Things to do in Chile

Places to visit in Chile

• Things to do in Santiago city, food, adventure
• Things to do in Valparaiso culture, beach, city

Best time to visit Chile

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Santiago

The cheapest months to fly to Santiago are May through August (Southern Hemisphere winter), when fares from major US hubs can drop to $550-750 round trip compared to $900-1,300+ during the December-February summer peak, a savings of roughly 30-40%. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) typically saves an additional $50-100 over weekend flights.

Valparaiso

Fly in the Southern Hemisphere shoulder seasons of April-May or September-October, when round-trip fares from US hubs to Santiago dip to $600-850 versus $900-1,200+ in peak December-January summer; mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) typically save an additional 10-15% over weekend flights.

Is Chile expensive?

It depends on the city and how you travel. Open any destination below and set your dates, budget and home airport to get an estimated total for flights, stays and day-to-day spending, rather than a generic average.

Free things to do in Chile

• Santiago: Stroll Barrio Italia Santiago's trendiest design and vintage district is perfect for window shopping, street art, and café culture with no entry cost.
• Valparaiso: Staircase Mural Walks Every hill neighborhood has painted staircases and alleyways that reward wandering