Chile Tourism: 6.4 Million International Visitors in 2019

Chile's tourism peaked pre-pandemic at 6.4 million international arrivals in 2019 (Subsecretaría de Turismo), a 4.4% increase over 2018.

Top Source Markets (2019)

1. Argentina (~1.8M)
2. United States (~400K)
3. Brazil (~350K)
4. Peru (~300K)
5. Europe (combined ~800K; Spain, France, UK, Germany lead)

Key Drivers

• Atacama Desert & ALMA Observatory (astro-tourism).
• Patagonia / Torres del Paine (trekking).
• Santiago & Central Valley (wine, culture).
• Easter Island (Rapa Nui) – moai, Polynesian culture.
• Lake District / Chiloé (nature, folklore).

Post-COVID recovery: 2023 saw ~3.5M arrivals; targeting 2019 levels by 2025.