your free PDF travel guide for Chile
best time to go
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Chile, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
It is hot and dry in the north, while in the extreme south cool even in summer, and changeable. The central regions have a pleasant, almost Mediterranean climate with long dry summers and a rainy season (May to August). The seasons in Chile are offset with respect to Europe, at 6 months. The best time to travel to central and southern Chile is from October to April, in the north throughout the year.
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Wikipedia says:
Chile, officially the Republic of Chile (Spanish:), is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow coastal strip wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific forms the country's entire western border, with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage at the country's southernmost tip. Chile claims of territory in Antarctica. (...) more....
getting around
getting there
entry requirements for US citizens
Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. Entry fee of $100 (U.S.) charged at airport. Exit Requirement: Dependent children under age 18 (including the children of divorced parents) arriving traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone elses custody, must present a notarized document certifying that both parents agree to their travel before the child will be allowed to exit Chile. This document must be notarized before a Chilean consular officer in the United States. For further information, consult the Embassy of Chile, 1732 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/785-1746 extensions. 104 or 110) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/785-0113 and 415/982-7662), FL (305/373-8623), IL (312/654-8780), PA (215/829-9520), NY (212/355-0612), TX (713/621-5853) or PR (787/725-6365). Internet: www.chile-usa.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.
costs & money
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Chile, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The local currency is the peso, there are coins of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 pesos notes in 1000, 2000, 5000, 10 000 and 20 000 pesos. One Euro is approximately equivalent to 700 pesos (as of July 2005). Banks are open 9-14 Clock. They exchanged cash at one of the more favorable currency exchange offices (casas de cambio) in Santiago. In the province of the courses are bad, as in travelers checks as possible (in U.S. $). At ATMs with the logo "Redbanc" You can pay with your debit or credit card (to withdraw cash around 300 euros per day in pesos). Major hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard). Plug one for travel to remote areas have enough cash.
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budget travel
traveling with disabilities
orientation
what to eat & drink
music, movies & literature
act like a local
stay in touch
festivals, holidays and events
dangers & safety
health
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Chile, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
In an emergency, you will find in all major cities with a first class private medical standard, and many doctors speak English. Pharmacies (farmacias) are often open until late at night, or show the nearest emergency service. In Chile, all commercially available drugs are available. Specific vaccinations are not necessary. If you ice cream, salads, fruit juices, fried in fat or unpeeled fruit on dingy markets are growing, needs via the following "Chilenitis" no surprise. Caution with raw fish and seafood! Seriously is the Hantavirus, which is transmitted from one Muroidea. Avoid so in rural areas, cabins or shelters, which were not aired for some time and cleaned.
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