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

Partly cloudy
now

13ºC
4%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
20:00

10.6ºC
5%

Northwest
6 km/h

Mostly cloudy
21:00

8.2ºC
6%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
22:00

5.9ºC
7%

Northwest
8 km/h

Mostly cloudy
23:00

3.6ºC
8%

Northwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
0:00

3.5ºC
8%

Northwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
1:00

3.5ºC
8%

Northwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
2:00

3.4ºC
8%

Northwest
8 km/h

Mostly cloudy
3:00

3ºC
8%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
4:00

2.6ºC
8%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
5:00

2.2ºC
9%

Northwest
6 km/h

Mostly cloudy
6:00

2.5ºC
9%

Northwest
5 km/h

Mostly cloudy
7:00

2.7ºC
9%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
8:00

2.9ºC
9%

Northwest
7 km/h

Mostly cloudy
9:00

6.9ºC
6%

Northwest
6 km/h

Partly cloudy
10:00

10.9ºC
5%

Southwest
6 km/h

Fair
11:00

14.8ºC
4%

Southwest
9 km/h

Clear
12:00

16.1ºC
4%

Southwest
8 km/h

Clear
13:00

17.3ºC
3%

Southwest
9 km/h

Clear
14:00

18.5ºC
3%

South
11 km/h

Clear
15:00

18.5ºC
3%

South
11 km/h

Clear
16:00

18.6ºC
3%

South
10 km/h

Clear
17:00

18.7ºC
4%

Southwest
9 km/h

Clear
18:00

15.7ºC
5%

Southwest
9 km/h

Clear
19:00

12.8ºC
7%

Northwest
9 km/h

Next Days

Mostly cloudy
today

17.9ºC
2.6ºC
6%

Northwest
9 km/h

Partly cloudy
tomorrow

18.7ºC
2.2ºC
7%

South
11 km/h

Fair
Mon
2 Jun

16.8ºC
0.3ºC
12%

Southwest
9 km/h

Mostly cloudy
Tue
3 Jun

16.9ºC
0.4ºC
14%

Northwest
8 km/h

Cloudy
Wed
4 Jun

18.8ºC
2.5ºC
13%

South
11 km/h

Cloudy
Thu
5 Jun

19.9ºC
1.8ºC
13%

Southwest
11 km/h

Cloudy
Fri
6 Jun

21.2ºC
3.3ºC
13%

Northwest
30 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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