Visited Chile for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $66/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 7.5/10. Would return.
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Chile — ATM and cash tips
Started by DublinDave · 1 Mar 2026 · 1531 views
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This matches my experience. Chile is one of my favorites.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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7 Mar 2026 at 20:01
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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9 Mar 2026 at 18:54
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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10 Mar 2026 at 22:56
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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15 Mar 2026 at 06:01
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:27
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:15
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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