Chile de Finde

Everything worth knowing to plan an escape around Chile.

Seven short guides, tied to the destinations on this site. No frozen timetables or prices that expire: what is stable gets explained, what changes gets linked to its source.

  1. 01

    Public holidays and long weekends

    What days off 2026 leaves, and how to use them.

    Cajón del Maipo and San José de Maipo Valparaíso Punta de Lobos Elqui Valley

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  2. 02

    Travelling by bus

    Terminals, seat classes and what to check before buying.

    Viña del Mar and Concón Valparaíso Punta de Lobos Elqui Valley

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  3. 03

    Travelling by train

    The central corridor, how to buy and what to expect on the final leg.

    Sewell Río de los Cipreses Radal Siete Tazas Altos de Lircay

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  4. 04

    Domestic flights

    When to fly, when the night bus wins and what to check in the fare.

    Elqui Valley

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  5. 05

    Travelling without a car

    All 19 destinations ranked by how easy or hard they are to reach without a vehicle.

    Aguas de Ramón Sewell Viña del Mar and Concón Valparaíso

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  6. 06

    Everyday culture

    Greetings, rhythms, tipping and how to behave in protected areas.

    Pomaire Sewell Isla Negra and the Poets' Coast Valparaíso

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  7. 07

    What to eat in Chile

    A selection by territory, tied to the site's destinations.

    Pomaire Casablanca Valley Viña del Mar and Concón Valparaíso

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