Overview
Chillán is the capital of the Region of Ñuble in Southern Chile and serves as a popular destination for skiing and hot spring bathing in the nearby Andes Mountains. The city of 175,000 people (2012) is an important transportation hub for surrounding agricultural districts.
Architecture · Budget Travel · History · Nature · Skiing
Before you go
Safety
Chillán experiences significant air pollution during winter months due to wood-burning stoves. Those with respiratory conditions should take precautions.
Transport
Local transport uses Micros (taxibuses) on 10 lines, plus collective taxis. Red lines are urban routes, green lines serve rural areas.
Weather
Best time to visit is during dry, warm summers (December-February) when precipitation is rare. Winters (May-July) are wet and cool with temperatures averaging 7.9°C.