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  • Patagonia's Hotel Salto Chico Reopens in Torres del Paine

    Just two months ago, a wildfire swept through the renowned Torres del Paine National Park, temporarily closing parts of the park and the iconic Hotel Salto Chico. While the park re-opened in early January, the luxury lodge will re-open its doors on February 23, just in time for the tail-end of the popular summer season in stunning southern Chile.

    Posted by Kimberly Jaso on February 22, 2012 at 4:45:51 PM EST in News, Trip Ideas, Hotels, Outdoors Tagged: National Parks
  • Patagonia: Raise a glass at world’s end

    In Chile’s Puerto Williams, the southernmost permanent settlement in the world, a small Swiss freighter permanently moored at the dock and listing slightly to port is home to the rustic Club de Yates Micalvi. Sailors stop here for good company, strong spirits, and hearty food as they travel between the Atlantic and Pacific around Cape Horn. Stop by and mingle with whoever is there at the time. You might meet Aussies, Brits, Finns, Russians, Swedes, or even the occasional North American.

    Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 12, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips
  • Chile's Top Attractions

    Squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile has beaches that draw sun-worshippers and roaring rivers for adventure travelers. Fishing aficionados head south to the Lake District, while armchair archeologists are attracted to the 5,000-year-old mummies of the Atacama. In some places the 320-km (200-mi) territorial limit is wider than the country itself, making Chile as much water as earth. Here are the best places and sights to inspire your perfect Chilean itinerary.

    Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 10, 2010 at 4:51:52 PM EST in Trip Ideas
  • Chile: Be greeting-savvy

    Females will probably greet you with a kiss on one cheek, while males will go with a fi rm handshake.

    Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 10, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips

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