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Ministers Walker and Isamit announce protocols and provide a list of protected wilderness areas for viewing the 2020 Eclipse

The ministers also announced the protocols and provided a list of protected wilderness areas that will remain open for the eclipse on December 14, which will be visible across the Araucanía Region and in part of the Los Ríos Region.

Chile firms up its position as the world’s leading adventure tourism destination

At the most recent World Travel Awards, Chile was named Leading Adventure Tourism Destination for the fifth straight year and also retained the title of Leading Green Destination.

Travel to Chile Plan

From midnight on Monday, November 23, those who arrive by air to the Arturo Merino Benitez Airport will be able to enter the country. Entry will take place in compliance with strict health measures.

Chile: South America’s Leading Destination 2020

For the first time in its history, the World Travel Awards (WTA), better known as “The Tourism Oscars”, chose Chile as the first place winner in the most important category, South America’s Leading Destination 2020.

COVID-19: Instructions for people entering Chile from overseas

The Pacific Alliance opens Tourism Macro-Round, which will be conducted virtually for the first time

The “VI Tourism Macro-Round of the Pacific Alliance: Moving forward together to reactivate the industry” was launched with the participation of the highest-ranking tourism officials from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, member countries of the Pacific Alliance, and Argentina and Brazil as invited countries.

President Piñera announces the creation of the new Río Clarillo and Salar del Huasco National Parks

The Río Clarillo National Park will be the first of its kind in the Metropolitan Region. It will consist of over 10,000 hectares of protected land located in the municipality of Pirque. Meanwhile, the Salar del Huasco National Park in Tarapacá will be a flamingo habitat reserve and heritage space.

Minister Walker announces the gradual reopening of Chile’s national parks

The announcement comes as part of the Government’s Paso a Paso (Step-by-step) plan and will be in effect until the end of November, depending on the situation in each region of the country. Group activities limited to a maximum of 15 people, short safety presentations, and payment by credit card are some of the measures that will go into effect tomorrow as the Alerce Costero National Park in the Los Ríos Region reopens.

Webinar to be held for adventure tourism experts and SMEs

The event, which will take place on Tuesday, July 14, will to bring together Chile’s main adventure tourism stakeholders.

Chile’s Economy Ministry launches National Tourism Plan including health and hygiene protocols, subsidies, and funding for promotion

The plan, formulated in conjunction with the Tourism Undersecretariat and Sernatur, includes subsidies totaling around CLP$7 billion (US$9 million).