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holidays in chile.co.uk Tel: +44 01269 823355 Regd Office: 4 Gorsto Rd; Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, Carms SA18 1UW, Wales, UK holidays in chile.co.uk is a specialised division of NEI (UK) Ltd, with whom all bookings are made |
Welcome to holidays in chile. a UK based tour operator, specialising in holidays to Chile |
Please note that the information below was current at the time of writing (July 2009),
but we do not accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes
and recommend you check all information with the relevant authorities. |
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Chile basic and essential information |
General Information Capital City : Santiago (de Chile) Official Language : Spanish (many people speak English) Government : Democratic Republic Population : 16.454.143 (July 2008 est.) National Holidays During these dates public agencies and some services such as banks, offices, shops and businesses are closed. January, 01 : New Year Good Friday / Easter Varying each year between March 22 and April 18 May, 01: Labor day May, 21: Navy Day June, 29: Saint Peter and St. Paul August, 15: Assumption September, 18: Independence Day September, 19; Army Day November 01: All Saints Day December, 8: Immaculate Conception December, 25: Christmas Currency :Chilean Peso (CLP) Entering Chile: On arrival, everybody must pass through the international police check and present their passports and the visa stamp (depending on their nationality). British Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Chile, provided they have a return air ticket to the UK and are not staying for longer than 90 days. Reciprocity Tax: Passengers with passports from Australia, Canada, United States and Mexico must pay a reciprocity tax before going through International Police. Health: No vaccinations are required to enter Chile; there is no risk of disease such as Malaria or Hepatitis. Climate According to the Köppen System, Chile hosts at least seven major climatic subtypes, ranging from desert in the north, to alpine tundra and glaciers in the east and south east, humid subtropical in Easter Island, Oceanic in the south and Mediterranean climate in central Chile. There are four seasons in most of the country: summer (December to February), autumn (March to May), winter (June to August), and spring (September to November). UK Consulate in Chile El Bosque Norte 0125, Las Condes Tel: 370-4100 Opening Hours: 0900 - 1230 |
