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Chile eSIM
5 data plans · from $14.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
5 data plans · from $14.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
10 GB
1 day
Streaming, sharing, heavy use
$29.99
$3.00/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across WOM.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
7 plans for Chile, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on WOM.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Chile — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Chile is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Chile, then connects automatically to WOM on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Chile plans start at $14.99 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Chile is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Empanada de Pino
A baked pastry filled with a savory mixture of beef, onions, raisins, black olives, and a hard-boiled egg.
Bakeries and local cafes nationwide.
Cazuela
A slow-cooked broth containing a large piece of meat, a whole potato, corn on the cob, and vegetables.
Traditional restaurants and local markets.
Pastel de Choclo
A savory corn pie with a base of ground beef, chicken, onions, olives, and egg, topped with creamy sweet corn.
Traditional eateries, especially in central Chile.
Completo Italiano
A massive hot dog topped with mashed avocado, chopped tomatoes, and mayonnaise.
Street food stands and 'fuentes de soda'.
Chorrillana
A hearty communal dish of french fries topped with strips of beef, fried onions, and fried eggs.
Bars and casual restaurants, famously in Valparaíso.
Machas a la Parmesana
Razor clams baked in their shells with white wine, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Seafood restaurants along the coast and upscale dining in Santiago.
Caldillo de Congrio
A rich, flavorful conger eel stew celebrated by poet Pablo Neruda.
Seafood markets and coastal restaurants.
Lomito
A legendary, massive sandwich filled with thinly sliced pork, avocado, tomatoes, and mayo.
Classic sandwich shops like Fuente Alemana in Santiago.
Mote con Huesillo
A traditional, sweet non-alcoholic drink made of dried peaches and husked wheat.
Street carts during the summer months.
Cordero al Palo
Patagonian lamb traditionally spit-roasted for hours over an open wood fire.
Specialty restaurants in Punta Arenas and Patagonia.
Cerro San CristóbalSantiago
Offers panoramic views of the city and the Andes mountains via a cable car or funicular.
2-3 hours
Museum of Memory and Human RightsSantiago
A deeply moving museum dedicated to the history of the military dictatorship in Chile.
2-3 hours
Cerro Alegre & Cerro ConcepciónValparaíso
Wander through colorful, picturesque hills filled with street art and historic architecture.
3-4 hours
La SebastianaValparaíso
One of the former quirky homes of poet Pablo Neruda, offering great views and literary history.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Valle de la LunaSan Pedro de Atacama
A lunar-like landscape of salt and sand formations that is spectacular at sunset.
4 hours · book ahead
El Tatio GeysersSan Pedro de Atacama
One of the highest geothermal fields in the world, best viewed at sunrise.
5 hours · book ahead
Atacama Stargazing TourSan Pedro de Atacama
Experience some of the clearest skies on Earth with professional telescopes and guides.
3 hours · book ahead
Base Torres HikeTorres del Paine
The iconic, challenging hike leading to a glacial lake at the base of three dramatic granite towers.
8-10 hours
Grey GlacierTorres del Paine
A massive, awe-inspiring glacier that can be viewed by boat or via a lakeside hike.
4-6 hours · book ahead
Isla MagdalenaPunta Arenas
Take a boat tour to walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.
4-5 hours · book ahead
Metro
Santiago has a clean, extensive, and efficient subway system requiring a rechargeable 'Bip!' card.
Around $1 USD per ride.
Intercity Buses
Comfortable, long-distance buses (often with reclining beds) connecting major cities.
$15 - $50 USD depending on distance and seat class.
Domestic Flights
Airlines like LATAM, Sky Airline, and JetSmart offer flights connecting the extreme ends of the country.
$30 - $100 USD one-way.
Colectivos
Shared taxis that drive along fixed routes like buses but offer faster point-to-point service.
$1 - $3 USD per ride.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Cabify, DiDi
Widely used and considered safer than street-hailed taxis in Santiago, though technically operating in a legal gray area.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses closed; transport runs on reduced schedules. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Strict holiday; nearly all shops, restaurants, and many services are closed. |
| Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) | September 18 | Massive national celebration. Significant disruptions to transport, many businesses close, but 'fondas' (festival tents) are open. |
| Army Day | September 19 | Continuation of the Fiestas Patrias; similar closures and celebrations. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Most businesses, attractions, and restaurants are closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.