Astrotourism in Chile

The only place in the world with the clearest skies for stargazing

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July 2 2019 from 15:22 until 17:47

Where to see the eclipse

The solar eclipse Chile 2019 will be seen throughout the country with different intensities, here you can find the visibility percentage details.

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Visibility percentage according to regional capitals
65%
Arica and Parinacota Region
70%
Tarapacá Region
82%
Antofagasta Region
95%
Atacama Region
100%
Coquimbo Region
92%
Valparaíso Region
92%
Santiago Metropolitan Region
89%
O'Higgins Region
85%
Maule Region
81%
Ñuble Region
79%
Biobío Region
74%
La Araucanía Region
71%
Los Ríos Region
67%
Los Lagos Region
58%
Aysén Region
46%
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region

How to watch the eclipse?

Do not look at the solar eclipse directly, always wear special goggles.

Discover the alternatives to watch the solar eclipse in Chile.

When taking photos of the partial phases of a solar eclipse, you should use full opening solar filters.

Did you know? Trees can be very helpful when watching an eclipse.

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Opt for safe tourism. Take care of your physical integrity as well as that of those who accompany you on your trip by avoiding dangerous situations.

Featured Events

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Chile is the world's capital of Astronomy. Discover and enjoy all the several activities, events, panoramas and exhibitions we have regarding scientific dissemination and astrotourism

02 Julio 2019
Total Solar Eclipse 2019
Región de Coquimbo
Astroturismo
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09 al 10 Abril 2019
III International Astrotourism Congress
Región de Coquimbo
Astroturismo
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25 al 29 Marzo 2019
La Silla Observatory: From The Inauguration to the Future
Región de Coquimbo
Astroturismo
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28 Marzo 2019
Our Year of the Sun: Show of an Eclipse
Región del Biobío
Astroturismo
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Information

Chile is the perfect destination to watch the solar eclipse of 2019. Here you will find all the logistic, astronomical and touristic information.

Tourist Information Office

There will be free spaces for onsite, online and phone support, oriented to national and international public.

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Tourist Information

Discover all the news, informations, routes, recommendations and destinations that Chile offers to those who enjoy astronomical tourism.

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Astronomical Information

Chile is the ideal destination for watching the eclipses of 2019 and 2020. Here you will find scientific information about this natural phenomenon.

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Services

In here you will find all tourist services and the information needed to plan your trip and enjoy a unique astrotouristic experience.

Registered Tourist Services

Public listing of all touristic services registered in Sernatur. Mandatory and free registration for accommodation and adventure services.

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Astrotourism Offering

Here you will find a detailed guide of the scientific and touristic observatories, appart from museums, planetariums and other services.

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