Faqs

Patagonia is an extensive territory in the south of the southern cone of America, where the native Tehuelches or Aonikenk lived. The name was given by Fernando de Magallanes in 1520 and the chronicles of different navigators explorers gave this territory a halo of mystery and unknown land.

Weather is changing and unstable, in a very same day you can experience rough gusts of wind and frozen cold, and radiant sunshine with stifling heat. As we have said before, the best thing to do is to wear layers of clothing.

Patagonia is an area of constant wind, especially during spring-summer; it can reach an average speed of 30 to 40 km / hr.

There are stores that accept credit card, but we always recommend having Chilean pesos because some rural areas or hostels may not accept this type of payment.

Yes, there are hotels and stores that accept USD, but not EUR, it is less likely. Money exchange offices can be found that accept USD and EUR, there you can exchange them for Chilean pesos, besides the Bank.

Bank: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Stores: Monday to Friday: Morning: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Afternoon: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The national currency is the Chilean peso ($). Approximate Exchange rate $ 771 for USD$ and $854 for EUR (December, 2019). Coins: 10, 50, 100, 500 pesos. Bills: 1.000, 2.000, 5.000, 10.000 and 20.000 pesos.

When tourists pay in USD they don’t have to pay taxes for accommodation and transportation services. For other products or services they have to pay 19% VAT (Value Added Tax).

Electricity: 220 V 10 Amp

You can make international calls from Call Centers from different telephone carriers and most of hotels and accommodations have long-distance service for national and international calls.

Today it is not necessary to get any vaccine to enter Patagonia or any other destination in Chile, although the recommendation is to inform yourself in your country of origin.