10 Nature & Parks in Chile That You Shouldn't Miss

November 17, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Coordinates: 30°S 71°W / 30°S 71°W / -30; -71
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1. Anakena Beach

Easter Island Chile
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 2,634 reviews

Anakena Beach

Reviewed By joemK5560UV - Houston, United States

Perfect mix of gently sloping sand, fun waves, clear water and small size crowds with a backdrop of moai and just enough services to get lunch or a drink. Perfect for cooling off after hiking or for just relaxing.

2. Reserva Punta Curinanco

Valdivia 5090000 Chile +56 9 8335 5938 http://www.codeff.cl/area-punta-curinanco/
Excellent
79%
Good
19%
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2%
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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Reserva Punta Curinanco

Reviewed By good_ants - Santiago, Chile

The drive out here is nice. The location is picturesque. The "gate-keeper" (Jorge?) is a kind, welcoming man. Then you actually enter the park! Birds, (big) trees, flowers, bees, and much more, it's definitely worth making it out to Curinanco. Get outside of the city and enjoy this swath of coastal rainforest.

3. Cerro San Cristobal

Pio Nono 445, Recoleta Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, Santiago 8320000 Chile +56 2 2730 1331 [email protected] https://www.parquemet.cl/
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 18,381 reviews

Cerro San Cristobal

This 860 meter hill in the center of Santiago features a zoo and wine museum at the midway point and a gondola ride to the top, where a Virgin Mary statue overlooks the city.

Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States

It has several attractions in its 1784 acres. Central Park is only 842 acres by comparison. Some of its most important attractions are: the sanctuary and balcony of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; The National Zoo of Chile, where you can get dazzled with the different species of animals; the historic funicular railway and the recently inaugurated cable way. From the top of the park you can enjoy a panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountain Range, also there are two swimming pools, plazas and games for children.

4. Volcan Osorno

Ruta V-555 Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Puerto Montt Chile
Excellent
76%
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22%
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2%
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4.5 based on 1,939 reviews

Volcan Osorno

Snow-capped and shaped like a perfect cone, this striking volcano overlooks a beautiful lake.

Reviewed By lynnp760

We'd heard that it's often cloudy and many days you can't see the peak, but we saw it all day long. In fact, we drove up the winding road to the ski lift which we took all the way up to the snow line. So beautiful!

5. Volcan Villarica

Pucon Chile +56 45 244 4369 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-villarrica/
Excellent
78%
Good
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Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 2,420 reviews

Volcan Villarica

You can see the red magma (molten rock) at the top of this still active volcano.

Reviewed By bella_australiana - Valparaiso, Chile

An intriguing active volcano begging adventurers to climb it, ski all around it and toboggan your way back to the bottom. A fun day out for sure – just make sure you have quality gear to protect from the elements!

6. Valle De La Luna

San Pedro de Atacama Chile +56 9 9943 4171
Excellent
69%
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24%
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5%
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4.5 based on 8,339 reviews

Valle De La Luna

Reviewed By ReadyForThisJelly - Washington DC, United States

Honestly, I was disappointed by the Atacama Desert. I found it was mostly a more expensive, less spectacular version of Bolivia's altiplano desert. But the Valle de la Luna/Valle de la Muerte was the big exception—there's nothing quite like this in Bolivia, and it's spectacular. It's getting harder to visit here without crowds, but it's still great. The valley was the highlight of our 5 days in San Pedro, and we visited three times—on a morning hike, by horseback ride, and sandboarding down the huge dunes. I highly recommend all three experiences.

7. Chiloe National Park

Isla Chiloe Chile 65-532501/532500 [email protected] http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-chiloe/
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
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10%
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4.5 based on 486 reviews

Chiloe National Park

Reviewed By TeaSip - Houston, United States

Uncrowded, good facilities, easy hiking trail, interesting historical information. This national park makes for an excellent and relaxing day trip from Castro. Bring a picnic lunch and take your time strolling along the boardwalk.

8. Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes

Ruta Y-621, s/n 52 Km South From Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas 6200000 Chile +56 9 9679 6644 [email protected] http://www.parquedelestrecho.cl
Excellent
52%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 839 reviews

Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes

The Magallan's Strait Park is a protected area of almost 250 hectares. The primary objective is the conservation and divulgation of the natural and historical heritage within it. The places of interest within the Park are: - Museum 'Of the Strait' (Interpretation Center): The landscape’s centinel, with its 1.600 square meters which include cafeteria, souvenir shop, panoramic terrace and an interpretive-multimedial display. - Fort Bulnes NHM Site: Two kilometers beyond the Interpretation Center and covering an area of 4 hectares, lies the reconstruction of the first chilean settlement of the territory. - Coastal Trail: Low to medium difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending for about one mile that runs through the woods and rocky parts around the Fort. - Wind Forest Trail: Low difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending almost 300 meters (330 yards) leads to the famous Del Estrecho lookout.

Reviewed By manuelaE3038WG - Montevideo, Uruguay

Great experience: high quality museum, picturesque fort and nice walk. It is also very well managed. We went with our rented motorhome and got assistance all the way to make sure we could drive smoothly

9. Glacier Grey

Puerto Natales Chile +56 61 271 2196 http://www.turismolagogrey.com/en/navigation-to-grey-glacier/departures-rates-to-grey-glacier.html
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 1,955 reviews

Glacier Grey

Whether hiking to it or simply viewing it from afar, this massive glacier is truly extraordinary.

Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States

Viewed Grey Glacier from a distance during a moderate hike within Torres Del Paine National Park. It was simply awesome and to view and hold some of the broken small icebergs of the glacier from up close in the lake was memorable. There are several other options of viewing the grey glacier including boat navigation. Certainly would very highly recommend viewing the Grey Glacier to any tourist.

10. Valle del Elqui

La Serena Chile +56 51 245 1917 http://www.valledeelqui.cl
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews

Valle del Elqui

This beautifully landscaped valley is rumored to be linked with extraterrestrial activity throughout the years.

Reviewed By ronnyjd0509 - Antwerp, Belgium

What a place! Extremely nice and such clear skies to watch the stars and the galaxies! Awesome! We enjoyed mountain-biking and some walk in the valley. The small village of Alcohuaz is highly recommended and as wine you must taste Rhu! Unique.

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