Chile

Chile 4×4 Campervan Rental

Book & Compare 4WD Campervan & Motorhome Hire in Chile

Chile is on the southern half of the west coast of South America between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. The climate ranges from the driest desert in the world in the north, through a Mediterranean climate to alpine tundra in the south. Our Chile 4×4 campervan rental depot is in the capital Santiago, approximately at the midpoint of the country and convenient for touring Chile.

Chile’s flora and fauna are relatively unique because the ocean and mountains inhibit migration from other areas. It therefore has fewer species than its South American neighbours. Larger mammals of particular interest include the puma or cougar, the llama-like guanaco and the fox-like chilla. There are many of species of birds to be seen, including the magnificent national bird, the Andean condor.

Getting About the Country while Touring Chile

Chile has an efficient public transport system including passenger airlines, buses, and trains. However, these tend to favour the major settlements. This is where a motorhome rental or rental recreational vehicle comes into its own. Choose a Chile 4WD campervan hire model for more rugged areas. Then you can explore the incredible diversity of the country as you discover hospitable campsites along the way.

There really is no other way to visit pre-Hispanic settlements in the north dating from long before Europeans invaded and settled. The old ways are still alive and well in remote rural villages in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. You will find the people friendly and hospitable, and proud to invite you into their homes.

Two Best Places to Visit in All of Chile

The Cajon del Maipo Canyon in the Andes is a spectacular site boasting snowy peaks, tasty wines from hardy vineyards, and otherwise generally unspoiled countryside. Rural towns like San Jose de Maipo have authentic shops and artisanal craft markets, and a rich and delicious culture of traditional food.

The Sewell Mining Ghost Town is buried in a deep cleft in the Andes Mountains that once rang to the sounds of picks and shovels striking hard rocks. The miners called it the City of Staircases. Best join a tour and take a stout pair of hiking boots. There is much to learn here about the town’s cultural, architectural, and historic significance while touring Chile.

All Roads Lead From and Back to Santiago

Follow the road back to our Chile 4×4 campervan rental depot in Santiago when you have drunk your fill of this delightful country. You may leave no footprints, but the locals will remember you as a welcome visitor. When you fly out of Santiago Airport, you will know you will return. To a country that felt almost like home while you were touring Chile in a 4x campervan hire or motorhome rental recreational vehicle.