Pack smart for Chile: prepare for deserts, glaciers, cities, and coastlines with layered clothing, sun protection, sturdy shoes, travel documents, and essential health items.

Tip: Buy or load a Bip! card at Metro stations, then use it on trains and Red buses. Check routes in apps and tap in when boarding; transfers are time-limited.

Renting a car in Chile offers flexibility, but factor in insurance, tolls, fuel, and one-way fees. Carry your license, obey speed limits, and plan for mountain or gravel roads.

Chile is generally safe for tourists, but first-time visitors should watch for pickpockets in busy areas, use licensed taxis, and stay alert in Santiago and Valparaíso.

Chile travel insurance should cover emergency medical care, evacuation, trip delays, lost baggage, and adventure activities like hiking in Patagonia or skiing in the Andes.