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Don’t forget to buy Chilean Pesos (CLP) before you leave for Chile.
Chile’s on your travel bucket list or you already booked a ticket and you’re flying there soon? Then you might want to read our suggestions below and all the information we want to share with you as we think that they are important to know before you travel to Chile. First, always remember to take some cash with you as you may need it straight away when arriving there. Hence, for a better GBP CLP exchange rate, we suggest you buy your Chilean peso before you leave. Also, a fine tip would be to establish an approximate budget of your expenses there. By doing this you will know how much Chilean pesos you will need to buy. Don’t worry, if you buy too many Chilean pesos, below we explain how to exchange them later on once you’re back from your trip.
Practical tips for planning your budget
An average cost for one night stay in Chile is around 79,909 CLP. Let’s break down this daily budget so that you are aware about how much everything would cost you. Cont CL$17,839 for your meal, CL$11,206 for transportation, CL$90,873 for a stay at the hotel for two persons.
90.873 CLP
Average cost of a one night stay in Chile
17.839 CLP
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Chile
778.31 CLP
A public transport ticket
1.250 CLP
The price of a cup of coffee
9000 CLP/ADULT
Entry fee to Torres del Paine National Park
600 CLP - 2200 CLP
Chilean empanadas
8600.87 CLP
A taxi ride
FREE
Chile national museum
Some suggestions
Santiago city : Cerro San Cristobal, Sky Costanera, Cerro Santa Lucia, Viña Cousino Macul, Casa Museo La Chascona, Parque Bicentenario, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, Parque Quinta Normal.
San Pedro de Atacama city : Visit the moon valley, give a try to an astronomical tour, atacama, Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques, Chaxa, Cejar, Altiplanicas, Valle Arcoiris.
Valparaiso : we suggest you visit the port, if you’re a big fan of art, consider an art tour around the city, Opt for a traditional dinner show, take the Ascensor Reina Victoria to climb up the Cerro Alegre, Museo Maritimo Nacional.
Punta Arenas city : visit Magadalena island, visit Torres Del Peine, Reserva nacional Magallanes, Palacio Sara Braun, Centro Cultural Braun-Menendez, Mount Tarn.
Some facts about the Chilean Pesos
Denominations of the Chilean Pesos
Notes: 1,000 CLP, 2,000 CLP, 5,000 CLP, 10,000 CLP and 20,000 CLP.
Coins: 1 CLP, 5 CLP, 10 CLP, 50 CLP, 100 CLP and 500 CLP.
The first Chilean peso was introduced in 1817. A 5,000-peso banknote is called a “gabriela,” for the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral design found on it.
As you may know, the locals have their own slang terms even for their currency. In Chile the Chilians have adopted the following terms : “luca” for 1,000 pesos, “quina” for 500 pesos (borrowing from the Spanish “quinientos,” or 500), and “gamba,” which means “prawn,” for 100 pesos, but has more recently been attributed to 100,000 pesos.
Why buy Chilean Pesos from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been on the monetary market since 1992 and has been serving travelers with an unbeatable customer service since then. The company offers a large range of 60 currencies from which you will be able to pick the Chilean Pesos when visiting one of our many foreign currency exchange bureaus across the UK. They are all strategically located for easy access for travelers. However, we suggest that you order your travel money online to benefit from even a better rate for your GBP CLP exchange and 0% commission. You don’t have time to consider buying your Chilean Pesos? Then opt for our home delivery service costing £ 11.95 and receive your pesos in 24 hours. Moreover, we have a buy-back guarantee allowing you to bring back your remaining pesos if you have any, when you’re back from your trip. The guarantee costs £ 5.99 but will have you save money!
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1. Choose your currency
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2. Select delivery method
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3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches or have it delivered conveniently at your doorstep. Enjoy your trip!