Practical Information

Arriving to Chile

When you get to Chile, you will arrive at the international airport "Arturo Merino Benítez" in Santiago. There you have to aboard a flight to Concepción at the domestic terminal. This terminal is located in the same building as the international one. In Concepción you will arrive at the "Carriel Sur" airport located 5 kilometers to the Northwest of the city.

From Airport to Downtown Concepción

At the local airport there are shuttle vans for 6 people. The price is about $5000 (Chilean pesos) per person. The taxi to downtown should cost at most $7000 (Chilean pesos).

International Calls

Calls to landline phones

DDD (Direct Dial) International Call Procedures: Dial Carrier Code + '0' + country code + city code

Calls to mobile phones

DDD (Direct Dial) International Call Procedures: Dial Carrier Code + '0' + country code

Carrier Codes

Electricity

In Chile the electrical current used is 220 volts, 50 Hertz.

Weather

January is in the middle of summer with sunny days and warm weather.

Average maximum temperature : 25 ºC
Average minimum temperature : 10 ºC

Time

The time in Chile is -3 hours Greenwich Standard Time.

Commerce

Shopping areas in downtown Concepción are open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. The most accepted credit cards are Visa and Master Card. Some stores accept also Diners and American Express.

Exchange Rate

Chile's official currency is the Peso ($). 1 US$ (dollar) is equivalent to $500 (Chilean pesos). This is just an approximation because the currency floats. Money can be exchanged at banks, exchange houses and the international airport in Santiago.

Please, get some Chilean currency at the international airport in Santiago because the local airport in Concepción does not have an exchange house. You will need Chilean pesos for the taxi or shuttle van.

Banks

Banking hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

  • Bank Bice, O'Higgins 437, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2240888
  • Bank BBVA, O'Higgins 396, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2403035
  • Banco Edwards - Citibank, Anibla Pinto 499, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 3385000
  • Bank Corpbanca, Galería El Foro s/n Barrio Universitario, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2225634
  • Bank of Chile, Chacabuco 839, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2863047
  • Bank of Crédito e Inversiones, O'Higgins 399, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2402592
  • Bank of Desarrollo, Barros Arana 451, Concepción, Tel. +56 600-6700500
  • Bank Estado, O'Higgins 486, Concepción, Tel. +56 600-2007000
  • Bank Santander, O'Higgins 368, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2265932
  • Bank Security, O'Higgins 428, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2908000
  • Scotiabank, O'Higgins 487, Concepción, Tel. +56 600 2208810
  • Bank International, San Martín 486, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2225576
  • Bank Itaú, O'Higgins 449, Concepción, Tel. +56 41 2403900

Currency Exchange Houses

  • Afex, Barros Arana 565 Local 57, Concepción. Tel. +56 41 2239619
  • Varex, Barros Arana 565 Local 54, Concepción. Tel. +56 41 2246623
  • Fides, Barros Arana 565 Local 58, Concepción. Tel. +56 41 2259515

Car Rental

  • Avis, Arturo Prat 750, Concepción. Tel +56 41 2887420
  • Budget, Arturo Prat 750, Concepción. Tel +56 41 2887421
  • Hertz, Arturo Prat 248, Concepción. Tel +56 41 2797461

Concepción Map

Here you can find a Concepción Map.