On December 23rd this mining town is transformed into one of Chile's largest places of pilgrimage where pilgrims enjoy processions, ceremonies and religious dances.

Jan 24, 2009 - Karin-Marijke Vis

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

Crossing the Ancud Golf to Isla Grande de Chiloe is like visiting another country. The islands not only have unique architecture but a lifestyle steeped in tradition.

Sep 24, 2008 - Rosemary Findley

Chiloé in the South of Chile is one of the most unique regions with the most distinct and bazaar cultures in all of Latin America.

May 28, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

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

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

California condors are tremendous, majestic vultures that may be seen soaring the drafts in Grand Canyon National Park, where they once thrived.

Sep 24, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

As the world's premiere hot air ballooning location, surrounded by towering peaks and cliff top pueblo villages, Albuquerque, New Mexico is filled with aerial adventures.

Dec 17, 2008 - Glenn Kaufmann

San Luis Obispo, CA and the nearby towns of Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay are some of the best places on the Central Coast to visit farmers' markets.

Sep 29, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Ruta 9 leads through Argentina's most dramatic and colourful canyon, where archeological sites may be found and adobe villages still uphold the Andean way of life.

Dec 8, 2008 - Karin-Marijke Vis

The Alasitas Fair is a typical example of Bolivian culture. Miniature goods are offered to the God of Plenty, while the Virgin of La Paz is also honoured.

Jan 10, 2010 - Karin-Marijke Vis