#History & Culture

Santiago is Chile’s capital. It’s a bustling metropolitan hub; almost 40 percent of Chile’s population lives in and around the city. Even if you only have one day, you can still experience the following highlights in Santiago.

If you’re thinking of visiting the fifteenth-century ruins of the Lost City of the Incas, then you’ve probably heard of the legendary 25-mile trek along the Inca Trail just to get there.

Even when you’re short on time, it’s still possible to experience the city’s best. With so many things to do in Valparaíso, you won’t struggle to fill the hours.

Cape Horn is hugely significant in human history. Its discovery opened up trade routes and broke up monopolies. While it’s not South America’s southernmost island, it’s the southernmost point of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile.

For 273 years, Danes and Norse, later to be known as Vikings, raided and plundered the British Isles, leaving their mark on English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish culture and history.

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Here's what you need to know about the Icelandic superstitions.