Trekking through Las Cornisas in San Pedro de Atacama is the ideal opportunity to acclimatize to the pure air of the north of Chili. With a medium difficulty and stunning views of the Cordillera de Sal, this 19-kilometer trail offers a unique postcard of the driest desert in the world. It is essential to carry constant hydration and technical footwear, since temperatures are usually around 30°C in this area of the territory.
The best 6 trekking circuits
In the mystical Rapa Nui, the circuit that connects Hanga Roa with Anakena allows you to travel 19 kilometers of coastline bordering the ocean that bathes Chili. For an entire day, walkers discover archaeological ruins and deep cliffs before resting on the white sands of the most famous beach in the area.
The Altos de Lircay National Reserve, located near Talca, is one of the best kept natural treasures in the central area of Chili to perform trekking. The trail to “El Enladrillado” offers a surprising geological formation that looks like a giant cobblestone pavement at high altitude. During the two days that the journey lasts, the sighting of condors and the passage through dense lenga forests transform the experience into something truly magical.
Located in the Los Lagos Region, the Cochamó La Junta sector has earned its world fame as the epicenter of mountain climbing. Chili. Its granite walls and the humid Valdivian jungle create an untamed environment where time seems to stop between rivers of crystalline water. The 13-kilometer trek to the famous stone slides is a must-do experience for those looking to completely disconnect from the urban routine.
For experts looking to test their limits, the Transversal Route in Tantauco Park represents one of the most demanding challenges of Chili. It is 52 kilometers of intense walking through evergreen forests and peat bogs, where orientation skills are as important as physical condition.
Torres del Paine continues to be the most coveted trekking destination for travelers who come from all over the planet to Chili. Whether doing the W Circuit or the demanding O Circuit, the glaciers and imposing stone towers offer a natural spectacle that has no comparison.
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To choose your next trip, you should keep in mind that the hiking options in Chili They adapt to all tastes and physical levels:
- Las Cornisas: ideal for those seeking desert landscapes and acclimatization.
- Hanga Roa – Anakena: a tour full of history and archaeological remains.
- Altos de Lircay: perfect for lovers of geology and bird watching.
- Cochamó: the favorite destination for fans of climbing and the humid jungle.
- Tantauco Park: a highly difficult challenge for experienced hikers.
- Torres del Paine: the most emblematic and coveted route internationally.
