Chile Travel Guide

Most Recent Chile Travel Articles from BootsnAll

Part of what we love about indie travel is doing the abnormal – getting outside the box of the typical one or two week vacation. Every other week we are going to profile a longer trip – not necessarily a round the world trip – but a trip that offers a little bit more. In [...]

Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World

Opportunities to discover a new place don't end when the sun goes down. Lanthy tells you about activities around the world that are best done in the dark.

How to Plan an Extended Trip in South America

If you are planning a RTW trip and having trouble deciding where to go, consider South America. Adam Seper is here to guide you through Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.

Ski, Surf, Sip, Raft and Ride: Six Places to Explore the Diversity of Chile

Chile's reputation as an adventure travel destination is booming; Laurel Miller offers up some ideas for a year-round adrenalin-rush (as well as how to take it down a notch when the day is done).

Portal Fernandez Concha: Living in Chile’s National Monument

When Jody Hanson leased an apartment in Portal Fernandez Concha she had little idea that she would be mixing and mingling with some of the most interesting people in Santiago.

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Chile Travel Guide Overview

One look at a map tells you that Chile is a unique country. It stretches over 4,630 kilometers (2,880 miles) north to south, but it is only 430 kilometers (265 miles) at its widest point east to west. The geography in this long, stretched out country is as varied as you will find on this planet. The northern Atacama Desert contains some of the driest land in the world. The southern coast is a labyrinth of fjords, inlets, canals, twisting peninsulas, and islands. In between there is rich grazing land, volcanoes, lakes and other splendors. Just about every time you go around a turn you will see something new.

What to do

For the traveler, Chile offers a friendly, easy to navigate experience. It is one of the most developed countries in South America and also one of the most European in feel. The country's advanced infrastructure and experience with tourism makes it easy to get around, especially if you take the time to brush up on your Spanish before you visit. You should be forewarned, however, that unlike many of its South American neighbors Chile is not a super cheap place to travel. There are bargains to be found, but you might want to make sure you have a little extra cash on hand just in case.

Getting there

One way to get to Chile is to ride a bicycle. If your legs don't want to carry you through South America, you can always go the safe route and book a flight. There are cheap flights to Chile from time to time and the best place to find them is through the international airfare finder.

Where to stay

While you are scouting things out, you can also do some advance planning for hostels and hotels. Book now and save some hassles later when you are road weary.

If there was ever a country made for adventure travel it is Chile. It is an adventure traveler's wet dream. Just take a look at a few of these adventure trips and tours and you will start salivating.