General Information Chile Chile is an extensive territory with wide horizons, where the feeling of being alive floods you, connects you with nature and invites you to explore pristine lands. A challenge to the senses, where its people and all its culture will pleasantly surprise you with their friendliness and entertainment. A completely new experience where whales can fly, the desert is dyed with flowers and you can enjoy all four seasons of the year in one day. A place where the impossible is possible. Shown below, the most important tourist attractions of Santiago City and other places in Chile. The attractions of San Pedro de Atacama you can see at the Post Congress Tour on our web page corlas2021.com Travel Information Visa and Documents To visit Chile, all passengers must show their identification documents (identity card or passport) and the stamped visa (depending on country of origin). Both documents (identity card and passport) must be valid for at least six months from the start of the journey. Citizens of South America, the European Union, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia do not require a visa, just their passport. Upon entry, they will receive a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card) which is valid for 90 days and must be presented when leaving the country. Citizens of most African, Asian and formerly Soviet States will need a tourist visa that can be applied for at any Chilean Consulate. (down below is a chart with all the countries that need a tourist visa). Citizens of Australia and Mexico must pay an entry fee when traveling through Santiago airport (not at any other point): Australians USD 61, Mexicans USD 23 Countries that require Visa, you must request at the Chilean Consulate in your country. MULTIPLE TOURIST SIMPLE TOURIST VISA VISA COUNTRY CUSTOMS CUSTOMS TIME LIMIT. TIME LIMIT. FEES US$ FEES US$ Afghanistan 30 30 68 60 Angola 80 30 108 90 Stateless, Isolated and Refugees 0 30 0 90 Saudi Arabia 28 30 93 90 Algeria 40 90 48 90 Armenia 37 21 58 90 Azerbaijan 40 30 88 90 Bahrain, Kingdom of 15 30 75 30 Bangladesh 10 90 18 90 Belarus 60 30 128 90 Benin 54 30 68 60 Bhutan 50 30 108 90 Botswana 92 90 146 90 Brunei Darussalam 16 90 33 90 Burkina Faso 50 30 108 90 Burundi 90 30 128 90 Cape Verde 50 30 108 90 Cambodia 30 30 44 30 Cameroon 25 30 58 60 Taste 27 30 35 30 Chad 50 30 108 90 China, People's Rep. 0 90 0 90 Congo, Dem. Rep. (Ex- Zaire- 70 90 78 90 Kinshaza) Congo, Republic (Brazzaville) 25 30 50 60 North Korea, People's Rep. Democ. 40 90 48 90 Ivory Coast / Cote D'ivoire 66 90 - - Cuba 15 30 108 30 Djibouti 50 30 - - Dominica 74 90 82 90 Egypt 30 30 58 90 Eritrea 30 30 68 90 Ethiopia 20 30 58 60 Philippines 40 60 88 90 Gabon 60 90 68 90 Gambia 50 30 - - Ghana 22 90 51 90 Guinea 4 60 12 60 Guinea-Bissau 50 30 - - Equatorial Guinea 25 30 58 60 Haiti 0 30 - - India 42 90 76 90 Iraq 40 30 - - Iran 100 30 154 90 Comoros islands 50 30 - - Marshall Islands 35 90 43 90 Solomon Islands 40 30 - - Jordan 56 90 178 90 Kazakhstan 0 30 0 90 Kenya 51 90 108 90 Kyrgyzstan 36 90 68 90 Kiribati 23 30 48 90 Kosovo 0 90 0 90 Kuwait 55 55 30 30 Laos, Dem. People's Rep. 30 30 - - Lesotho, Kingdom of 150 90 258 90 Lebanon 84 30 125 90 Liberia 25 30 58 60 Libya 63 90 - - Madagascar 25 30 58 60 Malawi 75 90 83 90 Maldives 15 30 38 90 Mali 25 30 38 90 Morocco 0 90 0 90 Mauritania 25 90 33 90 Micronesia, Federated States 25 30 58 60 Mozambique 128 30 246 90 Myanmar (Ex-Burma) 29 30 61 90 Nambia 71 90 - - Nauru 0 30 - - Nepal 40 90 108 90 Niger 50 30 - - Nigeria 200 30 208 30 Oman, Sultanate of 14 30 138 60 Pakistan 122 30 202 90 Palau, Republic of 0 90 0 90 Palestine 0 90 0 90 Papua New Guinea 0 60 0 60 Central African Republic 50 30 - - Dominican Republic 10 30 18 30 Rwanda 50 30 68 90 Samoa 0 30 0 30 Sao Tome and Principe 25 30 58 60 Senegal 25 30 58 60 Seychelles 0 90 0 90 Sierra Leone 50 30 - - Syria, Arab Republic 80 90 153 90 Somalia 50 30 - - Sri Lanka 30 90 30 90 Swaziland 6 90 27 90 Sudan 35 90 78 90 South Sudan 35 90 78 90 Surinam 40 90 60 90 Tanzania, Nida Republic of 50 90 108 90 Tajikistan 50 30 68 30 East Timor 35 30 43 60 Togo 50 30 - - Tunisia 0 90 0 90 Turkmenistan 5 30 159 90 Tuvalu 0 90 0 90 Uganda 50 90 108 90 Uzbekistan 60 90 88 90 Vanuatu 23 30 31 30 Venezuela 50 90 - - Yemen 80 60 - - Zambia 50 90 88 90 Zimbabwe 16 90 32 90 Simple tourist visa: an entrance to the country, time limit 90 days. Multiple tourist visa: several entrances to the country, time limit 90 days. Transportation Important information about Chilean Airports At the airport counters, you Will find authorized taxis and transfer companies. You can pay for a private or a shred trip. Avoid those taxi drivers that approach to you to offer their services. They are not authorized and is not the safest way to reach your accommodation in Santiago. Distance Santiago Airport to Hotel Plaza el Bosque: 26,6 km (20 min) Distance Calama Airport to Hotel at San Pedro de Atacama: (90 min) Currency The common and almost exclusive means of payment is the Chilean Peso. You can exchange your cash at the hotel’s reception and in established currency exchange offices. Also, you can withdraw money at cash points of the Redbank ATM’S with your ATM or EC/Master Card in any big city - maximum 200.000 pesos per day. This cost around 7 USD / 5 EUR per withdrawal with good Exchange rates. You can pay with the usual credit cards in most restaurants, shops, supermarkets, etc. If you take out money with your credit card, the bank charges are higher. Exchange rate: The Exchange rate of $1 USD fluctuates between $850 and $1.000 Chilean Pesos, while that of $1 Euro is approximately $950 Chilean Pesos. Will inform real exchange rate by August 2021. Local Information Taxis: Ask the driver beforehand about the fare and be careful with the exchange rate when paying. It’s safe to use the taxis parked in front of the hotel or UBER. Thefts: Be careful with your belonging, pickpockets are quite keen at identifying foreigners. Hotel Plaza el Bosque offers the service of transfer for their passengers, you may apply on the hotel registration form with a good rate. Official Language Spanish, but you can find English speaking people. Whether in August San Pedro de Atacama Max Min Rainfall Temperature Temperature* 15° - 22°C 0° - 4°C 0mm 59° - 71,6°F 32° - 39,2°F *During the night, the temperatures lower cosiderably. Santiago City Max Min Temperature Rainfall Temperature 16° - 18°C 3° - 5°C 1,4mm 60° - 64,4° F 37° - 41°F TOURISM IN CHILE SANTIAGO CITY 1. Main Square of Santiago The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the old town, it is one of the most emblematic places to see in Santiago. Around it is the Cathedral , the Historical Museum and the most important galleries and passages of the center of Santiago, and the pedestrian Paseo Ahumada and Huérfanos are articulated. It is close to the most classic museums in Santiago, such as the Pre-Columbian and the Museum of Santiago. A visit full of tradition is to meet the Christ of May , the protector of tremors in Santiago. 2. Central Market The Central Market - with its beautiful wrought iron structure (1872) - is steps from the Plaza de Armas. Today it is more touristy than a market, but it is still an important point of sale for fresh seafood. When you visit their fishmongers, you will see those strange creatures from the Pacific sea that taste so good on the table: picorocos, crab, crab, hedgehogs, piures, choritos, cholgas, octopus. In its central patio there are restaurants where you can try these typical dishes. 3. Vega Market A few blocks north of the Mercado Central you will find the Mercado de la Vega Central. It is a chaotic place, but authentic, not to be missed. You will see fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, chili peppers, olives, pickles and typical Chilean spices. Good place to have lunch if you are looking for affordable prices and a more real experience. 4. Cerro Santa Lucía The Cerro Santa Lucia is small (just 69 meters high), but it is a giant in the history of Chile: This was the very place where Santiago was founded. Its steps, fountains, gardens, terraces and viewpoints are a classic walk in Santiago. Like the Forest Park, it was also a project inspired by French landscaping. 5. Cerro San Cristobal The Cerro San Cristóbal is huge. They can walk up, in the historic funicular or in a modern cable car. Its summit is crowned by the Virgin of Cerro San Cristóbal, with a viewpoint from which you can see much of the city. There is also a zoo, an ideal walk if you are traveling with children, picnic areas, trails and in summer 2 beautiful public swimming pools open.