Antofagasta Chile Travel Guide
For navigation, public transport routes, and locating points of interest. Download offline maps for Antofagasta.
For ride-sharing services, convenient and affordable transportation.
For language translation, especially with locals. Download offline Spanish language packs.
Most widely used messaging app in Chile, useful for communicating with tour operators and hotels.
For flight status updates and mobile boarding passes.
The official tourism website for Chile, Www.chile.travel, for comprehensive information.
Official website for local event calendars, news, and city information, Www.municipalidaddeantofagasta.cl.
Skyscanner, Google Flights, Kayak for comparing flight prices and routes.
Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia for finding and reserving accommodation.
Turbus, Pullman Bus, Ciktur for long-distance bus schedules and tickets.
Follow official Chilean tourism accounts (e.g., @ChileTravel on X/Instagram) for non-specific travel inspiration and updates.
Search for travel podcasts focusing on Chile or the Atacama Dry land for valuable insights into culture, history, and experiences.
Explore Skillshare for photography courses to capture Antofagasta's unique landscapes.
Head to San Pedro de Atacama (a 4-5 hour bus ride) for otherworldly landscapes, geysers, and salt flats.
Travel north to Iquique (5-6 hours by bus or short flight) for surfing beaches, duty-free shopping, and historical sites.
Explore the Altiplano region further inland, potentially crossing into Bolivia for the Salar de Uyuni or to Argentina.
Keep a small, separate note with emergency contacts, your hotel address, and any medical information. This helps if your handset is lost or out of battery.
Arrive at Andrés Sabella Gálvez Airport (ANF) at least 1.5-2 hours before a domestic flight.
Allow 2.5-3 hours for your ANF departure if you have a connecting international flight from Santiago.
For long-distance bus departures, arrive at the Terminal Rodoviario at least 30-45 minutes before.
Double-check your flight status and departure time.
Pre-book a shuttle, taxi, or ride-share to the airport.
You must present this document to immigration upon departure from Chile. Keep it along along with your passport.
Purchase any last-quick gifts in advance of your departure day.
If you plan to ship items home, confirm customs regulations and costs with the postal service (Correos de Chile) or private couriers.
Chile does not have a general VAT refund system for tourists on goods purchased. Do not expect to claim VAT refunds.
Remember to keep your Tourist Card with your passport until you depart Chile. This document is obligatory for immigration.
