Health Risks Medical certificates and vaccinations are not required to enter Chile except when arriving from infected areas. Take precaution against cholera, hepatitis, and gastroenteritis, as these are present in Chile. Avoid eating raw seafood, unpeeled or unwashed vegetables and fruits. Tap water in the capital city Santiago is considered safe for drinking, however, be careful when going to rural areas. Diarrhea is common among travellers who may have a bad reaction to the water and some foods. To be safe, stick to bottled water and choose well-cooked foods. Health standards have improved over the years in Chile. Recently, private hospitals have sprouted offering efficient and reliable health care.
Credit Cards International cards -- such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa -- are accepted in most upscale hotels and restaurants in Santiago.
Electricity 220 volts AC, 50Hz
Business Hours Private and government offices are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They usually have two hour lunch breaks from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Banks are generally open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., weekdays. Shopping outlets are open Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Health Risks Medical certificates and vaccinations are not required to enter Chile except when arriving from infected areas. Take precaution against cholera, hepatitis, and gastroenteritis, as these are present in Chile. Avoid eating raw seafood, unpeeled or unwashed vegetables and fruits. Tap water in the capital city Santiago is considered safe for drinking, however, be careful when going to rural areas. Diarrhea is common among travellers who may have a bad reaction to the water and some foods. To be safe, stick to bottled water and choose well-cooked foods. Health standards have improved over the years in Chile. Recently, private hospitals have sprouted offering efficient and reliable health care.
Credit Cards International cards -- such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa -- are accepted in most upscale hotels and restaurants in Santiago.
Electricity 220 volts AC, 50Hz
Business Hours Private and government offices are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They usually have two hour lunch breaks from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Banks are generally open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., weekdays. Shopping outlets are open Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
