Cologne to Chile

Germany's fourth largest city, Cologne is located on both sides of Rhine River. It is considered to be one of the most liberal cities in Germany and is the hotspot for nation's media, tourism and business. The inner city was completely destroyed in the World War II and the reconstruction resulted in a very mixed and unique cityscape. People of this city are friendly and jovial in nature, welcoming tourists of all types and with all interests. The city is an important cultural and research centre and home to number of corporate headquarters. The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe. The city has a long list of sightseeing attractions. The city has more than thirty museums and hundreds of galleries. It is a major cultural centre and has a vibrant art scene. The Cologne Cathedral is one of the most famous monument and a respected landmark and was designated as a World Heritage Site. Twelve Romanesque Churches are outstanding examples of medieval church architecture. The city has park areas that encircle the entire town and are set aside as public recreation areas. The city has an excellent local transportation system consisting of trams, local trains, buses and bicycles. The strong side of this city is its cultural life. The Cologne Carnival is one of the biggest street festivals in Europe. The city is an important trade city with land, sea and air connections. High Street is the main shopping street and contains many gift shops, clothing stores, fast food restaurants and electronic goods dealers. Schildergasse has been named as the busiest shopping street in Europe with almost 13000 people passing through every hour. The city has a wide variety of restaurants, clubs, pubs and bars serving every cuisine. Weekend trips to this destination are very easy to arrange by booking cheap air tickets from MakeMyTrip.com. The website offers you with host of travel services such as hotels, flights and holiday tours. MakeMyTrip.com gives you the freedom to book holiday packages that values your money and are easily suited to your needs and budget.

Featuring fascinating landscapes with mountain peaks and coastal deserts, Chile lies in South America. The climate varies from Mediterranean in the northern and central regions to Alpine towards the southern region. The northern region is famous for the coastal city, Iquique offering an incredible laidback vibe. Playa Cavancha is a beautiful palm-fringed beach, while Museo Regional de Iquique, Corbeta Esmeralda and the pedestrian strip, Calle Baquedano are other attractions that should not be missed. The town of San Pedro de Atacama is the gateway to Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar place on the planet. Las Piedras Rojas, Salar de Talar, Miscanti and Miñiques and Valle del Arcoíris are popular hotspots at this expansive northern desert. Stargazing, camping and hiking are among the most popular activities. Santiago, the capital of Chile lies in the central part of the country. Surrounded by the peaks of the Andes Mountains, the city is well known for its skyscrapers and varied architectural wonders. Sky Costanera, rising up to 300 m above sea level is the city’s modern observation deck that is best visited during sunsets. Barrio Bellavista is an artsy neighbourhood in this city with several cafes. The neoclassical architectural style of La Moneda Palace is a sight to behold nearby. In southern Chile, Queulat National Park features deep fjords and waterfalls. Hiking and kayaking are popular activities. The highlight of this forested zone is Ventisquero Colgante, better known as the hanging glacier. If you want to visit Chile, book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy the best discounts.