It just doesn't cut it to call Chile a land of contrasts - this is a land of extremes. It's a preposterously skinny tendril of a country creeping 4300km around the foot of South America: while Arica basks in tropical heat at its tip, Punta Arenas shivers at its icy tail just short of Antarctica. Nowhere else can you stand in the world's driest desert (near San Pedro de Atacama), gaze at snowcapped peaks then turn your head to see cool Pacific rollers creaming inland. Follow Chile's jagged Andean backbone of towering mountains south and you'll pass through the ancient forests of Parque Nacional Chiloé, the rich vineyards of Talca, past shimmering lakes and immense plains, to stumble upon the exquisite labyrinth of fjords, islands and milky-blue glaciers that make up Southern Patagonia at the end of the Americas.
Lonely Planet 2009

Partners & Centers

Pucon

Several hostels to stay in or to work! Nice surroundings for rafting, kayaking, Canopy-tour, etc.

More info: pucon@joho.nl & www.johostels.com
Partner code: 2

Partnercodes
1-JoHo World supporter center = a full JoHo support center - "on the spot"
2-JoHo World Supporter Partner = offers discounts to JoHo members and promotes JoHo World Supporter
3-JoHo World insurance center = 'on the spot' possibility to get help and service
4-JoHo World Insurance Partner = partner that offers or promotes JoHo insurances

Potential new partners?
JoHo is always looking for new partners abroad.
Do you know potential partner organizations, great hostels or volunteer projects that you think deserve more support? Please inform us of those special places that travellers should visit. Mail to: cooperation@joho.nl