Chile

Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometres along South America's Pacific coast.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Santiago

Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)

Best time: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Weather: Desert north, Mediterranean centre, cool south

Top attractions: Santiago • Atacama Desert • Patagonia • Easter Island • Valparaíso

Nature: Andes • Atacama • Pacific coast • glaciers • national parks

Quick fact: Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometres along South America's Pacific coast.