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Algarrobo
Spend 1–2 days in Algarrobo for beach time and a quick visit to San Alfonso del Mar; longer only if you want a full resort stay.
Algarrobo is a small coastal town of about 10,000 residents that swells with summer visitors. Its main draw is a string of beaches and the San Alfonso del Mar resort, which hosts the world’s second‑largest outdoor pool. A single day covers the beaches; add a night for resort amenities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- Dec–Feb (summer)
- avoid Jun–Aug (winter, cold water)
- Airport
- SCL
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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 Algarrobo133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Algarrobo, 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
- SafetyAlgarrobo is generally safe; petty theft can occur on crowded beaches—keep valuables hidden.
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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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) (About 1 h 30 min by bus or car via Route 68).
- Getting aroundLocal buses run along the coast; taxis are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach kioskCLP 800–1,200
- BeerBeer (bottle)CLP 1,500–2,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))CLP 5,000–6,500
- Budget bedSan Alfonso del Mar double room, a night, per personCLP 70,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CLP 6,000 · Mid CLP 12,000 · High CLP 25,000
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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) (About 1 h 30 min by bus or car via Route 68)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Aug
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Algarrobo: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jul
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 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
Local buses run along the coast; taxis are common. Walk between beaches in the town centre (5–15 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valparaíso
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Bus from Algarrobo to Valparaíso, about 1 h 15 min via Route 68
Historic port city with murals and hills; good for a half‑day visit.
Santiago
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Bus or car, about 1 h 30 min via Route 68
Longer travel; consider a full day if you want to explore the capital.
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.
San Alfonso del Mar
Resort with pool, apartments and restaurants; double rooms CLP 70,000–120,000 per night
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 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CLP 8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- CLP 15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| San Alfonso del Mar double room2 × 1 night × CLP 95,000 | CLP 190,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CLP 12,000 | CLP 24,000 |
| Bus SCL → Algarrobo (round trip)2 × CLP 12,000 · check | CLP 24,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CLP 15,000 · check | CLP 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CLP 26,800 |
| Trip total≈ CLP 147,400 per person per day, bed included | CLP 294,800 |
Check availability during peak summer.
2026 estimate in Chilean pesos; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a beach kiosk | CLP 800–1,200 |
| Ice cream | CLP 1,000–1,500 |
| Beer (bottle) | CLP 1,500–2,500 |
| Taxi (5 km) | CLP 5,000–6,500 |
| Bus ticket SCL → Algarrobocheck | CLP 8,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer crowds can make beaches very busy; arrive early for a spot.
- Water can be cold even in summer; bring a wetsuit if you plan extended swimming.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 131
- Fire
- 132
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Emergency
- Police133
- Ambulance131
- Fire132
Embassy
US consulate in Santiago; check address before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SCL → Algarrobo bus: about CLP 10,000 one‑way, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi Algarrobo center → San Alfonso del Mar: about CLP 5,000–7,000, 10 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdon̪de esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpweðo paˈɣaɾ kon taˈɾxe.ta)
- Quisiera una botella de agua — I would like a water bottle (kiˈsjeɾa ˈuna βoˈteʎa de ˈaɣwa)
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 Algarrobo. 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: Dec–Feb (summer) · avoid Jun–Aug (winter, cold water) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at San Alfonso del Mar for resort amenities.
- Combine with a Valparaíso day trip for a coastal itinerary.
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