We Look Forward To Our Chilean Adventure!


We are heading on our first vacation to Chile and are really excited.  I’ve started to research things for us to do while we’re there and thought I’d share my list – just in case there are others planning their own Chilean vacation!

Chile looks like an amazing place to visit given the gorgeous nature and beautiful countryside.  Amazingly, the country features vast lakes, pristine forests along with snowcapped volcanoes.

From my research, it appears that we won’t have a moment of boredom as I already have a list that will take us more days to complete than we are spending there!  Here are my top things (beyond enjoying Chilean wine) that I hope we get to do…

  • Trekking – Trekking is incredibly popular due to the striking contrast of the country.  I read that with a length exceeding 4,300kms from north to south, we can expect to see mountains, deserts, Mediterranean landscapes, glaciers and vast open plains.  Trekking is an ideal way to take in this land and will give us a terrific picture of the untamed beauty of the country.

  • Glacier Cruise – I’ve never been on a glacier cruise, and with global warming, this may be the only opportunity we get.  We plan to visit the wild west fjord coast to experience the ice fields extending as long as the eye can see.

  • Wildlife Sanctuaries – My husband and I are nature lovers and cannot wait to witness what has been called some of the most beautiful fauna and flora worldwide.  There are many wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, so I think we’ll make our final choice once we arrive in the country and can get some advice from the locals.

  • Visit Monuments – Chile has many monuments – and since we love learning about local history, we’ll do a bit of monument hunting amongst our other tourist activities.  There is a huge list of popular monuments such as Salar de Surire, Isla Cachagua, El Morado, Cueva del Milodin and Laguna Los Cisnes.

We’re counting the days till our Chilean adventure and I’ll be sure to share some of our experiences on this blog!

Posted by on 01/21 at 01:50 PM

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