Hola! Let me introduce you to Chile one of my favorite countries in South America. Due to its long and narrow shape Chile is one of the most diverse countries on the continent. Therefore backpacking in Chile is very attractive but also time-consuming in matters covering distances. I put together this list of the top places to visit in Chile to show you the highlights of the country. This one shouldn’t be missed when in South America as the National Park Torres del Paine offers so much diversity in a comparably tiny area: glaciers, lagoons, impressive mountain ranges, grasslands and green forests.
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You’ve possibly seen those caves in pictures all over the internet and collections like “Places to See Before You Die”. Actually not many people have seen those caves in person as they are located at the southern part of the Carretera Austral inside the second largest lake of South America. It took me a few days to get there by hitchhiking but it was worth all the efforts The Atacama Desert is the driest desert in the world but it has a lot to offer. The Moon Valley, flamingos at colorful lagoons, sand boarding, volcanoes and an amazing view of the night sky. If you like penguins this is the place to go. Close to Punta Arenas you are able to go on an excursion to isla magdalena: an island which more than. penguins call home. Hard to access in rural Patagonia it takes a lot of time to get there.
Which also means that you won’t find many people visiting this place. I made my way from el Chaltén to Candelario Mansilla and then to Villa O’Higgins. This river is one of the world’s best spots for whitewater rafting. This is what you should do there to experience the beauty beauty of the Futaleufu river. Pucan is located between the lake and the Villarrica Volcano. After the way up I was simply overwhelmed by the view. Another cool volcano is close to puerto varas and looks pretty much like the little brother of Mount Fuji. Getting up the Osorno volcano is easier as there is a street which leads to the top. The view is different but also impressive! I love to wander the streets of the colorful port city Valparaiso. It is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage. I spend a whole week in Valparaiso photographing the fantastic street art and enjoying the views from the many hills. If you’re up for adventures the Carretera Austral is your playground! Right at the beginning you have to cross the many fjords between Puerto Montt and Chaiten. You will feel like being in Scandinavia. There you have it! If you’re planning a trip to Chile check out the free travel guides on my website. Find more travel posts from Chile on my blog! Thanks for reading!
