Eight destinations in Chile, explained before you book
Every guide answers the same questions in the way that makes sense for that place: what to do, when to go, how to get there, what to pack and which programme to choose. Useful information first, with El Raco’s offering linked only where you have already understood the problem it solves.
Choose the destination you want to plan
Each card opens the destination’s main guide, with links to the rest of the sections: what to do, itinerary, best time to go, how to get there, what to pack and a programme comparison.
San Pedro de Atacama
Desert, altiplano and starry skies, with the altitude and the budget explained plainly.
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La Serena, Valle del Elqui and Isla Damas
Three different experiences in one destination: stargazing, pisco and vineyards, and whales off Isla Damas.
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The Maule
The only destination with no flights: the same route changes activity with the season, from trekking to ascents in the snow.
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Pucón
Adventure beside Villarrica Volcano, with snow in winter and rafting or trekking the rest of the year.
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Puerto Varas
Lakeside scenery between volcanoes, towns with German roots, and the gateway to Chiloé.
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The road that crosses northern Patagonia, from Coyhaique to the Capillas de Mármol, Queulat and the San Rafael Lagoon.
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Torres del Paine
The icon of Patagonia: trekking, glaciers and boat trips organised from Puerto Natales.
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Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
A remote island with only one possible flight and a living Rapa Nui culture, not a closed chapter of the past.
See full guideWhat you will find in each guide
Every guide follows the same structure, so you can compare destinations without guessing where each answer is.
What to do and when to go
The destination’s unmissable experiences and the months that suit each one best.
How to get there and what to pack
Flight or overland route, base town, and a packing list built for the weather you will actually meet.
Which programme to choose
An honest comparison of El Raco’s programmes, by length and by what each one includes.
Let’s find the programme that fits your trip
Tell us your dates and the experiences you don’t want to miss, and we will help you choose the right programme.