Travel to Chile

QUICK CHILE FACTS

Currency: Chilean Peso can be withdrawn from ATMs throughout Chile, however keep in mind that smaller cities or towns may not have access to ATMs and its recommended to withdraw cash and take it with you.

Power Points: Most power points are the same as most European power points (2 circular prongs). Obviously I would recommend you take a Travel Adapter especially for non Europeans.

Official Language: The official language of Chile is Chilean Spanish, which is different to Spanish spoken in Spain.

Health: Thea few health concerns in Chile for travellers such as risk of altitude sickness if you travel above 2500m and outbreaks of Zika virus and dengue fever have occurred on Easter Island. I would recommend that you contact your doctor a few weeks before you travel as in some cases you need to start any medication a few days before your trip or you may need to get a vaccination.

Drinking Tap Water: The tap water is generally safe to drink, however, it’s recommend to drink tap water as the Chilean water can upset some peoples stomachs.

Visa: Travellers must obtain a valid visa (in Spanish) before travelling. With the visa, you can enter Chile for up to 90 days for recreational, sports, health, study, business, family, or other similar purposes.

Popular foods:
– Pastel de Choclo (corn casserole with meat stuffing).
– Empanadas (pastry filled with meat, cheese or mussels).
– Cazuela (homemade stew with beef, chicken, corn, rice and potatoes).
– Asado (barbecue of beef, pork or chicken).

When to go: December through February are the ideal months to travel to Chile. The hottest weather of the year (December through to March) in Chile all through the summer.
Currency: Chilean Peso can be withdrawn from ATMs throughout Chile, however keep in mind that smaller cities or towns may not have access to ATMs and its recommended to withdraw cash and take it with you.

Power Points: Most power points are the same as most European power points (2 circular prongs). Obviously I would recommend you take a Travel Adapter especially for non Europeans.

Official Language: The official language of Chile is Chilean Spanish, which is different to Spanish spoken in Spain.

Health: Thea few health concerns in Chile for travellers such as risk of altitude sickness if you travel above 2500m and outbreaks of Zika virus and dengue fever have occurred on Easter Island. I would recommend that you contact your doctor a few weeks before you travel as in some cases you need to start any medication a few days before your trip or you may need to get a vaccination.

Drinking Tap Water: The tap water is generally safe to drink, however, it’s recommend to drink tap water as the Chilean water can upset some peoples stomachs.

Popular foods:
– Pastel de Choclo (corn casserole with meat stuffing).
– Empanadas (pastry filled with meat, cheese or mussels).
– Cazuela (homemade stew with beef, chicken, corn, rice and potatoes).
– Asado (barbecue of beef, pork or chicken).

When to go: December through February are the ideal months to travel to Chile. The hottest weather of the year (December through to March) in Chile all through the summer.