Valparaíso is a port city on the west coast of Chile. With seemingly endless number of brightly painted houses and charming port it’s easy to see when Valparaíso is a World Heritage City. Take the funicular Ascensor Artilleria train to the top of Cerro Concepcion for a stunning ocean view. For those looking to take to take it easy, a number of vineyards are found near the town where world-famous Chilean wine is produced.

Niebla, sometimes called Valdivia, lies on the Valdivia River which flows into the Pacific here. The city has 150,000 inhabitants. Visit the remains of the Spanish fortress from the 17th and 18 Century. Find out the history of German immigrants in the local museum, or stroll through the fish market.

Castro is the capital of the country's second largest island of Chiloe, and is situated in the Región de Los Lagos. Castro is known for the stilt houses of the fishermen, which are found directly on the coast. The city has a mild climate with high humidity.

Tortel is a small town with approximately 500 residents in the southern region of Chile. In the north is the national park Laguna San Rafael that has beautiful glaciers.

English Narrows is a contracted passage in Messier Channel in the southwestern coast of Chile. It is only 180 m. wide, but it presents no great difficulty or danger.

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The Chilean Fjords are a unique and beautiful destination. Access via road and air are extremely tricky and therefore exploring them is a treat reserved mainly for cruise passengers. Largely left untouched by man, the Fjords are home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife. If you’ve always dreamt of whale watching then make sure to book your cruise for October. Cruise passengers have the huge advantage of being able to experience the rugged environment from the luxury of a ship. So no need to pack your gloves but just don’t forget your camera.

The Garibaldi glacier lies at the end of a fjord and sits at the foothills of the Darwin ranges, the southernmost extremity of the Andes.

Ushuaia, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, is Argentina's southernmost city. The Tierra del Fuego National Park offers spectacular scenery alongside the popular ‘End of the World’ train ride through the park. Wonder at the beautiful sights of the city and the natural surroundings from the Martial Glacier. History buffs should make sure to visit the Maritime Museum.