Category "santiago-de-chile"

Santiago to Iquique by bus

A commenter on my blog post about my bus ride from Santiago to Iquique asked the following question: I want to travel from Santiago to Iquique by bus. Any b

How to get from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile by land

I want to get from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago de Chile by land. What is the recommended route and what are the alternatives? Aprox. how much it costs a

La Paz to Santiago by bus

I want to travel from La Paz to Santiago de Chile by bus and was wondering which company to use and how much it would cost. I know its a 24 hour bus ride.

Land transportation between Asunción, Paraguay and Santiago, Chile

I just booked my flight from Asunción to Santiago, but it occurred to me that given how short of a trip it is (based on the flight time, anyway), I start

Bus between Mendoza and Santiago: are there precipitous drop-offs on the edge of the road?

I'm planning to travel by bus between Mendoza, Argentina and Santiago, Chile. I don't have a head for heights, hence my question: Are there any terrible precip

Rooftop restaurant in Santiago, Chile

Rooftop restaurants represent places with less dust as well as giving an overview of larger areas. Santiago has fabulous mountains in the vicinity. Rooftop rest

Where can I exchange Paraguayan Guaranies in Santiago, Chile?

I recently flew from Asunción to Santiago (Chile), and when I arrived at the airport, I discovered that the money exchangers there do not buy Guaranies (

Are there direct flights from Santiago, Chile to Quito, Ecuador?

A colleague is trying to find this, and we're struggling, seeing only connecting flights via Lima or Panama. Are we missing something? It seems odd that two So

How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Thailand in Chile?

I'm planning to request my tourist visa for Thailand from the embassy here in Santiago, Chile. However, my flight leaves mid next week, and I'm concerned that

May UK and US citizens visit Santiago de Chile during a layover, without payment?

My colleague and I have a 12-hour layover in Santiago de Chile airport on our return from Argentina to the US via Chile. I am a UK citizen, my colleague is US.

Walking from Santiago to Buenos Aires

I am wondering if it's possible (and safe) to walk from Santiago to Buenos Aires. Does anyone have experience with this? Any tips or advise is welcome!

Cheapest way to travel inside Santiago de Chile

We are 5 friends staying two days in Santiago (a weekend). We want to know what's the best way to travel inside Santiago (regarding price, comfort and speed), w

ATM in Las Condes, Santiago Chile

Where can I find an ATM close to San Damian street, in Santiago, Chile?

Which volcano is the nearest to Santiago for kids friendly hiking

My search found this link on the 3 nearest volcanoes. However, there are other volcanoes showing up in my seaches, but none of them have information on if they'

Are there limited traffic zones in Santiago de Chile?

Mid-March I will stay in Santiago for 5 days. I've booked a rental car. During my stay I will travel along Viña del Mar, Rancagua and Valparaíso,

How is Santiago, Chile, during Easter?

What should I expect in that period? Will the usual tourist attractions and shops be open between Holy Friday - Easter Sunday? Is there some kind of public trad

Flight With KLM to Santiago with a stop in Buenos Aires

I have a flight with KLM from Amsterdam to Santiago, Chile with a stop in Buenos Aires. I am wondering how this stop affects me. I will not be transferring to

Who is performing the music played on the loudspeakers at Santuario del Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago, Chile?

I walked up to the statue of the Immaculate Conception today. Around the area are loudspeakers playing pre-recorded music of a woman singing, accompanied by wha

At what time does the boarding gate close when flying with LATAM airline between Airport Mataveri (IPC) and Santiago International Airport (SCL)?

At what time does the boarding gate close when flying with LATAM airline between Airport Mataveri (IPC) and Santiago International Airport (SCL)? On https://hel

Where can one buy anti-UV umbrellas in Santiago, Chile?

Where can one buy anti-UV umbrellas in Santiago, Chile? I'm looking for a brick-and-mortar shop and not an online shop (unless they can deliver within 24 hours)