Here we go again. Having enjoyed Peru last May we decided, what the heck. Let’s go further south. So we’re off to Chile.
Chile is extremely narrow east to west but massive in length – it stretches the equivalent from Cancun, Mexico to Hudson’s Bay in Canada’s north. This means multiple eco systems such as the Atacama Desert in the north, the towering Andes mountain range that forms the country’s eastern boundary, and the famous Patagonia region in the south. And, of course, the iconic Easter Islands in the Pacific.
Our itinerary includes touring Santiago, visiting various wineries, a trip to the Pacific coast to Valparaiso (a UN Heritage site), then south to Patagonia and the Torres del Paine national park where we will kayak amongst the ice floes, hike and mountain bike (hopefully mostly downhill). The Patagonia region stretches across southern Argentina as well but we’re staying exclusively in Chile. And for those who wonder about these sorts of things, other than Antarctica, Chile is the southernmost country in the world, outdistancing Australia and South Africa by hundreds of miles.
Despite the fact our internet access will be intermittent (especially in Patagonia) we hope to post regular updates on our travel blog. Here’s a sample of where we’re headed (photos taken by other travellers – hopefully ours are as good).
The Bennetts On Tour 