Chile
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
ELECTRIC GRID OUTAGE
Chile has experienced a widespread electric grid outage on 25 February 2025. Power remains out across large parts of the country. Transport options,options and telephone networks, in particular in the Metropolitan Region in Santiago, are disrupted. The Government have announced a State of Exception and a curfew, beginning 22:00 Tuesday 25 February until 06:00 Wednesday 26 February.
You should monitor local media for updates and follow the instructions and advice of the authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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