AmericasCity
Santiago
Chile
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Santiago is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
71
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
56
Safety
68
Culture
78
Health
76
Internet
76
Outdoors
86
Access
72
Practical details
Capital
Santiago
Languages
Spanish
Population
20.2M
Time zone
UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Oct · Nov · Mar
Climate
Southern coastal
Warmest month
Jan · 25°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 59/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$240
Local daily spend
CLP 222,309
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C)
Source country update: 01/16/2025
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At a glance
Currency
CLP
Best months list
Mar · Oct · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image