Overview
Chile is a country in South America, with its capital at Santiago.
Key facts
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Currency | CLP |
About the country
Chile is a country in South America.
The capital city is Santiago.
Practical information
The currency is the CLP (Peso).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Chile by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Chile
Among the places worth a look in Chile are Puerto Montt, Santiago, Valdivia, Valparaíso, Temuco, Chillán, La Serena, Puerto Varas, Arica and Llanquihue — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Chile usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Chile
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Getting around Chile
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.