Visited Chile for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $83/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. One of my favourites.
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Chile — overrated?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $65/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $65/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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