Tourist Cites in Chile

Tourist cities in Chile

Santiago is a capital and largest city of Chile. It is known as Santiago de Chile. The city is located in the large bowl-shaped valley surrounded by mountains in the central part of the country. Santiago was founded on the banks of Mapocho River in 1541. The city boasts an ideal climate with warm dry summers and short temperate winters. Rainfall is generally restricted to the winter months. Santiago is famous for its colonial architecture and breathtaking mountain scenery. Santiago offers great value budget hotels, which situated in most attractive areas of the city close to the main tourist attractions. There is a wide variety of restaurants in Santiago de Chile, which can satisfy everyone’s taste and needs.

Easter Island is located at the southeastern point of the Polynesian Triangle in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world. It is a volcanic high island. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are mild. The wettest months are between April and May. The best time for a trip to Easter Island is the period from August to March. Easter Island is famous for the almost 900 stone statues which stand across the island. They were created by the Rapa Nui people between the 10th and 16th centuries. Easter Island offers many options for accommodation which include hotels, boarding houses, hostels, or you can stay with a family, thus getting a closer view of the culture and lifestyle of the islanders. Restaurants on Easter Island typically range from $15 to $30 per entree, with most seafood and very generous serving sizes.

Valparaiso is one of most important seaports of the South Pacific. The city has been the headquarters for the Chilean National Congress since 1990. Valparaiso is situated in the central part of Chile. The city is located near the Peru-Chile Trench and vulnerable to earthquakes. Valparaiso has mild climate with warm dry summers. Winters are relatively warm and rainy. The city is famous for its amazing street art and colorful old buildings. You can find many options for accommodation in Valparaiso from luxury hotel rooms to low-cost accommodation. There are many small restaurants in Valparaiso serving local Chilean specialties and seafood.

San Pedro de Atacama is located in the northeastern part of Chile near the Licancabur volcano. The city is a very popular tourist destination. San Pedro de Atacama has extremely dry and mild climate. It is a driest place in the world. There are big differences between the daytime and nighttime temperatures. The city lies at an average of 2400 m, so you should give your body time to adapt. Be sure to eat well and drink plenty of fluids. San Pedro de Atacama is famous as "the archaeological capital of Chile". The unique blend of past and present as well as attractive landscapes has made San Pedro de Atacama one of the most popular tourist destinations. The city offers an excellent selection of accommodation. San Pedro de Atacama offers a host of pubs and restaurants that tempt tourists with their excellent cuisine.

Iquique is situated in the northwestern part of Chile. It is a port city in Pacific Coast. The city has dry and mild climate with low extremes of temperatures all year round. Iquique is famous for its beautiful beaches. Iquique offers a huge range of accommodation anywhere in the city. You can dine out at one of many restaurants to feast on Chile’s well known sea food and pisco sour.

La Serena is located on ocean terraces in the northern part of Chile. It is a second oldest city in the country. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are relatively warm and rainy. La Serena is famous for its beautiful beaches. You can find a bright accommodation with panoramic views in La Serena. Most restaurants of the city open for the lunch hours, and then close for the afternoon until they begin serving dinner at 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Chiloe Island is located off the southern coast of Chile in Pacific Ocean. It is a largest island of the Chiloe Archipelago and second largest island of Chile. The climate of the island is temperate and rainy. Chiloe Island is famous for its UNESCO-listed churches, as well as whale watching. Most of hotels offer modest, yet reasonably comfortable accommodation options. The typical restaurants offer delicious and cheap seafood.

Chilean Lake District is located in the Andean foothills in the southern part of Chile. It is most beautiful region of the country and one of the most popular tourist destinations. Chilean Lake District is famous for its seemingly endless glacial lakes, lush forests, waterfalls, hot springs, snow capped mountains and volcanoes. The climate is temperate with rainy season during May to October. Cities in Chilean Lake District offer many options for accommodation. The numerous restaurants and cafe offer tasty seafood and local cuisine.