Chile - A small country with some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Americas

Chile, in Latin America, offers natural beauty in abundance, including the incredible Andes mountain range, plus other worldly landscapes that feel like something from outer space. Brightsun Travel offers exclusive holidays to Chile so you can explore this often overlooked country in South America this holiday. The Lake District in Chile is, as you would expect, full of lakes, and volcanoes, plus lakeside villages and incredible National Parks, which contribute to its reputation as Chile’s most picturesque regions. Here you can go rock climbing in the Cochamó Valley and visit the Parque Nacional Puyehue, and stay at hot spring resorts beneath the incredible Volcán Puyehue volcano. Alternatively, if its wildlife that interests you, the Valle Chacabuco (Parque Nacional Patagonia) is the place to go to spot flamingo, puma and Andean deer in their natural habitat. Surfers will love Arica, and the region of Sur Chico boasts eight National Parks, like Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas, that could see you trekking through other worldly landscapes, including charcoal deserts with active volcanoes. Finally, Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos contains dramatic landscapes that are not to be missed.

Then there’s the Andes mountain range, the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching from Chile to Venezuela. From Santiago, Chile’s capital city, you could take a weekend ski trip into the mountains to places like Valle Nevado, which boasts 7000 hectares of skiable terrain - the largest in South America. Santiago is a fantastic place to spend some time, with incredible bars and restaurants in its up and coming neighbourhoods, like Bellavista and Barrio Italia, and markets where you can buy exotic fruit and vegetables and dine at incredible seafood restaurants. The city is also a great place to explore Chilean art and culture, in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo and the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Finish your city tour in its beautiful Parque Metropolitan whilst admiring spectacular views from its gorgeous peaks. Contact Brightsun Travel today about our wide range of cheap holidays to Chile and go on an adventure of a lifetime this year in Latin America.