Destinations > Chile
Wheel the World makes accessible travel in Chile possible. Whether you’re looking for an epic adventure or a relaxing escapade, we’ll make it happen. We take care of every detail of your trip to make it unique, unforgettable and the experience of a lifetime. Above all, we have the expertise – we’ve tested out our destinations and have fallen in love with them. Believe us, we’ll make sure you will too.
Firstly, be sure to get appropriate health insurance that fits your travel and personal needs, and have funds available to cover any medical emergency. There are good health facilities in Santiago and other major cities, but a place like Easter Island has only one hospital with limited facilities. To ask for an ambulance, dial 131. You can review some recommended vaccines to travel to Chile here.
Even though the political situation is stable and safe, pickpocketing and mugging can still take place in popular tourist sites. Certainly, be aware of your surroundings and most importantly avoid carrying large amounts of money in crowded places like downtown Santiago. Always use authorized taxi services.
To clarify, citizens from certain countries in Latin America do not need a passport to enter Chilean territory; most importantly, just their national identity card. These countries include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Likewise, several other countries do not require a Visa and can enter Chile with a valid passport: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Granada, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.
To sum up, all other nationalities require to contact the Chilean consulate to obtain a Visa.
It is also important to mention that some nationals must pay an entry fee on arrival: Australia – US$117, Mexico – US$23, Suriname – US$25, USA – US$160.
Firstly, the weather in Chile varies a lot across a large geographic scale: the desertic north is a stark contrast against the rainforest in the deep south or the glaciers near Antartica. That is to say, there is no general climate recommendation. For instance, our destinations include the Atacama Desert, which is sunny and dry and cold during the night. Therefore, tt’s perfect to visit all year long. However, Patagonia is a whole different story: down south, the weather is unpredictable even in summer. Heavy rainfall, strong cold winds, and clear skies can be experienced on the same day. We recommend making this trip around the summertime.
In short, Chile’s official language is Spanish.
Firstly, the electricity supply is stable around the country. Secondly, the current operates on 220V, 50Hz. Thirdly, electrical sockets have two or three holes and accept round (European) plugs