Tourist or Business Travel American citizens need a valid passport to enter the country, no Visa is necessary. Entry Fee There is an entry fee required of tourists entering by plane, and the one-time charge is good for the life of your passport. This reciprocity fee of $131 dollars is to be paid in U.S. dollars or […]

The official currency of Chile is the Chilean Peso. The peso comes in many denominations of both bills and coins. The bills come in various colors and the coins in different colors and sizes. Please see the Chilean Peso section for more specific information on Chile’s currency. Currency Exchange If you are traveling to Chile, exchange your […]

There is simply no better way to step back through time and explore the old growth forests, rivers, remote valleys and mountain overlooks in Chile than on horseback. You will enjoy the contrasts of the Andes, see unspoiled nature, the legendary condors and above all interact freely with traditional people in an exciting and fun-filled […]

A friend of mine who is a concierge for Air Canada at the Santiago Airport confirms that if you are looking for hotels near the Santiago, Chile, airport, there are three main options. Of course, the city is large enough to have many more hotels than three, but if you’d rather not travel across the […]

When planning your trip, it is important to remember the different types of transportation in Santiago, Chile. I’ve written about Santiago’s Transantiago System and the subway (Metro) before. These services play an important part of getting around the city. There are three main modes of transportation in Santiago Chile: metro, bus, and taxi. Each has […]