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Chile Travel Guide

South America

Santiago Capital
CLP Currency
Spanish Language
+56 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Access For Many Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Traveler's declaration
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 2l Alcohol, 400 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Currency exchange scams
  • Fake taxi drivers

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 133
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Cabify
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Some Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsPoverty

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
noh en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

Phrase

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Common Responses

Top Attractions

Nature

Torres del Paine National Park

Stunning national park with mountains and wildlife.

~4 h ~US$35
District

Valparaiso

Colorful coastal city known for its art and culture.

~3 h Free entry

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