Chile is a country I've visited twice now and one I definitely want to return to. My first trip took me to southern Patagonia, where I visited Torres del Paine, Parque Karukinka, and Lago General Carrera, among other places. Later, I drove a large section of the Carretera Austral, passing through lesser-known national parks and vast landscapes where you can sometimes hardly see anyone for hours.
What makes Chile so special for me is the sheer magnitude of its nature. The W-trek in Torres del Paine was a magnificent hiking adventure, but the hike to the remote Calluqueo Glacier was perhaps even more impressive. There, we stood virtually alone against an immense mass of ice. Chile feels desolate and rugged in some places, but that's precisely what makes the country so impressive. It's a destination for those seeking space, adventure, and pure nature.
