Book Description

This practical travel guide to Chile & Easter Island features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Chile & Easter Island guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Chile & Easter Island easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Chile & Easter Island has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to CHILE & EASTER ISLAND covers: Santiago and around, Valparaiso and Vina, the Central Coast, El Norte Chico, El Norte Grande, The Central Valley, The Lake District, Chilolé, Northern Patagonia, Southern Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island and the Juan Fernández Archipelago. Inside this Chile & Easter Island travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Chile & Easter Island, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Parque Nacional Lauca to family activities in child-friendly places, like Bahía Inglesa or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Chile & Easter Island entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Chile & Easter Island, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Chile & Easter Island travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, wine tasting or taking a boat trip. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Copiapó, Santiago, La Serena, Lake District's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Chile & Easter Island, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Chile & Easter Island guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Chile & Easter Island features fascinating insights into Chile & Easter Island with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Valle de la Luna and the spectacular Moai. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Santiago, Valparaíso and many more locations in Chile & Easter Island, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.