Transposed to Western Europe, Chile would stretch from Norway to Tunisia ?some 4,300km. A skinny coastal strip backed by the Andes mountain range, it has a variety of climate and landscape to match its changing latitudes. It is the awe-inspiring scenery that provides the greatest appeal: this is a country of the great outdoors, and there is a range of activities on offer to match.Chile is a peaceful and welcoming place with a good infrastructure and, in spite of the distances involved, it is easy to get around. Excellent hotels, abundant fresh seafood and cheap, delicious wines add to the ingredients for a superb, trouble-free holiday.134 Journey Chile 135 |