Before you head to the land of Pablo Neruda, here’s what you need to know
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Chile is a country of diverse and exuberant natural beauty, with varied attractions for both active adventures and laid-back family getaways. Sports, the outdoors, culture, gastronomy and wine... there are many ways you can experience the country, from a boat trip through the magnificent white marble caves of Puerto Río Tranquilo; a relaxing soak in the thermal waters of the Villarica volcano; to a trek through the Torre del Paine Park; skiing in Patagonia; and wine tasting along the famous Wine Route.
Whatever your itinerary, unexpected accidents and illnesses can happen. Travel insurance may help prevent unforeseen events from ruining your trip.
In Chile, private emergency medical care is expensive and only Chilean nationals and legal residents have access to free public health care. Travel insurance may help prevent unexpected expenses from ruining your trip.
Chile is surrounded by mountain ranges from the famous Patagonia in the south to the Andes in the east. For travelers looking to explore the peaks, it is important to pay careful attention to any altitude sickness symptoms (headache, nausea, vomiting and lightheadedness), especially at elevations above 2,500 meters. This condition can affect anyone, and the risks are the highest for those who already have respiratory problems or diseases.
In case of an accident or sudden illness or a medical emergency caused by a pre-existing condition, travel insurance may help you and your family with covered expenses. In addition, our Emergency Assistance team provides service 24-hour a day, 7 days a week. Routine medical and dental consultations and non-emergency situations are not covered, in addition to climbing at altitudes above 6,000 meters.
Tip: Read more about how to prevent altitude sickness and avoid sudden changes in altitudes.
Chile’s diversity of natural landscapes provides countless opportunities for ecotourism and sports and adventure. World Nomads’ insurance plans cover lots of adventure and sports activities, including skiing, snowboarding, sand-boarding and trekking up to 6,000 meters.
Our plans cover accidents, medical emergencies and hospital stays and medical evacuation. Our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team can also convey urgent messages to family members should you be unable to do so yourself.
Tip: Think of your safety first. When doing sports or adventure activities, don’t forget to wear safety equipment, check to see if weather conditions are suitable, and use only licensed operators. Read over your policy to see if the activities you’re participating in are covered or excluded on our Sports and Adventure activities list.
A geologically active stretch of land, Chile is susceptible to natural disasters such as active volcanoes, and earthquakes. Unfortunately, World Nomads does not cover natural disasters—this includes medical expenses and hospital stays and trip cancellation and interruption.
Tip: Be cautious of high-risk areas and keep up-to-date on travel alerts and warnings issued by government bodies and other relevant authorities.
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. You should read your policy wording in full so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, customer service is always here to help.
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Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.
Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?
Your World Nomads policy is provided through Chubb Seguros:
Phone: +1 212-315-1806 (from anywhere in the world)
Phone: 0800-591-1043 (from Brazil)
WhatsApp message: +54 911 3053-3959
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.