Enjoy San Pedro de Atacama with its shaded plaza, a colonial church and well set up museum. It is also a base for trips to the surreal landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

Dec 25, 2008 - Karin-Marijke Vis

San Pedro de Atacama is the Indian town in Chile's northern desert.

Jul 18, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

San Pedro de Atacama was once as far away from the modern world as any place on the planet could be, but now it is Chile's most popular tourist mecca.

Aug 28, 2010 - Alethea Eason

Humberstone and Santa Laura are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; two mining towns that bring back the social lives of mineworkers their working conditions.

Apr 9, 2010 - Karin-Marijke Vis

The town of San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings offer out-of-this-world landscapes and fascinating desert flora and fauna, perfect for a family adventure in Chile.

May 6, 2009 - Kate Rodriguez

Iquique, Chile is a bustling city with duty free shopping, sunny beaches, an intriguing history and fascinating places to explore.

Jul 19, 2010 - Alethea Eason

One of the world's top wine producing nations, Chile, has a well developed tourist infrastructure for those wishing to visit wineries and travel the many wine routes.

Dec 27, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

The Atacama Desert in South America is the driest place in the world. It begins near Peru's southern border and runs south through part of Chile close to the Pacific.

Mar 6, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt

The dry Atacama Desert is a harsh environment that once housed an ancient civilization called the Chinchurro. Their death rituals resulted in mummification.

Jun 27, 2010 - Maureen Zieber

Humberstone, Chile was one of the original nitrate towns during the nitrate boom of the late 1800's and early 1900's, now it's a spooky ghost town on the UNESCO list.

Jun 28, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Drive down the Carretera Austral, climb a volcano in the Lake District, visit the world's largest open-pit copper mine and explore the Atacama Desert.

Jul 30, 2011 - Karin-Marijke Vis

Mexico's Zone of Silence is notable for its technological breakdowns, UFO sightings and paranormal activity. It's been called the Mexican Bermuda Triangle.

Sep 5, 2011 - Jo Harrington

A visit to Iquique and the surrounding area features vast beaches along the Pacific, the Atacama Desert, and a fascinating look at Chilean culture, old and new.

May 9, 2009 - Kate Rodriguez

Named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977, the Fray Jorge Biosphere in northern Chile is an unusual natural phenomenon - a thriving, green oasis in the desert.

Sep 3, 2009 - Kate Rodriguez

A brief description of a frequently taken traveller's route: San Pedro de Atacama to Arica in Chile.

Nov 4, 2010 - Jamie Stevenson

Iquique, Chile, now known as a premier vacation spot, has a history, often bloody, that dates back at least 7,000 years.

Jul 21, 2010 - Alethea Eason

The saltpetre boom led to the Pacific War and Chile's monopoly in the nitrate industry, but the mines became ghost towns after the invention of synthetic fertilizers.

Apr 1, 2010 - Karin-Marijke Vis

Birders find Chile a wonderful place to visit because of its wide range of ecosystems and easy-to-spot spectacular birds. Chile has five distinct birding areas.

Feb 27, 2009 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Starting January 3, 2009, the thirty-year old Dakar Rally will be held on South American soil for the first time; 49 nationalities, 530 teams, and 6000 miles to cover.

Jan 6, 2009 - Karin-Marijke Vis