Astroturismo en Chile

Astrotourism in Chile

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

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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.

Visibility percentage according to regional capitals

26%

Arica and Parinacota Region

31%

Tarapacá Region

42%

Antofagasta Region

55%

Atacama Region

66%

Coquimbo Region

78%

Valparaíso Region

78%

Santiago Metropolitan Region

81%

O'Higgins Region

87%

Maule Region

92%

Ñuble Region

94%

Biobío Region

100%

La Araucanía Region

99%

Los Ríos Region

93%

Los Lagos Region

79%

Aysén Region

54%

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.

See all the recommendations

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.

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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

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.

Tourist Information

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

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.

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.

Astrotourism Offering

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