From stargazing in the world’s driest desert to millennial glaciers in the planet’s southernmost reaches to snow capped mountains and massive volcanoes, Chile is a land of mesmerizing adventures in multiple ecosystems. Begin in the modern city of Santiago, before heading to the ski slopes or learn about wine making traditions, to hang with penguins or pay a visit to Antarctica for a day, all is possible in this long, thin country that’s also known for its warm, hospitable locals.
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