From January to August 2026, 47,948 Spanish tourists arrived in Chile, 3.7% more than in the same period of 2025 (46,225). Spain is Chile's top European market and its seventh country of origin, and in 2026 it posted the best January (8,748), February (6,690) and March (8,961) in a series that starts in 2008, according to foreign tourist arrivals data from Chile's Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, based on records from the Investigations Police (PDI).
*Updated 6 November 2026, with the October 2026 release (data to August 2026).* Figures refer to tourists of Spanish nationality, exclude arrivals by sea and are preliminary since 2020.
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| January to August 2026 | 47,948 |
| All of 2025 | 80,821 |
| Annual record (2019) | 86,681 |
Spanish tourists in Chile by year
The annual record is 2019, with 86,681 Spanish tourists. After the pandemic, Spain recovered faster than the rest of Europe: 80,821 arrived in 2025, 93% of that peak.
| Year | Spanish tourists | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 59,512 | |
| 2012 | 62,646 | |
| 2015 | 73,362 | |
| 2016 | 77,987 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 80,690 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 81,281 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 86,681 | +6.6% (record) |
| 2020 | 18,920 | -78.2% |
| 2021 | 7,036 | -62.8% |
| 2022 | 41,832 | |
| 2023 | 63,054 | +50.7% |
| 2024 | 75,052 | +19.0% |
| 2025 | 80,821 | +7.7% |
| 2026 (January-August) | 47,948 | +3.7% vs Jan-Aug 2025 |
Source: Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur, "Cuadro por Nacionalidad" sheet (preliminary figures since 2020). Changes: Viajando Chile calculation.
Spanish tourists in Chile in 2026, month by month
Unlike other Europeans, Spaniards travel to Chile all year round, with a peak in November and December. The first quarter of 2026 was the best ever for that period; April fell 18.4%, and from May to August arrivals stayed close to 2025.
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| 2019 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8,218 | 7,743 | 8,748 |
| Feb | 6,331 | 6,159 | 6,690 |
| Mar | 7,554 | 6,969 | 8,961 |
| Apr | 7,652 | 6,590 | 5,380 |
| May | 4,944 | 4,295 | 4,070 |
| Jun | 4,747 | 3,633 | 3,635 |
| Jul | 5,586 | 5,111 | 4,592 |
| Aug | 7,389 | 5,725 | 5,872 |
| Sep | 6,596 | 5,966 | No data |
| Oct | 7,676 | 7,345 | No data |
| Nov | 10,101 | 10,307 | No data |
| Dec | 9,887 | 10,978 | No data |
| Month | 2019 | 2025 | 2026 | Change 2026/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8,218 | 7,743 | 8,748 (record) | +13.0% |
| February | 6,331 | 6,159 | 6,690 (record) | +8.6% |
| March | 7,554 | 6,969 | 8,961 (record) | +28.6% |
| April | 7,652 | 6,590 | 5,380 | -18.4% |
| May | 4,944 | 4,295 | 4,070 | -5.2% |
| June | 4,747 | 3,633 | 3,635 | +0.1% |
| July | 5,586 | 5,111 | 4,592 | -10.2% |
| August | 7,389 | 5,725 | 5,872 | +2.6% |
| September | 6,596 | 5,966 | ||
| October | 7,676 | 7,345 | ||
| November | 10,101 | 10,307 | ||
| December | 9,887 | 10,978 |
Record: highest value for that month in the 2008-2026 series. December 2025 (10,978) was also the best December in the series.
Spain among the European tourists visiting Chile
Spain has led Europe since 2021. In 2026 it sends 6,169 more tourists than France and 6,457 more than Germany. Compare with our pages on German, French and European tourists in Chile.
| 2026 rank | Country | January-August 2026 | All of 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Colombia | 93,716 | 149,592 |
| 7 | Spain | 47,948 | 80,821 |
| 8 | Australia | 42,914 | 45,281 |
| 9 | Uruguay | 42,241 | 64,981 |
| 10 | France | 41,779 | 65,691 |
| 11 | Germany | 41,491 | 68,405 |
Rank among all countries of origin (excluding Chileans living abroad). Spain was also seventh for the whole of 2025.
Where Spanish tourists enter Chile
81.2% of Spanish tourists in 2025 entered through an airport: 65,179 through Santiago's. Only 17.3% came through crossings the spreadsheet groups as the Argentine border, half the German share. Among land crossings, Río Don Guillermo, towards Torres del Paine, and Cristo Redentor stand out.
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| Airports | Argentine border | Northern border | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65,649 | 13,960 | 1,212 |
| 2026 (Jan-Aug) | 39,520 | 7,442 | 986 |
The map shows the region of the point of entry (not the trip destination): after the Metropolitan Region come Magallanes (6,919), Antofagasta (3,333) and Valparaíso (1,981).
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| Arrivals 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitana | 65,182 |
| Magallanes | 6,919 |
| Antofagasta | 3,333 |
| Valparaíso | 1,981 |
| Los Lagos | 1,488 |
| Arica y Parinacota | 674 |
| La Araucanía | 521 |
| Aysén | 271 |
| Tarapacá | 180 |
| Maule | 101 |
| Los Ríos | 87 |
| Coquimbo | 43 |
| Atacama | 31 |
| Biobío | 10 |
For the trip, see our guides on what to do in Santiago, Valparaíso's historic quarter and the months with the most foreign tourists in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How many Spanish tourists visited Chile in 2025?
80,821, up 7.7% on 2024, according to the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. The record is 2019, with 86,681.
How many Spanish tourists arrived in 2026?
47,948 from January to August 2026, up 3.7% on the same period of 2025.
Do Spaniards need a visa to travel to Chile?
No. Spanish citizens can enter as tourists without a visa for up to 90 days with a valid passport. Check requirements with Chile's Foreign Ministry.
Which European country sends the most tourists to Chile?
Spain: 80,821 in 2025 and 47,948 from January to August 2026.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Spanish tourists in Chile 2026: 47,948 arrivals to August and record January, February and March*. Based on data from the Undersecretariat of Tourism and Sernatur. Available at: https://viajandochile.com/en/news/spanish-tourists-in-chile-statistics
