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Welcome to our collection of travel guides for Chile. These guides will help you discover the best tours, activities, restaurants, and insider tips for your trip.
8 guides · tours, activities & local tips
Explore the surreal Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, for stargazing unlike anywhere else.
Hike through Patagonia's dramatic peaks and glaciers, a truly unforgettable natural spectacle.
Savor world-class wines from the Central Valley, enjoying vineyard tours and tastings.
Discover the unique history and vibrant street art of Valparaíso's colorful hills.
Experience the warmth of Chilean culture with local festivals and traditional 'asados'.
Chile offers an incredible diversity of landscapes, from arid deserts to icy fjords.
Chile's climate varies dramatically due to its extreme length. The north is arid desert, experiencing hot days and cool nights year-round. Central Chile enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Southern Chile, including Patagonia, is much colder with strong winds, rain, and snow possible even in summer.
The best months to visit Chile often depend on the region you plan to explore. For Patagonia and hiking, December to February offers the warmest weather, though it's also the busiest. For the Atacama Desert, April to May or September to October provide pleasant temperatures without extreme heat.
Peak season in Chile generally runs from December to February, coinciding with summer holidays. This is the best time for exploring southern regions like Patagonia, with longer daylight hours and more accessible trails, but expect higher prices and more crowds.
The shoulder seasons (spring: September-November, autumn: March-May) offer a good balance of decent weather and fewer crowds, especially in central and northern Chile. Winter (June-August) is ideal for skiing in the Andes near Santiago and finding lower prices, though many southern attractions may be less accessible.
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