Chile - a new touring bike and trip inspiration
Be careful if you go north. I lived in northern Chile for almost two years, it's the driest desert in the world. I lived in Antofagasta, Iquique, Calama, Copiapo, and briefly Arica. All I have to say is you better carry all the water you need and plenty of sun screen. In between cities up there there is absolutely nothing. Not a cactus, tumbleweed, just dirt and rocks. I hear southern Chile is gorgeous, some people love the desert north too. If you do go north be sure to check out San Pedro and the oasis that's more inland from there (forget the name at the moment).