The Compass: Chile

Stretching from the heart of the Andes all the way down to the fjord-fringed coastline of Patagonia, Chile showcases a spectrum of South America’s wonders. Explore the high, dry dunes of the Atacama, climb the soaring peaks of Torres Del Paine National Park, discover bustling Santiago, and much more.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Your navigation into the weekend Chile

Stretching from the heart of the Andes all the way down to the fjord-fringed coastline of Patagonia, Chile showcases a spectrum of South America’s wonders. Explore the high, dry dunes of the Atacama, climb the soaring peaks of Torres Del Paine National Park, discover bustling Santiago, and much more. In this week’s edition, we meet the güiña—a six-pound wildcat vulnerable to extinction, take a road trip through Patagonia to the bottom of the world, and discover the mysteries of Easter Island. Let’s explore Chile.

ANIMALS

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK Meet the güiña—a six-pound 'mystery cat' vulnerable to extinction The smallest wildcat in the Americas is the 10,000th image in National Geographic's Photo Ark, which aims to document every captive species. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY INGO ARNDT What one photographer learned after spending nearly a year with pumas Photographer Ingo Arndt captured new details of puma biology while in Patagonia, and got incredible time-lapse video of a hunt gone wrong. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY MARCIAL QUIROGA-CARMONA Mouse found atop a 22,000-foot volcano, breaking world record A new expedition to the Andes has found mice living at even higher elevations than thought—making them the world's highest-dwelling mammals. READ MORE

Did you know Chile had dinosaurs? You’d better believe it. In fact, the dinosaur Chilesaurus is among the most puzzling fossil finds of the past decade. Found in 147-million-year-old rocks in southern Chile, Chilesaurus turned heads when scientists first announced it in 2015. LEARN MORE

SCIENCE

PHOTOGRAPH BY EMERY SMITH Tiny mummy’s ‘alien’ appearance finally explained Researchers hope their new research will settle debate over the origins of Ata, a naturally mummified infant found in the Chilean desert. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARTIN BERNETTI, AFP, GETTY IMAGES Weird life found in Earth's driest soil Extreme microbes detected in the hyper-arid Atacama Desert hint at the ways organisms might eke out a living in the Martian underground. READ MORE FOOTAGE BY AFP-TV See one of Earth’s driest places experience rare flower bloom The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some areas have never recorded rainfall. READ MORE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY INGO ARNDT Chile’s protections for pumas fuel conflict with ranchers The big cats, leaving their reserved areas in Patagonia in search of food, are mauling sheep herds. Could tourism solve the problem? READ MORE SHARE

TRAVEL

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PHOTOGRAPH BY BETH WALD Take the perfect road trip at the bottom of the world Glacial waterfalls, tropical plants, dolphins, marble caves: Patagonia’s remote Carretera Austral is an explorer’s paradise. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: HERE'S WHY PATAGONIA IS A CLIMBER'S PARADISE +

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHNNY STOCKSHOOTER, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Hypnotic music ages this wine to perfection Scientific studies suggest that soft tunes make better tasting vino–and Chile's vineyards are taking note. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY GIULIO ERCOLANI, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert Barren yet beautiful, Chile's Atacama Desert is an alluring world of sand and rock. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS SCHMID, AURORA PHOTOS Discover the mysteries of Easter Island The isolated Rapa Nui developed a distinct architectural and artistic culture that weathered the centuries. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: SURF THE DANGEROUS WAVES AROUND CHILE'S EASTER ISLAND +

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANTONIO SALINAS L., GETTY IMAGES Everything to know about Santiago Here's how to plan the best possible trip to the City of the Island Hills. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY WALTER BIBIKOW, ALAMY These centuries-old nailless churches are still standing Out of 70 churches built using this technique, 16 survived the centuries. READ MORE

PHOTO FEATURE 11 breathtaking photos from Torres del Paine National Park SEE THE PHOTOS

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