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

13.5ºC
12%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
21:00

11ºC
16%

Northwest
4 km/h

Clear
22:00

8.6ºC
20%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
23:00

6.1ºC
23%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
0:00

5.5ºC
25%

Northwest
6 km/h

Clear
1:00

4.9ºC
26%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
2:00

4.3ºC
27%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
3:00

4.1ºC
27%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
4:00

4ºC
27%

Northwest
6 km/h

Clear
5:00

3.9ºC
28%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
6:00

4.9ºC
26%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
7:00

5.9ºC
24%

Northwest
4 km/h

Clear
8:00

7ºC
23%

Northwest
4 km/h

Clear
9:00

10ºC
19%

West
4 km/h

Clear
10:00

12.9ºC
16%

Southwest
5 km/h

Clear
11:00

15.8ºC
13%

Southwest
6 km/h

Clear
12:00

17ºC
11%

Southwest
5 km/h

Clear
13:00

18.2ºC
9%

Southwest
6 km/h

Clear
14:00

19.5ºC
8%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
15:00

19.9ºC
7%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
16:00

20.4ºC
6%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
17:00

20.8ºC
6%

Southwest
7 km/h

Clear
18:00

18.5ºC
8%

Southwest
6 km/h

Clear
19:00

16.2ºC
9%

Northwest
5 km/h

Clear
20:00

14ºC
10%

Northwest
5 km/h

Next Days

Fair
today

19.9ºC
4.3ºC
17%

Northwest
7 km/h

Clear
tomorrow

20.8ºC
3.9ºC
17%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
Wed
21 May

20.4ºC
3.7ºC
14%

Southwest
10 km/h

Clear
Thu
22 May

21ºC
3.4ºC
14%

Southwest
10 km/h

Fair
Fri
23 May

21.6ºC
3.4ºC
19%

Northwest
12 km/h

Cloudy
Sat
24 May

22ºC
3.6ºC
21%

Southwest
8 km/h

Cloudy
Sun
25 May

19.9ºC
6ºC
16%

Southwest
8 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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