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Pack the right things and prepare the necessary documentation for your destination in Chile. The Elqui Valley is an unforgettable experience that combines adventure, relaxation and deep contact with local nature and culture.

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What documents do I need?

Are you thinking about visiting Vicuña, but not sure what documents to bring if you are coming from abroad? Below you will find all the information about visas. In addition, you can consult all the detailed information on the website:

September to March

Spring Summer

What Brig?

Sunscreen, reusable bottle, bag to carry your trash, cash because there are not many ATMs, light and comfortable clothing, a mentality typical of the Elqui Valley: relax and enjoy, hat and sunglasses, universal plug, camera, good battery charge because you will want to take a lot of photos, good attitude, swimsuit, alcohol gel, repellent.

What will you find?

People happy to explore the Valley, many green areas to enjoy, places to take many photos, tourists from all over the world, traffic jams because everyone wants to know the benefits of the Valley, restaurants with many people (we recommend making a reservation), witnessing one of the most unforgettable settings in the world: you will be surrounded by high mountains and one of the most beautiful skies in the world.

Spring

The temperature in the Elqui Valley during the spring months varies between 6° and 30°, with an average of 16° (according to CEAZA data). During these months, tourist activity begins for those who prefer a more temperate climate, although it is likely that most days will already be quite clear and it will be suitable for visiting swimming pools or rivers, if the winds allow it, since in this season we still find We found windy days.

Summer

The temperature in the Elqui Valley during the summer months varies between 10° and 33°, with an average of 21° (according to CEAZA data), with the month of January being the month with the hottest days of the year. Even so, they are the months in which tourists recommend visiting the area the most.

From December to the end of February, what is most repeated are the panoramas in swimming pools and rivers, due to the pleasant water temperatures.

April to August

Autumn
Winter

What Brig?

Warm clothing, windbreaker, waterproof shoes, rain clothing, gloves, glasses (for going to the snow), sunscreen, keep in mind that it will be very hot during the day and very cold at night, reusable bottle, bag to carry your garbage, alcohol gel, repellent.

What will you find?

Due to the schedule, businesses usually close earlier. People happy to tour the Valley, many green areas to enjoy, places to take many photos, tourists from all over the world, witnessing one of the most unforgettable settings in the world: you will be surrounded by high mountains and one of the most beautiful skies Worldwide.

Autumn

The temperature in the Elqui Valley during the autumn months varies between 4° and 30°, with an average of 14° (according to data from CEAZA) but although they begin to decrease, the days are not yet felt as cold. and it is pleasant to visit.

Winter

The temperature in the Elqui Valley during the winter months varies between 0° and 28°, with an average temperature of 12° (according to CEAZA data), with the month of July being the month with the coldest and rainiest days. of the year, however, regarding rainfall, the probabilities reach 6%, so tourist activities of an astronomical nature are carried out almost normally.

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What documents do I need?

September to March

Spring Summer

What Brig?

What will you find?

Spring

Summer

April to August

Autumn
Winter

What Brig?

What will you find?

Autumn

Winter

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