What is the currency?
The currency in Chile is the Chilean Peso (CLP), symbolized by $.
Guided grouptravel toChile
Explore Santiago, Maipo Valley & the Atacama Desert
Why visit Chile?
A land of extraordinary contrasts, Chile stretches from lively city streets to some of the driest, clearest skies on Earth. Wander Santiago's historic center and leafy Metropolitan Park, sip your way through the Maipo Valley's celebrated wineries, then head north to the Atacama Desert for otherworldly salt flats, pink flamingos and star-filled nights unlike anywhere else. With warm hospitality, easy-going pace and landscapes that shift at every turn, Chile makes for a rich and rewarding solo adventure.
Desert Landscapes
Wine Country
Natural Beauty
Stargazing
Trips to Chile
Facts about Chile
What is the time zone?
Chile operates on Chile Standard Time (CLT), which is UTC-4 (clocks may shift with local daylight saving).
What is the weather like?
Chile's climate varies widely by region. Santiago enjoys warm, dry summers with temperatures around 82°F to 86°F, while the Atacama Desert sees hot days and notably cool nights, making it one of the best places on Earth for stargazing.
Top things to see & do
Explore Santiago's historic center and Metropolitan Park, tour the vineyards of the Maipo Valley, marvel at the Atacama's Moon Valley and the Salar de Atacama's salt flats and flamingos, and rise early to watch sunrise over the El Tatio Geysers.
Top local cuisine to try
Sample Chile's award-winning wines straight from the Maipo Valley, try a classic empanada or pastel de choclo, and enjoy fresh seafood such as congrio along the coast.
