yeah it's so strange that leftism still appeals so broadly anywhere, but esp in Latin America after half a century of destroying economies and making slaves out of people like in Cuba.
Chile is an interesting story, but i have yet to experience it first hand. I'm planning a trip this coming year, so i'd be happy to hear recommendations :)
Depends on what you like. Mountains, ocean, farmland, city, dry, wet, hot, cold, forest, desert.
This site is just housing a bunch of articles I've written, so isn't set up. But it has some good info - http://escapeartistchile.com/. Happy to share more. @piedpiper is there in Valdivia now, so you might get together with him.
I like all of the above :)
This trip is our first experience in Chile, and we're going to couple it with a Patagonia hike and then venture into Argentina, end off for some fun in Buenos Aires. I'd love to make it out to Valdivia and meet up with @piedpiper if possible...what they're doing at Fort Galt is awesome!