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beautiful yet rugged landscape of this
sparsely populated region was once thought
to be inhabited by Patagonian giants.
Experience its mystique on a helicopter flight
over the spectacular peaks of the Torres
del Paine National Park, or explore the
city's charm on a scenic drive as you take
in the highlights.
AMALIA GLACIER AND
THE CHILEAN FJORDS
Sail through Chile's fjords and keep your eyes
peeled for sea lions and dolphins among the
rugged mountains and glaciers. The Amalia
Glacier, located on the edge of Sarmiento
Channel in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park,
originates in the Southern Patagonian Ice
Field. See tumbling waterfalls from glaciers
as you sail through the maze of channels.
PUERTO MONTT, CHILE
Puerto Montt, situated on the north side of a
sheltered bay, is less than 20 miles from the
summit of the Osorno volcano. A main
city in Chile's lakes region, Puerto Montt
boasts beautiful scenery—snowcapped
volcanoes, lush green fields and forested
national parks. Germans were early settlers
of the area, and the German Colonial
Museum explores their life and times.
VALPARAÍSO, CHILE
Valparaíso charms visitors with its colorful
labyrinthine streets that rise up from the
water's edge and through the hills.
Funiculars carry pedestrians up and down the
steep slopes, which they ascend to marvel at
the views over the port and where artists,
authors and poets have come for generations
seeking inspiration.
SANTIAGO, CHILE
Chile's capital city is brimming with
museums, theaters, world-class eateries and
numerous shopping centers. Explore the
bohemian district of Barrio Bellavista and
meander through the streets lined with
vibrant murals at the foot of San Cristóbal
Hill. Or, weave your way through the tiered
maze of Santa Lucía Hill for magnificent
views over the city.
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O cean
Pa c i c
O cean
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Puerto Madryn
Punta Arenas
A m alia G la c i e r
C h il ean F j o r d s
Ushuaia
Santiago
(Valparaíso)
Port Stanley
Puerto
Montt
CHILE
URUGUAY
Montevideo
C ap e H o r n
Falkland
Islands
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VIEW
VOYAGE
GETTING THERE: Consider our 18-day
South America & the Chilean Fjords
voyage, which sails from Buenos Aires
to Santiago or in reverse.
Clockwise from right: Glacial splendor in Punta
Arenas, Chile; Dramatic scenery in Puerto Montt,
Chile; Patchwork of vibrant homes in Valparaíso,
Chile; Detailed carving on Casa Rosada in Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Tour El Zanjón de Granados
