From January to August 2026, 93,716 Colombian tourists arrived in Chile, 5.0% more than in the same period of 2025 (89,236). Colombia is the sixth-largest source of foreign tourists visiting Chile, behind Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and the United States, and accounts for 2.8% of this year's arrivals, according to the foreign tourist arrivals data of Chile's Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, compiled from Investigative Police (PDI) records.
*Updated on November 2, 2026, with the October 2026 release (data through August 2026).* Figures refer to tourists of Colombian nationality and exclude entries through seaports. Figures from 2020 onward are preliminary.
Colombian tourists in Chile by year
| Year | Colombian tourists | % of all tourists |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 46,452 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 67,834 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 105,317 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 119,324 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 133,341 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 132,515 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 131,818 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 32,696 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 35,903 | 18.9% |
| 2022 | 124,914 | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 146,369 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 163,682 | 3.1% |
| 2025 | 149,592 | 2.5% |
| 2026 (January to August) | 93,716 | 2.8% |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" sheet. Percentages calculated by Viajando Chile. The annual record for Colombian tourists is 2024, with 163,682. In 2025, 149,592 arrived, 8.6% fewer. If as many arrive from September to December 2026 as in those months of 2025 (60,356), the year would close at around 154,000; this is our own projection, not an official figure.
In under two decades the Colombian market more than tripled: in 2008 there were 46,452. The 2021 figure (18.9% of the total) is a pandemic oddity: because they arrive by air, Colombians weighed much more when the land borders with Argentina and Bolivia were closed. Figures for other markets are in Peruvian tourists, American tourists and Bolivian tourists in Chile.
Colombian tourists in Chile in 2026, month by month
| Month | 2026 | 2025 | Change | % of the month's tourists (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15,502 | 14,232 | +8.9% | 2.2% |
| February | 9,497 | 9,713 | -2.2% | 1.9% |
| March | 15,472 | 12,102 | +27.8% | 3.5% |
| April | 11,234 | 11,847 | -5.2% | 3.3% |
| May | 8,916 | 10,161 | -12.3% | 3.2% |
| June | 11,134 | 8,917 | +24.9% | 4.2% |
| July | 10,560 | 10,484 | +0.7% | 2.6% |
| August | 11,401 | 11,780 | -3.2% | 3.3% |
| January to August | 93,716 | 89,236 | +5.0% | 2.8% |
Source: Subturismo and Sernatur. Changes and shares calculated by Viajando Chile. January and March 2026 were the best months of the year, with more than 15,400 Colombians each; March grew 27.8%. The month with the most Colombians in the whole series was December 2023, with 21,962: December and January, with the holidays and vacations, are the high season for this market.
Seasonality for every market, month by month, is in the months with the most foreign tourists in Chile.
Where Colombian tourists enter Chile
| Point of entry | 2026 (January to August) | % 2026 | 2025 | % 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (Santiago) | 78,703 | 84.0% | 122,460 | 81.9% |
| Cerro Moreno Airport (Antofagasta) | 5,614 | 6.0% | 10,540 | 7.0% |
| Cristo Redentor system (Los Libertadores) | 2,466 | 2.6% | 5,159 | 3.4% |
| Concordia (Chacalluta, Arica) | 2,079 | 2.2% | 3,417 | 2.3% |
| Cardenal Antonio Samoré (Los Lagos) | 794 | 0.8% | 1,430 | 1.0% |
| Hito Cajón (San Pedro de Atacama) | 606 | 0.6% | 610 | 0.4% |
| Río Don Guillermo (Magallanes) | 535 | 0.6% | 902 | 0.6% |
Source: Subturismo and Sernatur, "Consulta desagregada" sheet (Colombian nationality). Calculated by Viajando Chile. Eight in ten Colombians fly into Santiago, and the second point of entry is Antofagasta airport (6.0%). In 2025, 89.0% entered through airports and 7.8% through crossings on the border with Argentina.
The airlines with the most passengers in Chile are listed in airlines with the most passengers in Chile, and air traffic by city pair in the busiest air routes.
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| Indicator | Colombian tourist | Average of all tourists |
|---|---|---|
| Total spending per tourist (2023) | US$814 | US$637 |
| Daily spending (2023) | US$22.5 | US$47.2 |
| Nights stayed (2023) | 36.1 | 13.5 |
| Total foreign exchange (2023) | US$114.9 million (4.8%) | US$2,374.8 million |
| Daily spending (Q4 2024) | US$35.6 | US$56.2 |
| Total spending per tourist (Q4 2024) | US$737 | US$586 |
Source: Sernatur, inbound tourism tables, 2023 and fourth quarter of 2024 (provisional figures). Colombian tourists spend less per day than average, but stay almost three times as many nights (36.1), so their total spending per trip is above average. In 2023, Colombia was the fifth country that brought the most foreign exchange to Chile. The full comparison is in how much foreign tourists spend in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How many Colombian tourists visit Chile each year?
In 2025, 149,592 arrived, 2.5% of all foreign tourists. From January to August 2026, 93,716 arrived, 5.0% more than a year earlier.
Where does Colombia rank among countries visiting Chile?
Sixth, behind Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and the United States, in 2024, 2025 and so far in 2026.
What was the record year for Colombians in Chile?
2024, with 163,682 Colombian tourists.
Where do most Colombians enter Chile?
Through Santiago airport (84.0% in 2026) and Cerro Moreno airport in Antofagasta (6.0%).
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Colombian tourists in Chile 2026: 93,716 arrivals through August, up 5.0% from 2025*. With data from Chile's Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/colombian-tourists-in-chile-statistics
