Itineraries, food, culture, coastlines and practical planning information for visiting Chile.
Plan a first trip to Chile with this 10-day Santiago, Valparaíso, Atacama and Torres del Paine itinerary, including flight and booking advice, daily sightseeing ideas, altitude and weather tips.
Explore Chile coastlines, from the northern beaches and Valparaíso to Pichilemu, Chiloé and the Patagonian fjords, with seasons, cold-water and swell safety, tsunami advice and planning tips for travelers.
Discover Chile culture and local customs, including greetings, Chilean Spanish, Mapuche and Rapa Nui heritage, mealtimes and once, tipping, festivals, heritage sites, history and respectful travel tips.
Discover what to eat in Chile, from empanadas, completos and pastel de choclo to seafood, curanto, once, sweets, pisco, wine and craft beer, with practical advice on markets, mealtimes and tipping.