Here is some information to help you prepare, we hope it is useful and helps make your trip a success.

Things to bring and not forget

  • Layered clothing: Waterproof jacket, thermal clothing, hat and gloves.
  • Comfortable footwear: Hiking boots.
  • Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection and a hat.
  • Light backpack: For hiking.
  • Hydration and snacks: Water bottles and energy snacks.
  • Photography equipment: Camera and extra batteries.
  • Documentation: Passport, identification and reservations.
  • First aid kit: Band-aids, disinfectant and painkillers.
  • Sunglasses with UV protection: To protect your eyes.
  • Mosquito repellent: To avoid bites.
  • Quick-drying towel: Practical and light.
  • Binoculars: To observe the fauna and the landscape.

What will the weather be like?

Weather in San Pedro de Atacama

Next 24 Hours

Clear
now

23.5ºC
5%

Southwest
11 km/h

Clear
19:00

21.3ºC
6%

West
19 km/h

Clear
20:00

19.2ºC
8%

Northwest
23 km/h

Clear
21:00

17ºC
11%

Northwest
9 km/h

Clear
22:00

14.5ºC
13%

Southwest
3 km/h

Clear
23:00

11.9ºC
15%

West
5 km/h

Clear
0:00

9.3ºC
18%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
1:00

7.8ºC
20%

Northwest
6 km/h

Clear
2:00

6.3ºC
22%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
3:00

4.7ºC
24%

Northwest
3 km/h

Clear
4:00

4.8ºC
24%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
5:00

4.9ºC
24%

Northwest
3 km/h

Clear
6:00

5ºC
24%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
7:00

7.2ºC
20%

West
2 km/h

Clear
8:00

9.4ºC
17%

Northwest
4 km/h

Fair
9:00

11.5ºC
14%

Northwest
4 km/h

Fair
10:00

14.1ºC
12%

Northwest
3 km/h

Partly cloudy
11:00

16.6ºC
10%

Southwest
4 km/h

Partly cloudy
12:00

19.1ºC
8%

South
7 km/h

Partly cloudy
13:00

20.8ºC
7%

South
9 km/h

Fair
14:00

22.4ºC
5%

South
12 km/h

Fair
15:00

24ºC
4%

South
14 km/h

Fair
16:00

24ºC
4%

South
14 km/h

Clear
17:00

23.9ºC
5%

South
18 km/h

Clear
18:00

23.7ºC
7%

Southwest
25 km/h

Next Days

Clear
today

23.5ºC
4.2ºC
11%

Northwest
23 km/h

Partly cloudy
tomorrow

24ºC
4.7ºC
14%

West
27 km/h

Partly cloudy
Sat
11 Oct

23.9ºC
5.9ºC
15%

Northwest
12 km/h

Clear
Sun
12 Oct

24.1ºC
4ºC
15%

Southwest
12 km/h

Partly cloudy
Mon
13 Oct

24.5ºC
5.1ºC
14%

Southwest
13 km/h

Fair
Tue
14 Oct

23.4ºC
3.3ºC
14%

West
23 km/h

Clear
Wed
15 Oct

23ºC
3.9ºC
11%

Southwest
10 km/h

Phone numbers and links to save

  • The emergency number of the travel insurance that appears on the policy
  • The emergency numbers that appear on the vouchers of the contracted services
  • Traveling through Chile can mean changing time zones. There are also summer and winter schedules. Check the local time here 🔗 https://horaoficial.cl before each activity where punctuality is required.
  • In case of health emergencies, an ambulance can be requested by calling ☎️ 131
  • In case of fires and traffic accidents, Firefighters are available by calling ☎️ 132
  • Carabineros de Chile, the uniformed police, have a presence throughout the country and respond to security emergencies at ☎️ 133
  • The Investigative Police (PDI) is also the international police and responds to cases of lost travel documents at ☎️ 134
  • Mountain rescue services are available at ☎️ 136 (needed in case of emergencies outside the national parks and reserves managed by CONAF where ambulances do not have access)
  • If you cross borders by land on your trip, we recommend the 🔗 Border Crossings Unit on WhatsApp
  • Foreigners in Chile can find the details of their embassies and consulates at 🔗 https://www.consulado.gob.cl/redes/consulados-extranjeros-en-chile

Information about what is happening at your destination

  • Border Crossings Unit RRSS X @UPFronterizos
  • Ministry of Public Works @mop_cl
  • Municipalidad Torres del Paine @munitorresdelpaine

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