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

Clear
now

12ºC
45%

East
0 km/h

Clear
5:00

11.8ºC
46%

Southeast
0 km/h

Clear
6:00

11.2ºC
47%

Southeast
0 km/h

Clear
7:00

10.7ºC
47%

Southeast
0 km/h

Clear
8:00

10.1ºC
49%

Southeast
0 km/h

Clear
9:00

13ºC
43%

Southwest
0 km/h

Clear
10:00

15.8ºC
39%

Southwest
4 km/h

Clear
11:00

18.7ºC
33%

Southwest
4 km/h

Clear
12:00

19.4ºC
31%

Southwest
6 km/h

Clear
13:00

20.1ºC
30%

Southwest
7 km/h

Clear
14:00

20.9ºC
28%

Southwest
9 km/h

Clear
15:00

20.8ºC
29%

Southwest
9 km/h

Partly cloudy
16:00

20.8ºC
29%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
17:00

20.8ºC
31%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
18:00

19ºC
37%

Southwest
7 km/h

Fair
19:00

17.2ºC
44%

Southwest
6 km/h

Partly cloudy
20:00

15.4ºC
49%

Southwest
4 km/h

Partly cloudy
21:00

14.6ºC
53%

Southwest
4 km/h

Mostly cloudy
22:00

13.8ºC
55%

Southwest
4 km/h

Mostly cloudy with rain showers
23:00

13ºC
57%

Southwest
4 km/h

Mostly cloudy with rain showers
0:00

12.4ºC
59%

Southwest
2 km/h

Partly cloudy with rain showers
1:00

11.8ºC
59%

Southwest
0 km/h

Partly cloudy with rain showers
2:00

11.1ºC
61%

Southwest
2 km/h

Partly cloudy with rain showers
3:00

10.6ºC
62%

Southwest
0 km/h

Partly cloudy with rain showers
4:00

10.1ºC
63%

Southwest
2 km/h

Next Days

Partly cloudy
today

20.9ºC
10.1ºC
41%

Southwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
tomorrow

20.4ºC
8.5ºC
48%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
Sat
2 May

24.8ºC
8.7ºC
27%

Southwest
7 km/h

Cloudy
Sun
3 May

21.4ºC
9.2ºC
29%

Southwest
7 km/h

Clear
Mon
4 May

22.2ºC
9.2ºC
24%

Southwest
6 km/h

Cloudy with rain showers
Tue
5 May

20.9ºC
9.1ºC
42%

West
5 km/h

Mostly cloudy with rain showers
Wed
6 May

18.5ºC
10.1ºC
45%

Southwest
9 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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