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Patagonia > Tourist Tips
Tourist Tips
 Outdoor clothingClothing for the Patagonia is synonym of "outdoors". You must bring comfortable outdoor footwear, windbreak coat, lip balm, sunglasses, camera, hat and gloves. Hats
Sunglasses / sun block
Parkas and sweaters
Gloves
Trekking or snow footwear for outing trips
What to wear for excursions In layers. First, you must wear synthetic fabric underwear, which eliminates perspiration and maintains the body dry (avoid cotton clothes, since they get easily wet). The intermediate layer must be light and allow for the elimination of body wetness. The third layer is to protect tourists from external elements, like water and wind, although it requires adequate ventilation. Language The official language of Chile is Spanish. English language is usually used as an alternative means to communicate. Health No special immunization is needed. There are no poisonous plants or animals. There is a wide range of all kinds of medicines.. Drinking water and food Although the cities of the Patagonia count on drinking water, it is recommended that tourists drink bottled water, especially when visiting places that are located far from urban areas. In terms of food, it is recommended to eat at established places. Always eat cooked, never raw, fish and seafood. Currency Most stores and tourist places accept international credit cards. Most common cards are Visa, Master Card, Diners Club and American Express. American dollars and Euros are used for commercial transactions; therefore, you will be able to pay with them. However, it is recommended to take local currency (Chilean peso) because it’s the only way of payment at smaller stores and rural areas. Power 220 volts and 60 hz.
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