Chile, a South American country bordering countries Bolivia and Peru and Argentina and even has claim to some portions in Antarctica. Home to the largest swimming pool in the world. Located at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarrobo, you will have to swim around 2km to complete a single lap.  

Get in: 

Passports are necessary when entering the country. American, Canadian, Mexican and Australian tourists need to pay a “reciprocity fee” of varying amounts. This is for tourists entering by plane. Tourists from other countries do not need to pay the fee.

When entering the country, tourists need to fill out a tourist card that allows them to stay for up to 90 days.

The most common entry point for overseas visitors is the international airport of the capital Santiago (Arturo Merino Benitez Airport)  that offers the best connections compared to the other airports of Chile.

When already in South America, you can take a bus from the neighboring countries along the borders. 

Get around: 

By plane, airline companies like LAN, Sky Airline and Aerolineas del Sur can take you to the remotest part of the country.

The bus system is very impressive and is an excellent way of getting around. It just takes long though because of the stops. They also have a cross town micro bus called “La Micro”. To travel by la micro, you need to buy a card called BIP and have it charged with cash.

A “Colectivo” is a mix between a micro and a taxi. These small cars have routes and get around quicker and more comfortably.

There is also a metropolitan railway system that is a reliable way of getting around the city.

Hitchhiking is not at all hard in Chile. You just need the patience. Although it is impossible to hitchhike from big highways, the smaller, scenic routes are easier. Just let them know you're a tourist by your backpack and try to put a flag on your bag. They love talking to foreign visitors. 

See: 

• The world's biggest swimming pool
• Parks
• El Colorado
• Portillo
• Islands

• Skiing
• Swim
• Water activities
• Sightseeing
• Hiking

You can fly by plane or ride a bus to other domestic and international destinations.