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Places to see in Chile, from Torres del Paine to Atacama, and the best time to go: Oct–Apr.
Places to see in Chile
- Torres del PainePatagonian peaksPhoto: Karen Chan 16 · CC BY 2.0
SantiagoAndes and vineyardsPhoto: Miguel hernandez · CC BY-SA 2.0
Atacama – Desert, geysers and stars
Best time to go to Chile
Generally October to April. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Chile
What surprised you most about Chile?
Every trip to Chile brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Chile?
The best time for Chile depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Chile you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Chile – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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