Chile 33
Since Chile is the longest country in the world, it's not
much
of a stretch to say that you've "seen it all" once
you've explored its 4,000 mile coastline. The north contains
a desert while the south is home to glaciers, and in between
lies an adventure experience.
The capital, Santiago, is completely surrounded by the
Andes,
but it basks in a Mediterranean climate and
European culture. If you want to stretch your legs a
little, take on the Andes with unforgettable hiking and
climbing, or tour the vineyards that surround Santiago.
Punta Arenas, the world's southernmost major city, lies
in Tierra del Fuego—a series of islands and straits.
The city is quite opulent with historic mansions, but
penguin and whale colonies also make it their home.
The nearby Magellan Forest Reserve promises good
hiking and biking, plus great views of the Strait of
Magellan, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific.
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500 miles
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Santiago
Asunción
La Paz
Montevideo
Buenos
Aires
Valparaiso
Iquiqui
Punta
Arenas
C H
Falkland
Islands
S O U T H
P A C I F I C
O C E A N
S O U T H
A T L A N T I C
O C E A N
BRAZI L
PE RU
ARGENTI NA
PARAGUAY
U RUGUAY
BOLIVIA
Brasília
CH I LE
