A long sliver of a country that unfolds along the Pacific coast of South America, Chile offers a world of vividly contrasting terrains - from "lunar" desert landscapes and vineyards to snowcapped volcanoes and crystal blue mountain lakes. The stage is set for all sorts of outdoor adventure and cultural exploration. Discover what this enchanting off-the-beaten-track destination has to offer your clients in the Chile Travel Expert program, sponsored by Travel Agent Academy at http://chiletravelexpert.com/, and in the following slides.

Chile's landscape is dotted with over 2,000 volcanoes, some of them skiable with snow-covered lava flows that make for thrilling paths and natural ramps!

The Atacama Desert in Chile's northern region is considered the driest in the world, with some areas not having received rain in centuries. Cyclists, horseback riders and other outdoor enthusiasts come here to explore otherworldly landscapes that range in ambiance from mysteriously stark to playfully iridescent.

The world's third-highest geyser field can be found in the Andes, east of the Atacama Desert. Visit El Tatio Geysers, where columns of water and steam shoot 60 feet up against a brilliant blue sky and where thermal pools average 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chilean wines have been garnering worldwide recognition for years. Check out wineries in the Central Valley, where vineyard tours on horseback or bicycle are often available.

Fly to the South Pacific to find Chile's Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Claimed to be the most remote inhabited island in the world, Rapa Nui is home to the enormous humanoid statues called "Moai," whose origins remain a mystery.

The world's oldest mummies reside in Chile. Pre-dating Egyptian mummification techniques by nearly 2,000 years, those practiced by the Chinchorros resulted in 300 examples that can be viewed today.

A group that holds worldviews similar to those of the now-extinct Incas, the Atacame?os enjoy teaching visitors about their religion, folklore and daily life. Members of their community lead tours to mystical desert sites and conduct stargazing excursions to explain how their ancestors interpreted the night skies.

Chile is home to the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary and the extraordinarily powerful ALMA observatory.

Pablo Neruda, the Nobel laureate who is deeply connected to the bohemian coastal city of Valparaiso, devoted an entire poem to its savory signature dish - eel chowder (caldillo de congrio)!

German pastry-making is a long-standing tradition in the Lakes & Volcanoes region, where pastry shops line the streets of alpine towns.

Patagonia's Marble Caves, which can be reached by kayak on Lago General Carrera, are quite possibly the most beautiful on earth!

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