{"id":24954,"date":"2022-10-18T19:30:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-august-in-chile\/"},"modified":"2022-10-18T19:30:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T19:30:25","slug":"what-to-do-in-august-in-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-august-in-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in August in Chile - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chile is a country situated along the western seaboard of South America.
\nIt is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on its long eastern border by Argentina, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Chile\u2019s relief is for the most part mountainous, with the Andes range dominating the landscape. The capital is Santiago.<\/p>

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Before we have a look at what you can do in Chile, let's first look at the weather you can expect in August.

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August weather in Chile<\/h2>To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in August in Chile, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if August is comfortable or humid

Generally, August in Chile will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 59\u00b0F \/ 15\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 42\u00b0F \/ 6\u00b0C.

Chile has its share of rainy days in August. You can expect around 12 rainy days, with on average 6.3 inches \/ 161 mm of rain during the whole month.

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The forecast for August 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in Chile<\/h2>

Chile has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.<\/p>

San Crist\u00f3bal Hill<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
An aerial tramway is located in San Crist\u00f3bal Hill.<\/div><\/div>
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda<\/div>
Other<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is a state of art cultural center.<\/div><\/div>
Valle de la Luna and the Atacama Desert<\/div>
Other<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Valle de la Luna means valley of the moon. You can ride dirt bikes in the desert.<\/div><\/div>
Easter Island & Rapa Nui National Park<\/div>
Park<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
This island was first discovered on Easter Sunday. In Rapa Nui National Park, there are strange-looking ancient statues, very famous, yet mysterious, all without legs.<\/div><\/div>
Museum of Pre-Columbian Art<\/div>
Museum<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a great place for creative-minded visitors.<\/div><\/div>
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa<\/div>
Museum<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa will take you centuries back in time.<\/div><\/div>
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts<\/div>
Museum<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts has some wonderful art collections.<\/div><\/div>
Torres Del Paine National Park<\/div>
Park<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
There are several activities you can do at Torres Del Paine National Park.<\/div><\/div>
Assumption of the Virgin Mary<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>Aug<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Assumption of the Virgin Mary is held in mid-August. Special services are held in the local churches. People attend mass.<\/div><\/div>
Museum of Memory and Human Rights<\/div>
Museum<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a great place for history lovers.<\/div><\/div>
Santiago Metropolitan Park<\/div>
Park<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
There is a railway, zoo, and garden in Santiago Metropolitan Park.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in Chile<\/h2>

Buying souvenirs and handicrafts in Chile is very easy, as there are many places to find these products. Of all the cities in the country, Santiago is the best place to buy all kinds of Chilean handicrafts.
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  • In Patio Bellavista you will find a wide range of typical Chilean products just in the heart of the Bellavista district.
    \nIf you would like visit a shopping center, we reccomend:<\/li>
  • Mall Espacio M - Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Jes\u00fas 1214, Santiago, Regi\u00f3n Metropolitana<\/li>
  • Los Dominicos is a small village where you can find all kinds of handicrafts.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

    Activities in Chile<\/h2>
    Wine tours<\/div>
    Tour cellars, old vineyard manors to discover and experience how the experts make some of the finest wines in the world.<\/div>
    Bird watching<\/div>
    Chile is a great destination for snowbirds that are birdwatching enthusiasts. There are many bird species you could see in the country like flamingos, penguins, and woodpeckers.<\/div>
    Visit World Heritage sites<\/div>
    Chile's territories include some cultural sites that are being preserved. Some of these sites are: The Churches at Chilo\u00e9, the Historic Quarter of Valparaiso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter office, the mining town of Sewell, etc.<\/div>
    Fishing<\/div>
    Fishing is one of the most important activities in Belize and tourists can also have a go at it. There is an abundance of game fish and regardless of your fishing skills, you are almost guaranteed to make a catch.<\/div>
    Visit Robinson Crusoe Island<\/div>
    The fabled island exists! The Juan Fernandez Archipelago is a National Park in the central area that was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.<\/div>
    Stargazing<\/div>
    The world's clearest skies can be found in Chile. Thanks to nature, geography, climate, and positioning, the night time skies of some parts of Chile become a window to the universe. You can hunt for shooting stars, learn about constellations, planets, and watch the stars.<\/div>
    Landscape Photography<\/div>
    Chile's landscape is an endless panorama of wonderful views. Some of which you can't get elsewhere. From the world's driest desert to the glaciers of Antarctica and Patagonia.<\/div>
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    Restaurants in Chile<\/h2>

    In Santiago and major cities, you can find a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international food. With such an enormous coastline, you can expect fish and seafood almost everywhere. Chile is the world's second largest producer of salmon, as well as a number of other farmed sea products, which include oysters, scallops, mussels, trout and turbot.
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    • Donde La Cuca - Cam. Internacional 3500, Montemar, Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Valpara\u00edso<\/li>
    • Don Vito e Zanoni - 8 Nte. 375, Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Valpara\u00edso<\/li>
    • El Fog\u00f3n de Momo - Av. Condell 806, Providencia, Regi\u00f3n Metropolitana<\/li>
    • Los Buenos Muchachos - Av. Ricardo Cumming 1031, Santiago, Regi\u00f3n Metropolitana<\/li>
    • Portofino Restaurant - Bellamar 301, Valpara\u00edso<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

      More things to see in Chile<\/h2>
      The Moai<\/div>
      This is a world-famous tourist destination. The moai are monolithic human figures carved from stone by the Rapa Nui people. There are over a thousand of these statues. It is also a world heritage site.<\/div>
      Moon Valley<\/div>
      Located in San Pedro de Atacama, moon valley is used by NASA to carry out expeditions and tests because the terrain at the valley is very similar to that of Mars.<\/div>
      Caves<\/div>
      One of the world's largest cave systems is on Easter Island. snowbirds can explore its underground lava tunnels that give over 7000 meter (22967 feet) of gallery.<\/div>
      The Mummies Of Chinchorro<\/div>
      One of the fascinating attractions in Chile, The mummies are the oldest in the world! They're close to 8000 years old, which makes them even older than the Egyptian mummies.<\/div>
      El tatio<\/div>
      This high altitude field is home to over 80 geysers. Strolling through the field can feel like an open-air natural Sauna.<\/div>
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