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Day 26 of 26 · Santiago · Chilean Contrasts: From Atacama Deserts to Patagonian Peaks

Day 26 — Santiago, departure

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Departure day, with 2 h 52 on the road and plenty of free time.

Santiago, departure
Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago de Chile (restaurado recientemente) © photographed on 10 August 2010 by Falmazan — CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Stage 13 · Santiago · Chile

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0 nights ≈ 3 h 21 flight, estimated9 h 45 of road avoidedclimate favourable

road
2 h 52
usable window
10 h 24

Departure — allow a margin before the flight or the train.

To add if time allows: Stroll through Barrio Lastarria and Santa Lucía (3 h) · Walking tour of Plaza de Armas and Cathedral (2 h)

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On the way

Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.

  • Villarrica

    Villarrica

    A lakeside town offering scenic views of the Villarrica Volcano and a chance to stretch legs by the water.

    60 min there · detour +76 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed on 12 January 2007 by Iain and Sarah — CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Salto del Laja

    Salto del Laja

    A series of impressive waterfalls located directly adjacent to the main highway.

    45 min there · detour +31 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed on 16 February 2019 by Yordan Garrido González — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Chillán

    Chillán

    A major city stop ideal for grabbing a meal and exploring the local market area.

    90 min there · detour +20 km · View on Google Maps

    © photographed on 17 December 2018 by Cuidro — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Talca

    A historic city perfect for a quick coffee break and a walk around the central plaza.

    45 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps