Osorno, Chilean Lake District, Chile

A landmark in Chile’s Lake District, on the edge of Patagonia, this lovely volcano is covered in glaciers. Its perfect white peak, snow-covered year round, is reflected in the lakes below it, Todos los Santos and Llanquihué.

The sight reminds many of Mount Fuji in Japan and is one of the most photographed views in Latin America, and visiting is one of the best things to do in Chile. Called “The King Of The South” by Chileans, it is protected within the Vicente Perez National Park.

Still active, Osorno rises to 8,700 ft and is regularly climbed by those properly equipped for the icy conditions. Skiers and snowboarders also enjoy its 12 trails and snow park. In summer, a chair lift whisks you up over the snowy slopes for astonishing views of the cobalt-blue lakes below.