3 curated Hiking spots in Chile, each with its own note and source.
Araucanía · Best time: Year-round · All levels
In Huerquehue National Park near Pucón the Sendero Los Lagos runs 10.8 km, rated medium, at 4 hours one way. Short options are Integración (340 m, 15 min) and Ñirrico (828 m, 30 min). CONAF keeps the Quinchol and San Sebastián trails closed until 15 December 2026 — check the status before travelling.
Sources: CONAF
Valparaíso · Best time: Year-round · Beginner
Rapa Nui National Park requires a ticket and a guide accredited by Ma'u Henua. Rano Raraku and ʻŌroŋo may be entered only once per ticket, walking is restricted to marked paths, and camping, fires and unauthorised drones are banned.
Sources: Comunidad Indígena Polinésica Ma'u Henua
Magallanes · Best time: Nov–Mar · All levels
For the multi-day W and Circuito Macizo Paine routes the park requires a booked refugio or campsite with Las Torres Patagonia or Vértice Patagonia. Day hikes such as Base Torres are exempt. Everyone must buy the entry ticket at least 24 hours before arrival via pasesparques.cl.
Sources: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Without a dedicated Hiking note yet, listed on the country page: Atacama, Cajón del Maipo.