Travel Guide: Chile 2026

Internet & connectivity

Network: Good 4G/5G (Movistar, Claro, Entel) in cities, limited in Patagonia

Physical SIMs are sold in stores with ID. An eSIM is faster and avoids registration paperwork.

eSIM compatibility:4/5★★★★☆

Best areas

Connectivity tips

• ●Entel has the best coverage including remote areas of Patagonia
• ●Signal is very limited in the Atacama Desert and deep Patagonia
• ●Download offline maps and guides before heading to remote regions

Best time to visit

October–March (spring and summer)

Getting around: Metro in Santiago, domestic flights, buses along the Pan-American Highway