Chile, which is the world's longest country, offers a diversity of landscapes that make it a top outdoor adventure destination.
The country has been named the Best Destination for Adventure Tourism in South America at the World Travel Awards, for the fifth consecutive year.
The win recognises the activities on offer across Chile's deserts, volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, mountains, ancient forests and miles of coast.
Scuba diving in Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Crystal scuba diving at Rapa Nui offets clear waters with visibility of up to 60m to view the islands 142 endemic marine species.
The country has been named the Best Destination for Adventure Tourism in South America at the World Travel Awards, for the fifth consecutive year.
The win recognises the activities on offer across Chile's deserts, volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, mountains, ancient forests and miles of coast.
Scuba diving in Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Crystal scuba diving at Rapa Nui offets clear waters with visibility of up to 60m to view the islands 142 endemic marine species.
The underwater landscapes of Rapa Nui consist of bare volcanic limestone and colonies of young coral.
Visitors can take in dive sites including the Acantilado cliff, Moai site (with a submerged 25ft Moai) and the Cathedral lava tube.
In 2018 the Chilean government signed legislation to establish one of the world's largest marine protection areas, encompassing the Rapa Nui waters.
The Rapa Nui Marine Park, roughly the size of the Chilean mainland, is home to 77% of the Pacific Ocean's fish abundance and includes 27 species which are at risk of extinction.
Skiing and snowboarding in Nevados de Chillán
There's the chance for summer skiing in the Andes, with Nevados de Chillán located a six hour drive south of Santiago.
The ski resort area sits atop the three active volcanoes of Nevados de Chillán, Chillán Nuevo and Chillán Vejo at an altitude over 3,000m.
Nevados de Chillán is home to 30 slopes including the 13-kilometre-long 'La Tres Marias' - the longest run in South America.
Guests can also enjoy healing volcanic thermal springs after a day on the slopes.
Sandboarding in the Atacama Desert
The Atacama is the world's driest desert Death Valley outside San Pedro de Atacama offers martian landscapes and the chance to slide down the dunes.
The city of Iquique on the northern coast gives sandboarders the chance to take on the imposing Dragon Hill, which standing at 350m is considered the highest urban dune in the world.
Zip lining in Puco´n
The "El Co´ndor" zip line in Puco´n is located in the Lakes and Volcanoes region and widely known as the Chile's adventure tourism hub.
The longest zip line in South America, the "El Co´ndor" route extends for 3,500m with six stations that cross the Villarrica, Quetrupilla´n and Lani´n volcanoes.
Kitesurfing on the Puclaro Dam
Home to the South American Kitesurfing Championships, the Puclaro Dam, which stages the annual South American Kitesurfing Championships, is located near the city of La Serena.
The beaches of Matanzas and Pupuya, a few hours' drive from Santiago, are good for beginners and the winds allow for boarded pirouettes a plenty on the open waves.
Paragliding in Iquique
Iquique is one of the largest cities in northern Chile and its location between the sea and coastal mountain range, make it a destination for adventure sports.
Paragliders take off from the mountain over 1000m high and catch rising, hot air coastal breeze currents for a smooth ride.
Rafting in Cajón del Maipo
The Cajon del Maipo valley, located 25km from Santiago, offers bungee jumping, canyoning the gorge, kayaking the reservoir and rafting the Maipo River.
With class three rapids adventure seekers can test their limits on the rushing river, set against a stunning scenic backdrop.
Trekking to the Villarrica volcano crater
One of the most active volcanoes in Latin America, the Villarrica can be tackled by foot on a guided tour to the crater of the Volcano almost 3,000m above sea level.
There is the chance to ski the slopes where decades of lava flows have formed runs and boarding halfpipes.
Lake Villarrica at the foot of the volcano is a place for kitesurfing, kayaking and rafting in Villarrica National Park.
Glacier hiking in Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile's Patagonia region, is known for its mountains,lakes, glaciers and forest landscapes.
There are two recommended trekking circuits in the park, including the 'W' route that takes four to seven days.
Guided tours of the route take in Valle Frances to view the hanging French Glacier and the Grey Glacier, a 14km glacier that calves into Lago Grey.