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Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Cochrane, Chile, America

Cochrane is a town and commune situated in the province of Capitán Prat in Chile. It belongs to Aisén Region, is situated around 2600 km south of the country capital, Santiago at an elevation of 199 meters. Cochrane is situated in the vicinity of famous peak, Monte San Lorenzo or Cerro Cochrane.

 

Geography of Cochrane:

Cochrane is geographically placed between latitude 47°15′17″ in the south and longitude 72°34′30″ west with an area of 8,930.5 sq. km. It enjoys an oceanic climate.

 

History of Cochrane:

Cochrane was formed in the year 1954 with name ‘Pueblo Nuevo’ and later it was renamed ‘Cochrane’ after Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald who was the British naval captain and the 1^st Admiral of the Chilean Navy.

 

How to reach Cochrane?

Cochrane has its own airport situated around 2 km away from the town centre with limited connection. Tourists can reach downtown town by taking taxi or rental car from the airport.

The Carretera Austral (CH-7) is the highway which connects Cochrane with rest of Chilean cities. There are buses generally available to reach neighboring cities and also many local travel agencies offer bike and car for rent on hour and day basis. Booking car in advance will be better.

 

Food and Shopping in Cochrane:

Cochrane is a picturesque town housing plenty of natural attractions, upgraded shops and museums as well as restaurants all around.

Here is the list of best restaurants in Cochrane:

• Coffee Tamango
• Emerald Lake Restaurant
• Restaurant Fogon
• Restaurant Nirrantal
• Ada’s Café Restaurant

 

Things to do in Cochrane:

• Hiking
• Mountain climbing
• Shopping

 

Places of interest in Cochrane:

Monte San Lorenzo:

Monte San Lorenzo also called as Monte Cochrane is a peak situated on the border of Argentina-Chile at a height of 12,159 feet. Alberto María de Agostini was the first man who climbed Monte San Lorenzo in the year 1943. It receives frequent climbers from both Argentine and Chilean regions and there are 3 large glaciers surrounding Monte San Lorenzo, one of which in Chile and remaining two in Argentina.

 

Baker Pioneers Museum:

Baker Pioneers Museum was inaugurated on January 19, 2013 and here tourists can know the complete history of Cochrane town with plenty of ancient artifacts and photographs.

 

Cochrane Museum:

Cochrane Museum is divided into two rooms, one exhibits the geographical, environmental and natural resources of the region and another featured with history and culture of Cochrane from ancient to present Cochrane. It is open from 8:30 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 17:48 (Monday to Friday).

 

Other places of interest near Cochrane include:

• Patagonia Park
• Tamango
• Laguna Esmeralda
• Paso San Carlos and El Salton
• Leap Castle Valley
• Lake Vargas
• Riffles Lake Cochrane
• Lake Cochrane
• Nef River Confluence

 

Best time to visit Cochrane:

Summer months will be ideal to visit Cochrane and winter months are too cold.

 

Accommodation options in Cochrane:

Cochrane houses many hotels, cottages and lodges with superior facilities and services. Some of the major facilities offered by Cochrane hotels are private bathroom, spa, sauna, hot spring baths, room heaters, air coolers, doctors on call, 24 hrs help desk and internet connectivity. Hotels generally charge around $ 45,000 for single and $60,000 for double per night. The prominent hotels in Cochrane are listed here below:

• Hotel Wellmann
• Last Paradise Hotel
• Babins Brellenthin
• Choke Cabanas Huapi
• Cabins Rogeri
• Rio Cabanas Cochrane
• Rio Cananas Maiten
• Sun and Moon Cottages
• Southern South Cottages
• Ana Luz Cabanas
• Southern Cottages
• Cabins Konaiken
• Residential Cochrane
• Southern South Residential
• Residential Horsymeyer
• Hosting the Southern
• Residentila Arriero

Arica Tourist Places to Visit in Arica, Chile, America

Arica is a port city as well as commune belonging to Arica Province of Arica y Parinacota Region in Chile geographically positioned at 18°29′ S 70°20′ W, around 2000 km north of Santiago, the capital of Chile. It is located in the extreme north of the country, 18 km away from the Chile-Peru border covering an area of 4,799.4 sq. km.

Arica is popularly known as the ‘city of the eternal spring’ because of its mild weather. The beaches of Arica are frequented by neighboring Bolivians other than Chileans.

 

History of Arica:

Arica was settled by Spaniards during the 1540, led by captain Lucas Martinez de Begazo. It became the part of Peruvian following the end of Spanish rule in Chile and it was also once occupied by Bolivia and finally Chile conquered Arica from Peru after the War of the Pacific in 1883.

 

How to reach Arica?

Chacalluta International Airport serves Arica with scheduled air services to Iquique, Santiago de Chile, Antofagasta and La Paz, served by LAN Airlines and Sky Airline. It is situated around 18 km from the midpoint of Arica city.

Taxis are generally available at the airport and visitors can take rented car as well.

Buses are available to move within the city, costing Ch$350 per person.

Radio taxis, Taxis and Colectivos (which charge around $550 CLP per trip) are other options to get around.

 

Food and Shopping in Arica:

List of major food corners in Arica are:

• Lider Supermercado
• Chifa Maxi
• La Casa del Coctel
• Restaurant La Gran Familia

Tourists can refer following shopping sites to purchase traditional handicrafts and fashion products:

• Feria Dominical
• Bolognesi
• El Agro

 

Things to do in Arica:

• Raices Andinas Day Tours
• Disco Soho
• Surfing
• Casino

 

Places of interest in Arica:

Chungará Lake:

Situated within the Lauca National Park, Chungará Lake is the tenth highest lake in South America with a surface elevation of 4517 meters (29^th in the world). This spectacular lake measures a surface area of 21.5 sq. km. and maximum depth of 33 meters.

 

Cathedral of San Marcos:

Cathedral of San Marcos is a famous attraction of Arica which was designed by Gustave Eiffel and opened in 1876. On October 4 1984, it gained the status of National Monument. Plaza Colón is a gateway to church.

 

Beaches of Arica:

Arica is one of the best coastal regions of Chile housing many well maintained stunning beaches including Chinchorro, del Alacrán, La Lisera, Brava, Arenillas Negras, La Capilla, Las Machas and Corazones.

 

Other places of interest near Arica include:

• Termas de Jurasi
• Surf Arica
• Morro de Arica
• Plaza Colón
• The House of Culture
• Arica-La Paz Railway Station
• San Miguel de Azapa
• Casino de Arica
• Historical Governor House
• Parque Nacional Lauca
• Museo Arqueologico San Miguel de Azapa
• El Morro de Arica
• Museo Historico y de Armas

 

Best time to visit Arica:

Throughout the year is best, especially the summer months are ideal to explore beaches of Arica.

 

Accommodation options in Arica:

Arica is renowned for its magnificent beaches, discos and casinos as well as world famous hotels and resorts. Most of the luxury hotels and resorts are placed in the beachfront and list of major hotels in Arica is:

• Chinchorro Suite
• Hotel Casa Beltran
• El Paso
• HI Casa De Huespedes
• Diego de Almagro
• Hotel Sotomayor
• Hotel Savona Arica
• Panamericana Hotel Arica
• Americano Hotel Arica
• Hotel Bahia Chinchorro
• Hotel Gavina Express
• Hotel Sol de Arica
• Azapa Inn Hotel & Convention Center
• Hotel Concorde
• Hotel Del Valle Azapa

 

Places to Visit in Antofagasta, Chile, America

Antofagasta is a port city as well as the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region in the northern Chile. It is situated around 1100 km north of the capital of the country, Santiago at an elevation of 40 meters.

Antofagasta is a basically industrial area, specially known for mining activity and in recent years, it gradually turned towards tourism, retail, hotel accommodations and skyline development.

 

Geography of Antofagasta:

Antofagasta coordinates with 23°39′ S latitude and 70°24′ W longitude and spans over an area of 30,718.1 sq. km.

 

History of Antofagasta:

There are no specific theories about the origin of the name Antofagasta, although one source claims that, Antofagasta is formed by the combination of three words such as ‘Anto’, ‘Faya’ and ‘Gasta’ and its total meaning is ‘Town of the great salt lake’. Antofagasta houses many historical monuments dating back to the Spanish colonial period.

 

How to reach Antofagasta?

Antofagasta is served by Cerro Moreno International Airport situated around 25 km away from the centre of the city with scheduled flights to Iquique, Santiago de Chile, La Serena, Arica, Calama, Copiapó, El Salvador and Lima, operated by Aerolínea Principal, LAN Express and Sky Airline.

Terminal Carlos Oviedo Cavada is the major bus terminal of Antofagasta placed in the north side of the town. Passengers required to travel to San Pedro de Atacama, Iquique, Arica, Copiapó and Calama can board from here.

 

Food and Shopping in Antofagasta:

Day of Antofagasta celebrated on February 14^th annually with great enthusiasm and fervor and also city boasts all sorts of shops. List of major food corners in Antofagasta include:

• Mu Grill House
• Amares Costafusion
• The Brick Restaurant
• Club de Yates
• San Pedro Bar y Restaurant

 

Things to do in Antofagasta:

• Visit library and park
• Shopping
• Walking

 

Tourist Attractions in Antofagasta:

Japanese Park:

Japanese Park is a pleasant site which was constructed by the Japanese colony. It features eye-catching landscape as well as special plants.

University of Antofagasta Library:

University of Antofagasta is one of the traditional universities of Antofagasta, another being Catholic University of the North. Central Library of the university has a great collection of books related to the tradition and culture of Antofagasta.

 

San Pedro de Atacama:

San Pedro de Atacama is the major tourist destination of Antofagasta province, situated around 340 km away from the city of Antofagasta. It is home to many natural and man-made attractions including R. P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum, Church of San Pedro, Chaxas Lagoon, El Tatio and Laguna Miscanti.

 

Other places of interest near Antofagasta include:

• Laguna Cejar
• Salar de Atacama
• El Tatio
• La Portada
• Pan de Azucar National Park
• Chacabuco
• Ruinas de Huanchaca
• Puritama Hot Springs
• Valle de la Luna
• Salar de Atacama
• Llano de Chajnantor Observatory
• Pukará de Quitor

 

Best time to visit Antofagasta:

From March to June is the best time to visit Antofagasta while the weather remains pleasant.

 

Accommodation options in Antofagasta:

Antofagasta hosts around 40 standard accommodation centres categorized as hotels, BB, inns and condominiums with tourists favor facilities such as spa, facial, airport shuttle and recreational activities. The prime hotels in Antofagasta are:

• Enjoy Antofagasta Hotel Del Desierto
• Hotel Terrado Suites Antofagasta
• Florencia Suites
• Holiday Inn Express Antofagasta
• Hotel San Marcos
• Radisson Hotel Antofagasta
• Hotel Diego de Almagro Antofagasta Costanera
• Hotel Antofagasta
• Hotel Alto Del Sol
• Hotel Alto del Sol Costanera
• Hotel Frontera
• Hotel Nikyasan
• Hotel Playa Sur
• Hotel Costa Marfil
• Hotel CheckIn
• Diego de Almagro Antofagasta Centro Hotel

Tourist Places to Visit in Ancud, Chile, America

Ancud is a city situated in the province and island of Chile, Chiloe at 41°52′ S 73°50′ W. It belongs to Chiloé Archipelago covering an area of 1,252.4 sq. km. and is situated around 80 km away from Castro city.

The major landmarks in Ancud are:

• Fire brigade Monument
• Fort San Antonio
• Plaza de Armas
• Town Hall

 

History of Ancud:

Ancud was founded to serve the capital of Chiloé Archipelago in 1768 with name ‘San Carlos de Chiloe’ and served until 1982 when it was replaced by Castro which is the largest city of the archipelago ahead Ancud.

 

Climate of Ancud:

Ancud experiences an oceanic climate with cool and wet winters and mild and warm summers.

 

Connectivity to Ancud:

There is an airport in Ancud but not served by frequent flights, so the nearest major airport to Ancud is Gamboa Airport which is placed in Castro with flights to Santiago de Chile, catered by LAN Airlines.

Tourist can reach Ancud from the mainland Puerto Montt by small buses or ferries and the major bus companies are Cruz del Sur and Queilen. Car can be hired to get around, to reach beaches and Castro.

 

Food and Shopping in Ancud:

Ancud is a tourists favor town housing different specialties including entertainment centres, pubs, restaurants and many modernized shops all around.

Artisan market is an ideal spot to purchase a variety of handmade items including hand woven hat which costs 2USD. It is placed at the site of Penguin tours.

List of major food corners in Ancud is:

• Pedersen Salon de Te
• La Candela
• Cafe Arte Nerudiano
• Kuranton
• Retro’s pub

 

Things to do in Ancud:

• Penguin tour
• Chepu Adventures Ecolodge
• Senderos de Chepu
• Visit museums
• Explore beach

Places of interest in Ancud:

Fuerte San Antonio:

Located next to Hosteria Ancud, Fuerte San Antonio is a fortress built during the Spanish colonial era. Its well preserved walls and cannons are the highlights and it also offers a nice view of the town and port. There is a beach in the proximity of the fortress that is great to watch at sunset.

 

Museo Regional de Ancud:

Museo Regional de Ancud is situated opposite of Plaza de Armas exhibiting artifacts and photographs related to the history and culture of Ancud. Tourists can also spot a blue whale skeleton and big ship. The entrance fee is 600 Chilean Pesos.

 

Plaza de Armas:

Plaza de Armas is the main square of Ancud boasting Town Hall and a typical fire brigade monument is situated in front of the Town Hall.

 

Other places of interest in Ancud include:

• The Cathedral
• The church Iglesia de San Fransisco
• Fundación Amigos de las Iglesias de Chiloé
• Feria Rural y Artesanal
• Museo Bomberil,
• Fuerte San Carlos
• Quetalmahue
• Pinguineras de Puñihuil
• Light Crown
• Fort Ahui
• Chepu River
• Bird Sanctuary of Ancud

 

Best time to visit Ancud:

Summer is the peak tourist season while weather will be supportive for beach exploration.

 

Accommodation options in Ancud:

There are many eminent hotels and resorts in Ancud providing decent accommodation facilities for tourists who visit the place throughout the year. Generally mid range hotels charge around 6000 CLP with basic amenities. The main hotels in Ancud are as follows:

• Hostal Lluhay
• Hospedaje Ayelen
• Hospedaje Austral
• Hospedaje Brasileirino
• The Tower- Austral Adventures
• Hotel Don Lucas
• Hotel Ancud Petit
• Hotel Galeon Azul
• Vista al Mar
• 13 Lunas Hostel
• Hostal Mundo Nuevo
• Apart Hotel Don Teodoro
• Hostal Boutique Faros del Sur
• Chiloe Austral Hostel
• Hostal Arena Gruesa