Here is some information to help you prepare, we hope it is useful and helps make your trip a success.

Things to bring and not forget

  • Layered clothing: Waterproof jacket, thermal clothing, hat and gloves.
  • Comfortable footwear: Hiking boots.
  • Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection and a hat.
  • Light backpack: For hiking.
  • Hydration and snacks: Water bottles and energy snacks.
  • Photography equipment: Camera and extra batteries.
  • Documentation: Passport, identification and reservations.
  • First aid kit: Band-aids, disinfectant and painkillers.
  • Sunglasses with UV protection: To protect your eyes.
  • Mosquito repellent: To avoid bites.
  • Quick-drying towel: Practical and light.
  • Binoculars: To observe the fauna and the landscape.

What will the weather be like?

Weather in Santiago

Next 24 Hours

Fair
now

20.5ºC
19%

Southwest
9 km/h

Partly cloudy
17:00

20.3ºC
19%

Southwest
6 km/h

Mostly cloudy
18:00

18.7ºC
20%

Southwest
5 km/h

Mostly cloudy
19:00

17ºC
21%

Southwest
2 km/h

Partly cloudy
20:00

15.4ºC
22%

Southwest
0 km/h

Partly cloudy
21:00

14.6ºC
22%

Southwest
0 km/h

Partly cloudy
22:00

13.8ºC
23%

Southwest
0 km/h

Mostly cloudy
23:00

13.1ºC
24%

Southeast
0 km/h

Mostly cloudy
0:00

12.5ºC
25%

South
0 km/h

Partly cloudy
1:00

12ºC
26%

Southeast
0 km/h

Mostly cloudy
2:00

11.3ºC
27%

Southeast
0 km/h

Partly cloudy
3:00

10.9ºC
27%

South
0 km/h

Partly cloudy
4:00

10.6ºC
28%

Southeast
2 km/h

Fair
5:00

10.2ºC
29%

Southeast
0 km/h

Fair
6:00

10ºC
29%

Southeast
0 km/h

Fair
7:00

9.7ºC
30%

South
2 km/h

Fair
8:00

9.5ºC
30%

Southeast
2 km/h

Partly cloudy
9:00

11.9ºC
26%

Southwest
3 km/h

Partly cloudy
10:00

14.4ºC
23%

Southwest
3 km/h

Partly cloudy
11:00

16.8ºC
20%

Southwest
4 km/h

Clear
12:00

17.9ºC
19%

Southwest
5 km/h

Clear
13:00

18.9ºC
18%

Southwest
6 km/h

Partly cloudy
14:00

20ºC
16%

Southwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
15:00

20.3ºC
16%

Southwest
7 km/h

Fair
16:00

20.7ºC
15%

Southwest
6 km/h

Next Days

Mostly cloudy
today

20.7ºC
8.9ºC
26%

Southwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
tomorrow

21ºC
9.5ºC
24%

Southwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
Tue
5 May

21.1ºC
11.5ºC
33%

Southwest
9 km/h

Cloudy with rain showers
Wed
6 May

16.5ºC
9.6ºC
51%

West
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy with rain showers
Thu
7 May

13.7ºC
7.8ºC
66%

Southwest
8 km/h

Mostly cloudy
Fri
8 May

13.9ºC
5.1ºC
32%

Southwest
7 km/h

Partly cloudy
Sat
9 May

17.5ºC
3.6ºC
22%

Northeast
7 km/h

Phone numbers and links to save

  • The emergency number of the travel insurance that appears on the policy
  • The emergency numbers that appear on the vouchers of the contracted services
  • Traveling through Chile can mean changing time zones. There are also summer and winter schedules. Check the local time here 🔗 https://horaoficial.cl before each activity where punctuality is required.
  • In case of health emergencies, an ambulance can be requested by calling ☎️ 131
  • In case of fires and traffic accidents, Firefighters are available by calling ☎️ 132
  • Carabineros de Chile, the uniformed police, have a presence throughout the country and respond to security emergencies at ☎️ 133
  • The Investigative Police (PDI) is also the international police and responds to cases of lost travel documents at ☎️ 134
  • Mountain rescue services are available at ☎️ 136 (needed in case of emergencies outside the national parks and reserves managed by CONAF where ambulances do not have access)
  • If you cross borders by land on your trip, we recommend the 🔗 Border Crossings Unit on WhatsApp
  • Foreigners in Chile can find the details of their embassies and consulates at 🔗 https://www.consulado.gob.cl/redes/consulados-extranjeros-en-chile

Information about what is happening at your destination

  • Border Crossings Unit RRSS X @UPFronterizos
  • Ministry of Public Works @mop_cl
  • Municipalidad Torres del Paine @munitorresdelpaine

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