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Chile trip planner

Atacama deserts, Patagonian peaks, and Pacific vineyards along a 4,000km ribbon.

Chile stretches from the driest desert on Earth to the glaciers of Patagonia, with wine country and colorful Valparaíso in between. It's the go-to for Torres del Paine trekking and stargazing in San Pedro de Atacama.

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Best time to visit

Nov–Mar (Patagonia); year-round for Atacama

Currency

Chilean Peso (CLP)

Language

Spanish

Top experiences in Chile

Torres del Paine

The W or O trek — granite towers, glaciers, and turquoise lakes.

Atacama Desert

Moon Valley, salt flats, geysers, and world-class stargazing.

Valparaíso

Hillside street art, funiculars, and Pacific bohemian vibe.

Chilean wine country

Colchagua and Casablanca valleys for Carmenère tastings.

Average temperatures in Chile

Santiago — reversed seasons.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High29° / 84°F29° / 84°F27° / 81°F23° / 73°F18° / 64°F15° / 59°F15° / 59°F17° / 63°F19° / 66°F22° / 72°F26° / 79°F28° / 82°F
Low12° / 54°F11° / 52°F9° / 48°F7° / 45°F5° / 41°F3° / 37°F3° / 37°F4° / 39°F5° / 41°F7° / 45°F9° / 48°F11° / 52°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Days 1–2: Santiago & Valparaíso day trip.
  2. Days 3–5: Fly to Calama — San Pedro de Atacama tours.
  3. Days 6–10: Fly to Puerto Natales — W trek in Torres del Paine.
  4. Day 11: Return to Santiago via Punta Arenas; wine valley if time.

Foods to try

Empanadas de pinoPastel de chocloCurantoCompletoCevicheChorrillanaPisco sour

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