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Chile first timer — need advice

Started by EdinburghEd · 10 Mar 2026 · 1912 views

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EdinburghEd member
#1
10 Mar 2026 at 11:37
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 Colombia?
5. Best time of day to go out?

Coming from Canada with experience in a few different countries but first time in Chile.

Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
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AustinAlex member
#2
12 Mar 2026 at 08:37
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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BuffaloBill member
#3
12 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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ChicagoChris member
#4
13 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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VegasVince member
#5
14 Mar 2026 at 07:37
Quick question — how was the transport?
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NashvilleNate member
#6
15 Mar 2026 at 22:37
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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DCExplorer member
#7
16 Mar 2026 at 12:37
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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BerlinBound member
#8
18 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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NashvilleNate member
#9
19 Mar 2026 at 16:37
Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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PerthPete member
#10
21 Mar 2026 at 08:37
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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NashvilleNate member
#11
21 Mar 2026 at 10:37
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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NewcastleNick member
#12
21 Mar 2026 at 23:37
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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VegasVince member
#13
23 Mar 2026 at 09:37
Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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WinnipegWayne member
#14
24 Mar 2026 at 02:37
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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BristolBen member
#15
25 Mar 2026 at 09:37
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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CanuckTraveller member
#16
25 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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YorkshireLad member
#17
25 Mar 2026 at 20:37
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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WanderlustCarl member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 16:01
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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SoCalSurfer member
#19
26 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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YorkshireLad member
#20
26 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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