The Rough Guide to Chile


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The Rough Guide to Chile is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with expert coverage of all the best attractions, suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip, comprehensive color maps to make getting around easy, and evocative photos that bring the destination to life. Discover the highlights of this year-round destination with the latest information on trekking in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, wine tasting in the Central Valleys, exploring the intriguing Easter Island, and star-gazing in San Pedro de Atacama. The Rough Guide to Chile is packed with insightful, up-to-date reviews of the best accommodations, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets, as well as detailed practical advice on Chile's diverse outdoor activities, from rafting the mighty Río Futaleufú to horseback riding around Santiago. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Chile.




Fodor's Essential Chile


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Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Squeezed between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile offers something for everyone. Whether travelers are interested in first-rate vineyards, glittery beach resorts, desert adventures, sprawling glaciers, or the urban pleasures and inventive cuisine of Santiago, Fodor's Chile helps them craft the perfect itinerary for this diverse country. This travel guide includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New restaurant and hotel listings have been added throughout to keep pace with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving country. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout New Orleans •SPECIAL FEATURES: Chile is one of the most geographically diverse destinations on earth, and Fodor's Chile helps travelers explore the varied regions with special sections on Patagonian and Antarctic cruises, fly fishing, top beaches, and regional itineraries. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread and planner that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, "Top Reasons to Go," and information on getting here and around. Top Experiences, ample tour options, and sample itineraries make it easy for travelers to plan a vacation to Chile. •DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Chile offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category. •COVERS: Santiago, Valparaiso, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, San Pedro de Atacama, Chiloé, Easter Island, Viña del Mar, the Chilean wine valleys, and more.




Backpacking in Chile


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Filled with personal recommendations this guidebook helps you to plan your trip to Chile independently and explore the most incredible places this country has to offer from the Atacama desert in the north down to the most remote parts of Chilean Patagonia in the very south (completely updated: April, 2017).Based on his own experience of traveling the country multiple times the author Steve H�nisch wrote this clear and concise Chile travel guide focussing on useful information to help you prepare your own trip. He sums up practical tips on things to do, where to stay, where to eat/drink and outdoor activities you shouldn't miss. The book includes travel guides for each region of Chile as well as a complete trekking guide for Torres del Paine & the Carretera Austral, plus route itineraries. Checklists are included to help make sure you don't forget anything.This travel guide is designed to save you a lot of time & make your trip much easier. What to expect Travel Guide featuring 18 Spots: Things to do, Tours, Restaurants etc. from the Atacama dessert down to Patagonia - practical tips, short and sweet Compact information: Everything you need to know in matters of safety, best time to travel, budget, entry requirements and much more Packing Lists: Complete South America & Patagonia Packing List Route Planner: Map with all featured spots and travel times from point to point Itinerary Suggestions: 4 sample itineraries featuring the best of Chile in 2-3 weeks Carretera Austral Guide: Comprehensive information, tips and trekking guides to the most adventurous part of Chile Hostel Recommendations: The best Hostels incl. personal reviews and links Trekking Guide: Detailed trekking guide for Torres del Paine incl. preparation, itineraries for 'W' and Circuit trek Insider Tips: My personal tips off the tourist paths Chile Resources: Helpful websites, blogs, recommended travel guides, maps and trekking guides to ensure best preparation possible! What's inside? 1) Preparation What to expect in Chile The Weather in Chile Top 5 in Chile Language & Communication Safety Chilean cuisine Budget & Prices Health & Insurance Entry Requirements & Custom Regulations Transportation Accommodation My South America Packing List 2) Map & Itineraries Route planner (A) Volcanoes, Coast & Desert in 2 or 3 weeks (B) Carretera Austral in 2 or 3 weeks (C) Carretera Austral & Patagonis in 5 weeks (D) Best of Patagonia for Trekking-Pro's in 3 weeks 3) Travel Guides San Pedro de Atacama Santiago Valparaiso & Vina del Mar Puc�n Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt The Carretera Austral Chait�n Puyuhuapi Coyhaique & Cerro Castillo Puerto Rio Tranquilo Cochrane & Tortel Villa O'Higgins Puerto Natales Punta Arenas My personal Chile Insider Tips 4) Trekking Guide Carretera Austral Day hike to Cerro Castillo Day hike to Mirador Altavista Border Crossing Villa O'Higgins - El Chalt�n 5) Trekking Guide Torres del Paine Preparation Patagonia Packing List for Trekking & Camping Trekking Guide "W" Route Trekking Guide O" / Circuit Route 6) Additional Resources Recommended Guidebooks Recommended Maps Websites & Blogs About the Author




Travels in a Thin Country


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Squeezed between a vast ocean and the longest mountain range on earth, Chile is 2,600 miles long and never more than 110 miles wide--not a country that lends itself to maps, as Sara Wheeler discovered when she traveled alone from the top to the bottom, from the driest desert in the world to the sepulchral wastes of Antarctica. Eloquent, astute, nimble with history and deftly amusing, Travels in a Thin Country established Sara Wheeler as one of the very best travel writers in the world.




The Rough Guide to Chile


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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Chile is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with expert coverage of all the best attractions, suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip and evocative photos that bring the destination to life. Discover the highlights of this year-round destination with the latest information on trekking in Parque National Torres del Paine, wine tasting in the Central Valleys, exploring intriguing Easter Island and star-gazing in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy incisive, up-to-date reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops for all budgets, and detailed practical advice on Chile's diverse outdoor activities, from rafting the mighty Río Futaleufú to horse riding around Santiago. With comprehensive colour maps and expert information on the country's superb food and drink, culture, history, art and architecture, The Rough Guide to Chile will ensure you don't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Chile.




Chile & Easter Island


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Chile is nature on a symphonic scale. Diverse landscapes unfurl over a 4300km stretch: parched dunes, fertile valleys, volcanoes, ancient forests, clear rivers, massive glaciers and fjords. Carolyn McCarthy, Lonely Planet Writer.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide


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The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island is your indispensible guide to the best that Chile has to offer. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of all the major sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Chile. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island will help you discover Chile and Easter Island region by region; from the majestic sights of Rano Raraku on Easter Island to the beautiful wine regions and national parks. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, car or ferry. Plus, DK Eyewitness Travel�s excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of the country, from finding a boutique hotel in Valparaiso to a wine tasting tour in the Casablanca valley. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island - shows you what others only tell you.




How to Travel the World on $50 a Day


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A budget-conscious traveler who toured the world for eight years offers tips for saving thousands of dollars on the road, featuring advice on such topics as avoiding currency conversion fees and acquiring free frequent flyer points.




The Rough Guide to Chile & Easter Island (Travel Guide with Free eBook)


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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.