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Top 10 Places to Visit in Chile

This list of top 10 places to visit in Chile shows you the highlights of the country. I have been backpacking in Chile 2 times already where I managed to visit 13 of 15 regions.
My complete Guide to Chile: http://www.back-packer.org/chile-travel-guide/

— my travel equipment —
camera http://www.back-packer.org/gopro_3
insurance http://www.back-packer.org/worldnomads_versicherung
packing list http://www.back-packer.org/patagonia-packing-list-trekking/
Online Language Course http://www.back-packer.org/babbel_eng

Due to it’s long and narrow shape Chile is one of the most diverse countries on the continent. Therefore Backpacking in Chile is very attractive but also time consuming in matters of covering distances – you should plan your journey well and avoid underestimation of distances!

Things to do in Chile covered in this video:
– Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama,
– Streetart in Valparaiso, Valparaiso
– Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas
– Villarrica Volcano, Pucon
– Carretera Austral & Fjords near Puerto Montt
– Futaleufú River, Futaleufu
– Marble Caves, Puerto Rio Tranquilo
– O’Higgins Glacier and O’Higgins Lake, Villa O’Higgins
– Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales (a must do in Chile!)
– Isla Magdalena & Los Pinguinos, Punta Arenas

Best Places to Visit in Chile: your favorites?
Did I miss any important spot you should visit when backpacking Chile? Tell us your favorite place to visit in Chile in the comments below and feel free to share this video with your friends!

More travel guides for South America can be found here:

Backpacking in South America – All You Need To Know!


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Photo Credits for O’Higgins Lake & Glacier:

1) Lago O’Higgins-San Martín, NASA:
http://earth.jsc.nasa.gov/scripts/sseop/photo.pl?mission=ISS010&roll=E&frame=5868

2) Glaciar O’Higgins o Ventisquero Grande, Roberto Araya Barckhahn:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Glaciar_O%27Higgins_o_Ventisquero_Grande.JPG

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Top 10 Things to Do in Ecuador (Ecuador Travel Guide)

This list of top 10 things to do in Ecuador shows you the highlights of the country along the avenue of the volcanoes in the Andean region
Related Guide: http://www.back-packer.org/places-to-see-ecuador/

— equipment used to produce this video —
Sony A7 II http://amzn.to/1Gfj8MU
Joby Gorillapod http://amzn.to/1CMyE0b
Zoom H2n Audio Recorder http://amzn.to/1FFVSt4
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Backpack Osprey Farpoint 40 http://amzn.to/1ceMOlo

Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world though it’s comparably tiny. Beside the Galapagos Islands (which is the #1 tourist destination in Ecuador) the country has a lot more to offer, therefore I focussed on “La Sierra” in this video which is a paradise for landscape lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Another reason to visit the Andean region is that you have the chance to dive into the local culture and get a real feeling of Ecuador. The places to see in Ecuador I focussed on in this short video are the result of my own travels along the center from north to south and are easily doable in 2 weeks time.

Things to do in Ecuador covered in this video:
01) 00:36 – Otavalo market in Otavalo
02) 01:00 – Hike the Cuicocha lake
03) 01:25 – Middle of the World, Mitad del Mundo & Quitsato in Cayambe
04) 01:48 – Quito, capital & UNESCO World Heritage
05) 02:08 – Termas de Papallacta (hot springs)
06) 02:24 – Cayambe Coca National Park
07) 02:45 – Quilotoa & Shalala viewpoint
08) 03:13 – Tren Crucero & Nariz del Diablo (Devil’s nose)
09) 03:47 – Inka ruins in Ingapirca
10) 04:04 – Cuenca & it’s beautiful old town

What are your best things to do in Ecuador?
I’m looking forward to more tips from other travelers and Ecuador experts. Have you been and know of some cool places? Let us know in the comments below!

More travel guides for South America can be found here:

Backpacking in South America – All You Need To Know!


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As part of Team Germany aka #TeamDe I was exploring the Andes region in Ecuador (La Sierra) within the Feel Again Project. In this project 18 artists from 4 different countries are exploring the 4 different regions of Ecuador:
http://www.feelagainproject.com/
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