South America is a continent filled with history and natural beauty, so it isn’t surprising that UNESCO has chosen sites in the different countries to join their World Heritage list. In total, there are 72 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America, chosen for their cultural, historical, or scientific...
The narrowest and the second-longest country in the world, Chile, is also home to the driest place on earth. The long and thin strip of land that makes up this country is home to a range of geographical features, from the stark Atacama Desert to Easter Island's mysterious stone...
The tip of South America on the Pacific Coast to the border with Peru stretches 4,300 km (2,700 miles). This is Chile, a long strip of land that covers almost 40 degrees of latitude, so inevitably, this narrow country has a wide range of climate and terrain. There's no...
Patagonia is a land of epic natural wonder at the end of the world. Sprawled across a giant region straddling Chile and Argentina, at the southernmost tip of South America, it’s a maze of peaks, glaciers and fjords that will make you fall in love with the outdoors all...
Santiago's greatest asset is its perfect location, with ski slopes to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and wineries in every direction. As one of the safest cities in South America to visit, Santiago is a great place to start exploring this part of the world.
Chile's vibrant...
The sky changes from violet to black, as it swallows the Martial mountain range. At the start of our Patagonia cruise, Ushuaia’s lights are dots in the distance, as our ship, Stella Australis, cruises over Ushuaia Bay.
As we power towards the Beagle Channel, up on deck, I shiver but...