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Driving in Chile Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Driving in Chile

Similar to the United States, Chile is a car-dependent country, with most people in Chile owning cars. Public transport is only frequent in a very few major cities likeSantiagoand most often poorly served in other major cities, and there is only a very little portion of a passenger rail network. The highways of Chile are the network of separate carriageways in Chile that are generally under concession and tolls, while a number of these are free and are maintained by the State, somewhat similar to the Interstate Highway System of the United States. The roads in Chile are very well maintained, even the dirt roads are regularly scraped and in good condition. Most highways are well-marked with road signs, and it is easy to navigate around the country using a map or GPS. Highway 5is the highway

Driving in Chile Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 8 sections including:

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