Trip to Chile: pesos or dollars?

Hi there, Our departure is coming up soon... Since we’ll be mostly in the San Pedro de Atacama area and Chilean Patagonia, is it better to bring only Chilean pesos or is it wise to also take some US dollars? Thanks! Odile

Hi there,

I only paid in pesos (cash from ATM withdrawals or card payments).

Have a great trip! !

Hello Thanks Have a nice day

Hi,

I can confirm what Attila said—I only used pesos throughout the country.

Fred

One last tip!

You should still pay for your nights by card in dollars. That’s what triggers the VAT refund for foreigners on accommodation.

The small local places only charge in pesos, and I think the VAT is, uhhh, forgotten anyway...

Thanks for all these details. Have a great day

Thanks! Have a good day!