Chile

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Traveling to Chile? Land Connected.

Chile runs from the driest desert on Earth to the glaciers of Patagonia, and the distances are long — so install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, with maps and bookings in your pocket from Santiago to the end of the world.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspot.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Santiago: the capital between the Andes and the coast — Plaza de Armas, the Lastarria and Bellavista quarters, and the Cerro San Cristóbal lookout.
  • Torres del Paine National Park: granite towers, glaciers and guanacos in Chilean Patagonia — the country's most famous trekking country.
  • Atacama Desert: Valle de la Luna, salt flats and some of the clearest night skies on Earth around San Pedro de Atacama.
  • Valparaíso: steep hills, funiculars and street art in the colourful port city, an easy day trip from Santiago.
  • Wine valleys: the Maipo and Colchagua valleys south of Santiago, home to Chile's best-known vineyards.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is the main gateway; domestic flights cover the long distances to the Atacama, Patagonia and Easter Island.
  • Ride-hailing — Uber, Cabify and DiDi: Uber operates in Santiago, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Concepción and La Serena, Cabify covers Santiago and Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, and DiDi operates in Santiago — coverage thins fast outside the cities.
  • Public transport: Santiago has a metro and buses; intercity buses are the main way between cities, and they are comfortable and frequent on major routes.
  • Driving: traffic drives on the right; a rental car suits the Atacama and Patagonia, where distances are long and fuel stops are far apart.

Safety and Practical Tips

Chile is generally safe for visitors. The main risks are pickpockets in busy Santiago areas and at bus terminals, and petty theft from parked cars — keep valuables out of sight and use hotel safes.

Chile is earthquake country: know your hotel's evacuation route, and in Patagonia weather changes fast — carry a windproof and waterproof layer even in summer, and check park conditions before setting out.

Entry and Visa

Chile's entry rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities enter visa-free for tourism; check the requirements for your passport before you travel, and keep your tourist card safe — you may need it when you leave.

Weather and Climate

  • Long and varied: Chile spans desert, Mediterranean and subpolar climates, so pack for the region you are visiting, not the country as a whole.
  • Santiago: warm dry summers averaging broadly around 28–30°C in January, and cool winters averaging broadly around 8–15°C in July.
  • Atacama: dry all year and hot by day, with cold nights — the desert can drop close to freezing after sunset even in summer.
  • Patagonia: windy and changeable all year; summer (December to February) is the main trekking season, and rain and strong wind are possible on any day.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Chilean peso (CLP) is the local currency. Cards are widely accepted in cities, hotels and restaurants.
  • Wise and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in Chile wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • Cash: carry some pesos for markets, small towns, rural buses and tips — card coverage thins outside the cities.
  • ATMs: ATMs are easy to find in cities and at airports; stock up before heading into the Atacama or Patagonia.