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Chile General Informations

Rahim Tabet | Februari 19, 2016 | |
Chile (English / Spanish: Chile) is a country in South America which borders Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. Other areas also covered by Chile include the Juan Fernández Islands, the Desventuradas Islands, Isla Navarino, Easter Island, the western part of Tierra del Fuego (Tierra del Fuego) and a piece of Antarctica. The eastern portion of Tierra del Fuego is part of Argentina. The capital of Chile is Santiago. A number of major cities in Chile: Puente Alto, Africa and Antofagasta.
Chile General Informations
Travel and holidays to Chile
Chile is of course best known for the Chillies, but also for its wines. In addition, Chile is known for its many different landscapes. This is because Chile is a long stretch of land (4,300 km long) and therefore lies in several climatic zones. One can dive in Chile as well as skiing. Chile has many mountains along the Andes forms. In the north of the country one finds deserts (Atacama) and in the south of the country one finds glacier (Patagonia). Furthermore, Chile has several National Parks with mostly untouched nature. In addition to the mainland of Chile, you also have the Easter Island that has become well known for the colossal moai statues that can be found around the island.




Chile General Informations

Official Name: Republic of Chile
Continent: South America
Surface: 756 096 km²
Capital: Santiago
Population: 17.40263 million inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 6893 m (Ojos del Salado)
Distance (Amsterdam - Santiago): 11,992 km
Flight Duration: about 15 hours

Travel advice

Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.

Best time
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to travel to Chile. In these months the temperatures are more pleasant. It also helps avoid the months with the most rain and snowfall.

Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Chile. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.

Weather and Climate
Chile has many different climate zones. Thus in Chile for the following climates: Desert climate, high mountains climate, Mediterranean climate, climate, Steppe Climate and subtropical climate. The temperatures also differ greatly in Chile. In central Chile it is during our winter months 15 to 30 degrees and during our summer months, 5 to 15 degrees. On the coastline (excl southern part) and on Easter, the temperatures throughout the year around 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Chile, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Chile, please visit Climate Info.

Language
Spanish is the official language in Chile. In addition, there are small-scale German, Croatian, English, Mapudungun and Rapa Nui spoken.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.

Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Chile.
A visa is not required. Upon arrival in Chile you get a so-called "Tarjeta de Turismo" that 90 days is valid. This must be returned upon departure.

Embassies and consulates

Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Chile: chili.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Chile: chili.nlambassade.org.
Chilean Embassy in the Netherlands chileabroad.gov.cl.
Chilean consulates in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.

Immunization (vaccination)

To retrieve a visit to Chile is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).

Money
In Chile is paid to the Chilean peso (CLP).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Chile can be found on our ATMs page.
Chilean pesos order simply through Travelex, without commission fees.

Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Chile five hours earlier.
During our winter season in Chile is four hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Chile, visit our difference page.

Traffic and route
In Chile, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Chile.

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Electricity
In Chile, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Chile can be found on our electricity page.

Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 133
- Fire: 132
- Ambulance: 131

Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.

News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Chile can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Chile can be found at Abyznewslinks.

Internet
Websites in Chile end on .cl.
Official websites of Chile gobiernodechile.cl and chile.travel.

Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Chile is 0056 or +56.
Want to call from Chile to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Chile.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Chile.

Photos and videos

On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Chile.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Chile.
Chile General Informations

Chile General Informations
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Chile, visit Beleven.org.

Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Chile? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.

Reviews and travel experiences

Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Chile, plus photos, videos and sites.

Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Chile?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Chile earlier.

Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Chile can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Chile can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Chile.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.3.
- Tobacco: Buy over 16 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed

Did you know ...
... Chile was hit in 1960 by the largest earthquake ever recorded on earth (9.6)?
... Chile because of its enormous length but has as many as eight different climate zones?
... There in Chile more than 1,500 volcanoes are found?
... Chile is the largest producer of copper?
... Only 3% use the soil surface of Chile is agriculture?
... The biggest pool can be found in the world in Chile (8 hectares)?


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