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Sandals & Beaches
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Exciting and modern
Visa requirements
Canadian citizens are allowed to enter Chile without a tourist or business visa for a period of 90 days. However, as of January 1, 2006, Canadian tourists arriving at the "Arturo Merino Benítez" International Airport in Santiago, Chile, are required to pay a 132 USD entry fee. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or tourist board for details. You can also visit www.voyage.gc.ca for up-to-date information.
Baggage
Please refer to aircanada.com for baggage information.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
During your stay
Currency
The currency in Chile is the Chilean peso. However, the US dollar is generally accepted as well.
Shopping
Visitors will find every kind of shop, brand and product in Santiago. Avenida Alonso de Cordova boasts high-end boutiques, and more traditional neighbourhoods bring together shops featuring young designer. There are also various handicraft fairs such as Patio Bellavista and Pueblito de los Dominicos that showcase traditional Chilean art.
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, Diners, and American Express are widely accepted throughout the country in the large towns and major tourist areas. Cash can be withdrawn from automatic tellers with a debit or credit card. In remote areas such as the Atacama Desert, Patagonia and Easter Island, it is advisable to carry some cash for emergencies.
Eating
The Santiago restaurant scene impresses visitors with fresh products and authentic flavours, and diverse, creative preparations by top chefs who specialize in gourmet cuisine. Paired with the city's delicious gastronomic offerings is a wide range of outstanding, internationally renowned Chilean wines.
Tipping
It is usual in Chile to tip for good service — between 10% and 15% of the bill is the norm in restaurants. It is not usual to tip taxi drivers.
Language
The official language is Spanish. However, there are many different languages spoken by minority ethnic groups. English is spoken in the majority of tourist areas, hotels and restaurants.
Climate
Given its location and geographic characteristics, the climate in Chile varies depending on the location and proximity to the coast or the mountains. In general, the climate is more temperate towards the coast and more extreme and colder, particularly at night, in the desert or near the mountains, which run down the spine of the country.
Health tips
Chile is a safe and healthy country with a well-developed sanitary structure. Public and private healthcare is available. No vaccinations are obligatory to enter the country, but it is recommended to be up to date with tetanus, cholera and hepatitis, especially if travelling to remote areas. Although the tap water in the vast majority of the country is drinkable, it is wise to drink bottled water to avoid any possible problems.
Telephone
The international code for Chile is 56.
Time zone
Santiago and the rest of the mainland is 4 hours behind GMT, while Easter Island is 6 hours behind GMT.
Electricity
Electricity: 220V / 50Hz
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 12 p.m. (noon).
Duty-free shopping
After an absence of 7 days or more, Canadian residents are permitted to return with a maximum of 750 CAD of merchandise per trip without paying duty. Each time you leave Canada for at least 48 hours, you are eligible to declare up to 400 CAD of merchandise. A written declaration may be requested. Each adult is allowed 1.1 litres (40 oz.) of liquor, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos, 200 tobacco sticks and 200 grams (7 oz.) of manufactured tobacco. To calculate the number of days absent, do not count the day you left Canada but include the day you return. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your personal exemption allowance, only a partial exemption will apply. You will have to pay a minimum duty on these products unless they are marked “Canada-Duty paid”. Canadian made products sold at duty-free shops will be marked this way.
Airport check-in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
Customer care
For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, please call Air Canada Vacations Customer Care department toll free at + 800 296-3408 or e-mail us at: prevoyageclientele@vacv.com We are at your service seven days a week; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday ET and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.