Chile is a famous among the world wide travelers country in South America. It has many attractions, exceptional Chile hotels and offer exceptional opportunities for relaxing holidays, along with practicing many different sport activities. 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 total population. Santiago has incredibly an awesome location. Its backdrop is the snow-capped Andes mountain range. You'll find quite a few must-see attractions in the city, just like the Parque Metropolitano plus the Festival del Barrio Brasil. Note that in Santiago there are probably the most modern and welcoming hotels in Chile.
·San Marcos Cathedral. San Marcos was designed 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 built to substitute the original cathedral which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1888. This area is beautiful 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 must be an essential stop on your visit here. Most of the top wineries are located near to Santiago and are easily accessible.
·Easter Island. Also known as “Rapa Nuiâ€, Easter Island is the most isolated inhabited island on earth. 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 in the island including thousands of archaeological sites, volcanic craters, pristine beaches and fantastic diving.
·Elqui Valley. In 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 world’s most energetically charged point, but this could not be far more 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 beautiful city. A mesh of bohemian bars and Victorian architecture lines the streets along the coastline of sheer cliffs. The laid back atmosphere and magnificence of the area have inspired generations of writers and poets, for example 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 some of the perfect hiking tours that Chile has to provide.
·Skiing. Skiing possible isn’t the initial thought that crosses your mind if you think about travelling to South America however the Andes offer excellent 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 is also the luxury that you will be used to at the ski resorts, but for much 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 located in the driest desert on the earth but the rock formations here are stunning 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 go to one of the hot spas in the base of a volcano as this is among the most relaxing experiences you’ll ever have!
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