Holidays in Chile: the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful

Chile is a country that is of ever increasing interest as a tourist destination. The last 2 decades have seen year on year increases in the numbers of foreigners arriving in this beautiful and dynamic country. The same period has also seen strong economic growth and continually improving infrastructure. This relentless march towards modernity, like all economic progress, has its winners and losers.

Some of the worst casualties have been environmental: rivers like the Bio Bio, one of the world