The renowned British tourist guide Rough Guides, founded in 1982, positioned Chile among the 20 most beautiful countries in the world to visit. The list included only two South American countries.
The first place in the ranking, chosen by popular vote of tourists, corresponds to New Zealand, displacing Italy into second place this year. The most redeeming thing, according to the list, would be “the contrast of landscapes and beauty found in the people and culture.”
In third place was Canada, for its “spectacular, impressive landscapes and incredible wildlife.” This is followed by Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Australia, Greece, South Africa, the United States and Chile, in twelfth place.
Why would Chile be one of the most beautiful countries in the world?
What would be captivating people to visit Chile would be its “diverse landscapes and lots of remote, unspoilt lands,” as well as “wine and food.”
In conclusion, voters determined that “he has it all”.
Likewise, they highlighted the number of islands that run the length of the country, the observatories in the Elqui Valley, the country’s world-class wines, the “vibrant” Valparaíso and the moai centenaries on Easter Island.
After Chile, Iceland continues on the list, ArgentinaCroatia, India, Indonesia, Portugal, Slovenia and Japan.
