Adventure & Outdoors
Trekking, mountains, sports and outdoor activities.
After the Laguna del Inca avalanche, Chilean authorities propose regulating avalanche risk
After the avalanche of 17 October 2026 at Laguna del Inca, Portillo, which left three dead, the Valparaíso Presidential Delegation called for avalanches to be recognised in law and for an agency to be put in charge of preventing them. What is being proposed and what mountain visitors should know in spring.
Osorno Volcano: how to get there, height, ski resort and things to do all year round
Guide to the Osorno Volcano, the 2,652-metre snow-capped cone facing Lake Llanquihue: how to get there from Puerto Varas, the ski and mountain resort, the viewpoints, the Petrohué Falls and what to know about its volcanic risk.
Torres del Paine O Circuit: the reopening planned for November and the rules to hike it
The O Circuit, or Paine Massif circuit, stays closed until October 31, 2026 and could reopen from November 1 if the weather allows. What is known, what is still pending and what to book.
Things to do in Cajón del Maipo: El Yeso reservoir, Baños Morales and El Morado
Guide to Cajón del Maipo: how to get there from Santiago, El Yeso reservoir, the Baños Morales hot springs, El Morado glacier, rafting on the Maipo River and tips for a day trip.
Trekking in Torres del Paine: the W and O circuits explained
Differences between the W circuit (4-5 days) and the O circuit (7-9 days) in Torres del Paine National Park, and how to choose based on your time and fitness level.
Villarrica Volcano: how to climb it and what you'll need
One of Chile's most-climbed active volcanoes: what the ascent of Villarrica from Pucón is like, how long it takes, and what gear you'll need.
Surfing in Chile: the best beaches from Pichilemu to Arica
Chile has more than 4,000 kilometers of coastline with waves for every level. A guide to the country's best-known surf beaches.
Cerro San Cristóbal and urban hiking in Santiago
How to climb Cerro San Cristóbal in Santiago -on foot, by funicular or by bike- and which lookout has the best view of the city.