Editorial
Exploring Northern Chile
Did you know that if you were to place Chile on a map of Europe, it would stretch from the North Cape in Norway all the way to the northern border of Morocco? Chile is a country of contrasts, approximately 4,300 kilometres long from north to south, but...
Into the Andes with the shepherds of Northern Chile
The Trashumantes of Coquimbo
In the Santuario de la Naturaleza Río Sasso, we joined the trashumantes of Coquimbo in northern Chile, nomadic shepherds who have followed the rhythms of nature for generations.
Hunting for the Edible Treasures of the Pacific
Fishermen of Chungungo
In the village of Chungungo, in the Chilean province of Coquimbo, sailors and fishermen have braved the mood swings of the Pacific Ocean for generations, sustainably hunting for the coveted seafood and fish that make up their livelihood. And every day, the question is: will the sea yield its treasures?
Discover the Distilled Soul of Coquimbo
Pisco, Chile’s National Drink
What whisky is to Scotland, cognac to the French, and jenever to the Dutch, that’s what pisco is to Chileans. In the heart of the Limarí province, hidden among vineyards surrounding the Rio Grande Valley, lies distillery Chañaral de Carén, that guards one of Chile’s most cherished secrets: pisco.
Wonders of the Chilean Atacama Desert
The Driest Place on Earth
With its otherworldly lunar landscapes, salt flats, bubbling and erupting geysers, hot rivers, and lush oases, the Atacama Desert is a destination unlike anything you've ever seen. It is a world of its own, where extreme natural phenomena and breathtaking beauty go hand in hand.
Surfing on World’s Largest Urban Sand Dune
Sandboarding Paradise Iquique
Some twenty thousand years ago coastal winds from the Pacific Ocean shaped the Atacama’s desert sand into a giant sand dune, known as Cerro Dragón, which became an icon in the skyline of the city of Iquique, and a unique terrain for fun and...
Indigenous Experiences in The Puna de Atacama
Guardians of Aymara Culture
A journey through the Andean highlands unveils a vibrant mosaic of indigenous traditions spanning thousands of years. In a rapidly changing world, Aymara women have found a unique way to adapt through tourism without compromising their essence.
‘Luxury isn't a five-star hotel, but an authentic experience’
Travel Hero: Roy Ortiz
Meet Roy Ortiz, our Travel Hero and co-owner of TouristEd Chile, a pioneering force in regenerative and sustainable tourism in Chile.
Exploring the north of Chile on wheels
Road Trip Chile
For those who love road trips, Chile is just perfect. With its ever-changing climate zones and landscapes, its length, the ocean and the Andes always close by, and, of course, the legendary carretera Panamericana, true exploration is around every corner.