Chile is a narrow country between the Pacific and the Andes with the driest desert in the world, world-class wines, and spectacular landscapes from the Atacama to Patagonia.
Sights
Santiago sits picturesquely before the Andes with Cerro San Cristóbal and nearby wine regions. Valparaíso charms with colorful houses and street art. The Atacama Desert offers surreal landscapes and geysers.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) with its mysterious Moai statues is a world wonder. Patagonia and Torres del Paine are a paradise for trekkers. Chiloé Island showcases unique wooden architecture.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% is standard. Bars: 500-1000 Pesos or 10%. Taxis: Round up. Hotels: 1000-2000 Pesos per day. Wine tours: $5-10 USD per person. Tour guides: $10-15 USD per day.
Traffic rules
Highway: 120 km/h
Rural roads: 100 km/h
Urban areas: 50-60 km/h
Residential areas: 30 km/h
Particularities: Right-hand traffic. Tolls on motorways. TAG system (electronic toll) is convenient. Alcohol limit: 0.3 blood alcohol level (very strict!).
Currency & Payment
Chile uses the Peso (CLP). Card payment is very common and reliable. Contactless payment works well. US Dollars practical for Easter Island. Cash for markets.
¡Bacán! Chile is very modern – card payment works flawlessly almost everywhere!
Important phone numbers
Emergency: 133 (Police), 131 (Ambulance), 132 (Fire department)
Carabineros: 133
ACHS (Accident insurance): 1404
Sernatur (Tourism): 800 800 003
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