CHILE, UNPACKAGED
Chile's remarkable length encompasses an astonishing array of landscapes, from the arid Atacama to the glacial south. Discover a vibrant culture where Indigenous roots intertwine with European influences.
Chileans often joke that they don’t need a passport to see the world. Likely that’s because the world’s skinniest country is one of the most diverse.
From the driest desert on Earth to the frosty southern fjords, Chile stretches a little over 2,600 miles – almost as long as the United States is wide. Despite crossing nearly 40 degrees of latitude, Chile’s widest point is only 217 miles. Bounded to the west by the ferocious Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Andes, Chile’s interiors are riddled with temperate rainforests and volcanoes.
Diversity isn’t limited to geography: Chilean cities offer a distinct experience fusing Indigenous heritage with Spanish and European influences. Even the language deviates. So why visit? Read on to find out.
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RARE EXPERIENCES IN CHILE
Chile can feel as European as it can Indigenous, offering a mix of modern innovation and ancient traditions matched by few places in Latin America. As much for the modernist as it is for the antiquarian, for the poet as it is for the athlete, these are some of our favorite experiences in Chile.
THE CHILE LOOKBOOK
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WHEN TO GO
Chile’s high season falls during the Southern Hemisphere summer: December, January, and February. Late spring (October/November) and early fall (March) bring pleasant weather conditions and fewer crowds.
Central Chile and the Atacama Desert are year-round destinations although tourist hubs swell in January/February. Patagonian tourism dwindles in fall with parks closing between May and October.
Los Lagos and Los Ríos are the rainiest parts of Chile. Winter (June through August) is the wettest season and can derail plans for trekking, mountaineering, and rafting.
February
Join the Viña del Mar Music Festival or the Andean Sun Carnival in Arica.
February
Join the Viña del Mar Music Festival or the Andean Sun Carnival in Arica.
March to May
Experience Chile’s grape harvest at vendimias festivals.
March to May
Experience Chile’s grape harvest at vendimias festivals.
July to August
Winter is the best time for Milky Way sightings in the Atacama Desert.
July to August
Winter is the best time for Milky Way sightings in the Atacama Desert.
September
Join the Fiestas Patrias to see chinchinero drumming and cueca dancing.
September
Join the Fiestas Patrias to see chinchinero drumming and cueca dancing.
October
October is the best time to see the rare desert bloom in Chico Norte.
October
October is the best time to see the rare desert bloom in Chico Norte.
November
Visit Torres del Paine ahead of peak summer season.
November
Visit Torres del Paine ahead of peak summer season.
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