For many travelers, the trans-Andean country is synonymous with shopping centers, but Chile hides natural sanctuaries that offer a transformative experience for those looking to take advantage of its vacation in a different way.
3 natural destinations in Chile to visit on vacation
In the heart of North Chico is found Elqui Valleya site recognized worldwide as an energy center where astrotourism invites you to contemplate the sky during the vacation under one of the cleanest skies on the planet. This mystical corner, the first International Dark Skies Sanctuarycombines the purity of the air with high altitude vineyards and spiritual monuments such as the Stupa of Illumination in Paihuano.
If what you are looking for is a total disconnection, the mystique Rapa Nui appears as the destination most isolated in the world to enjoy some vacation unforgettable experiences exploring volcanoes and grasslands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The island offers unique experiences that connect nature with ancestral history:
- Archaeological Diving: Underwater exploration to discover the legendary submerged moai.
- Volcanic Craters: Rano Kau and Rano Raraku hikes with incredible panoramic views.
- Ancestral culture: encounters with the silent witnesses of the world on the moai platforms.
- Equestrian adventure: horseback riding along trails that line the island’s cliffs during the holidays.
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Towards the south, the geography of Chili changes drastically towards a setting of Valdivian jungle and crystalline lakes that guarantee a restful rest during your vacation in cities like Pucon, Valdivia either Puerto Varas. This region is the epicenter of Chilean biodiversity, where the ancient araucaria forests and the Huilo Huilo waterfalls create an environment of absolute peace.
One of the trends that is going strong this summer is forest bathinga Japanese practice that you can experience in your vacation to recover energy through deep connection with the trees and the sounds of the river. This direct contact with the vitality of the environment allows us to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system in the midst of landscapes that seem straight out of a story.
