Chile - Info Sheets

The following accommodation has been recommended by our members: Villa Maria Antoinette, C/Bernardo Vera 542 Tel: +56 32 734 336 Alojamiento Turistas y Estudiantes, C/Placella 799, Tel: +56 32 212670 Owner: Señora Chara B&B...

Mrs. María Muñoz 15 USD/day with breakfast and dinner Phone: +56 2 269 92 27 Mrs. María Paz Fuentes 15 USD/day with breakfast and dinner Phone: +56 2 264 28 89 Mrs. Paulina Muñoz 20 USD/day with breakfast and dinner Phone: +56 2 209 97...

Bellavista Hostel, Dardignac 0184, Tel: +56 2 777 3607 Metro Baquedano Dorms: 12 USD; Single: 24 USD; Double; 32 USD Great location & Friendly Staff Free Internet Laundry (expensive) Luggage Storage Organise regular pub crawls (departing...

Yes, they try to steal part of Patagonia from time to time, maybe a little lake, a couple of glaciers every few years. They also took Bolivia’s exit to the Pacific Ocean. But they do have a good tourist infrastructure and ski centers. Portillo...

The telephone system in Chile is very efficient and cheap. Local calls cost around US$0.25 for five minutes during peak hours and US$0.10 during off-peak hours. There is a readout display which will show the remaining time for your call. Public...

On public holidays, many of the stores and all of the public offices close for the day in Uruguay. There is some public transportation; however, the schedule is limited. The following is a list of the public holidays: January 1 – Año Nuevo...

For typical Chilean fare: GALINDO, C/Dardignac Bellavista - try the 'pastel de choclo' EL CARAMAÑO C/Purisima 259 Bellavista - try the grilled goat's cheese For a range of seafood places, try the Central Market on Av. San Pablo...

Chile is an incredibly safe country for travel. No vaccinations are required to enter Chile, however if you plan to travel to other South American countries you should consult your doctor, or a travel clinic for a list of vaccinations before you...

Chile is generally one of the safest countries in South America for tourists. Law enforcement officers are Carabineros (green military uniforms), who handle all tasks except immigration. Investigaciones, in civilian dress are the detective police...

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Buses are frequent and on the whole good. Despite holiday times, there are generally no problems getting a seat on a long-distance bus. Some useful bus terms are salón-cama which means 25 seats on a bus, semi-cama (ejecutivo) which means 34...

The following are airline companies that fly to as well as within Chile with the appropriate phone and fax numbers. Flight schedules and prices are subject to change, so please contact a local travel agent or the airline for the most recent...

NB. The current transport system in Santiago is in quite a mess as they are in transition to system called Transantiago, which has proved highly unpopular Metro: 4 lines and 1 under construction - Open: 0630 - 2230 - Cost: 360 CHP per journey...

The road network is 79,293 km long and much of it is in good condition and many roads are paved. The region around the capital and the Central Valley are the best served. The main road is the Panamericana (Ruta 5), which is now dual carriageway...

Bus from Santiago: Regular departures from Alameda Bus Station (take Metro Linea 1 to 'Universidad de Santiago') Cost: 3,400 CHP one-way ($7 approx) 5,200 CHP return NB. Can pay by credit card Duration: 1 hour and a half approx Transport...

Passports are required for all visitors to Chile except those from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Visitors from these countries only need to present their national identity card. Visas are required for citizens of New Zealand,...