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Isluga Volcano National Park

Active volcano at 5,530 m, Aymara villages and high-altitude altiplano: Isluga park, in northern Chili, is visited from Colchane.

Vallée del Arcoíris

About 60 km from San Pedro de Atacama, the Vallée del Arcoíris combines multicolored mineral landscapes with Atacameño petroglyphs from the Hierbas Buenas site.

Valle de la Luna

Valle de la Luna

Located 13 km from San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna brings together dunes, salt caves and rock formations in the mineral landscape of the Atacama Desert.

Salar d'Uyuni

The world's largest salt desert at 3,658 m altitude, Salar d'Uyuni is explored on a 3-day circuit from San Pedro de Atacama.

Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

Granite massifs, glaciers and turquoise lakes across 1,800 km² in Chilean Patagonia: practical guide to visiting Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales.

The Giant of Tarapacá

Carved into the slope of Cerro Unita near Huara, the Giant of Tarapacá rises to 115 m and is believed to be the world's largest anthropomorphic geoglyph.

Désert de Siloli

Siloli Desert

Arid plateau at 4,500 m altitude visited from San Pedro de Atacama: colored lagoons, Stone Tree, Sol de Mañana geysers and Andean wildlife.

Salar de Tara

High-altitude salt lake at 4,300 m, Salar de Tara combines eroded volcanic formations, bofedales and Andean wildlife, 150 km from San Pedro de Atacama.

Salar de Atacama

Salar de Atacama

At 2,500 m altitude in northern Chili, the Salar de Atacama spans 3,000 km² of salt crusts, turquoise lagoons and Andean flamingo colonies.

Pukara de Copaquilla

An ancient pre-Hispanic fort from the 12th century and National Monument, Pukara de Copaquilla dominates the Chilean precordillera at 3,000 m altitude on Route 11.

Polloquere Hot Springs

Geothermal pools on the edge of the Surire salt flat, at 4,200 m altitude in northern Chili. Andean wildlife, free access and camping with views of extinct volcanoes.

O'Higgins Park

74 hectares south of Santiago: a landscaped park founded in 1873, Fantasilandia amusement park, Movistar Arena and site of the Fiestas Patrias.

La Moneda Palace

La Moneda Palace

Home to Chile's presidency in the heart of Santiago, La Moneda Palace holds two centuries of history, from colonial neoclassicism to the 1973 coup d'État.

Serrano Glacier Viewpoint

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Serrano Glacier, accessible from Puerto Natales by cruise through Última Esperanza fjord and a short walk through southern beech forest.

Mercado Central de Santiago

Mercado Central de Santiago

Santiago's emblematic seafood market, Mercado Central blends 1872 neoclassical architecture, fresh seafood stalls and traditional restaurants in a vibrant heritage setting.

Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Chile's first marine protected area, Francisco Coloane Park is home to humpback whales, dolphins and penguins in the fjords of the Strait of Magellan.

Ile Magdalena

Magdalena Island

Off the coast of Punta Arenas, Magdalena Island is home to 120,000 Magellanic penguins. Boat access, one-hour guided visit on marked trails, September to March.

Los Flamencos National Reserve

Adjacent to San Pedro de Atacama, the Los Flamencos reserve protects salt flats, high-altitude lagoons and three flamingo species across 740 km².