Climb towering volcanoes, relax on peaceful beaches or stroll down the streets of lively cities in Chile using Footprint's updated handbook. A country known for its beautiful lakes, forests, Mediterranean-style countryside, vineyards, and deserts, Chile offers a variety of sights and activities for every taste. This handbook includes coverage of the Chilean Pacific Islands including Easter Island and offers practical listings of all accommodation, restaurants, and everything else the visitor needs, whether travelling in a group or independently. Special features are included on adventure sports from climbing volcanoes in the Lake District to mountain biking in the Parque Nacional Huerquehue, even sea kayaking and rafting is also included. A special feature on planning the trip and suggested itineraries is included plus critical listings of the best and most interesting places to stay, eat, drink and party. The guide also offers detailed accounts of off-the-beaten track destinations and section on Basic Spanish.