Things to do in Andes

Activities, attractions and tours
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Mendoza Wine Region featuring a house, land animals and tranquil scenes
Mendoza Wine Region which includes signage
Mendoza Wine Region featuring interior views and a house
Mendoza Wine Region featuring outdoor art

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1. Torres del Paine National Park

Among the most unspoiled parts of the Earth, the Torres del Paine National Park stuns visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty. Glaciers, snowy mountains, brilliant blue lakes and a plethora of exceptional wildlife can all be found within its boundaries. Trek along hiking trails and revel in the natural grandeur of its iconic granite pillars.
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Torres del Paine National Park showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains

2. Costanera Center

Take a break from Santiago’s historic attractions and urban parks to enjoy some retail therapy at the Costanera Center. This commercial and business center is home to a modern shopping mall with floor upon floor of independent stores and internationally famous brands. The complex also encompasses four skyscrapers occupied by hotels and offices, including the sparkling 984-foot (300-meter) tall Gran Torre Santiago, one of the highest structures in South America.
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Costanera Center showing a city and a bridge

3. Salar de Uyuni

Drive out onto the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flats in the world. Vast plains of ethereal beauty stretch out as far as the eye can see and surreal geological formations seem to grow out of the ground. Come here during the rainy season to see the entire landscape covered in a thin layer of water that becomes a reflective surface.
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Step into an alien landscape where salt flats stretch for thousands of miles and rainfall turns the ground into a gigantic mirror.

4. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Aguas Calientes sits below Machu Picchu and is the last train stop before the sacred Inca city. The small town lies in a deep valley enclosed by mountains and forests. With restaurants, thermal baths, hiking trails and a market, Aguas Calientes is more than just a gateway to the ancient ruins. It is worth spending a day or two here before going onto Machu Picchu.
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Cusco featuring café lifestyle and street scenes

5. Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca captivates with its archaeological ruins, breathtaking landscapes, centuries-old cultures and vibrant festivals. Visit altiplano towns, rural villages and islands, spot free-roaming llama and exotic birdlife and mingle with farmers dressed in traditional clothes and bowler hats.
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Lake Titicaca featuring general coastal views

What to do in Andes


Popular places to visit

Areas of Andes

El Castillo Museum showing heritage architecture and château or palace

El Poblado

4/5(28 area reviews)

El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Lleras Park. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.

El Poblado
Miraflores featuring a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Miraflores

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

Travellers to Miraflores praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

Miraflores
Providencia featuring a sporting event, cycling and street scenes

Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Santiago are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.

Providencia
La Merced Church showing a city

Cusco Historic Center

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Palace of Justice and Iglesia y Monasterio de Santa Catalina, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.

Cusco Historic Center
Rock of Guatape featuring a house, mist or fog and tranquil scenes

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Second Laureles Park and Unicentro Shopping Center while in the area.

Laureles
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Las Condes

Cafes, shopping and mountain views highlight some notable features of Las Condes. Make a stop by Alto Las Condes or KidZania Santiago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hernando de Magallanes Station or Manquehue Station to get around town.

Las Condes