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Whether you want to go hiking in Patagonia, hit the beach in Viña del Mar, or drink your way across the Central Valley wine region, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Chile are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Chile guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. 

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• BEST sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, and more
• “What to Eat and Drink,” “Chile's Best Wineries,” “Best Things to do in Patagonia” 
• PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds
• CULTURAL INSIGHTS -people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Mystery of the Moais,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Chilean History”
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• SPANISHLANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• COVERAGE ON: Santiago, Patagonia, Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, Easter Island, Chiloe Island, the Atacama Desert, Puerto Montt, the Lake District, Punta Arenas, and more.

Updated edition Jul 2022