Along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, a country extended rarely visited by Russians. According to the Department of Tourism Chile, as Interfax reports, only 480 thousand people arrived from all over Europe. Russians are also included in this number, because avid travelers know that departure from Europe will cost them at times cheaper. Want to go to Chile, but do not know what to look except Easter Island? Prepared a small guidebook with nontrivial attractions.
Torres-del Pine National Park
The Blue Towers National Park is a glacial region in the southern part of Chile. The view from the vertices of Torres Mountains is an excellent award after a heavy hike. Photos will never pass the beauty of jade-green water lakes, breakdown from the block of glaciers and snow vertices of the mountains. You can explore this park on mini vans, catamarans, motorcycles, bicycles or on foot. There are several services that also offer author's equestrian tours along the most picturesque places. True, on some territories of the Park, access is allowed only on their two - consider this by planning the route.
San Pedro de Atakama
The northern part of Chile will surprise you no less beautiful landscapes that resemble scenes from fantastic films. San Pedro de Atakama is one of the most visited cities of the country. This is the perfect place to relax, where you can enjoy the heat of thermal baths, keep your breath at the sight of flashing geysers and watch one of the brightest sunbats. See Flamingo in the lagoon of chaxes, go to the ancient fortress Pukara de Quitor, watch the starry sky in the Alma Observatory of Atakama desert and admire the natural monument - the red rocks of Piedras Rojas - it will not be boring here.
Chiloe Island
Going to the south of Chile, you will come across German influence, as well as the traditions of the Mapuche. Chiloe is an island that has absorbed and Chilean, and European culture. Hundreds of years, life here flows still calmly with rare breaks for ethnic holidays. If you are lucky to witness the celebration of the Mini, you are a real lucky one! In the dance series, songs and parades do not forget to get acquainted with the local cuisine, namely the Kurantto dish. The composition usually includes potatoes and other vegetables, fresh seafood and meat. This food is a feature and pride of Chiloe, which spread to the markets of all Chile. Cooking "Kurantto" is a real show: a dish is prepared on hot stones in a hole dug in the ground, then covered with large palm leaves and leave to stew.
Marble caves
Go to a road or bike in marble caves, which can be found on Lake Henerala Carrera. Rent a boat along with friends and swim through the glacial lake deep into the caves. Azure water, reflecting from white marble, forms a wonderful drawings on the walls of the Caves through the game of light and shadow. You will not be able to close your mouth from the surprise of the beauty of nature. Just do not hurry to take a photo - first enjoy the moment and feel the atmosphere on the border of the two countries - Chile and Argentina.
Wine Valley
Although the terrain around Santiago is removed by the vineyards, the volume of the berries received is missing for full satisfaction with the requests of buyers. A small offer with great demand gives rise to a serious race for rare copies of Chilean wine. Even if you have no idea who is, who is such a sommelier and why the November grapes appreciates more than July, drove along the wine valleys is still worth it. We advise you to taste drinks from Carménère varieties, Syrah and Pinot Noir. A glass of wine, accompanying a shared steak and vegetables on the grill, will become an excellent end of your trip.