What to expect

LANGUAGE

Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language in Chile. Some other indigenous languages like Mapudungun, Chesungun, Aymara and Quechua are spoken by a minority of people. English is spoken in the main cities and tourist attractions, however, speaking a little bit of spanish will take you a long way when visiting remote areas. 

ELECTRICITY

In Chile the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. That’s the standard voltage in UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa.

CURRENCY

The Chilean peso is the official currency in Chile. Other foreign currencies, like dollars and euros, are rarely accepted. Credit cards are widely accepted, and you can exchange your money at any bank or withdraw directly from the ATM. 1 USD equals 827.70 pesos (as of 2020)

CLIMATE

Chile has almost every time of climate thanks to its different geographies and altitudes. The Patagonian region is icy and cold, while the Easter Island enjoys warm and subtropical climate. The climate in the Atacama desert is extremely dry and arid, as it is the driest place on Earth. Central Chile like Santiago enjoys a mediterranean temperature, with monthly temperatures are about 67.1 °F (19.5 °C) in the summer months of January and February and 45.5°F (7.5 °C). We would recommend to research a little about the specific region you are going to visit or take your entire wardrobe just in case. 

SAFETY

Chile is a relatively safe destination for tourist. Some minor crimes like luggage theft, mugging, drink spiking, and other similar crimes could happen, so caution is recommended at all times. There is not much risk for solo travelers but avoiding empty and dark areas is recommended.