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11:40 · Chile truckers' strike, day two: buses suspended from Puerto Montt, blockades on Routes 68 and 78 and the fuel price cap withdrawn 11:10 · South Korean tourists in Chile 2026: 10,960 arrivals to August, and 4 in 10 enter from Bolivia 11:00 · Israeli tourists in Chile 2026: 11,185 arrivals to August, and almost 8 in 10 enter overland from Argentina 10:50 · Things to do in Vicuña, capital of the Elqui Valley: pisco, Gabriela Mistral and observatories 10:40 · Things to do in Ancud, Chiloé: Puñihuil penguins, San Antonio Fort and how to get there 10:30 · The best hikes near Santiago, Chile 2026: 9 trails with price, distance and difficulty 09:45 · Viña del Mar Festival 2027: dates, Laura Pausini as first artist and how to get to Viña del Mar 09:00 · Chuquicamata: court annuls Calama's decree and the mayor heads to the Supreme Court; can you visit the old mining town?11:40 · Chile truckers' strike, day two: buses suspended from Puerto Montt, blockades on Routes 68 and 78 and the fuel price cap withdrawn 11:10 · South Korean tourists in Chile 2026: 10,960 arrivals to August, and 4 in 10 enter from Bolivia 11:00 · Israeli tourists in Chile 2026: 11,185 arrivals to August, and almost 8 in 10 enter overland from Argentina 10:50 · Things to do in Vicuña, capital of the Elqui Valley: pisco, Gabriela Mistral and observatories 10:40 · Things to do in Ancud, Chiloé: Puñihuil penguins, San Antonio Fort and how to get there 10:30 · The best hikes near Santiago, Chile 2026: 9 trails with price, distance and difficulty 09:45 · Viña del Mar Festival 2027: dates, Laura Pausini as first artist and how to get to Viña del Mar 09:00 · Chuquicamata: court annuls Calama's decree and the mayor heads to the Supreme Court; can you visit the old mining town?

Routes & Road Trips

Chile truckers' strike, day two: buses suspended from Puerto Montt, blockades on Routes 68 and 78 and the fuel price cap withdrawn

Day two of Chile's truckers' strike, Wednesday 11 November 2026: Tepual and Pullman Bus suspended Puerto Montt-Santiago departures, lanes are occupied on Route 5 South, Route 68 and Route 78, and the Government withdrew the bill capping fuel price rises at CLP 20. What to check before travelling.

Travel guides, routes and news for visiting Chile

Chile truckers' strike, day two: buses suspended from Puerto Montt, blockades on Routes 68 and 78 and the fuel price cap withdrawn

South Korean tourists in Chile 2026: 10,960 arrivals to August, and 4 in 10 enter from Bolivia

Israeli tourists in Chile 2026: 11,185 arrivals to August, and almost 8 in 10 enter overland from Argentina

Destinations

Things to do in Vicuña, capital of the Elqui Valley: pisco, Gabriela Mistral and observatories

Nature & Parks

The best campsites in Chile 2026 by region, with prices

The longest rivers in Chile 2026: the Loa leads with 440 km, followed by the Biobío and the Baker

Andean cat confirmed in Aguas de Ramón Park, minutes from Santiago

Torres del Paine will plant up to 47,000 lenga trees by 2027 to restore burned forest

Food & Wine

The best wineries to visit near Santiago 2026: tours, prices and how to get there

Chilean wineries lean on tourism: Santa Rita's tourism revenue rises 18.7% as wine exports fall

The World's 50 Best Vineyards and Vinexpo Explorer: Chile hosts two major wine events in November

Concha y Toro winery: tours, 2026 prices and how to get to the Wine Center in Pirque

Culture & Heritage

Chuquicamata: court annuls Calama's decree and the mayor heads to the Supreme Court; can you visit the old mining town?

The best places for stargazing in Chile 2026: observatories, prices and best season

Rockódromo 2026 in Valparaíso: dates, line-up and free entry at the Passenger Terminal

"Wild Horse Nine", Martin McDonagh's film shot on Rapa Nui, is now in Chilean cinemas

Adventure & Outdoors

The best hikes near Santiago, Chile 2026: 9 trails with price, distance and difficulty

German tourist dies on Llaima volcano: Conaf reminds climbers that registration is mandatory

Across Andes 2026: 300 riders from 25 countries will cover 800 km and eight volcanoes from Pucón

Futaleufú, Chile: rafting, how to get there, weather and things to do in 2026-2027

Routes & Road Trips

Chile truckers' strike: Route 5 blockades and a cruise diverted from Iquique, what travelers need to know

Villa O'Higgins seeks international flights to El Calafate: customs will visit the airfield on Tuesday

Pehuenche pass reopens on Monday 9 November and Tierra del Fuego crossings will open 6am to 10pm in summer

Agua Negra pass may only open in late December: Coquimbo suggests Argentines reach La Serena via Los Libertadores

Travel Tips

The dollar jumps to CLP 983 in Chile: how far it goes for foreign tourists

The best hotels in Chile 2026 by real awards: Michelin, Condé Nast and World Travel Awards

Extreme heat and wildfire risk in Chile: up to 36 °C in the north and 33 °C in the south this week

Business travel in Chile: corporate trips up 8% and Calama is the most-booked destination

Snow & Ski

World Ski Awards 2026: Nevados de Chillán is again Chile's best ski resort

Valle Nevado extends its season to December 1: skiing in December for the first time

La Parva will open two more weekends: skiing until November 1

The best places to ski in Chile: 8 ski resorts, 2026 prices and how to get there from the airport