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La Parva
Spend 2 days (one night) skiing at La Parva; reach it in about 90 min from Santiago airport.
La Parva is a large ski resort in the Andes, 35 km northeast of Santiago. With 20 trails, night skiing and off‑piste options, a short 2‑day stay (one night) lets you ski most runs and enjoy the village. Summer visitors can add a day for hiking or mountain‑bike lifts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- June–Sept (ski season); Dec–Feb (summer hiking)
- avoid July–Aug (possible heavy snowstorms, road closures)
- Airport
- SCL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Chile ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Chile's National Migration Service or a Chilean consulate; keep the entry slip or digital record you receive.
- Chile ↗Torres del Paine: campsites and refugios on the W and O treks must be booked in advance, and the park requires an entry ticket bought ahead; check the official park (CONAF) channels.
- Chile ↗Chile strictly controls food imports: declare fruit, meat, dairy, seeds and honey on arrival, or throw them away before customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for La Parva133 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about La Parva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $).Chile-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEntel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.Chile-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.Chile-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.Chile-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Chile-wide
- SafetyLa Parva is generally safe; main risks are winter road conditions and occasional avalanches—use shuttles or chains when required.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.Chile-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on 18–19 September; Sunday trading is limited in small towns.Chile-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSCL Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Closest international airport, 50 km (31 mi) from resort).SCL Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Closest international airport, 31 mi (50 km) from resort).
- Getting aroundWalk, ski lifts, or shuttle vans from Santiago.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at slope‑side café5,000–7,000 CLP
- Street or quick mealPizza slice4,000–6,000 CLP
- Budget bedRefugio dormitory, a night, per personCLP 15,000
- Mid-range bedRefugio dormitory, a night, per personCLP 20,000
- High-end bedRefugio dormitory, a night, per personCLP 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CLP 25,000 · Mid CLP 35,000 · High CLP 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SCL Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Closest international airport, 50 km (31 mi) from resort)SCL Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Closest international airport, 31 mi (50 km) from resort)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Care
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Care
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jun, Sep, Dec–Feb. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Parva: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk, ski lifts, or shuttle vans from Santiago. Lifts run year‑round; winter shuttles cost from 32,000 CLP one‑way.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Farellones
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Shared ski shuttle, about 20 min
Nearby ski village with additional runs and restaurants.
Valle Nevado
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Ski shuttle or private car, about 30 min
Part of Tres Valles ski area; good for varied terrain.
El Colorado
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Ski shuttle, about 25 min
Another resort in the same ski region.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Condo village (Airbnb/condos)
Self‑catering units; most visitors stay here for one night.
Refugios (hostel‑style)
Bare‑bones hostel with meals and fireplace.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CLP 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CLP 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
- High
- CLP 70,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Condo unit (Airbnb)2 × 1 night × CLP 45,000 | CLP 90,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CLP 35,000 | CLP 70,000 |
| Lift ticket (full day)2 × CLP 30,000 · check | CLP 60,000 |
| Shuttle SCL → La Parva (one‑way)2 × CLP 32,000 · check | CLP 64,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CLP 15,000 · check | CLP 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CLP 31,400 |
| Trip total≈ CLP 172,700 per person per day, bed included | CLP 345,400 |
Self‑catering; includes kitchen.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at slope‑side café | 5,000–7,000 CLP |
| Pizza slice | 4,000–6,000 CLP |
| Gondola lift (single ascent, summer)2025 price | 16,000 CLP |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Snow chains often required on mountain roads; check conditions locally.
- Autopista Costanera Norte is a toll road; budget extra.
- Lift tickets are sold daily; price varies – check latest rates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 131
- Fire
- 132
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Emergency
- Police133
- Ambulance131
- Fire132
Embassy
US consulate in Santiago; other embassies in Santiago.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SCL → La Parva shuttle: about 32,000 CLP one‑way, 90 min (check)
- Lift ticket (full day): ≈25,000–35,000 CLP (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑kul‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑to kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el telesilla? — Where is the lift? (don‑de es‑ta el te‑le‑si‑ya)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for La Parva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: June–Sept (ski season); Dec–Feb (summer hiking) · avoid July–Aug (possible heavy snowstorms, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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