The Jewel Of The Pacific – Valparaíso, Chile

Capital of the Valparaíso region, the city of Valparaíso was one of the chief seaports of Chile during its prime and was fondly known as ‘Little San Francisco’ or ‘The Jewel of the Pacific’ by foreign sailors. During the latter half of the 19th century, Valparaíso was an important stopping point for ships traveling through [...]

The Fascinating El Tatio Geysers of the Atacama in Chile

When visiting the quaint and picturesque town of San Pedro de Atacama, travelers make certain that they visit the El Tatio Geysers, which is a large geothermal field in within the Andes Mountain range in northern Chile. If you are flying in to Calama, the El Tatio geysers will fall at a distance of 145 [...]