Chile has always been recognized as one of South America’s most stable and prosperous nations and a recognized middle power. But aside from its steady rise, Chile also has that calm and relaxing side to it that attracts tourists from all over the world.
The tourist sites in Chile all have their own unique history, culture and traditions and we will spend some time exploring the top ones that you won’t want to miss. If you are just visiting or are looking for a better understanding of Chilean culture these places will greatly help you understand a little bit more about their culture.
Easter Island
For Super Mario fans, do you remember those huge stone heads you have to dodge that you encounter in the later levels of the game? Those are replicas of the stone figures that are must-sees in Easter Island. The Chilean people refer to the island heads as Maoi meaning stone figures. These stone figures stretch across the island and are estimated to amount to over a hundred. Some of the stone faces have deteriorated over time but many of these have been restored to their original splendor. Historians believe that the stones that were used to carve on these figures were from a mine nearby. It is also believed that these stone figures were thought to represent a chief in the local village but no one is for sure since the original people who built these stone figures were never found.
Reserva National Los Flamencos
Chile also offers some of the best natural wonders in South America. One of the best places to look into would be surrounding the National Reserve of Los Flamencos near San Pedro. Expect to experience extremely surreal landscape full of natural ecological wonders, exotic animal species as well as striking natural formations.
Visit the valley of the moon also known as Valle de la Luna or take a swim into any of the lakes and rivers in the reserve which were formed by the natural formation of the area. The salt lakes also offer some of the most dramatic views of the volcanos in the Andes mountain chain you will ever see.
El Tatio Geysers
Many people may have been enamored by the many splendors that Chile is home to, but there is one more location that tourists should never miss when visiting Chile and that is El Tatio Geysers. El Tatio Geysers is the world’s highest geyser field at over 13,000 feet above sea level. It is exciting to note that the streams of hot stream and water can shoot out at over 40 feet. When these geysers explode, not only are the crowds of tourists who flock to see the El Tatio Geysers going to jump for joy, but also any geologist will do the same thing. Taking a trip to see these amazing geysers will surely be worth it.
Santiago
Santiago is the bustling capitol city in Chile which has over five million people in it with many attractions and places to see. Santiago is surrounded by many landscapes to the east you will see the vast snow peaked caps of the Andes mountains and to the west you will see the coastal range to the west.
In this city in the heart of Chile you can explore political and social changes right from the history books. Explore the great architecture of a once great civilization and breathe in the aromas of the traditional food that is still made as their ancestors made it hundreds of years ago. There is also continuous entertainment in the downtown sections so you are never at a loss where to go for life day or night.
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