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Chile stretches 4,300km from the Atacama Desert to the granite towers of Torres del Paine, with Easter Island's moai far out in the Pacific.
Chile is long and narrow, so a single trip can take in very different worlds. In the north, the Atacama is the driest nonpolar desert on earth, with salt lagoons, flamingos and some of the clearest night skies anywhere. Santiago and the street art of Valparaíso sit in the temperate center, near the Colchagua vineyards. Further south come the volcanoes and lakes around Puerto Varas, the wooden churches of Chiloé and the peaks of Patagonia. On Easter Island, nearly 900 moai watch over the land.
Our local experts live in Chile and know how to link these regions. They can secure refuges on the W trek in Torres del Paine well before peak season, or arrange time with a Mapuche community in Araucanía. Chilean guides, family-run hotels and community projects receive a fairer share when you plan directly with our experts.
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Best time to visit
Patagonia and the Lake District: October to April
Atacama, Santiago and Easter Island: September to May, though all three work year round
Destination highlights
On Easter Island, walk among the moai at the Rano Raraku quarry with a Rapa Nui guide and watch the sun rise behind the 15 statues of Ahu Tongariki. In the Atacama, set out before dawn for the El Tatio geysers, float in the salty Laguna Cejar and soak in the Puritama hot springs. In Patagonia, hike the W trek in Torres del Paine or take a boat to Grey Glacier, and save a day for Valparaíso's hillside funiculars.
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Frequently asked questions about Chile
It depends on where you're going. September to May suits most trips, and October to April is best for Patagonia and the Lake District, when days are long and refuges are open. The Atacama desert and Easter Island can be visited year round, and the wine valleys celebrate the grape harvest from late February to April.
Spanish is the official language, spoken quickly and with plenty of local slang. English is common in hotels and among guides in the main tourist areas, less so in rural places. On Easter Island you'll also hear the Rapa Nui language, and Mapudungun is spoken by Mapuche communities in the south.
No. US citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. You'll receive a tourist card on arrival, which you hand back when you leave. Your passport should be valid for your whole stay. Easter Island requires an online entry form, a return ticket and registered accommodation. Check current entry requirements before you travel.
Chile uses the Chilean peso (CLP). Cards are widely accepted in cities, hotels and larger restaurants, and ATMs are easy to find, but carry some cash for markets, small towns and tips.
Chile runs about 4,300km down the west coast of South America, between the Andes and the Pacific, and borders Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. Easter Island lies some 3,700km offshore in the Pacific. Most visitors fly into Santiago, the capital.
Chile is one of the more settled countries in South America for travelers. In Santiago and Valparaíso, watch for pickpockets and bag snatching in busy areas and on public transport. In the Atacama, take a day or two to adjust to the altitude before high excursions. Read the latest US travel advisory before you travel.
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