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The rocky coast of Antofagasta la Portada – Chile – lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert
Would you like to explore a desert, traverse a glacier, or relax on a beach? Visit colorful cities bordered by stunning snow-capped mountains or azure seacoast? Chile can offer you a taste of just about everything.
Located along the southwestern coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that boasts nearly four thousand miles of coastline. Chile is also home to the dry and desolate Atacama Desert, one of the three top tourist destinations in Chile. Visitors are also drawn to bustling cities such as Santiago and Valparaíso as well as Chile’s beautiful Lake District, which is marked with stunning volcanoes. To the east lie the Andes mountains, extending almost the entire length of the country. Follow the link below for a slideshow showing some of what Chile has to offer.