How to Reach Chile´s Country 

Most visitors travel to Chile from abroad by aeroplane. The country´s main entry point is the Arturo Merino Benitez airport in Santiago, also known as Pudahuel.Twenty five airlines fly to the airport. But Chile´s leading airline, LAN Chile offers flights and connections to most places in the world. The airline also offers daily flights to Chile´s largest cities including Arica, Iquique, Calama, Antofagasta, Copiapó, La Serena, Santiago, Concepción, Temuco, Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas. 

HOW TO GET ARICA? 

By plane Chacalluta International Airport is located 18.5 Km northeast of the city. The most common transportation to the city is shared taxi (colectivo) there are also Rent-A-Car offices. To call from overseas, you must add the country code (56) and the city code (58) first. Calling from Santiago you must add (58) except in case of mobile phone whose number start with 09 . 

Airlines, flights and Scheduled 

Chile is a long, narrow country with a pecurliar geography which implies very long journies.Sometimes the journies cannot be made by land and aeroplanes offer a much more suitable means of travel.Domestic flights serve all of Chile´s largest cities as well as the main tourist attractions.The three airlines - Lan, LanExpress and Sky Airline - offer daily flights to most destinations. 

From Arica Airport by Car 

You must travel south along the Ruta -5 International highway, driving to Arica city, on your right hand you will find Luis Beretta Avenue, Follow this road and it will meet with General Velásquez., The hotel is No 1100.  

By Car 

If travelling from Peru, you must cross the Chilean customs, 19 kilometers north of Arica.If travelling from the south, the nearest city is Iquique, 307 kilometers from Arica.The maximum on Chile´s highways is 120 kmph while on smaller roads you can travel at up to 80 kmph.Radar guns and camaras as well as the permanent present of the green-uniformed civil police ensure the law is obeyed. Unlike other countries in Latin America, the civil police in Chile are well respected for their correct behaviour and commitment to duty. 

By Bus 

There are frequent buses from Santiago and Iquique to the National Bus Terminal on Avenida Diego Portales on the corner with Santa María. There are also regular services from Tacna which arrive at the adjacent international bus terminal.