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Chile Snapshot

The best time to visit depends largely on your chosen activities and destinations as Chile’s substantial length ensures that the climate is incredibly varied. Summer (December to March) is possibly the best time to visit Chile, as the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and lakes region are reasonably warm. The trade off however, is that the Atacama Desert can be very hot during this time. Summer is also festival time, so it's a good chance to experience Chile’s unique culture. For the central and northern regions, autumn is a comfortable time to visit, however during this time it can be quite cold in the south, especially at night. Snow fall is common during winter (July to September) in the south of the country, so this is the ideal time for a skiing or snowboarding holiday.
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Chile at a glance

  • 52
  • Santiago (population 4.6 million)
  • 16.7 million
  • Spanish
  • CLP
  • (GMT-04:00) Santiago
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type L (Italian 3-pin)
  • +56

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