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Electricity: In Chile, the common voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets are of the C/L type.

Time zone: Twice a year there are time changes. The first of these occurs in the month of April and is called “winter time”, UTC-3. The second change occurs in the month of September and is called “summer time”, UTC-4.

Business hours: In general, the commercial stores are available from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Sundays and holidays, only the department stores are open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bank Hours: Banks are open from 09:00 to 14:00. Money withdrawals and other transactions can be made at ATMs, which operate 24 hours a day.

Local currency: The Chilean currency is the peso (CLP$). Currently, the bills in circulation are $20,000 (Orange), $10,000 (Blue), $5,000 (Pink), $2,000 (Violet) and $1,000 (Green). The coins are $500, $100, $50 and $10.

Exchange rate: The US dollar and the Euro are the most widely used international currencies in Chile. These can be exchanged at banks and official exchange houses. To know the exchange value, you can consult the website of the Central Bank of Chile and Banco del Estado.

Means of transport: To access the means of transport in Santiago, you must purchase a Bip card, which is available at all cashiers in the metro network. This will be the way to access public transport buses and the Santiago metro. The means of public transport that can be used to get to the event venue are the following (it is recommended to use the Moovit app, which recommends the best transport options according to your location):

  • Buses of the public transport system RED: 113, 115, 302, 509, 510, D03. You can use the mobile app “Metropolitan Mobility Network”
  • Santiago Metro: Toesca Station (Line 2). You can use the mobile app “Metro de Santiago Oficial”
  • Taxi
  • Others: Uber, DiDi, Cabify (Easy Taxi)

Visa procedures

Tourist visas can be processed by submitting a visa application to the SAC Ciudadano system (https://tramites.minrel.gov.cl/). The authorized period of stay for this type of visa is up to ninety (90) days. It should be taken into account that not all countries need the visa process. For more information about the procedure, visit the following website: https://serviciosconsulares.cl/tramites/visa-de-permanencia-transitoria

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Visit Santiago

Descubre Santiago, la multifacética capital de Chile, que conquista con sus parques, actividades deportivas y culturales. Sorpréndete con su oferta gastronómica de primer nivel y vive la agitada vida nocturna en sus múltiples barrios. Para saber más, visite https://www.chile.travel/donde-ir/macrozona/centro-santiago-y-valparaiso/

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza

Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 136, Santiago
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=es&regionCode=1&hotelCode=SCLCO&_PMID=99801505&GPC=GEO&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Diego de Almagro Santiago

Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 1485, Santiago
http://www.dahoteles.com/

Hotel Mercure (IBIS)

Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 632, Santiago
https://mercure.accor.com/

Hilton Garden Inn Pudahuel

Américo Vespucio Poniente 1292, Pudahuel
https://www.hiltonhotels.com/es_XM/chile/hilton-garden-inn-santiago-airport/

Hotel Militar Rondizoni

Av. Luis Cousiño 1913, Santiago
https://www.bienestarejercito.cl/Casa_Huespedes_CuadroPermanente_HotelLuisCousino

Hotel Militar Providencia

Av. Providencia 1219, Santiago
https://www.bienestarejercito.cl/Hotel_11Sep

Hotel Sheraton Santiago

Av. Sta. María 1742, Providencia
Alejandra Novoa Alejandra.Novoa@sheraton.com
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sclsi-sheraton-santiago-hotel-and-convention-center/overview/

Consult for special price SIRGAS 2022 mentioning the event and the Chilean Military Geographic Institute (IGM). Any doubt in the hotel reservation, contact us through sirgas2022@igm.cl.

Crowne Plaza

Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 136, Santiago
https://www.crowneplaza.com/

Diego de Almagro Santiago

Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 1485, Santiago
http://www.dahoteles.com/

Hotel Sheraton Santiago

Av. Sta. María 1742, Santiago
https://www.espanol.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sclsi-sheraton-santiago-hotel-and-convention-center/

Consulte por precio especial SIRGAS 2022 mencionando el evento y el Instituto Geográfico Militar Chile (IGM). Cualquier duda en la reserva del hotel, contáctenos a través de sirgas2022@igm.cl.