Chile’s coastline is 6,500 km long, which makes it the country with one of the biggest coastal borders in the world. Choosing a Chilean beach to visit is a complex task, since all along the territory you can be surprised with the mystery and beauty that each one of them hides.

Here are 3 unmissable beaches to consider when planning your trip to Chile:

1. La Virgen Beach

Located in the Atacama region, 70 km west from the city of Copiapó, La Virgen is known for its white sands and turquoise waters, which has earned it the name of the “Chilean Caribbean”.

Due to its location in the north of the country, the water at La Virgen is not so cold like in the beaches of Central Chile, and it is considered one of Chilean and foreigner’s favorite beaches.

2. Reñaca

1.3 km of coastline make Reñaca one of the most visited beaches in the region of Valparaíso.

Due to its abundance of waves, Reñana is an ideal landscape for surfers; however, it also offers areas that are perfect for those interested in fishing. The beach’s warm sands and its crystalline waters are some of the main attractions for tourists who visit it, along with the night life around the area, which is full of restaurants, clubs, bars and cafes.

3. Ramuntcho Beach

Located in the Bío Bío region, this beach of green and turquoise shades invites its visitors to take a walk to get there, which combines the coastal landscape with native forests, transforming Ramuntcho into a Nature Sanctuary.

This beautiful beach is part of the Hualpén Peninsula. Its small size, with its green waters, soft sand and its lack of big waves make it a perfect place to relax and disconnect surrounded by nature.

A new year begins, and with this, new responsibilities come. Fear, questions and pressure can cause a state of anxiety and worry even before everything unfolds. It is important to start the academic year in peace and here are some tips to do so.

These different techniques will allow your body to manage the stress or anxiety that you may feel every now and then. The aim of relaxing is not only to be at peace or to distract yourself, but the idea is that this becomes part of your day to day to diminish the effect that your worries may have on your mind and on your body.

1. Relax from within

The aim of this technique is to make use of visual tools as well as of your body’s conscience.

The idea is to repeat words, thoughts or advice that can help you relax your body and diminish the tension in your muscles. For example, you can think of a phrase that makes you feel well, close your eyes, repeat in your mind, and finally focus on your breathing.

2. Relax Your Muscles

Our muscles are the first to tense up in a stressful situation. Sometimes we don’t even notice it, but then come the ache and the pain.

A good technique to relax your muscles is to slowly tense them up and then relax them. For example, you can clench your fists as hard as you can and then you can release them slowly. The aim is for you to feel how every part of your body is liberated with this type of exercise.

3. Imagine and Visualize

Your mind is stronger than you think and within it lies every positive moment of your life.

The aim of this technique is to use your mind and senses to imagine a place that makes you feel good so you can focus on that. For example, if the countryside is a space that relaxes you, imagine it, try to perceive its smells, the wind, and close your eyes so you can enjoy the calm that a place like this brings you.