Chile Tourist Guide
This narrow country offers a reminder of the sheer power of
nature. From the mountains of the north to the glaciers of the
south, the traveler will be swept away by the deserts, forests and
beaches inbetween. Increasingly, this beautiful scenery is being
explored from the sea, with cruises sailing down the coast from the
sunny and relaxed port of Arica in the north to the cold, desolate
landscape of Punta Arenas in the south, just one stop from
Antarctica.
Chile has a reputation as one of the safest countries in South
America, which gives ample opportunity for the traveler to head out
and discover all parts of this diverse place. It is hard to believe
that such a diverse landscape can exist in one country. From the
fertile vineyards of Central Valley that produce some of the
world's finest wines, to the desolate desert regions of the north,
to the windswept and pristine environment of Patagonia, which has
been a favorite with explorers and adventurers through the
centuries. And then there are the lively cities, such as Santiago
and Valparaiso.
With more than 3,000 miles of coastline, there is a fantastic
opportunity to explore the landscapes of Chile from the water.
There are numerous port cities, which are as diverse as the
landscape that you will travel through. The historical port town of
Valparaiso, which is fast becoming the choice destination for food
and lodging, is regarded as one of the most captivating cities in
the country. In the north there is Arica, the bay on the desert
coast and in the far south there is the fiercely independent city
of Punta Arenas, with its howling winds, indicating that Antarctica
is your next destination.
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