https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/chile tourism/ Chile Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:18:42+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/live-regenerative-travel-at-las-torres-patagonia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/live-regenerative-travel-at-las-torres-patagonia/ Regenerative travel is shaping the future of tourism, and at Las Torres Patagonia more than 30 years of family-led stewardship have shaped every aspect of this estancia experience in Chilean Patagonia. From inviting guests to share the heritage and traditions of Baqueano cowboy culture and sample their multifaceted zero-waste mixology program, to their long-term conservation, volunteer, community partnership and NGO-led initiatives. Importantly, Las Torres Patagonia also celebrates the people who have brought these endeavours to life. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:11:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-supports-marine-conservation-efforts-in-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-supports-marine-conservation-efforts-in-chile/ Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This collaboration focuses on empowering local communities in southern Chile by providing advanced technology and specialized training to enhance marine conservation efforts. The Patagonia Azul Foundation is a Chilean non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Chilean Patagonian Sea, founded with the support of Sylvia Earle, renowned oceanographer and advocate for marine protection through her NGO Mission Blue. Tue, 06 May 2025 05:48:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tierra-atacama-reopens-after-20-million-refurbishment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tierra-atacama-reopens-after-20-million-refurbishment/ All-inclusive, eco-friendly, desert hotel, Tierra Atacama, reopens on April 1st 2025 after undergoing a year-long, $20 million renovation. Located just outside the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra Atacama was the first in Tierra Hotels’ collection of boutique luxury sustainably-led lodges located in Chile. It was created by architect Matias González and Miguel Purcell, the founder of Tierra Hotels using traditional adobe walls and rammed earth. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:11:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/las-torres-patagonia-expands-10-volunteers-for-10-days-for-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/las-torres-patagonia-expands-10-volunteers-for-10-days-for-2025/ Today, Las Torres Patagonia proudly announces the second edition of its acclaimed “10 Volunteers for 10 Days” campaign. The social media-driven initiative offers ten passionate travelers an all-expenses-paid voluntourism trip to the Eighth Wonder of the World, Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:56:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-and-chile-to-join-qatars-years-of-culture-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentina-and-chile-to-join-qatars-years-of-culture-initiative/ Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has announced the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Chile as its partner countries for 2025, two nations enriched by Arab heritage through centuries of migration and cultural exchange as well as a shared enthusiasm for sport. The 2025 partnerships will showcase shared influences – from cuisine to language – while establishing new collaborations across the initiative’s core focus areas of cultural preservation, creative industries, social development, and innovation. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:41:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-dazzles-with-its-natural-diversity-and-commitment-to-sustainability-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-dazzles-with-its-natural-diversity-and-commitment-to-sustainability-a/ The country won the award for Best Green Destination, which recognizes the promotion of nature experiences and sustainable planning. In addition, Chile is once again the Best Adventure Destination and the Most Romantic Destination for the Atacama Desert in the South American competition. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:48:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-leads-winners-at-2020-latin-america-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-leads-winners-at-2020-latin-america-world-travel-awards/ World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Latin America 2020 winners. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 07:29:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-hueque-goes-carbon-free-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/say-hueque-goes-carbon-free-in-argentina/ Say Hueque has become the first tour operator in Argentina to be recognised as offsetting 100 per cent of the carbon emissions created by its trips. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:18:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chile-tourism-launches-new-post-pandemic-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chile-tourism-launches-new-post-pandemic-campaign/ In an effort to lift spirits and encourage post-pandemic travel planning, Chile Tourism has launched the ‘I Dream of Chile’ online campaign across all of its social media channels. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:14:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-latest-country-to-enter-complete-lockdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-latest-country-to-enter-complete-lockdown/ President Sebastián Piñera announced Chile has entered stage four of its Covid-19 contingency plan. As a result, as of today, all of Chile’s land, sea and air borders will close, and entry of foreigners will be denied until further notice. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:18:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-unveils-plans-for-expo-2020-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-unveils-plans-for-expo-2020-in-dubai/ Chile is intensifying preparations for its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai. The South American country will take part in the event under the theme of ‘Sustainability, diversity, tradition, and progress’. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-unveils-us5-billion-rail-development-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-unveils-us5-billion-rail-development-plan/ The Chilean government has unveiled plans to invest over $5 billion in one of the largest railway development plans in its history. The plans have the aim of tripling passenger numbers in the country, while also boosting rail freight. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:17:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-officials-urge-calm-as-chile-unrest-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-officials-urge-calm-as-chile-unrest-continues/ Officials in Chile have released a statement attempting to allay fears the tourism sector in the country has been hit by recent unrest. Protests over a hike in metro fares spun out of control earlier this month, prompting president Sebastian Pinerato to pledge sweeping social and economic reforms. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:32:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/pedro-pablo-diaz-ambassador-of-chile-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/pedro-pablo-diaz-ambassador-of-chile-in-portugal/ As the country picks up the title of World’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards in Lisbon, Pedro Pablo Díaz, ambassador of Chile in Portugal, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the world. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:26:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-new-flight-to-jamaica-and-chile-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-new-flight-to-jamaica-and-chile-next-summer/ LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub - a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-receives-approval-for-latam-joint-business-agreement-in-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-receives-approval-for-latam-joint-business-agreement-in-chile/ The court of free competition in Chile has approved the joint business agreement between American Airlines and the LATAM Airlines Group for both their passenger and cargo businesses. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:21:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-santiago-quito-connection-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latam-to-launch-santiago-quito-connection-in-april/ LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it will offer non-stop flights between Santiago and Quito, Ecuador, starting from April next year. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:52:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rodrigo-hume-chilean-council-in-guayaquil-spanish/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rodrigo-hume-chilean-council-in-guayaquil-spanish/ Rodrigo Hume from the Chilean Council in Guayaquil speaks to Breaking Travel News as the country picks up awards for South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination and South America’s Most Romantic Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:05:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-plans-new-hotel-in-vina-del-mar-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-plans-new-hotel-in-vina-del-mar-chile/ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new urban resort that is currently under development in Viña del Mar, Chile. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:31:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/claudio-de-negri-quintana-ambassador-of-chile-to-vietnam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/claudio-de-negri-quintana-ambassador-of-chile-to-vietnam/ With his country recognised as the World’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination by the World Travel Awards, Claudio De Negri Quintana, ambassador of Chile to Vietnam, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the title and what it means to the hospitality sector in the destination. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:44:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gonzalo-fernandez-director-marketing-chile-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gonzalo-fernandez-director-marketing-chile-tourism-board/ Having taken the title of South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, Gonzalo Fernández, director of marketing at the Chile Tourism Board, tells Breaking Travel News what is on offer in the destination. He also tells reporter Kaye Holland how the changing political situation in the UK is impacting visitor numbers and what the country has planned for 2018. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:47:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chile-takes-south-americas-leading-adventure-tourism-destination-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chile-takes-south-americas-leading-adventure-tourism-destination-title/ The Chilean Tourism Board has cause for celebration after scooping the trophy for South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-hotel-group-welcomes-hotel-santiago-to-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-hotel-group-welcomes-hotel-santiago-to-portfolio/ Hotel Santiago opens today under Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group management, following the group’s announcement in May. Formerly the Grand Hyatt Santiago, the property will undergo an extensive guestroom and public area renovation, the first stage of which is scheduled for completion in late 2018. Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentinian-visitors-drive-up-chile-tourism-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/argentinian-visitors-drive-up-chile-tourism-figures/ International tourist arrivals to Chile reached a historic high last year with 5.64 million visitors in 2016. Most international tourists came from Argentina, a 49 per cent boost from the previous year, or some 2.9 million entries. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:59:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-operating-as-normal-throughout-chile-following-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-operating-as-normal-throughout-chile-following-earthquake/ Having witnesses a seismic event measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale on Christmas Day, tourism authorities in Chile have been quick to state tourism in the destination is unaffected. With an epicentre at Quellón, to the south of Chiloé Island, the affected area is more than a thousand kilometres from the nation’s capital of Santiago. Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-recognised-as-worlds-leading-adventure-tourism-destination-by-world-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-recognised-as-worlds-leading-adventure-tourism-destination-by-world-t/ Tourism hotspot Chile has been selected as the World’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards. The accolade demonstrates the potential of the South American country’s striking geographic contrasts, providing tourists with incomparable natural scenery for sports and adventure tourism. The winner was selected by people, both from within the hospitality industry and members of the public, from around the world through online voting. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:31:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-thrilling-adventure-in-chilean-patagonia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-thrilling-adventure-in-chilean-patagonia/ Unique natural attractions, a wide variety of climates, and geographic diversity are some of the primary features that make Chile an unparalleled destination for adventure tourism. Hands down one of the best landscapes in the region can be seen while traveling on the Carretera Austral, one of the most beautiful roads in Patagonia which has been selected countless times as one of the most photogenic routes in America. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:49:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-adventure-tourism-in-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-adventure-tourism-in-chile/ Having been recognised as South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination for the second consecutive year by the World Travel Awards in 2016, Breaking Travel News here takes a tour of the many wonderful sights this destination has to offer the thrill-seeking traveller. Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:44:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-longest-long-haul-flight-to-santiago-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-longest-long-haul-flight-to-santiago-chile/ British Airways is launching the only direct flight between London and Santiago, Chile from January 3rd, 2017. Santiago will become the airline’s lengthiest long-haul route, taking 14 hours 40 minutes, nearly an hour more than the current longest flight of 13 hours 50 minutes service to Buenos Aires. The four-a-week flight will be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, the four-cabin Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin. Wed, 18 May 2016 10:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-launches-new-overseas-tourism-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-launches-new-overseas-tourism-campaign/ A new campaign of Chile’s for international tourism promotion has been launched by the Subsecretaría de Turismo and Turismo Chile, the institution responsible for the promotion of Chile in international markets. This new campaign was launched in parallel in Sao Paulo, as part of the events at World Travel Market Latin America. Sun, 05 May 2013 04:26:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tailor-made-travels-to-chile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tailor-made-travels-to-chile/ Have you ever wanted to explore another part of the world from the eyes of a native having the advantages of knowing all the great spots on and off the beaten path, but with special itineraries that meet your interests and timeline of travel? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-rocked-by-volcanic-eruptions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-rocked-by-volcanic-eruptions/ Chile – already one of the most volcanically active countries in the world – has seen a chain of eruptions sweep across the Puyehue-Cordon-Caulle range. As many as 3,500 people have been affected, with the border with Argentina also closed. Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-to-bolster-image-as-cruise-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-to-bolster-image-as-cruise-destination/ Chile has announced plans to invest $400 million in its passenger and cargo port infrastructure, as part of an ambitious plan to bolster its image as a leading cruise destination. Plans include the expansion of the Port of Valparaíso, development of a new pier at Port Williams, expansion of the Port of Punta Arenas and enhancement of passenger facilities at the Castro Port on Chiloe Island. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:13:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/curfew-seeks-to-stem-chilean-looting/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/curfew-seeks-to-stem-chilean-looting/ Authorities in Chile have extended a curfew in the second city of Concepcion as they seek to quell looting which has followed Saturday’s earthquake. Electricity and water supplies in the city remain suspended, while food supplies are also running out in some areas. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:46:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-earthquake-death-toll-passes-700/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chile-earthquake-death-toll-passes-700/ The death toll in the Chilean earthquake rose to more than 700 last night as rescue workers struggled to find survivors trapped in the wreckage and powerful aftershocks battered the country. About 350 deaths were in the holiday resort of Constitución, and scores of tourists remain unaccounted for. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:48:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm08-catalina-huidobro-Press-Representative-Europe-chile-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm08-catalina-huidobro-Press-Representative-Europe-chile-tourism/ Catalina Huidobro, Press Representative Europe, Chile Tourism speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2008 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:19:59 +0000