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 Santa Cruz
Next 24 Hours
Next Days
today
24.5ºC
12.3ºC
65%
15 km/h
tomorrow
24.2ºC
11ºC
64%
14 km/h
Thu
31 Oct
24.8ºC
12.8ºC
61%
17 km/h
Fri
1 Nov
20.7ºC
12.8ºC
58%
13 km/h
Sat
2 Nov
26ºC
9.1ºC
55%
15 km/h
Sun
3 Nov
19.9ºC
9.8ºC
43%
10 km/h
Mon
4 Nov
23.4ºC
9.6ºC
46%
15 km/h
© Weather data from Tutiempo Network, S.L.
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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