Travel preparations

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?

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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

Share your experiences

We love to know how you live the experience. Follow these steps to share your story with us:

1. Follow one of our accounts on Instagram, Facebook or X.
2. Share your travel story and tag us .
3. Leave us the link where you publish your experience in the following form.

GreatChile wishes you a safe trip!