A fishing boat waits for some action on a beach in Chile's Norte Chico region

With coastline, lakes and rivers aplenty, fishing opportunities abound in Chile.

Vineyards in the Elqui Valley in Chile's Norte Chico region

First introduced by Catholic missionaries in the 1500s, wine-making has flourished in Chile for centuries, booming on the international market in the 19th century while phylloxera devastated Europe's vines.

Today the industry is experiencing a renaissance as it embraces new technology and techniques, and with this has come the growth of wine tourism.

On top of the world in Chile's great outdoors

The outdoors are so great in Chile that simply lacing up your boots and exploring the landscape on foot is one of the best things you can do here.

There are opportunities to do so almost everywhere and each national park offers sign-posted routes suitable for most fitness levels.