Easter Island
NEED TO KNOW
CAPITAL Santiago
POPULATION 16,601,707
AREA 756,950 sq km
LANGUAGE Spanish
CURRENCY Chilean Peso (CLP)
WHEN TO TRAVEL
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
CLIMATE
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For current information on government travel advice, please refer to the U.S. Passports & International travel, the Canadian Travel Advice and Advisories, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or the Australian Department of Foreign Affaires website.
For current information regarding health, recommended vaccines and the location of trustworthy doctors and medical clinics, please refer to the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers website.
AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION COST ($US)
- 3 star hotel: $70
- 4 star hotel: $110
- 5 star hotel: $190
Average in the good period to travel. Rates change throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons.
AVERAGE MEAL COST ($US)
- Inexpensive restaurant: $6.70
- Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, 3 courses: $37.76
ELECTRICITY
220V / 50Hz
REASONS TO VISIT
- Beach
- Outdoor and Adventure
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture and History
- Road trip
QUICK FACTS
- Today, 99% of European potatoes can be traced to the island of Chiloé (Chile)
- The biggest swimming pool in the world is The Crystal Lagoon at San Alfonso del Mar resort, Chile, is large enough for sailing and comes with its own fake beach
