Holidays in Chile

The Latin American state of Chile is considered one of the most interesting destinations for recreation and tourism. Not every country can boast of such a variety of entertainment that a tourist can choose. Chile is chosen by lovers of beach recreation and diving, downhill skiing and climbing the steep peaks of the Andes, as well as lovers of the ancient and mysterious history of the Indians and conquerors.

In many respects this is due to the location, geographic and climatic features of the state. This country stretched from the north to the south has a centuries-old original history. Geographically, it is washed from the west by waves of the Pacific Ocean, and the mountain system of the Andes stretches along the whole country.

How can you organize a holiday in Chile?

Beach holidays

Those who prefer a vacation on the ocean coast, can easily find it in Chile. And an ideal place for themselves will find lovers of secluded recreation, and those who love to have a developed infrastructure nearby. There are a lot of semi-wild beaches, and urban, and the coastline is incredibly clean, both on the first and on the second.

Many cities of Chile will be pleased with a large number of beaches with developed infrastructure, among them you can name:

1. The city of Antofagasta - offers a huge selection of beaches, you can relax on with maximum comfort.
2. The city of Arica - its beaches stretch for more than 20 km, and among them there will certainly be one that will suit one or another tourist.
3. The resort town of Viña del Mar is also famous for its large number of beaches and developed infrastructure.
4. The beaches of the city of Valparaiso , which are a great variety here. Valparaiso Bay is the most popular place for connoisseurs of leisurely leisure on the beach, as well as diving, fishing and surfing.

For those who want to relax more calmly and secluded, you can recommend such Chilean beaches:

1. The beach of La Virgen, located near the town of Coquimbo, is 35 km south of the famous Bahia Inglesa Bay. Fine white sand, pure turquoise water, lack of high waves - all this makes the beach an ideal place for family holidays, especially with young children.
2. Anaken beach - it is on Easter Island to get to it, it will have to fly about 5 hours by plane from the capital of Santiago . Then you need to get from the city of Anga Roa about 30 minutes. But, of course, it is worth overcoming such a distance to enjoy a stunning view that opens onto the palm trees, the sea and the mountains. Visiting the beach is recommended from November to March, the rest of the time is characterized by rainy weather.
3. Secluded but at the same time having all the necessary services are three small in size beaches located opposite the El Morro Cape, 60 km from the city of Copiapo . They are ideal for couples who have children.
4. Beach Playa Blanca - a wild place where there is no mobile communications, electricity and infrastructure. But the landscape, which opens here to the views of travelers who have reached it, is truly amazing. This is due to the fact that nearby there is the Atacama Desert , being in which, you can feel yourself on Mars. The beach can be reached in 30 minutes from Huasco in the LLanos de Challe National Park.
5. Pichilemu Beach is 20 minutes away from the city of the same name. It is extremely popular with surfers, as well as those who prefer a "wild" holiday.
6. The beach of Los Piqueroos, located on the territory of a national park, 40 km north of the city of Chanaral. Due to its rocky shore, as well as the presence of high waves, the beach is primarily suitable for lovers of extreme relaxation.

Mountaineering and Alpine Tourism in Chile

Having rested on the beach, in Chile you can immediately enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Ski resorts are well developed and have excellent infrastructure. The ascent to the rocky ledges of the Andes is strictly controlled by the mountaineering safety service.

The most famous ski resorts are:

1. Portillo - is the title of the best and the oldest ski resort in the country. From all sides it is surrounded by high mountains, reliably protecting from the wind. Thanks to this, you can ski with maximum comfort. It will feel great, both beginners and professionals, because Portillo has routes of different levels of complexity. The resort is located at a distance of 164 km from Santiago, if you leave from there, then the road to it will take about 2 hours.
2. Sierra Mirador is a resort that has no analogues in the world, as it is located on the ocean shore. The orientation of its location is the town of Punta Arenas .
3. Lagunillas - the only non-profit resort in Chile , is characterized by a very calm atmosphere. It is located 16 km from the town of San Jose de Maypo, in the Santiago area.
4. Valle-Nevado - is considered the most modern resort in Chile, enjoys great popularity among professional skiers, because there are a lot of difficult trails. The location of Valle Nevado is the slopes of the El Plomo Mountains.
5. The complex of resorts Farellones - El Colorado - La Parva , which together constitute the largest ski area in South America. It is interesting to spend time snowboarders, thanks to the presence of a special park for them.

Excursion tours

Chile is incredibly rich in natural beauty that many tourists will want to see with their own eyes. Here are just a few of them:

1. Being in the capital, the city of Santiago, it is worth visiting the mountain of San Cristobal. It is remarkable that at its peak a statue of the Virgin Mary, the patroness of the city, is set, and around the mountain there is a picturesque park and a reserve. Lifting can be done with the help of a funicular, views that open from the top, can conquer the imagination and remain in memory in the form of beautiful photographs.
2. Of course, it is impossible not to visit the most famous landmark of the country - Easter Island , located at some distance from the mainland. The island is famous for its ancient stone statues of huge sizes, which for centuries have been looking far into the distance, beyond the horizon, through the vastness of the ocean.
3. In the south of the country stretches the vast territory of Patagonia , despite the harsh climatic conditions, this place will not leave anyone indifferent. The main attraction of Patagonia is the park Tores del Paine, which is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
4. Traveling by car, you can visit the south of the country and see the volcanic lake Todos-los Santos, around which there is a picturesque view: the blue waters of the lake contrast with snow-white clouds and bright green vegetation.
5. Museum lovers must visit the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art , which collects collections of finds before the period of great geographical discoveries. There is a museum in Santiago.
6. Chile has an incredible number of leisure options that can be offered to tourists. Having visited this country, no one will remain indifferent and will certainly find how to spend time in accordance with their individual preferences.