During the first few days of March - the 2nd, 3rd and 4th - the town of Santa Cruz will host the 8th annual Colchagua Valley Grape Harvest Festival, in the centrally-located Plaza de Armas.

The remote beauty of northern Chile's high-altitude "puna" - an Aymara word for the diverse ecosystems in the elevated grasslands of Chile, Peru and Argentina - hides South America's second-highest peak: the Nevados Ojos del Salado.

March 8th is set to be a key date in the history of Chilean golf.

Situated in the foothills of the Andes, east of the city of Temuco, Conguillío National Park is the most eloquent expression of the Araucanía Region's natural beauty.

Delving into the personalities, stories and birthplaces of Chile's rich musical tradition - a mix of ancient Mapuche and Andean cultures, rural folk, britpop, rockabilly and Latin rock - offers a unique insight into the national culture.

Chile offers many diverse destinations for speleology - also known as caving or potholing - which we review here in a two-part series.

Chile offers many diverse destinations for speleology - otherwise known as caving or potholing - which we review here in a two-part series.

In his book Apuntes para la historia de la cocina chilena*, Chilean historian Eugenio Periera Salas tells us that "the empanada has featured in Spanish gastronomy since the eighth century, and was a common food in Europe."

UK newspaper The Independent has become the latest high-profile publication to introduce its readers to Santiago, following in the footsteps of The New York Times, Lonely Planet, The Guardian and more.

A good traveler doesn't just explore the world. He or she also cares about the environment and takes steps to protect nature.