Santiago, the capital and largest city of Chile, is nestled in a valley bordered by the snow-covered Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range. At the city's historic core lies Plaza de Armas, featuring two prominent neoclassical buildings: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, which now serves as the National History Museum, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, dating back to the 18th century. Nearby, La Chascona, the former residence of poet Pablo Neruda, has been transformed into a museum.

Travel through South America on this Patagonia guided tour, crossing Chile and Argentina to experience one of the world’s most remote and striking regions. Visit Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares national parks, cruise past towering icebergs and walk beneath the peaks of the Andes. Learn about traditional ranch life at an estancia, meet a glacier expert and discover how climate change is shaping the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Alerce, a distinctive conifer related to cypress, stands as the tallest tree in South America and ranks among the longest-living tree species worldwide. These trees dominate many areas of the Valdivian forests, growing to heights of 60–70 metres, and serve as vital indicators of pristine forest ecosystems. Within the alerce forests, the kodkod—a small wildcat and the tiniest feline species in the Americas.

Few regions on Earth remain as untouched and pristine as Patagonia. The lesser-known northern section of Chilean Patagonia offers a unique experience, where enchanting rainforests, steaming volcanoes, powerful rivers, and jagged fjords vie for admiration. Perfect for adventurers, here are seven unforgettable outdoor experiences you simply must explore.