Between January and August 2026, 31,873 Ecuadorian tourists arrived in Chile, 1.9% more than in the same period of 2025 (31,275) and 12.0% more than in the same months of 2019 (28,464). It is the highest figure for those eight months since records began (2008). That is what the foreign tourist arrivals data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, based on PDI figures, show. Ecuador is the 14th country of origin of tourists so far in 2026.
*Updated on 9 November 2026, with the October 2026 release (data through August 2026).* The figures refer to foreign tourists by nationality, exclude entries through seaports and are preliminary since 2020.
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| Arrivals Jan-Aug 2026 | 31,873 |
| Arrivals in 2025 | 50,637 |
| Annual record | 51,055 |
Ecuadorian tourists in Chile by year
The series starts in 2008 with 23,075 Ecuadorians. It grew steadily to 42,935 in 2017, fell to 6,101 in 2021 due to border closures and recovered faster than almost every other market: 2024 set the record (51,055) and 2025 closed very close, with 50,637. In 2025, Ecuador was the 13th country for tourist arrivals in Chile, ahead of Italy and Australia.
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| Ecuadorian tourists | |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 23,075 |
| 2009 | 23,097 |
| 2010 | 23,591 |
| 2011 | 27,888 |
| 2012 | 28,596 |
| 2013 | 28,230 |
| 2014 | 28,521 |
| 2015 | 31,993 |
| 2016 | 38,370 |
| 2017 | 42,935 |
| 2018 | 41,126 |
| 2019 | 41,798 |
| 2020 | 9,748 |
| 2021 | 6,101 |
| 2022 | 29,966 |
| 2023 | 42,842 |
| 2024 | 51,055 |
| 2025 | 50,637 |
| Year | Ecuadorian tourists | Year | Ecuadorian tourists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23,075 | 2017 | 42,935 |
| 2009 | 23,097 | 2018 | 41,126 |
| 2010 | 23,591 | 2019 | 41,798 |
| 2011 | 27,888 | 2020 | 9,748 |
| 2012 | 28,596 | 2021 | 6,101 |
| 2013 | 28,230 | 2022 | 29,966 |
| 2014 | 28,521 | 2023 | 42,842 |
| 2015 | 31,993 | 2024 | 51,055 (record) |
| 2016 | 38,370 | 2025 | 50,637 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" sheet. 2026 stands at 31,873 through August.
Ecuadorian tourists in Chile month by month: March is the peak
Ecuadorians have a very clear pattern: March is, year after year, their strongest month. In 2019, 5,174 arrived that month; in 2025, 6,672; and in March 2026, 6,866, the month with the most Ecuadorian tourists in the whole series. The rest of the year ranges between 2,600 and 5,300 monthly arrivals, with a second rise from August to November.
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| 2019 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,907 | 3,247 | 3,499 |
| Feb | 2,848 | 3,117 | 3,148 |
| Mar | 5,174 | 6,672 | 6,866 |
| Apr | 4,494 | 4,296 | 4,346 |
| May | 3,644 | 3,504 | 3,427 |
| Jun | 2,856 | 2,635 | 2,706 |
| Jul | 2,756 | 3,313 | 3,302 |
| Aug | 3,785 | 4,491 | 4,579 |
| Sep | 3,715 | 4,466 | No data |
| Oct | 3,291 | 4,941 | No data |
| Nov | 2,881 | 5,317 | No data |
| Dec | 3,447 | 4,638 | No data |
| Month | 2019 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2,907 | 3,247 | 3,499 (record for the month) |
| February | 2,848 | 3,117 | 3,148 |
| March | 5,174 | 6,672 | 6,866 (all-time record) |
| April | 4,494 | 4,296 | 4,346 |
| May | 3,644 | 3,504 | 3,427 |
| June | 2,856 | 2,635 | 2,706 |
| July | 2,756 | 3,313 | 3,302 |
| August | 3,785 | 4,491 | 4,579 |
| September | 3,715 | 4,466 | — |
| October | 3,291 | 4,941 | — |
| November | 2,881 | 5,317 (record for the month) | — |
| December | 3,447 | 4,638 | — |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Monthly records were calculated with the 2008-2026 series.
Ecuadorian tourists compared with other countries
Between January and August 2026, Ecuador ranked 14th among countries of origin, just behind Mexico and ahead of China and Italy. Paraguay, the other South American market in this series, is 19th; we analyze it in Paraguayan tourists in Chile.
| Rank | Country | Jan-Aug 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | United Kingdom ("Inglaterra") | 37,847 | 56,748 |
| 13 | Mexico | 36,727 | 61,139 |
| 14 | Ecuador | 31,873 | 50,637 |
| 15 | China | 30,408 | 42,857 |
| 16 | Italy | 28,633 | 45,307 |
| 17 | Canada | 28,617 | 44,437 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur; ranks among foreign nationalities. See also Mexican tourists, Colombian tourists and Peruvian tourists.
Where Ecuadorian tourists enter Chile
In 2025, 82.5% of Ecuadorians arrived through Santiago airport (41,781). The second gateway is Chacalluta, in Arica, overland from Tacna (4,734), which shows that some travel by bus through Peru. Next come Cristo Redentor (1,577), Cardenal Samoré (486) and Colchane (354). By region of entry, after the Metropolitan Region come Arica y Parinacota, Valparaíso and Antofagasta.
| Entry point | 2025 | Jan-Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago airport | 41,781 | 26,493 |
| Chacalluta (Concordia) | 4,734 | 2,893 |
| Cristo Redentor (Los Libertadores) | 1,577 | 804 |
| Cardenal Samoré | 486 | 259 |
| Colchane | 354 | 198 |
| Cerro Moreno airport (Antofagasta) | 341 | 236 |
| Río Don Guillermo | 227 | 116 |
| Hito Cajón | 189 | 162 |
| Ollagüe | 135 | 97 |
| San Sebastián | 129 | 108 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "CONSULTA_DESAGREGADA" sheet. Those arriving from the north can check things to do in Arica and the ranking of border crossings with the most tourists.
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| Metropolitana | 41,781 |
| Arica y Parinacota | 4,784 |
| Valparaíso | 1,577 |
| Antofagasta | 773 |
| Magallanes | 585 |
| Los Lagos | 516 |
| Tarapacá | 383 |
| La Araucanía | 124 |
| Aysén | 61 |
| Maule | 33 |
| Los Ríos | 16 |
| Coquimbo | 3 |
| Biobío | 1 |
For the trip from the airport, see the guide to the Santiago airport to city center transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ecuadorian tourists visit Chile each year?
50,637 in 2025. The record is from 2024, with 51,055. Between January and August 2026, 31,873 arrived, 1.9% more than in the same period of 2025.
When do Ecuadorians travel to Chile the most?
In March: it is their highest month every year. March 2026, with 6,866 arrivals, is the record of the series.
Where does Ecuador rank among countries visiting Chile?
13th in 2025 and 14th between January and August 2026.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Ecuadorian tourists in Chile 2026: 31,873 arrivals through August, the best start to a year on record*. Based on data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/ecuadorian-tourists-in-chile-statistics
