Meeting of Two Worlds' Day

Make it longer

Sat 10 Oct – Mon 12 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

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Where to go for Meeting of Two Worlds' Day

This October holiday is moved to a Monday, giving a long weekend in mid-spring. Lengthening days open up Patagonia and the south, while the desert north has mild weather and, in some years, flowering fields.

Budget-friendly

• Temuco · La Araucanía

  The capital of La Araucanía is a centre of Mapuche culture, with crafts and food in its markets and a regional museum. It is also a base for Conguillío National Park, where araucaria forests surround the Llaima volcano.

  Typically around 12 October: high 17°C (63°F), low 5°C (40°F), rain on 24% of days.

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• Ancud · Los Lagos

  In the north of Chiloé, Ancud has a Spanish-era fort above the bay and is close to the Puñihuil islets, where Humboldt and Magellanic penguins nest. Seafood markets and the island's wooden churches add to a spring visit.

  Typically around 12 October: high 13°C (55°F), low 6°C (43°F), rain on 34% of days.

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• Caldera · Atacama

  On the Atacama coast, Caldera is next to the white sand and clear water of Bahía Inglesa. In years with enough winter rain, the surrounding desert can bloom in spring, an event known as the desierto florido.

  Typically around 12 October: high 23°C (73°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 0% of days.

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Mid-range

• Coihaique · Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo

  The main town of Aysén sits on the Carretera Austral among rivers, forests and mountains. Hiking in the adjoining Coyhaique National Reserve and Patagonian lamb fill a weekend, with flights from Santiago landing at nearby Balmaceda.

  Typically around 12 October: high 9°C (49°F), low 0°C (32°F), rain on 21% of days.

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Splurge

• Puerto Natales · Magallanes y Antártica Chilena

  On a fjord in Magallanes, Puerto Natales is the base for Torres del Paine National Park, with granite peaks, glaciers and herds of guanaco. Spring days are lengthening, though strong wind and changeable weather are part of any visit.

  Typically around 12 October: high 7°C (44°F), low 1°C (33°F), rain on 57% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.