From its massive coastline to its mountains to its deserts and everything in between, Chile is a country with so much to do. With just one week, it’s impossible see and do everything in Chile. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time. You will need to pick and choose which activities …
Puerto Varas is a charming town in the Chilean Lake District that provides a great jumping off point for loads of great day trips. The town is great, but the day trips are what is really awesome. From hiking on a volcano to seeing wild penguins to small towns, there’s a lot of variety to …
While traveling in Santiago, I took a day trip to El Cajon del Maipo and met two Chilean women. We started a conversation and they asked about the rest of my travel plans. Through my broken Spanish, I mentioned that I’d be going to Puerto Varas and both women lit up. They excitedly told me …
Chiloé Island has a lot for visitors to see including churches and scenic views. You’ll need a car and two or three days to get a good feel for the island, but not all visitors have that much time. So many visitors, myself included, visit Chiloé on a day trip from Puerto Varas. You won’t …
If you find yourself in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas, you’ll no doubt find yourself wanting to get out and explore nature. One of the best ways to do that is a visit to the Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls. These two sights are often packaged together as a tour, offering visitors some truly beautiful …
Chile is a long and narrow South American country with a massive coastline. There’s so much to do in this country, but unless you have several weeks, it’s just not possible to see it all. So, you’ll need to pick and choose what is important to you. It can be difficult (trust me!), but it’s …
