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A contributing author on numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, Charlotte Beech offers a summary of her travel knowledge and insider tips to help the novice traveler with travel planning, arranging accommodations, avoiding common pitfalls, and enjoying any type of travel
Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the world’s driest desert or follow Che’s tracks through the Lakes District. Whether you’re looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the world…and back.Head South – expanded coverage of adventure paradise Patagonia, with side trips to Argentina.Raise A Glass – discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner.Play Hard – sand-board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter.Rest Easy – accommodations for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajes to luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels.Live It Up – enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaíso’s bohemian charms or sunbathe on Arica’s plentiful beaches.
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