the "Siete Hermanas" ranch and those of the hacienda "Viña de la Mar" is the current Palacio Vergara next to the park known simply as Quinta Vergara. Quinta Vergara is a park in the municipality of Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile. In the interior of this enclosure is located the Vergara Palace, with…

Isla De Pascua

Mysterious Tahai To Watch The Sunset On Eastern Island

Tahai ceremonial complex is one of the most interesting places on Easter Island, because it combines archaeological remains of great historical importance with a landscape of great beauty located in front of the Pacific Ocean. Tahai archaeological complex is one of the oldest settlements of the island whose earliest remains date back to 700 AD It…

San Pedro De Atacama

Tatio, "the Weeping Grandfather" Geysers In Chile

El Tatio, place name that in indigenous language Atacameña means "The weeping grandfather" is at 4,321 meters above sea level, being the geothermal field that is higher in the world. It is surrounded by large and beautiful hills and volcanoes that reach 5,900 meters above sea level. Also on the way to get to the Geysers, you will pass by bofedales…

San Pedro De Atacama

Puritama Hot Springs, Atacama, Chile

Termas Baños de Puritama, these hot springs are located 28 km north of San Pedro de A tacama and 3,500 MASL in the Republic of Chile at the bottom of a canyon wherehot water flows to 33 ° c (Celsius degree). Probable meaning of Puritama in Kunza language is Puri: Water; Tama: Hot. This site has been used for medicinal purposes by the people of…

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Torres Del Paine

How to live a great 7-day adventure in Torres Del Paine

Ubicado en el corazón de la Patagonia chilena, el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine es uno de los destinos más emblemáticos y visitados del mundo. La agencia de viajes Tangol, distinguida por su asesoramiento turístico y sus promociones, invita a los aventureros a disfrutar de una propuesta espectacular para una semana inolvidable en este parque…

Punta Arenas

What to do in Punta Arenas: meet the penguins on Magdalena Island

Al extremo sur de Chile se encuentra Punta Arenas , una ciudad que todos los años atrae a miles de turistas deseosos por entrar en contacto con la región más austral del mundo y su encanto natural. Con su rica historia, paisajes imponentes, variedad de animales y vegetación autóctona, y un pueblo cálido para el turismo, esta ciudad patagónica…

San Pedro De Atacama

Atacama Sky: Where to See the Stars in the Chilean Desert

qué locations are ideal within the 900 kilometers long and 300 wide that make up this area almost dystopic of the northern Chilean. Su atmosphere clean, free of light pollution, and the height above sea level ="font-size:16px;font-family: Metropolis-Regular">are stable features of all this extension, which keeps another climatic peculiarity:…

Santiago De Chile Unforgetable experiences

What to do in Santiago de Chile: bike tour

Explore the Chilean capital from a different perspective: a bike ride to discover its culture, parks and emblematic neighborhoods. On the edge of the Andes Mountains lies the magnificent Santiago de Chile. Surrounded by great mountains, this is one of the most beautiful and important cities in South America. For many visitors, it is one of the…

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Chile

Hot springs near Santiago de Chile

Si estás planificando una escapada de descanso profundo, rodeado de paisajes inolvidables y sin necesidad de romper el chanchito, Chile es tu próximo destino ideal . Este país largo y diverso lo tiene todo: cordillera, bosques, volcanes, mar, glaciares… y aguas termales perfectas para relajarse . Las termas chilenas no solo prometen desconexión y…

Santiago De Chile

Shopping Tour in Santiago, Chile

Santiago de Chile has long been one of the favorite destinations for Argentine travelers looking to go on a shopping spree . The reasons are varied: beyond being a highly popular spot for a long weekend getaway , the city boasts numerous malls, street markets, and shops offering high-quality products at excellent prices, often featuring…

Chile

Travel Trends 2025: Which South American Destinations Should You Choose?

Enjoy authentic experiences, connect with nature, have a good rest and generate moments that transform us: all of this and I'm sure that's what we're trying to do when planning vacations. However, although these criteria must be kept stable, . The social networks are brought to keep us connected and share interests, tastes, and experiences. This…

Chile

How to get to Chile from Argentina on a road trip

Hay quienes consideran que los mejores viajes son los que involucran largas horas de ruta en auto, una combi pequeña, o casas rodantes. Los road trips -o viajes ruteros , como les llamamos en Argentina- son experiencias ideales para las personas de espíritu aventurero y paciente . Se trata de disfrutar no solo de destinos espectaculares, sino…

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Chile

North Coast of Chile: beaches and places to visit

No todos saben que hay un mundo de atractivos en el norte de Chile. Si te interesa ir de vacaciones a esta región, es probable que estés descubriendo la posibilidad de pasar uno días entre arenas claras, aguas de un azul muy intenso y los colores únicos del desierto más árido del mundo . Desde Arica , en la frontera con Perú, hasta la Región de…

Chile

Hot springs near Santiago de Chile

Si estás planificando una escapada de descanso profundo, rodeado de paisajes inolvidables y sin necesidad de romper el chanchito, Chile es tu próximo destino ideal . Este país largo y diverso lo tiene todo: cordillera, bosques, volcanes, mar, glaciares… y aguas termales perfectas para relajarse . Las termas chilenas no solo prometen desconexión y…

Santiago De Chile

Shopping Tour in Santiago, Chile

Santiago de Chile has long been one of the favorite destinations for Argentine travelers looking to go on a shopping spree . The reasons are varied: beyond being a highly popular spot for a long weekend getaway , the city boasts numerous malls, street markets, and shops offering high-quality products at excellent prices, often featuring…

Chile

Travel Trends 2025: Which South American Destinations Should You Choose?

Enjoy authentic experiences, connect with nature, have a good rest and generate moments that transform us: all of this and I'm sure that's what we're trying to do when planning vacations. However, although these criteria must be kept stable, . The social networks are brought to keep us connected and share interests, tastes, and experiences. This…

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Chile

The best towns in Chilean Patagonia

When it comes to tourism, the towns of Chilean Patagonia could easily be a chapter of their own. This region, marked by contrasting climates and complex geography , might surprise you as an option for your next vacation. And that's exactly what you'll find in this piece: what to see in southern Chile and how best to plan this adventure. Which…

Chile

North Coast of Chile: beaches and places to visit

No todos saben que hay un mundo de atractivos en el norte de Chile. Si te interesa ir de vacaciones a esta región, es probable que estés descubriendo la posibilidad de pasar uno días entre arenas claras, aguas de un azul muy intenso y los colores únicos del desierto más árido del mundo . Desde Arica , en la frontera con Perú, hasta la Región de…

San Pedro De Atacama

Atacama Sky: Where to See the Stars in the Chilean Desert

qué locations are ideal within the 900 kilometers long and 300 wide that make up this area almost dystopic of the northern Chilean. Su atmosphere clean, free of light pollution, and the height above sea level ="font-size:16px;font-family: Metropolis-Regular">are stable features of all this extension, which keeps another climatic peculiarity:…

Torres Del Paine

Why visit Torres del Paine

What's so special about Torres del Paine? It is one of the must-see tourist destinations in Chilean Patagonia. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy its geographical diversity and ecological variety. It is also a sign of the cultural identity of the original peoples. Located in the Magallanes region, in the extreme south of Chile,…

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Chile

North Coast of Chile: beaches and places to visit

No todos saben que hay un mundo de atractivos en el norte de Chile. Si te interesa ir de vacaciones a esta región, es probable que estés descubriendo la posibilidad de pasar uno días entre arenas claras, aguas de un azul muy intenso y los colores únicos del desierto más árido del mundo . Desde Arica , en la frontera con Perú, hasta la Región de…

Santiago De Chile

Shopping Tour in Santiago, Chile

Santiago de Chile has long been one of the favorite destinations for Argentine travelers looking to go on a shopping spree . The reasons are varied: beyond being a highly popular spot for a long weekend getaway , the city boasts numerous malls, street markets, and shops offering high-quality products at excellent prices, often featuring…

Chile

Travel Trends 2025: Which South American Destinations Should You Choose?

Enjoy authentic experiences, connect with nature, have a good rest and generate moments that transform us: all of this and I'm sure that's what we're trying to do when planning vacations. However, although these criteria must be kept stable, . The social networks are brought to keep us connected and share interests, tastes, and experiences. This…

Chile

How to Cross into Chile by Car from Argentina

Over the past few months, Chile has become Argentines' favorite escape , thanks to its incredible diversity of landscapes, from the Atacama Desert to the Patagonian glaciers, along with its shopping prices and how easy it is to reach by land. According to the latest International Tourism Survey (ETI) from INDEC, in February 2024, 20.2% of…

The best gastronomy

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