Chile Travel and Tourism Presentation. Everything you need to know about planning your Trip to Chile.

1. www.chile.travel

2. SOUTH
AMERICA

3. Area
• 756,096 km² - 22 hab/km²
• Over 4,000 km of shoreline
Population
17,460,491
Language
Spanish
Currency
Chilean peso
Santiago
CHILE

6. 1
Torres
del
Paine
was
awarded
as
the
Wonder
of
the
World
by
VirtualTourist
(TripAdvisor
media
group).

7. The
Starlight
Funda4on
has
chosen
Chile
and
the
Atacama
region
as
the
top
three
desGnaGon
for
stargazing
in
the
world.
2

8. Valparaíso
and
Casablanca
wine
valley
become
part
of
the
selected
Great
Wine
Capital
Network
(Porto,
Bordeaux,
Napa
Valley,
Rioja,
Cape
Town
&
Christchurch.)
Colchagua
Valley
has
been
chosen
by
Lonely
Planet
as
one
of
the
top
ten
desGnaGon
for
honey
moon.
3

9. San,ago
was
chosen
as
Traveller
Choice
Des,na,on
in
SouthAmerica
by
TripAdvisor.
The
Na#onal
Geographic
Traveler
(UK)
has
chosen
Valparaíso
has
one
the
top
places
to
be
visited
in
2013.
4

10. Monteverde
5
6
is
an
area
close
to
Puerto
MonW
&
Chiloe,
that
was
dated
as
the
oldest
human
seWlement
in
the
American
conGnent
(14,800
years
old).
Chile
recently
launched
its
“S”
cerGficaGon
scheme
for
sustainability
,
this
protocol
was
awarded
in
FITUR
2014
by
Biosphere
Awards
for
Responsible
Tourism
as
one
of
the
best
iniGaGves
for
sustainability.

11. Chile
is
currently
compleGng
the
longest
trekking
trail
in
the
world
(9,700
km)
The
Chinchorro
mummies
in
Chile
are
dated
nearly
2,000
years
before
the
oldest
EgypGan
mummies.
.
7
8

12. Chile
is
divided
into
five
dis4nct
geographic
and
clima4c
zones.
EASTER ISLAND
ROBINSON CRUSOE
v The
North
and
the
Atacama
Desert
v SanGago,
Valparaíso
and
central
valleys
v Lakes
and
Volcanoes
v Patagonia
and
AntarcGc
v Oceanic
Islands
53ºW
ANTARCTIC

13. NORTH &
ATACAMA
DESERT

14. v Arica
v Iquique
v San
Pedro
de
Atacama
v La
Serena
y
and
astronomical
observatories
MAIN
HIGHLIGHTS
v The
Atacama
Desert
is
the
most
arid
in
the
world
.
Some
places
haven’t
received
rain
in
300
years
v One
of
the
world`s
astronomical
hubs
:
The
sky
is
completely
clear
340
days
a
year.
v Discover
the
charm
of
the
local
people
and
a
first-­‐class
selecGon
of
hotels.
v Great
place
for
wildlife
observa4on.
v Year
round
des4na4on
due
to
nice
weather.
v UNESCO
World
Heritage
Sites
OCEANIC
ISLANDS

15. 8
daily
flights
to
Calama
1h
50
m
flight
ShuWle
from
Calama
1
h
15
min
Recommended
Stay
4
Days
*
Amount
of
flights
and
Gme
of
flight
has
SanGago
as
starGng
point.
NORTH &
ATACAMA
DESERT

16. WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
REFERENCE
MAPS
Musts
are:
v El
TaGo
Geyser
fields
v The
Atacama
Salt
Flat,
and
the
Chaxa
Lagoon,
habitat
for
flamingoes
and
other
high
plateau
birds.
v The
Moon
and
Death
valleys
v The
High
Mountain
lakes
of
Miscan4
&
Meñiques
v The
Andean
Villages
of
Toconao,
Rio
Grande
and
Machuca
v The
central
square
of
San
Pedro
de
Atacama
and
its
leafy
atmosphere.
v Archaelogical
Capital
of
Chile

17. WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
v The
beaches
of
Coquimbo
and
La
Serena.
v The
relaxaGon
and
meditaGon
therapies
of
the
Elqui
Valley
v Fray
Jorge
Na4onal
park,
Punta
de
Choros
and
the
nearby
Marine
Reserve
of
Humboldt
v The
historical
districts
of
the
ciGes
of
Coquimbo
and
La
Serena
v Great
wind
and
kite
surfing
in
the
Puclaro
lake.
v Astronomical
Routes

18. Atacama
The
is
Desert
most
the
in
arid
world
the
in
the
middle
Great
place
for
wildlife
observa4on
Year
round
One
of
the
world’s
des4na4on
due
to
nice
Geysers
astronomical
weather
You
might
be
able
to
swim
right
in
the
spring
water
pool.
hubs:
the
sky
is
completely
clear
at
least
340
days
a
year.
of
The
Atacama
Desert

19. SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

20. v SanGago
v Valparaíso
v Wine
routes
v Ski
v Viña
del
Mar
SanGago
Airport
(Arturo
Merino
Benítez)
Recommended
Stay
3
days
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

21. WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
SANTIAGO
-­‐ The
neighborhoods
of
Lastarria,
Italia,
and
the
bohemian
Bellavista:
restaurants,
design
shops,
bars
and
cafés.
-­‐ Strategically
located
1
hour
away
from
the
mountains
and
ski
resorts
and
1
hour
away
from
the
beach.
-­‐ SanGago
is
full
of
history,
a
great
mix
of
tradiGonal
and
modern
architecture.
-­‐ Surrounded
by
more
than
50
vineyards.
-­‐ SanGago
boasts
cultural
ac4vi4es
every
day
of
the
year.
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

22. -­‐ San4ago
is
one
of
the
world’s
top
travel
des4na4ons,
thanks
to
its
growing
cultural
life,
new
infrastructure
dedicated
to
the
arts,
and
first-­‐class
hotel
opGons.
-­‐ Some
of
the
best
vineyards
in
the
world
are
located
right
next
to
SanGago.
-­‐ San4ago
and
Valparaiso
are
two
must
visit
desGnaGons,
full
of
cultural
acGviGes
and
bustling
city
life.
-­‐ World
class
ski
resorts.
-­‐ BeauGful
coast
line,
with
modern
ciGes
&
quiet
seaside
towns.
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

23. -­‐
A
safe
and
cosmopolitan
city.
-­‐
Excellent
transportaGon,
highways
and
communicaGons.
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

24. Recommended
Stay
2
days
ShuWle
from
SanGago
1h
20
m
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

25. WHAT
TO
DO/
WHAT
TO
SEE
VALPARAÍSO
-­‐ Valparaíso
is
known
for
its
bohemian
flair
-­‐ An
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site.
-­‐ Visit
the
modern
sister
city
of
Viña
del
Mar.
-­‐ Pablo
Neruda
Museums
located
in
Isla
Negra
and
in
Valparaíso.
-­‐ Most
important
port
of
Chile
and
a
must
–visit
for
any
major
cruise
ship
visiGng
the
country.
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

26. VALPARAÍSO
SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS

27. SANTIAGO,
VALPARAÍSO &
CENTRAL VALLEYS
WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
-­‐ Wine
routes:
Featuring
daily
visiGng
schedules,
tasGngs,
wine
shops
and
excellent
restaurants.
-­‐ Chile
produces
some
of
the
best
wines
of
the
world,
some
varieGes
hard
to
find
elsewhere,
like
the
Carmenere.

28. Chile
has
14
wine
valleys
and
more
than
200
wine
cellars

29. Beau4ful
coast
line,
with
modern
ci4es
&
quiet
seaside
towns
like
Viña
del
Mar
–
1
hour
away..
Some
of
the
best
vineyards
in
the
world
are
located
right
next
to
SanGago.
San4ago
and
Valparaiso
are
two
must
visit
desGnaGons,
full
of
cultural
ac4vi4es
and
bustling
city
life.
World
class
ski
resorts.
San4ago
an
old
&
modern
city
with
an
arty
atmosphere

30. LAKES &
VOLCANOES

31. Concepción:
5
flights
daily
to
Concepción.
Temuco/Pucón:
5
flights
daily
to
Temuco.
Puerto
Varas:
10
flights
daily
to
Puerto
MonW.
WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
-­‐ You
can
sample
local
cuisine,
sleep
in
a
tradiGonal
dwelling
known
as
a
ruka,
and
enjoy
rowboat
excursions
on
Budi
Lake,
South
America’s
only
saltwater
lake.
-­‐
The
world
renowned
Lake
Crossing
to
Argen4na.
-­‐ Chillan,
Pucón,
Volcán
Osorno,
AnGllanca,
Huilo
Huilo,
Las
Araucarias,
Corralco,
and
Antuco,
great
ski
resorts
that
will
put
you
in
touch
with
nature
-­‐ This
area
boasts
dozens
of
natural
hot
springs.
Health
&
Wellness
desGnaGon.
LAKES &
VOLCANOES

32. LAKES &
VOLCANOES
WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
-­‐ Lake
Llanquihue
is
surrounded
by
picturesque
towns
like
Puerto
Varas,
FruGllar,
Ensenada
and
Puerto
Octay.
-­‐ Puerto
Varas
offers
bouGque
hotels,
fine
crass
shops,
and
gourmet
chocolate.
-­‐ Visit
the
Puyehue
and
Vicente
Perez
Rosales
Na4onal
parks
and
be
amazed
by
the
prisGne
nature
of
the
area.
-­‐ Lake
Crossing
to
Argen4na.

33. Sixteen
of
Chiloé’s
churches
have
been
named
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Sites,
and
are
open
for
tourists.
LAKES &
VOLCANOES

34. LAKES &
VOLCANOES

35. The
well
known
Lake
Crossing
to
ArgenGna.
This
area
boasts
dozens
of
natural
hot
springs.
Health
&
Wellness
desGnaGon
Chillan,
Pucón,
Volcán
Osorno,
An4llanca,
Huilo
Huilo,
Las
Araucarias,
Corralco,
and
Antuco,
great
ski
resorts
that
will
connect
you
with
nature.
Sport
&
Adventure
capital
of
South
America
–
Pucón.
You
can
sample
local
cuisine,
sleep
in
a
tradiGonal
dwelling
known
as
a
ruka,
and
enjoy
rowboat
excursions
on
Budi
Lake,
South
America’s
only
saltwater
lake.

36. PATAGONIA &
ANTARCTIC

37. PATAGONIA &
ANTARCTIC
v The
Southern
Highway
and
Coyhaique
v Torres
del
Paine
v Punta
Arenas
v AntarcGca

38. WHAT
TO
DO
/
WHAT
TO
SEE
-­‐ Patagonia
features
240,000
square
kilometers
of
surface
area,
with
more
than
50
percent
of
its
wildlife
areas
protected
by
the
State.
-­‐ The
Southern
Highway
(Carretera
Austral
is
one
of
the
most
scenic
routes
on
Earth)
-­‐ Torres
del
Paine
has
been
consistently
named
among
the
best
trekking
routes.
-­‐ Explore
the
area
around
the
General
Carrera
Lake
near
Coyhaique
in
the
Aysen
region.
-­‐ Visit
Antarc4ca
and
Tierra
del
Fuego.
PATAGONIA &
ANTARCTIC

39. 8
Flights
daily
Recommended
Stay
4
days
3h
30
m
flight
PATAGONIA &
ANTARCTIC

40. PATAGONIA &
ANTARCTIC
ACTIVITIES
v The
highway
runs
for
a
total
of
1,200
kilometers,
from
Puerto
MonW
to
Villa
O’Higgins.
v Spectacular
fly-­‐fishing
condiGons
for
rainbow
and
brown
trout.
v The
Fjords
of
northern
Patagonia
can
be
accesed
through
this
route,
providing
adventure
cruising
and
sea
–
kayaking
opportuniGes.

41. features
Patagonia
square
240,000
of
kilometers
area,
surface
more
with
50
than
of
percent
wildlife
its
areas
by
protected
State.
the
Torres
del
Paine
has
been
consistently
named
among
the
best
trekking
routes.
The
Southern
Highway
(Carretera
Austral
is
one
of
the
most
scenic
routes
on
Earth)
Visit
The
Antarc4ca
and
Tierra
del
Fuego.
Explore
the
area
around
the
General
Carrera
Lake
near
Coyhaique
in
the
Aysen
region
–
The
marble
caves

42. OCEANIC
ISLANDS
EASTER ISLAND
ROBINSON CRUSOE
53ºW
ANTARCTIC

43. v Easter
Island
v Robinson
Crusoe

44. -­‐ Easter
Island
(also
known
as
Rapa
Nui)
was
declared
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
in
1995.

45. Robinson
Crusoe
Island
is
the
only
of
the
three
Juan
Fernández
Islands
that
is
inhabited,
and
takes
its
name
from
the
1719
Daniel
Defoe
novel.

46. Easter
Island
(also
known
as
Rapa
Nui)
was
declared
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
in
1995.

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