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Category - Chile Travel News
Breaking news from Chile – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America’s western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago, its capital, sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. The city’s palm-lined Plaza de Armas contains the neoclassical cathedral and the National History Museum. The massive Parque Metropolitano offers swimming pools, a botanical garden and zoo.
Ocean Alliance Antarctica Initiative Invites Global Leaders to Shape a Legacy for Planetary Survival
A historic Antarctica expedition led by Ocean Alliance Conservation Member (OACM) is inviting...
The Most Exciting New Hotel Openings of 2026: Luxury Debuts from Miami to Bali, Africa and Australia
Luxury travel is booming in 2026 with spectacular new hotels opening across the globe—from Miami’s...
Deadly Tragedy in Patagonia, Chile for Mexican, German, and British Tourists
A sudden blizzard in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park killed five international tourists as...
The 9 Best Story Book Hotels Beyond NH Hotel’s PR Campaign
The NH Hotel Collection's hotel new PR campaign transforms several of their properties, such as the...
China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways Significant Cooperation
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines today announce a significant expansion of their codeshare...
Pacific Tsunami Center Warns Countries and Regions Around the Pacific
Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, often known as Tahiti, Japan, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll...
Massive 7.4 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Argentina and Chile
People are fleeing to higher ground after cell phone and siren warnings of a tsunami were issued in...
Argentina and Chile Partner with Qatar on Years of Culture Initiative
Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has designated the Argentine Republic and the Republic of...
Not All Grapes are Created Equal: This Wine May Not Be For You
Carmenère Wines Redefine Complexity. A Hidden Terroir Shaping Unique Wines
Shaping Unique Chile Wines
A Hidden Terroir in Chile Nnstled within the heart of Chile's renowned Peumo region, the Cornellana...
LATAM Places Order for 10 787 Dreamliners with Boeing
With the addition of this latest order, LATAM anticipates expanding its fleet to 52 Dreamliners by...
New Istanbul to Santiago Flights on Turkish Airlines
Commencing on 18 December 2024, Turkish Airlines will operate four weekly flights from Istanbul to...
7.4 Earthquake in Chile
San Pedro de Atacama in Chile was the epiccenter of a 7.4 Earthquake that shook this remote region...
The World Press Freedom Prize Honors Killed Palestinian Journalists
Today is World Press Freedom Day. eTurboNews publisher Juergen Steinmetz applauds the International...
2027 Special Olympics World Games Coming to Santiago, Chile
The Federal Government of Chile and the City of Santiago have allocated around $134 million to...
Astrotourism in Chile Since 2015
The Mamalluca Observatory in Vicuña, Coquimbo region, was a trailblazer in inviting tourists...
Sudden Ban on Exploradores in Chile Over Climate Change Concerns
The closure of the Explorers glacier followed a significant ice calving event on the main glacier...
The Humboldt Current Influences the Taste of Chilean Wines
Did you know that Chilean wines are celebrated globally, and in 2019, Chile was ranked eighth among...
Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile
The Opening Ceremony of the Pan American Games, the largest-ever sporting event in Chile’s...
LATAM Receives First Airbus A321neo, Orders 13 More
LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft that can seat up to 224...
Weak Passports in Latin America: Ecuador Ranked Among the Least Powerful in 2023
Ecuador‘s passport ranks among the weak passports in Latin America when considering the...
Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile and Argentina
There were no immediate report of any deaths, injuries or damages from the Chilean or Argentine...
Satellite Tourism Resilience Centre at Pontifical Catholic Univ. Chile
Plans are in progress for a Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre at Pontifical...
How to be a chief travel officer
From January 24 to March 17, 2023, people can apply to be Antarctica21’s Chief Flying Penguin...
Chile wine cruise with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Wine lovers in search of new stomping grounds can sample new experiences – and some great vintages...
New daily flights from Atlanta to Chile and Argentina on Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is making it easier to connect between North and South America by increasing...
Chile gives travelers 5 reasons to visit
Winter is right around the corner, and it’s a good time to start planning a trip to the...
LATAM to neutralize CO2 emissions on Latin America flights
LATAM Airlines Group announced that it will compensate the CO2 emissions of the first nine routes...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Same-sex marriage is now legal in Chile
“All couples who so wish, regardless of their sexual orientation, will be able to live, love, marry...
The UNWTO Executive Council Clarifies: A new Letter from Chile
As expected and on behalf of the 32 members of the Executive Council, the President of the UNWTO...
UFO Sightings: Best Places To Catch an Unidentified Flying Object
Perhaps having more time at home due to COVID-19 has given us greater time to look up to the...
Chile is reopening to fully vaccinated tourists
The quarantine for fully vaccinated international travelers will be lifted if the results of their...
The Lambda Variant: Vaccine Resistant and more contagious?
The Lambda Variant of COVID-19 could very well be a step up from the current Delta Variant...
LATAM Airlines Group launches pilot health passport
The mobile application allows greater autonomy in the management of international trips, permitting...
LATAM Group: Zero waste to landfill by 2027 and carbon neutral by 2050
By developing a portfolio of conservation projects and other initiatives, LATAM Group will offset...
Sky Airline CEO on COVID challenges in South America
The Regional Vice President in the Americas for IATA, Peter Cerda, recently interviewed Jose...
JetSmart Airline CEO on COVID ups and downs
Lori Ranson, Senior Analyst for the Americas, recently had the opportunity to speak with JetSmart...
The future of LATAM Airlines according to CEO Peter Cerda
The CEO of LATAM Airlines, Roberto Alvo, speaks about taking over as CEO of the premier airline in...
Strong earthquake strikes Chile-Bolivia border region
Strong Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked Chile-Bolivia border region today. Preliminary...
Strong earthquake rocks Chile-Argentina border region
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Chile-Argentina border region today. No immediate...
Strong earthquake strikes near Atacama, Chile
Powerful Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near the coast of Atacama, Chile today. No fatalities...
No Tsunami after 6.80 Earthquake in Chile
Official U.S. Geological Survey earthquake alerts warn of a possible tsunami in the region. This...
Strong 6.9 Earthquake in Chile
A strong earthquake was measured 10 minutes at 19.39 UTC time on June 3 ( 10 min ago) in Northern...
LATAM will continue USA and Chile Service only
LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced today that they will temporarily suspend...
Peru and Chile closed borders to foreign travelers
Chile and Peru are closing their border as of today while Latin America’s largest airline...
LATAM reduces international flights by approximately 30%
ATAM Airlines Group and its subsidiaries announced today a reduction in international flights of...
LATAM launches new cabin class for national and international flights
LATAM Airlines Group announced today that it will introduce its superior cabin class, Premium...
Riots have taken heavy toll on Chile tourism
According to the latest travel industry research, the recent riots in Chile have taken a tremendous...
Chilean plane with 38 passengers bound for Antarctica declared ‘crashed’
Chilean transport aircraft headed for Antarctica and carrying 38 passengers and crew is considered...
Chile’s ultra-low-cost airline SKY orders 10 Airbus A321XLR jets
SKY, a Chile-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 10...
UNWTO wine tourism conference celebrates rural transformation and jobs
The 4th Global Conference on Wine Tourism, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the...
Strong earthquake strikes near the coast of Coquimbo, Chile
Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near the coast of Coquimbo, Chile today. Authorities in...
Chile cancels APEC Summit, UN climate conference over protest violence
Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera said he has made a difficult decision to cancel the Asia...
Witness of violence: A tourist in Chile tells his story
Chile has been taken over by protests. Puerto Montt and Santiago are usually peaceful cities in...
Chile: Despite deadly protests, 2019 APEC summit is still on
Chile’s Foreign Minister announced that the country is preparing for two major international...
A Complete Guide to the Nursing Industry in Latin America
Latin America has seen tremendous societal growth and development in the past 50 years, bringing...
Deadly trouble in Chile over subway fare hike
There is trouble in Chile after two people died in violent protests over a subway fare hike. A...
Chile declares state of emergency as Santiago erupts in riots
The President of Chile president has declared a state of emergency following violent protests...
Powerful earthquake rocks Southern Chile
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has occurred in Los Lagos, Chile, about 610 miles (980 kilometers) south...
Strong M6.8 earthquake strikes near the coast of Libertador O’Higgins, Chile
Powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the coast of Libertador O’Higgins, Chile today...
No tsunami warning, as powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes near Coquimbo, Chile
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit off the coast of...
Scoot gets first-of-its-kind permit to operate ebikes in Santiago, Chile
Scoot, the original shared electric vehicle company, is launching their new shared ebike in the Las...
Best honeymoon destinations for every zodiac sign in 2019
Find the best honeymoon destinations for your zodiac sign in 2019 right here. There should be no...
Foreign tourists jailed for driving over Chile’s famous Atacama Giant
Three foreign tourists who traveled by car over the famous Atacama Giant were found guilty of...
Strong 6.7 earthquake shakes Chile
Chile shaken by strong earthquake.
Five people wounded in Santiago bus stop terrorist bombing
An explosion at a bus stop in Santiago, the capital of Chile, wounded at least five people. The...
Design Hotels™ welcomes seven new members
As Design Hotels™ wraps a bow on the year, we do so with the welcome addition of seven new member...
LATAM announces new Caribbean destination, increases connectivity from Lima
LATAM Airlines Group today announced two new flights from its Lima hub including a new Caribbean...
Strong earthquake strikes Chile
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 55 miles NE from Iquique, Chile today. The strong quake was also...
LATAM airline answers question: What is augmented reality?
LATAM, first airline group in the Americas to implement a mobile digital tool that allows...
Nine Chilean passenger planes forced to land over phony bomb threats
Nine planes in Chilean, Peruvian and Argentinian airspace have been forced to make emergency...
Emirates launches new service from Dubai to Santiago, Chile
Emirates has launched a new, five times-a-week service from Dubai (DXB) to Santiago International...
Alexandre de Juniac: Infrastructure, costs key to harnessing power of aviation in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Latin America and...
Outgoing Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gets a WHO post
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has agreed to chair the board of the World Health...
Pope Francis marries LATAM cabin crew couple at 34,000 feet
In an unprecedented moment, the Holy Father Pope Francis delivered the sacrament of marriage to two...
Santiago accounts for half of Chile´s tourism
Chile´s capital city is an important hub for domestic and international flights
Tourism market share: Chile’s big surprise
A ranking of total tourist arrivals in South America ranks Chile in second place overall.
Chile named best country to visit in 2018
Chile ranked as the number one country to visit next year in Best in Travel 2018 list
