Chili

Land · Zuid-Amerika

Inwonertal 19.458.000

Oppervlakte 736.362 km²

Tijdzone America/Santiago, America/Punta_Arenas

Officiële website www.gob.cl

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Lidia Robres

Chile's Absolute Must-Sees

This collection spans the geographical extremes of Chile, from the high-altitude volcanoes and oases of the Atacama Desert to the glacial fjords of the southern Aisén and Magallanes regions. It highlights significant historical sites like the War of the Pacific battlefields and the maritime history of Punta Arenas, alongside architectural landmarks like the Sara Braun Palace. Natural features include active volcanoes, thermal springs at Chillán, and expansive ice fields like the Jorge Montt Glacier.

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Michael Lejeune

Hidden Gems

Chile’s diverse geography contains several secluded sites, from the iron remains of the Lord Lonsdale shipwreck in the Strait of Magellan to the abandoned Tinoco railway tunnel in Cajón del Maipo. In the north, the Quebrada de Jerez oasis and the historic stone architecture of Plaza Toconao offer insights into Atacama culture. Further south, the Islotes de Puñihuil serve as a rare cohabitation site for Humboldt and Magellanic penguins. These locations highlight industrial history, colonial heritage, and unique ecological niches.

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Nirgunakash / CC BY-SA 4.0

Scenic Viewpoints

This collection spans the diverse geography of Chile, from the arid Atacama Desert to the glaciers of Patagonia. It includes the historic indigenous village of Caspana with its stone terraces and the colonial Iglesia de Tignamar in the northern highlands. Southern highlights feature the panoramic Mirador Cerro de la Cruz in Punta Arenas, overlooking the Strait of Magellan, and the Mirador Glaciar Exploradores, which provides views of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field. The list also features natural pools like Pozón Andino and the coastal rock formations visible from Mirador San Pedro.

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sergejf / CC BY-SA 2.0

Chile's Natural Wonders

Chile’s diverse geography is showcased through landmarks like the 6,510-meter Volcán El Muerto and the tidewater Jorge Montt Glacier. This collection includes San Rafael Lake’s glacial waters and the Cueva de los Pincheira, a historic hideout for 19th-century royalist outlaws. Spanning from the high Andes to the southern fjords, the list also features notable waterfalls like Salto del Indio and Velo de la Novia, which highlight the country’s dramatic river systems and native forest landscapes.

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rear admiral Galvarino Riveros,… / Public domain

Historic Sites and Landmarks

This collection highlights Chile’s diverse heritage, from the northern deserts to the southern tip of Patagonia. It features significant naval battlefields from the War of the Pacific, such as Punta Angamos and Tarapacá, where pivotal 19th-century encounters took place. In the south, the list includes historic maritime structures in Punta Arenas, including skeletal wooden piers and monuments commemorating the region's seafaring importance, alongside colonial-era religious architecture in the Andean highlands.

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