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And it's not that you still need a visa. [Tripsavvy Travel Today]( On Our Radar [Japan Now Allows Individual Tourists to Enter—But There's a Catch]( And it's not that you still need a visa. [BeachBound Wants to Give You a Vacation Every Year for the Next 20 Years]( Sign. Us. Up. [How to See New England Fall Foliage at Its Peak]( Tis the season! Destination of the Day Chile [Chile]( is like a Katy Perry song. It’s hot (Atacama Desert), then its cold (San Rafael Glacier); it’s up (Cuernos del Paine), then it’s down (Elqui Valley); it’s in (Mylodon Cave), then it’s out (Villarrica Volcano). To get to know it, acquaint yourself with both [its majestic and quirky destinations]( from glassy salt flats and ghost towns to mountain trails and valleys of vineyards. Torres del Paine National Park The most famous of Chile’s national parks, [Torres del Paine]( is home to rolling grasslands, emerald lakes, subpolar forests, and neon blue-tinted glaciers. With the Cuernos del Paine, the park's famous granite peaks, towering over the landscape, you'll find wildlife like the puma, guanaco, huemul deer, condors, Darwin's rheas, and flamingos here. Plan a day hike up to the peaks, or opt for multi-day treks like the W, the O, or the Q. Santiago The capital of Chile, [Santiago]( contains diverse museums, buzzing cultural centers, and a history intimately tied to Chile as a whole. Learn about indigenous culture at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and the crimes of the dictatorship at the Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos. See exhibitions, theater, and dance at the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM). Tour Palacio la Moneda, where President Allende’s government was overthrown, and hike to the top of San Cristóbal Hill for one of the best views of the city. Also, Santiago is the best city to base yourself for skiing in the Andes and surfing in the Pacific in the same day. Atacama Desert Base yourself out of the bohemian town San Pedro de Atacama to visit the [Atacama Desert]( the driest place on Earth. Walk through the rock and sand formations in the Valle de la Luna to feel like an astronaut exploring a far-off planet. Watch geysers erupt at nearby El Tatio, the third largest geyser field in the world. Float in salty lagoons at Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, and take landscape photos of Chile’s largest salt field, Salar de Atacama. Vacation Like a Pro Chile is a vast country packed with far more than you can see in a short period of time. We know it’s tempting to cram a whole month’s worth of activities into a far shorter time period, but we strongly recommend stripping your trip down to just a small number of destinations. You’ll spend far fewer hours on flights or overnight buses and come away wowed by the deep and unforgettable moments you’ve had the time and space to experience. [Steph Dyson]( Contributing Writer Your Packing List If going to Patagonia in the fall, pack [hiking boots]( [wool socks]( [a raincoat]( clothes you can layer, [sunscreen]( [a warm coat]( and [sunglasses](. For those heading to Santiago, take jeans, some T-shirts, and a leather jacket. Chile is a [popular surfing destination]( and come September, surfers return to the coast to ride the waves. Be sure to pack your wet suit if you plan on hanging ten. Trending in Travel [Everything You Should Pack for a Camping Trip]( [The 10 Best Winery Tours in Italy]( [8 Solo Travel Experts Share Their Best Tips]( Get Inspired Housed in a neo-Baroque palace in Budapest's City Park, Széchenyi is Budapest's largest [thermal bath complex](. Built in 1913, this sprawling site is home to 15 indoor pools and three huge outdoor pools of varying temperatures. Széchenyi is open year-round, and you'll see locals play chess on floating boards at the edge of the pool come rain, shine or snow. Got Any Tips? Have a travel tip or feedback on how we can improve? Send us a note at feedback@tripsavvy.com and you may just see it in a future newsletter! [Tripsavvy]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here]( ©2022 — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005