Planning first trip to Chile. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 5 days
Tips appreciated.
Chile — planning trip, need advice
Started by PhillyFred · 17 Mar 2026 · 1519 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 08:06
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:30
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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18 Mar 2026 at 11:13
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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19 Mar 2026 at 20:37
I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $130/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $130/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:12
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:51
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:49
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:40
I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $149/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $149/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:12
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:59
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:12
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:20
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:22
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:39
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:35
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:24
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $61/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $61/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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