Argentina and Chile are both fairly large countries and it can take a lot of time to see everything there is to see. There are some areas in each, however, that are the most recommended to see during your stay.
Part of your decision will depend on what interests you most. For example, both countries offer many opportunities to get out and enjoy nature as well as cities to enjoy the metropolitan cultures in each country. Ideally, you'll have the time to enjoy at least a little bit of both to get a real feel for your destination.
As with Argentina, Chile has some cities worth spending a little bit of time in. Although perhaps not as well touted as Buenos Aires, Santiago offers a great way to start experiencing the culture of metropolitan Chileans. Staying here is also a great spot to start from when looking at other tourist hot spots like;so, one of the oldest cities in the country and a UNESCO world heritage site. Also near Santiago can be found beach resorts, ski resorts, and wineries.
This is a particularly excellent country for those who are looking for an active vacation experiencing unforgettable landscapes. The Atacama Desert in Northern Chile is a great example of somewhere to visit. Hiking or mountain biking is available here so that you can enjoy the geysets, salt flats, lakes and thermal pools that are on offer. Pukara de Quitor is an archaeological site found around here where you can enjoy the ground drawings in the north of ancient geoglpyphs.
The Lake Region is another outstanding wilderness area for trekking as well as horseback riding, kayaking, water rafting, snow skiing and water skiing. Don't forget that there are also forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, thermal hot springs and volcanoes. The wildlife might not be up to much but the scenery is absolutely breathtaking.
For great scenery as well as a better chance of seeing some native wildlife, you'll want to go to the Torres del Paine National Park located in the Patagonia area of Chile. Here there are many different trekking possibilities from single day hikes to multiple days with options of staying in either tents or lodges. Along the way, you will see waterfalls, lakes, forests, valleys, and fields of ice - all surrounded by ice-capped mountains. Among the wildlife you may see include pumas, guanaco, Andean deer, hares and a number of birds including the Andean condor. Farther south, it can be worth taking a boat so you can see the glaciers better. Here, you will also find penguin colonies.
One of Chile's most incredible sights is actually not on the mainland at all. Easter Island, although part of Chile, is actually far out in the Pacific Ocean, requiring a flight of around 5 hours and 40 minutes. This will obviously increase the time and budget requirements of your travel but seeing the many statues with their giant heads that the island is known for is something quite unique. In the island's quarry, you can also see hundreds that were never completed.
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