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Public Transport

Santiago

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Public Transport

Since Santiago is one of the most modern cities in Chile, a popular travel destination and starting point for international travel, it is quite easy to get around using the public transportation system, especially if you speak Spanish. But even if you don't, you won't encounter too many problems. A unified payment system, the Bip!, is used to buy tickets for buses, metro and micros. You can buy and top up a Bip! card in subway stations. Ticket prices for Metro vary according to your travel schedule, the bus costs the same at any time of day. There are different rates for adults, students and the elderly. On weekdays, Santiago Metro runs from 5.40am to 11pm, 6.30am to 11pm on Saturdays and 8am to 10.37pm on Sundays and public holidays.

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Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Santiago is during late September to November, or from March to May, the spring and fall shoulder seasons of the country. However, it will be less busy during the summer months with hotel rates dropping together with pollution levels. In general, the climate is Mediterranean, making the area accessible and …
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Passport/Visa
Travellers from all EU countries, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many other Latin American countries do not require a visa to enter Chile for less than 90 days. They will be issued with a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card) upon arrival in Chile. It is important that you keep it …
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Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, is located in Pudahuel, 15 km northwest of downtown Santiago. It is Chile's largest and busiest international airport. Centro Puerto offers a shuttle service that will take you from the airport to the city and back. You can find a Delfos …
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Public Transport Copyright: Cristian Silva Villalobos/Shutterstock
Public Transport
Since Santiago is one of the most modern cities in Chile, a popular travel destination and starting point for international travel, it is quite easy to get around using the public transportation system, especially if you speak Spanish. But even if you don't, you won't encounter too many problems. A unified payment system, the Bip!, …
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Taxi
To ensure your safety, it is advised that you only travel in authorized taxis and ignore the taxi drivers and representatives that wait in the baggage claim area of Santiago airport. Authorized, metered taxis are all black with yellow roofs. There is a taxi rank outside the main terminal, so pre-booking should generally not be …
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Pharmacy
There are several pharmacies in and around the city centre, some of which operate 24 hours. Most bigger pharmacies have English-speaking staff …
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Post Office
You will find several post offices spread throughout the city. The Central Post Office is located in a historic post office building on the northern edge of the Plaza de …
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Electricity
In Chile, the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type C and …
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Telephone
Country Code: +56 Area Code: …
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