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Enjoy Two Extremes of Chile

From Bonnie Hamre, About.com GuideOctober 22, 2007

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sails on Lago Villarica Chile's top hot spots, from Andes to Easter Island (NYDailyNews.com): "The only problem with visiting Chile is deciding where to go first."

With all the varied climates and attractions of the country, the author narrows her choices to two: "Chile's lake country in the heart of the Andes and the mysterious Easter Island," with recommendations for lodgings in those areas and in Santiago.

Chile's Lake District has been likened to Switzerland, but Chile's spectacular arrangement of lakes, volcanos, rivers and waterfalls stand completely on its own as a major travel destination. Here you'll find the popular Cruce de Lagos, sailing, fishing, skiing, and more recreational acitivities.

Photo of sails on Lago Villarica is displayed with the kind permission of Bill Glover.

Moais at Ahu Nau Nau Easter Island also known as Rapa Nui and the "Navel of the World" is the most isolated inhabited island in the world, being about 2000 mi (3200 km) from Chile, yet the distance doesn't prevent visitors from marveling at the moais and learning about the culture and mysteries of the island.

Photo of the Moais at Ahu Nau Nau is displayed with the kind permission of Jeremy Woodhouse / Getty Images.

Enjoy many more iamges of the country in the Pictures of Chile Photo Gallery.

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