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Discover Chile’s Best Adventure Destinations

By Henry Arnault on May 13, 2011 |Travel

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Are you a sports addict, a mountain hardliner, an avid skier? Then Chile is the destination for you. Home to over 4,000 kilometers of mountain range, this country is one of the best destinations in South America for all adventure travelers. Whether you wish to trek in some of the world’s most pristine landscapes, slide down the slopes of the highest Andean peaks, or hike majestic volcanoes, Chile has it. From Patagonia to the Lake District, Chile offers countless opportunities for all to experience the thrill of adventure activities.

One of the secrets, not so secret anymore, of Chile, is its high end ski resorts which are teeming throughout the country. Some of the planet’s most renowned ski destinations are ideally found right next to the cosmopolitan capital of Chile, Santiago. Only one hour from the city lies the first resort, El Colorado, which is also connected to the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado. Among other excellent spots which can be visited in the area are the Termas de Chillan and Portillo resorts.

All of them boast modern equipment, beautiful landscapes, and countless slopes of all difficulty levels to satisfy the tastes and needs of all travelers. Seasoned skiers will enjoy the opportunities to travel off the beaten track in fresh powder in the heart of the Andes, while more novice ones can take advantage of the excellent ski schools in the resorts to perfect their skiing techniques.

Chile is of course known to be home to the magnificent and desolate Patagonia region, with its infinite landscapes, awe-inspiring mountains and superb national parks teeming with wildlife. The most famous destination is the Torres del Paine national park, a beautiful reserve virtually untouched, where travelers can hike and trek among some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. With 15 peaks over 2,000 meters, shimmering blue lagoons, and various trails to hike across the park, the Torres del Paine park in Chilean Patagonia ranks among the favorites destinations for adventure travelers around the world.

To round up your adventure vacation to Chile, make sure to stop in its famous and beautiful Lake District, covered by several lakes of various sizes and dominated by grand volcanoes. Hiking, fishing, cruising, trekking, or simply relaxing on the shores of the glistening lakes filling the region, are only a few activities available in Chile’s Lake District. Perhaps the most attractive in the region is the Seven Lakes area, where you will find high end resorts and black sand beaches – although these can disappear in the spring time as the level of water drastically raises.

This guide to Chile’s best adventure destinations was written by a Chile travel expert at Chile For Less available to help you customize your adventure Chile vacations.

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