Let's start off bold by stating Chile is our favourite South American country visited so far. This isn't a disservice to the other contenders, more an acknowledgment of Chile's breathtaking natural wonder and diversity. 

Stretching from the barely-inhabited wilds of Patagonia to the arid wastelands of Atacama, Chile crams more into its precariously narrow frame than many countries packing a much larger geographical punch.

Whether an outdoor enthusiast, a city slicker or simply a lover of Pisco Sours, it's easy to fall for Chile's charms. 

For our recommendations on what to see and do in Chile just click away:

• Santiago - city in a day
• Passing in the shadow of a beast
• Stargazing - seeing the past live
• 8 highlights of The Atacama Desert
• Van Life - The 2017 Roadies
• What do 5 costume changes and an ice pick have it common?

It's all about the numbers sometimes and this is no different. Here's our tally of how we conquered Chile.

Currency: Chilean Peso - AUD$100 = CLP$51,122

Tally:

• Bed - 5 (excl.Van Life)
• Buses - 2
• Saltenas devoured - 32
• Pisco Sour tastings - 1
• Sea Lions heard roaring - 128
• Wine regions - 3
• Midnight police inspections - 1
• Breakdowns - 1
• Truck stops slept at - 3
• Geysers seen exploding - 80
• Volcanos climbed - 1

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