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Torres del Paine National Park
Epic Landscapes and Untamed Wilderness
8.1
Three granite towers rise about 2,500 metres above sea level in this park. Grey Glacier is about 15 kilometres long and splits into two arms. Camping is allowed only at designated sites and wood fires are banned. Campsites and mountain shelters called refugios must be booked before entry.
Highlights:
  • ⛰️ Trek the scenic French Valley with mountain views
  • 🛶 Take a boat tour to see stunning Grey Glacier
  • 🥾 Hike to the iconic Mirador Las Torres viewpoint
Canaima National Park
Tepui Peaks and Angel Falls Wonder
7.7
Angel Falls is 979 metres tall and is the highest waterfall in the world. About 65 percent of the park is covered by tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical walls. The Pemon people believe spirits live on the tepuis. Travel inside the park is mostly by light plane, on foot or by canoe.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Explore the unique tabletop mountains called tepuis
  • ⛰️ Hike the summit of Auyantepuy tepui for breathtaking views
  • 🌊 See Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall
Tayrona National Park
Where Jungle Meets Turquoise Caribbean
7.5
Archaeologists have found signs of human settlements in this park dating up to the 16th century. The Chairama archaeological museum is near the mouth of the Piedras River. The park was established in 1964 on the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta. It has about 150 square kilometres of land and 30 of sea.
Highlights:
  • 🦜 Spot howler monkeys and exotic birds along forest paths
  • 🌴 Swim in crystal-clear Caribbean waters surrounded by palm trees
  • 🏝️ Hike through jungle trails to the stunning Cabo San Juan beach
Patagonia
Untamed Beauty at the End of the World
8.3
In Santa Cruz Province, Los Glaciares National Park covers about 7,269 square kilometres. About 30 percent of the park is covered by ice. El Chaltén is a village at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy and a starting point for treks. Perito Moreno Glacier flows into Lake Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina.
Highlights:
  • 🐧 Explore the diverse wildlife on Peninsula Valdés
  • ❄️ Witness the massive Perito Moreno Glacier up close
  • 🥾 Hike the legendary trails of Torres del Paine National Park
Atacama Desert
Endless dunes under starlit desert skies
More than 200 nights a year are cloudless in this desert. High altitude, dry air and little light pollution make it a top site for astronomy. Average rainfall is only about 15 millimetres a year. San Pedro de Atacama is at about 2,400 metres and is where most visitors stay.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Hike to El Tatio geysers before sunrise
  • ✨ Stargaze from San Pedro observatory, record constellations
  • 🌄 Explore Valle de la Luna during golden hour
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