Travelogues Chile
813 Travel reports · 126 travel bloggers · 15.1K photos · Best time to travel: January & February · Create a travel blog · About Vakantio
Vacation in Chile : Highlights & Travel Tips
Chile is a remarkably diverse destination stretched along South America’s Pacific edge, giving travelers access to an extraordinary range of landscapes in one country. From the lunar valleys and high-altitude lagoons of the Atacama Desert to the glacier-carved fjords and windswept peaks of Patagonia, Chile stands out for dramatic scenery, outdoor adventure, and a strong sense of regional character. Visitors can also enjoy the colorful hills of Valparaíso, world-class wine regions near Santiago, and the mysterious cultural heritage of Easter Island, making Chile appealing to nature lovers, food and wine enthusiasts, and culturally curious travelers alike.
Key highlights include stargazing in the Atacama’s clear skies, hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, exploring volcanoes and lakes in the Lake District, and sampling seafood, empanadas, and Chilean wines. For practical travel, plan for long distances and varied climates—packing layers is essential, as conditions can shift quickly between regions and elevations. Domestic flights are useful for covering major distances, while buses are a reliable option for shorter routes. Travelers should also book popular national park accommodations well in advance during peak season and keep an eye on weather conditions, especially in Patagonia.
Best time to travel Chile
The best time to visit Chile is generally from December to March, when travel interest peaks and conditions are especially favorable for exploring Patagonia, the Lake District, and central Chile. January is the most popular month, with February and December also strong choices thanks to warm summer weather, long daylight hours, and good access to outdoor activities.
All travel reports from Chile
Observación de ballenas en el Estrecho de Magallanes
Creo que no hay necesidad de explicación de estas imágenes. Fue simplemente increíble...
Tierra del Fuego, the end of the world
After 3,000 kilometers, we finally arrived in Tierra del Fuego, 'El fin del Mundo' (the end of the world). To get to Ushuaia, we have to drive through a part of Chile and cross...
Valdivia 🍺
Sleepy seaside town... and the Beer Festival!
La Serena
The sun is shining and the hummingbirds feed on the brightly red flowers
🛠️👨💻Days 45-47 (Nov 21-23) Viña del Mar
Viña del Mar
29.03.23
El Tatio Geyser Field
23.03.23
Viña del Mar / Dunas de Concon
20.03.23
City tour with Senior
19.03.23
Santiago de Chile
01/03/23
From Puerto Varas to Castro
01/02/23
Arrival at Parque Tagua Tagua
Santiago de Chile (Chile)
04/02/2019 - 05/02/2019 14/02/2019 - 15/02/2019 18/02/2019 - 19/02/2019
Punta Arenas
Finally! In Chile! After almost 24 hours at airports or on the plane, I finally arrived in Punta Arenas.
26.03.23
Through Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
07.03.23
Mirador Ferrier to Los Cuernos
03/23/04
Arrival in Puerto Natales
02.03.23
Excursion to Tepuhueico Park
04/02/23
Refugio Alerces
31.01.23
Arrival in Puerto Montt
Stargazing - San Pedro de Atacama
Beautiful starry sky in the desert, I could also see Saturn and the Moon through the telescope (and the guide could take pictures with my phone 😅).
Christmas at the End of the World
Christmas in a completely different way
Pichilemu
9.7.19 - 13.7.19 Perfect for relaxed hours on the beach and surfing in 13 degree cold water. Not perfect for the little frostbite here.
Santiago de Chile
The last 2 days we spent in the Chilean capital. Santiago is a huge city surrounded by a great mountain scenery. We did a Free City Walking Tour here. Our enthusiastic guide...
Pucón 16-17
We spend the last minutes of the year 2016 on the beach of Pucón with the other residents of the city, eagerly waiting for the New Year's Eve fireworks, with a bottle of champagne...
👷♂️Days 43-44 (November 19-20) Santiago de Chile Report 1
… in progress …
28.03.23
Valle Catarpe
18.03.23
Arrival at Omar's house in Santiago, Chile
16.03.23
Arrival in Punta Arenas
08.03.23
The legendary Torres
06/03/23
Torres del Paine: Lago Grey