7 Best Places to Visit in Chile
By Sophie Hartley · Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometres from the driest desert on Earth to the glaciers of Patagonia, with a Pacific island of giant stone statues thrown in for good measure. Here are seven places worth building a trip around.
1. Santiago
Chile's capital sits in a valley ringed by the Andes, close enough that snow-capped peaks are visible from downtown on a clear day. The city mixes colonial-era landmarks around Plaza de Armas with the modern Gran Torre Santiago, currently the tallest building in South America.
2. Valparaíso
This UNESCO World Heritage port city is built across dozens of steep hills, laced with funicular lifts (ascensores) and covered in murals and street art. Its labyrinth of colourful hillside houses and winding staircases has made it a magnet for artists since the early 20th century.
3. Atacama Desert
The Atacama is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, and its clear, dry air and near-total lack of light pollution make it one of the best places in the world for stargazing. The town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main base for exploring its salt flats, geysers, and lagoons.
4. Torres del Paine National Park
In Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine is named for its three granite towers that rise sharply above turquoise glacial lakes and windswept steppe. The park's "W" and "O" multi-day trekking circuits are among the most famous hikes in South America.
5. Easter Island
More than 3,500 kilometres off the Chilean coast, this remote Pacific island is home to nearly 900 monolithic moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people between roughly the 13th and 16th centuries. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most isolated inhabited islands on the planet.
6. Chiloé Island
Chile's largest island is known for its palafitos, brightly painted wooden houses built on stilts over the water, and a cluster of UNESCO-listed wooden churches built entirely without nails by Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries. Its damp, green landscape and folklore-heavy culture feel distinct from mainland Chile.
7. Valle de la Luna
Just outside San Pedro de Atacama, the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) is a stretch of eroded rock, sand dunes, and salt formations so barren it's used by NASA to test Mars rover equipment. Sunset here turns the landscape shades of red and pink against the surrounding salt crust.
Staying connected while you travel
Chile's mobile coverage is strong in Santiago and along the central coast but thins out in the Atacama and Patagonia, so an eSIM with a reliable local network partner is worth checking before you head out of the cities.
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Sophie has been living out of a suitcase since 2014, filing travel-tech dispatches from over 60 countries. She buys and tests eSIMs the way other people collect passport stamps — obsessively, and usually the day before a flight.
Frequently asked questions about Chile eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Chile?
Right now the cheapest Chile eSIM on eSIMKart is MoodSIM's 100MB plan for 7 days at $0.49. Prices from 120 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Chile?
Yes — 2183 unlimited-data plans cover Chile. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.54. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for Chile?
120 providers currently list 6936 plans for Chile, from $0.49 to $996.83. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does a Chile eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Which Chile eSIM providers offer 5G?
AirPlans, co:sim, Dingo, Esimatic, eSimHero, eSIMzio, Eskimo, ETravelSim, Flysimio, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, MegaEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, Sim Local, SimSmash, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, TropiTrade, vigxo, Yatelo (26) report 5G access in Chile where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in Chile?
Yes — 3566 regional or global plans listed here also work in Chile. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with a Chile eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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