Advices for Car Trips through Chile

16. You will have to pay an additional fee to be able to drive on some roads. All roads of this type have a special checkpoint at the entrance. The cost of using toll roads is different, and it depends mostly on the region. As a rule, the fee ranges from US$1 to US$6.

17. In Santiago, there are also several paid roads, the fee for using which is charged separately. Toll highways are automatically controlled by cameras, so it is simply impossible to drive on them unnoticed without making the payment.

18. All drivers, who plan to use toll roads, must equip their cars with special electronic devices and register the credit card number in a special system. Each time you enter a toll road, a certain amount of money will be deducted from the account.

19. Travellers, who want to make a car ride to the most picturesque places of the country, should not forget to purchase a map of local roads. Some petrol stations also sell maps of national parks. These maps are usually very helpful when you need to select the best route.

20. In the territory of large cities almost all intersections are made in the form of roundabouts. Just like usual, the cars that already move in the circle have the advantage. For foreign guests such crossroads will be a real salvation, because for an unprepared driver it is usually very hard to gasp the meaning of multiple road signs installed at crossroads.

21. Drivers, who want to make a ride to the mountain areas of the country, are recommended to use snow chains. Despite the fact that the weather remains fairly warm in coastal areas even in winter, mountain roads are covered with snow and ice.

22. It should be noted that the quality of roads in national parks is good, so it is not necessary to rent a powerful SUV for a trip there. The most complex roads are located in the mountains, so foreign drivers are recommended to find out about their peculiarities in advance.

23. The highway number 57 is known as one of the most beautiful roads in the country. That is the place where drivers will be able to see truly unforgettable landscapes. It should be noted that this is a toll road, but a ride in the scenic area is definitely worth some extra charge.