Chile Vacations
A long and narrow country clinging to the side of South America, Chile is wedged between the Pacific ocean and the Andes mountains. It is a country of extreme beauty, vivid contrasts, and numerous attractions. Chile vacations showcase it's extreme climates, whether the massive wall of the Andes, the arid and forbidding Atacama desert, the center of the country's river valley, and the storm-tossed seas of the southern Cape Horn.
One of the top destinations for Chile all inclusive vacations is the world-famous region of Patagonia. This area of the country is a true "land's end", where the continent of South America falls away with icebergs, mountains, glaciers and islands. The Torres del Paine is a mountain range that stretches over 9,000 feet into the sapphire blue sky. Other sites to see in this area include the waterfalls of Salto Chico and Salto Grande, the Verde and Azul lagoons, the Dickson, Sarmiento, Pingo, and Pehoe lakes, and the Grey, del Frances, and Dickson glaciers.
The famed Easter Island is actually a part of Chile, even though it lays almost 2300 miles off the west coast of the country. Vacations in Chile would be taken to the next level by a visit to this tiny, mysterious island. Most famous for it's "moai", huge figures carved from volcanic rock, it is shrouded in isolation, mystery, and uncertainty.
The capital city of Santiago is nestled on an inland plain, with the Andes towering majestically in the distance. Santiago is an ideal destination for Chile all inclusive vacation packages. A modern, commercial city, Santiago is a prime example of the contrasts of Chile. Ski resorts are close by, while a drive to the beach will only take visitors about an hour. The nearby Maipo Valley is where famous Chilean wine is produced, with beautiful flourishing vineyards providing juicy, succulent grapes.
The Rio Mapocho winds through the city, which holds museums, architecture, and monuments. The Plaza de Armas marks the center of the city, and the Parque Forestal has tree-lined paths reminiscent of a park in the center of Paris. Fresh and exotic produce can be found at the Mercado Central, and restaurants and cafes are sprinkled across the Bellavista neighborhood.
Chile all inclusive resorts are easy to find, along with cheap hotels and budget accommodations. No matter what kind of adventure you are looking for, Chile is an incredible, amazing land, with plenty of opportunity for the trip of a lifetime.
