Full Description
A place of extremes and contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography and climate. Footprint's Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless and eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches and rainforest to explore in between. * Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including Easter Island, Chiloe, the wine routes, skiing, geysers and salt flats * Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting * Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help them find the best experiences From Patagonian penguins to the buzz of vertiginous Valparaiso, Footprint's fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this adventurous destination.
Contents
1) Introduction 2) Essentials 3) Santiago Region 4) Valparaiso and Vina del Mar 5) From Santiago to La Serena 6) Into the Atacama 7) Antofagasta, Calama and San Pedro de Atacama 8) Iquique, Arica and the Altiplano National Parks 9) Central Valley 10) Lake District 11) Chiloe 12) Carretera Austral 13) Far South 14) Tierra del Fuego 15) Chilean Pacific Islands (Islas Juan Fernandez; Rapa Nui [Easter Island]) 16) Background 17) Footnotes
