From its vibrant capital to the heart of Patagonia, Chile is waiting for you

From the heights of the high plateau to the remote southern corners of the end of the world, Chile offers a mosaic of landscapes and experiences. And, in what is the longest and narrowest country on the planet, adventurers can explore the driest desert in the world, the Atacama; admire the only temperate rainforests in South America or contemplate ancient glaciers. Always, under the wonderful surveillance of the Andes Mountains, which also serves as a backdrop for the dynamism of modern cities such as Santiago de Chile, its capital.

That city is where Nautalia Viajes wants to take you, as a starting point, with a tempting offer that will allow you to get to know up close a country that shares borders with Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, which exercises sovereignty over territories as distant as Polynesia and Antarctica. , which thus becomes a tricontinental nation. Chile also boasts recognitions. It has been awarded as the Best Green Destination in the World at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) – it was also the same in the previous three years.

It all starts in Santiago de Chile

The Nautalia Viajes proposal starts in the capital, where you will stay for four nights that will allow you to discover all the attractions of the city, and much more. Santiago de Chile stands out for its parks and its wide range of cultural and sports activities, for its great gastronomy and the energetic nightlife of its many neighborhoods, such as Bellavista, Lastarria, Italia or Brasil.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city and, in that area, there are many places of interest, such as the Cathedral. The La Moneda Palace is worth seeing for its significant contribution to the history of the country and its changing of the guard can be observed daily. Climbing Cerro Santa Lucía is a spectacle for its impressive views of the city and its interesting landscape and baroque architecture. For museum lovers, the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a must-see for its pre-Columbian collection. The bohemian neighborhood of Santiago Bario Bellavista is full of restaurants and bars. La Chascona, one of Pablo Neruda’s houses, is also located here. Don’t forget the Central Market, famous for its fresh fish.

In this first stop in the central area of ​​Chile, very close to Santiago, is Valparaíso, a port city full of life, a world of colors and flavors in its picturesque hills, a destination where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the Pacific beaches. , like Viña del Mar or Reñaca. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the wine valleys of the central region of the country, where some of the best red and white wines in the world are grown.

Punta Arenas, second stop

Four hours of flight will take you to Punta Arenas, the capital of the Magallanes and Antarctica Region, located in Chilean Patagonia, where another four nights in a hotel await you. Among the main attractions of the city are the museums, the monument to the shepherd, the cemetery; regional history and resource centers; the city theater; the main square, the Strait of Magellan, Cerro de la Cruz, penguin colonies, Forest Reserves, Fuerte Bulnes, trekking circuits in native wood areas, variety of birds, rural tourism, lighthouses and more.

For almost five centuries, Patagonia has been the fascination of explorers and, to this day, it continues to conquer as a paradise for lovers of adventure and natural beauty. With its rich and immense expanse of unspoilt nature, it ranges from mountains and fjords to glaciers and steppes, offering cinematic landscapes where you can still experience the spirit of ancient gauchos and livestock history. The pioneer cities and towns scattered throughout the territory allow visitors to immerse themselves in a rich and authentic culture, providing a unique experience of connection with the past and nature.

Now, the possibility of discovering all these wonders is closer than ever thanks to Nautalia Viajes, which offers you the possibility of discovering Santiago de Chile and Punta Arenas from €1,854, for 10 days and 8 nights. The trip includes flights, transfers and bed and breakfast accommodation in four-star hotels in both cities. You can book it at any of its 200 offices, on the website www.nautaliaviajes.com or by calling 91 910 08 11. Additionally, if you want more information about the destination, you can consult the website www.chile.travel. A fascinating country is waiting for you!