Where to go? Destinations Chile

See you in Chile, this thin strip of land with starry sky ...

Encircled by the Pacific coast to the west and the Andean highlands to the east, Chile offers wild landscapes of exceptional beauty. Watch the varied landscapes of the Atacama Desert, lagoons populated by flamingos, the snowy volcanoes of the Altiplano, national parks with their vast expanses of steppes, the island of Chiloe, fjords and glaciers. from the extreme south to Patagonia, not to mention the fascinating Easter Island ... expect to be breathless!

You will love :

  • Listen to the rumbling of the water coming out of the Tatio geysers, observe its 10m fumaroles and set off to discover the Atacama Desert.
  • Cycling in the Valley of the Moon to watch the colors of the setting sun
  • Discover the traditional village of Putra and venture to the Parinacota volcano in Lauca National Park with vicuñas, llamas and alpacas
  • Sit in front of the enigmatic moais of the Easter Island and relax on the paradisiacal beach of Anakena between white sand, turquoise water and coconut trees
  • Make the 'W trek' in Torres del Paine National Park to reach rocky spiers, glaciers and spectacular blue lakes
  • Go to the end of the world in Patagonia, to contemplate the sumptuous landscapes with their turquoise lagoons, their steppes, to observe the incredible Patagonian fauna in Valle Chacbuco
  • Sip a pisco cocktail at a bar in Santiago de Chile and enjoy wine from one of the vineyards of the Colchagua Valley
  • Join the smoking crater of the Villarrica volcano, admire the view of the 7 volcanoes, the turquoise lakes and the surrounding villages.
  • To lose yourself in the alleys of colorful houses in Valparaiso
  • Observe the fusion of European and Indian cultural traditions in Chiloe's wooden churches
  • Contemplate the perfect cone of the Licancabur volcano and surf the huge waves at Iquique and Arica
  • Meet the Magellanic penguins on the island of Magdelena (March to October)

What to do in Chile?

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Before getting in Chile

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 3. Exercise normal safety precautions.

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: Hépatithe A, B Hépathite, Rage, Typohoide

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : Unidades de fomento (CLF)

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 220 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type C / L
    Power outlet : Type C / L

    Local time / Capital

    Santiago
    GMT-04:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a good road infrastructure. You will not have unpleasant surprises.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    To enjoy your stay and explore all areas, we recommend to rent a 4x4

    Speed limitations

    In town : 60 km/h. Out of town : 100 km/h. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.03 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.03 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Depending on the region, it will be difficult to be understood but don't worry the tourism staff is often bilingual.

    Spoken languages

    Spanish 99.5% (official), English 10.2%, indigenous 1% (including Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui), 2.3% other, unspecified 0.2%

    Phone code

    56

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