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Chile

Chile gives us 156 places and 130 of them are nature and walks.

7Destinations
10Family attractions
3Types of day out
Quick facts about Chile
Best time to visitOctober – May
CurrencyChilean peso
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneUTC−4
PaymentCards almost everywhere
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #54)

1Top family destinations in Chile

2Explore by region

3Things to do in Chile

Tours & tickets in Chile

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Travel essentials for Chile

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4Practical essentials

Dish to tryCazuela
CapitalSantiago
Plug typesEuroplug, Type L
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number131
Calling code+56
Daylight10–15 hours of daylight
Population19,458,000

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

5Plan your trip to Chile

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type L
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 131
Useful infoCalling code +56

6Chile with kids – highlights

Why families love Chile

Santiago carries 18 of the places we cover, then Hanga Roa and Pucon with 7 each. Comfortable months run from oct through may, the southern summer. The country is long, so a single trip usually covers one region rather than several.

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Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: moderate
Food to tryCazuela
So much to see10 family attractions in 7 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

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