Description
Chile
is a country located between the Ocean Pacific and the Andes Cordillera,
with 4.300 km of length and only 180 km average width. It has a surprising
diversity of landscapes, ranging from ice-covered areas with imponent
mountains in the South to deserts in the North. The amazing landscape, the
rich culture, the adventure sports, the gastronomy and the great wines are
some of the inumerous attractions of Chile.
Below we have a short description from the areas we are offering
packages:
Santiago
Santiago
is one of the most interesting capitals of South America. The social
and cultural life with many theaters, museums, art galeries and cinemas is intense.
Other good attractions are the parks, churches, and the center of the
city, with the busy main square- Plaza de Armas and many shops, bars and
cafes.
On
clear days, it's possible to see the Andes Cordillera on the distance,
with impressive mountains up to 6.000 meters high, distant only 100 km
from Santiago.
Central
Area- Viña del Mar & Valparaíso
The
central area of Chile has about 75% of the population and is the
economical centre of the country. The main city is the capital Santiago.
Viña del Mar is the favorite beach destination of the Chileans during the
summer, with the Pacific cold waters and a busy cultural life. Valparaíso
is a fascinating town, with exotic houses, the beach house of the chilean
poet Pablo Neruda and urban originality as the 16 elevators that serve as
public transport connecting the hilly geography. An agitated cultural life
with its many University students and
the harbour completes the charm of this unique town.
Atacama
and Arica
The Atacama
Desert is considered the most arid desert on the planet.
Nevertheless, its highland topography allows the existence of oases with abundant flora, lakes of astonishing
colours, active
volcanoes and a variety of wildlife. It is also a rich reserve
with countless curiosities, such as geysers, natural hot springs
and unusual geological shapes.
Arica
is situated in the extreme North of Chile. One of the main attractions is
the National Park of Lauca, in the boarder with Bolivia, with lakes,
vulcanoes and impressive scenary. The road from Arica starts at sea level,
going up to around 4.600 meters of altitude.
Lakes
Region
Located
in the center-south of Chile, the Lakes region has 07 important National
Parks, with many vulcanoes, lakes, rivers and mountains, with the
onipresent Andes Cordilera in the background. The area is very popular for
the practice of adventure sports such as skiing, canoeing, rafting,
trekking and mountaineering. The main towns are Temuco, Puerto Montt,
Villarica which has a vulcanoe also called Villarica, Pucón with the
National Parks and its many attractions for radical sports and fascinating
scenery, featuring vulcanoes, snow capped mountains, rivers, waterfalls
and big valleys. Puerto Varas, Valdivia and Osorno are also located in the
Lake area and offer many attractions
For packages and tours in Bolivia or for many other destination please
contact us.
