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Chile
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The world's longest and skinniest country — the Atacama Desert's red moonscapes, the fjords and glaciers of Patagonia, Santiago's Andes backdrop, and wines of unrivaled altitude.
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Capital
Santiago
Population
20,206,953
Area
756,950 km²
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
GDP
$343,823M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Empanada
Annual visitors
5,431,000 (2019)
Safety
Moderate (6.35/100k)
Big Mac
$5.42
Avg temp
9.4°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 133 · Ambulance 131 · Fire 132
Travel guide
Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Chile is endowed with 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, snowy mountains, and exquisite national parks.
Patagonia (Torres del Paine): November–March. Atacama Desert: year-round, avoid February–March rains. Santiago: September–November and March–May. Easter Island: January–March best. Lake District: November–April.
Visa
US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most nationalities enter visa-free for 90 days. Chile is the most stable and welcoming country in South America for tourists.
Highlights
Easter Island, this remote island in the Pacific Ocean is famous for its mysterious giant stone statues called Moai. Visitors can learn about the island's unique Polynesian culture and explore its archaeological sites.
Public holidays
New Year's DayJan 1
Labour DayMay 1
Navy DayMay 21
Our Lady of Mount CarmelJul 16
AssumptionAug 15
National holidaySep 18
Army DaySep 19
All Saints' DayNov 1
Immaculate ConceptionDec 8
Christmas DayDec 25
New Year's EveDec 31
Indigenous People's Day
Saints Peter and Paul
National holiday
National Holiday
Columbus Day
Reformation Day
National Holiday
Easter Sunday
Good Friday
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (32)
Chinchorro cultureChinchorro mummiesChurches of ChiloéEDIN-317-T Workshop buildingEDIN-360-S Milling plant buildingEDNI-020-P Teniente ClubEDNI-035-P Workers families residential buildingEDNI-037-S Workers residential buildingEDNI-041 Senior employees residential buildingEDNI-042-P Residential buildingEDNI-101-P Payroll office buildingEDNI-102-P Engineers office buildingEDNI-103-P Staff house buildingEDNI-105-P Communal institutions buildingEDNI-106-P Public institutions buildingEDNI-107-P Residential buildingEDNI-108-P Residential buildingEDNI-118-K: Administrative staff residential buildingEDNI-125-K Commercial and residential buildingEDNI-129-K Educational buildingEDNI-150 Singles residential buildingEDNI-152-K Family residential buildingEDNI-157-P Grand HospitalEDNI-165-P Movie theater buildingEDNI-231-P Church buildingEDNI-501-K Concrete residential buildingHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of ValparaísoHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter WorksInca road systemRapa Nui National ParkSettlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota RegionSewell
