A man wearing budgie smugglers finally got the tyre loose, made an offensive remark we couldn’t understand and drove off

The wine region in the Atacama desert is fast becoming the world’s leading astronomy and astro-tourism destination – and its pure skies are perfect for viewing Tuesday’s total solar eclipse

In three trips over 25 years, writer Sara Wheeler has discovered as much about this South American country as she has about herself

From historic Santiago to boho Valparaíso and into mountains and desert, this is a pulse-racing trip. Explore Chile with our guide on what to see and where to stay

A hiking, cycling and camping trip is a more affordable way to explore Easter Island’s famous statues, volcanic landscapes and how the islanders still celebrate their traditions

As a new film about Pablo Neruda gets a UK release, we visit two of the Pacific-facing homes where the poet found inspiration: beachside Isla Negra and the ‘crazy port’ of Valparaíso

There’s no better way to enjoy the drama of Patagonia than striking out on the W Trek – one of the most remote walks in one of the most beautiful places on Earth

To mark Cape Horn’s 400th anniversary this month, James Draven voyages there, meets the world’s most southerly lighthouse keeper, and keeps his breakfast down, just

The creation of the Parque Patagonia conservation area – the brainchild of a billionaire US couple – is a step to creating one of the world’s largest national parks. But what’s the hiking like?

Santiago is shaking things up with a vibrant new bar and nightlife scene that’s steadily erasing its reputation as a less-than-glamorous stopover city. Here, we pick 10 top spots for a glass of wine, a pisco or just a good beer

Nowhere on Earth is better for stargazing than Chile’s Atacama desert, where super-observatories have opened up to a wave of astro-tourists seeking unpolluted skies

Why did two Chilean producers invite Fiona Beckett to visit both them and Argentina?

Forty years ago this month, Bruce Chatwin visited Patagonia and his subsequent book lit a beacon for the remote region in many travellers’ minds. Chris Moss picks the highlights among its peaks, glaciers and lakes