The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in chile"
Named by 5 of 81. SantiagoChileThe capital sits in a valley framed by the Andes.The city is split into distinct barrios, each with its own character.Best time to visit Santiago, Chile
Named by 5 of 82. Atacama Desert and San Pedro de AtacamaNorth Chile, ChileSalt flats and lunar landscapes in the north.Varied landscapes sit close to the town of San Pedro de Atacama.
Named by 4 of 83. Torres del Paine National ParkPatagonia, ChileKnown for granite peaks, icy lakes and some of South America's best hiking.Hiker numbers on the longer O Circuit have been limited since 2017.
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4. Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Chile
A remote volcanic island over 2,000 miles from the mainland, known for its moai statues.
Named by 3 of 86. ValparaísoChileAbout two hours from Santiago, known for art and culture.Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.
Named by 2 of 87. Elqui ValleyCoquimbo, ChileVery little light pollution makes it a stargazing spot.Popular with Chileans for long weekends of pisco tasting.
Named by 2 of 88. Marble CavesPatagonia, ChileMarble formations shaped by water in Patagonia.Reached by travelling to the lake area and joining a boat or kayak trip.
9. Viña del Mar and ReñacaValparaíso Region, ChileBoth beaches are popular with surfers.Viña del Mar gets crowded in high season.
10. PucónAraucanía, ChileIn the Araucanía Region, with volcano and lake activities.Activities include kayaking on Lake Villarrica and hiking Huerquehue National Park.
11. Caleta TortelAysén, ChileA small town of mountainous landscape linked by cypress-wood walkways.Set among mountains and sea.
12. Santa CruzO'Higgins, ChileAbout two hours south of Santiago, a stop for wine tasting.
13. ChiloéChileThe Pier of the Souls sculpture was built in 2005 near Cucao.
14. Conguillío National ParkAraucanía, ChileA park where lava fields meet native forest.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to April and October to November as the best time to visit Chile.
Named by 5 of 81. SantiagoThe capital sits in a valley framed by the Andes.The city is split into distinct barrios, each with its own character.Best time to visit Santiago, Chile
Named by 5 of 82. Atacama Desert and San Pedro de AtacamaSalt flats and lunar landscapes in the north.Varied landscapes sit close to the town of San Pedro de Atacama.
Named by 4 of 83. Torres del Paine National ParkKnown for granite peaks, icy lakes and some of South America's best hiking.Hiker numbers on the longer O Circuit have been limited since 2017.
