Route: CHILE: From the Driest Desert to the End of the World | 4K Travel Documentary - Santiago, Chile
The route is almost 6000 km long and covers the entire territory of Chile from north to south, starting from Santiago. The path passes through contrasting landscapes: the Atacama Desert, the Andes, the Pacific coast and Patagonia with its glaciers.
- Distance
- 5952.2 km
- Duration
- 49 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Сантьяго, Чили
- End
- Антофагаста, Чили
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Сантьяго, Чили
- Пуэрто-Наталес, Чили
- Икике, Чили
- Антофагаста, Чили
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Travel from north to south to traverse all climate zones, from the driest desert to the glaciers at the end of the world
- Tip
- In the Atacama Desert at night, the sky is crystal clear with millions of visible stars – ideal for astronomical observations
- Avoid
- In northern Chile, rain is rare, and some areas of the Atacama Desert have not seen rainfall in recorded history
- Tip
- The lakes of Patagonia change color throughout the day, from steel-gray to deep blue and turquoise depending on the light and weather
- Avoid
- In Patagonia, the wind is constant and very strong – plan your routes taking into account the weather conditions and be prepared for delays
- Tip
- Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Santiago; The buildings are specially designed with a flexible design for safety
- Timing
- Traveling in Chile requires a slow pace – each region has its own rhythm and asks for time to adapt and focus
- Tip
- In Santiago, the mountains are visible from all sides; On clear days, they seem close, and on sunny days they completely disappear from sight
- Avoid
- In the Andes mountains, the air is rarefied, the altitude requires physical training and time for acclimatization
- Tip
- Flamingos gather in the mineral lakes of northern Chile - a place to observe rare wildlife
Video on this route
CHILE: From the Driest Desert to the Edge of the World | 4K Travel Documentary