Tourist spots in Chile are not a mystery for the general public. However, it is always interesting to have a base, in the end, there is so much incredible, beautiful and important to know throughout the country, that it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start.

For this reason, follow this quick conversation to have a legal idea of where to start your journeys!

The best tourist spots in Chile

Since October 2021, Chile has opened its borders for tourism to return to full steam – even with some rules that must be strictly followed as basic security measures.

A negative PCR and your proof of vaccination on the day, are only necessary so that you can enter a free mobility pass in the country, which is given hair Ministry of Health of Chile.

Therefore, as for me, visiting the tourist spots in Chile that you always want at a step by step.

Indeed, Chile is a huge country, with very varied options for walks and experiences. 

You can take advantage of dry deserts in the north, cosmopolitan cities and frozen water beaches in your central region and a cold area in the south of the country. All with beautiful landscapes that will never leave your memories.

Knowing the variety and two many tastes about walks and visits that you can find, I separate 4 places to suggest your first (or not) trip to Chile. These are tourist spots that deserve to be visited, explored and loved by you.

Santiago de Chile

Santiago is one of the two most famous tourist spots in Chile, sought after and interesting to discover. Além disso, a city is the largest and most populous of the country, it is cosmopolitan and has some of everything that you, or anyone, may want to find.

It is located in a valley surrounded by frozen hairs and snow-capped Andes, 570 meters above sea level. 

To check in Santiago, just paste a voice for the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, popularly known as Santiago International Airport.

Mount San Cristobal

The lung of Santiago do Chile, or Mount San Cristóbal is a beautiful and interesting place for you to visit. From there, you will be able to contemplate the capital with a privileged panoramic view that delights everyone who visits the place.

Not to mention, beyond sight, you will find bars where you can serve a typical local drink based on pessego and wheat mote, or mote con huesillos.

At the base of the mountain, however, you can find a more traditional walk, at the Metropolitan Zoo and see a few more of the species endemic to the region as well as several animals from all over the world.

Historic Center of Santiago

The history of Chile has been written about two of the most important tourist spots in Chile, such as the Plaza de Armas. 

However, in this area of Santiago you can immerse yourself in the local culture in locations such as: Municipality of Santiago, the Cathedral Church, the National Historical Museum and the Justice Tribunals.

Also, you will find high-quality gastronomy in the city center, as well as the famous 'picadas', with abundant food for you to enjoy.

Bellavista neighborhood

If you want to tan and take advantage of a little bit of Santiago, Bellavista is the reduto of boemia that you were looking for. 

Here you find a city at night, with dozens of restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs that are open at night inside.

Still, during the day, you can still take advantage of places like the La Chascona Museum, Pablo Neruda's old house, or visit famous theaters like the San Ginés, the Centro Mori, and the Bellavista Theater.

Atacama Desert

In the middle of the plateau, at 4,000 meters high, is the Atacama Desert. Along with lots, geysers and deep blue lagoons, you will also find small San Pedro de Atacama.

The place is phenomenal and has unparalleled tourist spots. In the small city, you will have access to those wonders and others that are on this small list.

Puritama Hot Springs in San Pedro de Atacama

The thermal springs of Puritama are on a green spot within the desert immensity of the Atacama.

Its sulfurous waters and quentes are ideal for rest and recovery from stress. At any time of year, it is always between 25 and 30 degrees and can be found in a series of hidden pools.

However, be careful, this work of natural art was only recently used locally, therefore, follow all the rules to be able to use these waters sought after by tourists from all over the world.

Los Flamencos National Reserve 

Intertwined with the mountains, the saline lakes of the altiplano make up part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Magical landscapes that will mark your memories forever.

Its seven sets allow different climatic conditions, creating unique environments where you can explore a different type of landscape and beauty.

Além disso, you will find locations like the Salar de Atacama, or by the sun of Valle de la Luna and the Cacha Tourist Center.

Toconao

A small city with colonial architecture invites you to relax. This place is ideal for you to visualize local history, with the church of San Lucas and its fate, dating from 1744.

Meanwhile, in the central square of Toconao, you can interact with the famous Alpacas, buy lembrancinhas and experience various locally produced fruits so tasty that you will not be able to eat just once.

Snowy Valley

In the central region of the country, between the mountains that make up the Cordilheira dos Andes, is the Nevado Valley. 

The region is ideal for tanning the cold together with gastronomy, however, its strong point is also disso. The Nevado Valley is sought after by all those who are enthusiasts of radical sports that practice in the snow.

The climate of the mountains and the practice of sports are accompanied by the best infrastructure that the most famous hotels in the region can offer.

Hiking and trekking

If you seek a little agitation, adrenaline and a little natural scenery with animals in your own nature, you finally found it, doing Hiking and trekking in Valle Nevado is your best choice.

Therefore, don't be fooled, this is one of the ideal activities for cooler times, like spring or summer itself.

I walked along semi-gelled coasts, where the ski slopes passed by all the beauty of the mountains around them. Além disso, you will be able to see the voice of the Andean condor in search of its prey, another incredible vision that you will never miss.

Skiing and snowboarding

Overall, ideal for winter skiing, skiing and snowboarding are invigorating activities that can be learned at various resorts with access to ramps and/or mountain practice areas.

Have fun on night slopes and make your cool decisions!

Mountaineering and climbing

Put on comfortable shoes and start walking in the direction of adventure. The walk to Cerro El Plomo begins at the base of the ski center. 

However, it is preparing for an excursion of more than 5 thousand meters high that, despite its length, will present you with the Andean condors, the culpeo foxes, the mountains and hills and, finally, the magnificent glaciers of the region.

Chilean Patagonia

Donate landscaping or shooting, to Chilean Patagonia and a reduto of nature that is almost untouched, natural beauty and pulsating animal life.

Enter the cold, freeze, heat and adventure, you have lots to explore. Therefore, when she is alive, she lives.

Southern Highway

This is a road located in the south of Chile. It cuts the Chilean states descending in the southern direction. Oh, it is huge, more than 1,200 km long, it runs through part of the Chilean Patagonia and into its paradises.

Pick up a car or a bicycle and ride through some of the film regions. However, be prepared to experience landscapes that you will hardly see the same. 

Prepare your heart for rivers, parks, lakes, mountains, forests, animals and the glaciers of Patagonia.

Coyhaique and Puerto Aysen

This region is marked by opportunities to visit magnificent places and practice radical sports. In Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén, an adventure is the order of the day.

Before everything, I knew that you will need to spend some time here to take advantage of everything.

At first, start doing the trails of Monte Castillo, trekking and fishing in the region at your leisure. Continue to the National Monument of Paredón de las Manos, an archaeological field with cave paintings more than 10 thousand years old.

Camp for a night on the banks of the Simpson River, in the Simpson River National Park and take advantage of the scenery nearby. Visit the side of the Queulat National Park, with its mystical forests that cover the fjords.

Know the ice fields of the North, in the heart of Patagonia. Together with this, glimpse the never-melting ice glaciers on the third largest ice sheet in the world.

General Carrera Lake

Between the turquoise blue waters and the rocky formations that nearby, General Carrera Lake manages to bring together both walks that involve adventure sports and glaciers of a unique blue.

Here, you will have many options, therefore you cannot stop walking around among the tunnels of the Santuário da Natureza Capelas de Mármore. 

Also, there are walks on firm ground, with trekking, horseback riding and excursions to get to know the local fauna and flora, which is close to the General Carrera Lake region. Finally, take advantage of local cuisine in the excellent pousadas of the region.

Conclusion on tourist spots in Chile

In short, the tourist spots in Chile are difficult to be defined in few words. You need to see. You need to be there. You need to live them.

Meanwhile, I don't realize that Chile is just a huge country, with a thousand wonders. These are just some of them.