Planning my first trip to Chile. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.
My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Thailand?
5. Best time of day to go out?
Coming from Canada with experience in Europe but first time in Chile.
Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
Best areas in Chile? Planning my first trip
Started by NewcastleNick · 28 Feb 2026 · 1712 views
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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