Filled with personal recommendations this guidebook helps you to plan your trip to Chile independently and explore the most incredible places this country has to offer from the Atacama desert in the north down to the most remote parts of Chilean Patagonia in the very south (completely updated: April, 2017).

Based on his own experience of traveling the country multiple times the author Steve Hänisch wrote this clear and concise Chile travel guide focussing on useful information to help you prepare your own trip. He sums up practical tips on things to do, where to stay, where to eat/drink and outdoor activities you shouldn’t miss.
The book includes travel guides for each region of Chile as well as a complete trekking guide for Torres del Paine & the Carretera Austral, plus route itineraries. Checklists are included to help make sure you don’t forget anything.

This travel guide is designed to save you a lot of time & make your trip much easier.

What to expect

• Travel Guide featuring 18 Spots: Things to do, Tours, Restaurants etc. from the Atacama dessert down to the Patagonia – practical tips, short and sweet


• Compact information: Everything you need to know in matters of safety, best time to travel, budget, entry requirements and much more


• Packing Lists: Complete South America & Patagonia Packing List


• Route Planner: Map with all featured spots and travel times from point to point


• Itinerary Suggestions: 4 sample itineraries featuring the best of Chile in 2-3 weeks


• Carretera Austral Guide: Comprehensive information, tips and trekking guides to the most adventurous part of Chile


• Hostel Recommendations: The best Hostels incl. personal reviews and links


• Trekking Guide: Detailed trekking guide for Torres del Paine incl. preparation, itineraries for ‘W’ and Circuit trek


• Insider Tips: My personal tips off the tourist paths


• Chile Resources: Helpful websites, blogs, recommended travel guides, maps and trekking guides to ensure best preparation possible!

What’s inside?

1) Preparation

• What to expect in Chile


• The Weather in Chile


• Top 5 in Chile


• Language & Communication


• Safety


• Chilean cuisine


• Budget & Prices


• Health & Insurance


• Entry Requirements & Custom Regulations


• Transportation


• Accommodation


• My South America Packing List

2) Map & Itineraries

• Route planner


• (A) Volcanoes, Coast & Desert in 2 or 3 weeks


• (B) Carretera Austral in 2 or 3 weeks


• (C) Carretera Austral & Patagonis in 5 weeks


• (D) Best of Patagonia for Trekking-Pro's in 3 weeks

3) Travel Guides

• San Pedro de Atacama


• Santiago


• Valparaiso & Vina del Mar


• Pucón


• Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt


• The Carretera Austral


• Chaitén


• Puyuhuapi


• Coyhaique & Cerro Castillo


• Puerto Rio Tranquilo


• Cochrane & Tortel


• Villa O'Higgins


• Puerto Natales


• Punta Arenas


• My personal Chile Insider Tips

4) Trekking Guide Carretera Austral

• Day hike to Cerro Castillo


• Day hike to Mirador Altavista


• Border Crossing Villa O'Higgins - El Chaltén

5) Trekking Guide Torres del Paine

• Preparation


• Patagonia Packing List for Trekking & Camping


• Trekking Guide “W” Route


• Trekking Guide „O“ / Circuit Route

6) Additional Resources

• Recommended Guidebooks


• Recommended Maps


• Websites & Blogs


• About the Author