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Chile: Practical information
In this page: Eating Out | Getting Around | Time and Time Difference | Climate | Electrical Standards and Measurement Systems | Paying | Speaking | Emergency Numbers | Communications
Eating Out
- Rules For Eating Out
- Tipping, or propina, is common in Chile. In restaurants and bars, a tip is usually 10% of the total bill. This is a important part of the employees' wages, which are usually very low.
Getting Around
Means of Transport Recommended in Town
- Find an Itinerary
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Santiago Underground
Transportation From Airport to City Centre:
 Airport |
 Distance |
 Taxi |
 Bus |
 Train |
 Car Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago - Benitez Intl (SCL) | 18 km / 12 miles | USD 23-28 / 30 min | USD 3 / 30-40 min. | - | Available |
| Concepción - Carriel Sur Intl (CCP) | 6 km / 4 miles | Available | - | - | Available |
Means of Transport Recommended in the Rest of the Country
- Train reservation services
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Empresa de Los Ferrocarriles del Estado
Travelling By Yourself
- Car rental agencies
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Europcar
Budget
- Real-time traffic conditions
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Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones, Unidad Operativa de Control de Tránsito
Ministry Of Public Works
Time and Time Difference
- Current Local Time
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It is %T:%M %A In Santiago
- Summer Time
- Summer time from October to March.
Map of the Time Zone
Climate
- Type of Climate
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The vast length of Chile accounts for its various climates. The northern part of the country has a desert-like and arid climate, the central part has a Mediterranean-like climate, while the south has a more oceanic climate. Additionally, the mountainous regions have a tundra-like climate.
Average Annual Temperatures and Rainfall
Paying
- Domestic Currency
- Chilean Peso
- ISO Code
- CLP
- Possible Means of Payment
- MasterCard and Visa are usually taken at top of the range establishments, unlike the American Express card that is not very widespread. Withdrawing cash with a credit card is widespread and very easy.
To Find a Cash Machine Where You Need, Use the ATM locator
Speaking
- Official Language
- Spanish.
- Other Languages Spoken
- Indigenous dialects, such as Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua and Rapa Nui
- Business Language
- Spanish, English
Emergency Numbers
| Ambulance | 131 |
| Fire Service | 132 |
| Police | 133 |
| Information | 134 |
| AIDS helpline | +56 2 222 83 56 |
Communications
- Telephone Codes
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To Make a Call From Chile, Dial 00
To Make a Call to in Chile, Dial +56 - National Mobile Phone Operators
- There are a number of mobile phone operators, including Claro, Entel and Movistar.
Availability of Internet
- Internet Suffix
- .cl
- National Internet Access Providers
- The largest internet providers are Telefónica, VTR Banda Ancha, Claro Comunicaciones S.A., Telsur, GTD Manquehue, Entel-Chile S.A., Pacífico Cable, CMET.
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Latest Update: February 2026