*Updated on 11 November 2026, with data to August 2026.*
Between January and August 2026, 11,185 tourists of Israeli nationality arrived in Chile, 4.4% more than in the same period of 2025 (10,714), according to the official [foreign tourist arrivals](https://www.subturismo.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/202608-llegadas-de-turistas-extranjeros.xlsx) spreadsheet from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Over 2025 as a whole there were 15,842, up 69% on 2024. The record in the series, which starts in 2008, is 2008 itself, with 23,827.
What sets this market apart is how it arrives: in 2025, 77.8% of Israeli tourists came in through land border crossings and only 22.2% through airports. The second entry point, after Santiago airport, was the Mamuil Malal (Puesco) pass, in the municipality of Pucón.
Israeli tourists in Chile by year, 2008-2026
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| Israel | |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 23,827 |
| 2009 | 22,235 |
| 2010 | 21,543 |
| 2011 | 22,777 |
| 2012 | 20,435 |
| 2013 | 18,408 |
| 2014 | 20,511 |
| 2015 | 18,906 |
| 2016 | 20,041 |
| 2017 | 18,520 |
| 2018 | 16,879 |
| 2019 | 20,199 |
| 2020 | 8,717 |
| 2021 | 502 |
| 2022 | 8,362 |
| 2023 | 13,741 |
| 2024 | 9,365 |
| 2025 | 15,842 |
| Year | Israeli tourists | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23,827 | Series record |
| 2012 | 20,435 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 18,906 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 18,520 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 16,879 | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 20,199 | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 8,717 | -56.8% |
| 2021 | 502 | -94.2% |
| 2022 | 8,362 | x16.7 |
| 2023 | 13,741 | +64.3% |
| 2024 | 9,365 | -31.8% |
| 2025 | 15,842 | +69.2% |
| 2026 (January-August) | 11,185 | +4.4% vs. January-August 2025 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" sheet. Change is against the previous year in the same spreadsheet. 2020 and 2021 reflect pandemic border closures.
Where Israeli tourists enter Chile
| Entry point | Region | Israeli tourists 2025 | January-August 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago airport (Arturo Merino Benítez) | Metropolitan | 3,493 | 2,119 |
| Mamuil Malal (Puesco) | La Araucanía | 3,263 | 2,347 |
| San Sebastián | Magallanes | 2,133 | 1,565 |
| Río Jeinimeni | Aysén | 1,979 | 1,123 |
| Cardenal Antonio Samoré | Los Lagos | 1,529 | 707 |
| Río Don Guillermo | Magallanes | 1,022 | 951 |
| Laurita Casas Viejas | Magallanes | 552 | 346 |
| Futaleufú | Los Lagos | 500 | n/a in top 8 |
| Cristo Redentor system | Valparaíso | 338 | n/a in top 8 |
Source: "CONSULTA_DESAGREGADA" sheet of the Subturismo spreadsheet, our own sum by crossing. January-August 2026 also shows Pérez Rosales (Peulla), with 778. "n/a in top 8": the crossing was not among the eight largest in 2026.
So far in 2026, Mamuil Malal has overtaken Santiago airport as the main entry point for Israeli tourists (2,347 against 2,119). It is the pass linking Pucón with Junín de los Andes, in Argentina, and the closest to destinations such as Villarrica volcano; see our guide to things to do in Pucón.
Which regions Israeli tourists enter through
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| Magallanes | 3,992 |
| Metropolitana | 3,493 |
| La Araucanía | 3,293 |
| Los Lagos | 2,119 |
| Aysén | 2,075 |
| Antofagasta | 416 |
| Valparaíso | 338 |
| Arica y Parinacota | 51 |
By region of the entry point, Magallanes led in 2025 (3,992), followed by the Metropolitan Region (3,493), La Araucanía (3,293), Los Lagos (2,119) and Aysén (2,075). More than half entered through Patagonia (Los Lagos, Aysén and Magallanes): 8,186 of 15,842, or 51.7%.
In which months Israeli tourists arrive in Chile
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| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4,667 | 5,563 |
| Feb | 3,280 | 2,707 |
| Mar | 1,356 | 1,377 |
| Apr | 684 | 696 |
| May | 267 | 268 |
| Jun | 116 | 156 |
| Jul | 177 | 226 |
| Aug | 167 | 192 |
| Sep | 472 | No data |
| Oct | 663 | No data |
| Nov | 1,197 | No data |
| Dec | 2,796 | No data |
Arrivals are highly seasonal: December, January and February accounted for 67.8% of Israeli tourists in 2025 (10,743 of 15,842). January 2026, with 5,563, was the highest month of the last two years; in winter arrivals drop below 300 a month.
Israeli tourists compared with other markets
In 2025 Israel was the 24th nationality by tourist arrivals in Chile (excluding Chileans living abroad) and accounted for 93.5% of the 16,935 tourists from the Middle East, according to the same spreadsheet. It came very close to South Korea (16,135), whose profile we review in South Korean tourists in Chile, and ahead of Japan (11,243), analysed in Japanese tourists in Chile. The full picture is in foreign tourists in Chile by country.
Frequently asked questions
How many Israeli tourists visit Chile each year?
15,842 in 2025 and 11,185 between January and August 2026, according to Subturismo and Sernatur.
Where do Israelis enter Chile?
Mostly overland from Argentina (77.8% in 2025). The main crossings are Mamuil Malal, San Sebastián, Río Jeinimeni and Cardenal Samoré, plus Santiago airport.
What was the record year for Israeli tourists in Chile?
2008, with 23,827, the first year of the official series.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Israeli tourists in Chile 2026: 11,185 arrivals to August, and almost 8 in 10 enter overland from Argentina*. With data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/israeli-tourists-in-chile-statistics
