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Information for visitors
Disclaimer: These commercial businesses have no official relationship with the National Metrology Network. We provide this information as a convenience to our visitors. We do not endorse or guarantee the quality or services provided by these businesses.
Laboratory addresses:
Please check each laboratory section.
Transport
Airlines that operate in Chile
Airport transportation in Santiago
Taxi services
Bus services
The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs about USD 30. Taxi counters are located on Level 1, just at the exit of international arrivals zone (there is only one). These taxi counters are open 24-hours every day of the year. Travelers are advised to use official taxis only for their own safety.
City transportation in Santiago
- Radiotaxi Centella Phone:(56-2)7829100
- Public Transportation System: Metro and Buses (bus system is under adjustment). You have to buy a "Bip!" card and charge it with money at Metro Stations.
Maps and telephone guides
Maps:
MapCity.
Planos.
Telephone guides:
Amarillas (commercial).
Blancas (residential and commercial).
Hotels
Some of the following hotels have tariff agreements with National Metrology Network members. If you are interested to apply for those speciall tariffs them, please ask in advance to your chilean host institute.
Santiago
Fundador Hotel. 4 Stars. Located in Santiago City Center, close to Universidad de Chile Metro Station. Walking distance to INN offices.
Plaza San Francisco. 5 Stars. Located in Santiago City Center, close to Universidad de Chile Metro Station. Walking distance to INN offices.
Eurotel Providencia Hotel. 4 Stars. Located in Providencia, close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
Diego de Velázquez Hotel. 4 Stars. Located in Providencia, close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
Iquique
Sunfish Hotel. 3 Stars. Amunategui 1990, Iquique.
Calama
Diego de Almagro Hotel. 4 Stars. Pedro León Gallo 1840.
Concepción
Diego de Almagro Hotel. 4 Stars. Chacabuco 156, Concepción.
Valdivia
Villa del Río Hotel. 4 Stars. Av. España 1025, Valdivia.
Shopping in Santiago
Main commercial areas:
- Santiago City Center, particularly along Ahumada street.
- Providencia, along Providencia Avenue, between Pedro de Valdivia and Tobalaba Avenue. Metro Station: Pedro de Valdivia or Los Leones
Shopping Centers:
Parque Arauco. Av. Kennedy 5413, Las Condes. Opens Sunday to Saturday, 10:00 to 21:00
Alto Las Condes. Av. Kennedy 9001, Las Condes. Opens Sunday to Saturday, 10:00 to 22:00
Food in Santiago
Food and drink in Santiago is quite expensive if compared to other places in Southamerica. If you want to save money, one possiblity is to purchase prepared food at supermarkets, or to check the following restaurant guides: www.santiagourmet.com, restaurantes.emol.com
Other places:
Santiago Center:
El Vegetariano, Huérfanos 827 (18). (Vegetarian food).
Ostras Azócar, General Bulnes 37. (Seafood).
Confitería Torres, Alameda 1570.
Providencia:
Lomit's, Av. Providencia 1980. Close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
Fuente Alemana, Pedro de Valdivia 210. (Sandwiches, ...Big sandwiches!). Close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
Elkika Ilmenau, Hernando de Aguirre 47 and Diego de Velázquez 2109. Close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
El Huerto (vegetarian), Orrego Luco 54.
Eladio (meat), Orrego Av. 11 de Septiembre # 2250 Piso 5. Close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
Liguria Pedro de Valdivia 47; Luis Thayer Ojeda 19; Av. Providencia 1373. Close to Tobalaba Metro Station.
Domino Pedro de Valdivia 28. Large variety of sandwiches. Close to Pedro de Valdivia Metro Station.
A pinch of pancho General del Canto 45. US food. Close to Manuel Montt Metro Station.
Lili Marleen Julio Prado 759. Fono 341 6213. German food and military environment. Previous reservation is recommended.
Tante Marlene Miguel Claro 1802. German food.
Las Condes:
Pinpilinpausha (Basque food), Isidora Goyenechea 2900, Las Condes.
Palacio Danubio Azul (chinesse food), Reyes Lavalle 3238, Las Condes.
Le Due Torri (italian food), Isidora Goyenechea 2908, Las Condes.
Tip y Tap Isidora Goyenechea 2922, Las Condes.
Macul:
El Rincón de Azócar (Seafood) Los Platanos 2476. The place is not beautiful, but the food is great. Recommended for seafood lovers so Quality/Price rate is high.
General recommendations
- If you are satisfied with the service add a tip no larger than 10%. Tips are not compulsory.
- Menu prices include all taxes, normally.
- Service charge is rarely used.
- Restaurants are obliged to give you a receipt that is called "boleta". The same for any purchase higher than 250 pesos at any shop.
Customs, Customs Agents, Insurance Agents
National Customs Service
Customs Agents:
Manuel Fernández Miranda y Cia. Ltda..
Contact: David Munizaga, dmunizaga@mfm.cl or Alexi Moraga, amoraga@mfm.cl. Phone: (562) 373-0430
ATA CARNETS ARE ACCEPTED IN CHILE.
Insturance Agents:
Gustavo Montes Bezanilla.
San Sebastián 2807, Of. 316
Las Condes
Phone: 3740055
Banks, credit cards and money change
BANKS
Banks open from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00
Some banks that operate in Chile and main office address.
Santander, Bandera 140, Santiago, (56-2) 320 2000
Banco de Chile, Ahumada 251, Santiago, (56-2) 637 1111
HSBC, Av. Andrés Bello 2711, piso 9, Las Condes, Santiago, (56-2) 299 7200
Deutsche Bank Chile, Av. El Bosque Sur 130, piso 5, Las Condes, Santiago, (56-2) 337 7700
Scotiabank Sud Americano, Morandé 226, Santiago, (56-2) 692 6000
Directory of the Chilean Banks Association.
CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS
Credit Cards:
VISA and MASTERCARD are largely accepted.
Debit cards:
ELECTRON and PLUS are available at many places as "Red Compra".
MONEY EXCHANGE
- There are many places for changing money in the city. Usually they open from 9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays.
- Change rate at the airport is lower than in the city.
- Guiñazu Currency Exchange Service.
- Afex Currency Exchange Service.
Travel operators and agencies
Octopus travel. International operator.
Cocha. Chilean travel agency.
Tourism in Chile
You may consider to spent more time in Chile for doing more than metrology. Chile is rich in beautiful landscapes and you may get more information in this link.
Useful phones
Police: Carabineros. Phone: 133
Fire service: Bomberos Phone: 132
Mountain rescue: Cuerpo de Socorro Andino Phone: 136
Telephone information: 103
Hospitals/Clinics/Dentists
- HOSPITAL CLÍNICO UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA
Marcoleta 367
Santiago
Chile
Universidad Católica Metro Station
Phone: (56 2) 354 30 00
Fax: (56 2) 222 08 43
Emergency Service of the HOSPITAL CLÍNICO UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA
Marcoleta 367
Fono: (56 2) 222 99 00
Open all days, 24 hours
Universidad Católica Metro Station
- CLÍNICA SANTA MARÍA
Avda. Santa María 0500
Providencia
Santiago
Chile
Salvador Metro Station
Phone: (56 2) 461 2000
Emergency Service of the CLINICA SANTA MARÍA
Avda. Santa María 0500
Fono: (56 2) 461 2001
Open all days, 24 hours
Salvador Metro Station
DENTISTS
Juan Cabezas Soriano
Phone: (2) 2332987
San Sebastián 2807,Of.312
Las Condes
Electricity and video
Voltage supply: 220 V/ 50 Hz.
Plugs: CEE 7/16 (most common), CEI 23-16/VII, CEE 7/4, CEI 23-16/VII. U.S. appliances many need voltage converter and plug adapters.
Video system: VHS/NTSC, but many people use PAL too.
Tipping and bargaining
At restaurants: If you are satisfied with the service add a tip not larger than 10%. Tips are not compulsory, they are up to you and proportional to your satisfaction level.
Taxi services: No tips. Just pay what the taximeter says or what you previously agreed.
Bargaining: not used. Exceptions: souvenir stores, jeweleries, craft stores.
Local time and weather
Hora Oficial
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