Beach near Alto Palena, Chile

Alto Palena Travel Guide

Chile

Alto Palena is a small city in Chile with a population of around 1,690 people. Its compact scale gives it a quieter, less urban feel than Chile’s larger cities.

Travellers arriving by air use Alto Palena Airport (WAP), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not a main reason to base yourself here.

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1,690

Population

7,840 miles away

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Pays in CLP

Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 133

Dial code +56

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.

Best time to visit Alto Palena

Jan

23°9

Feb

21°10

Mar

17°18

Apr

14°15

May

9°19

Jun

7°19

Jul

7°17

Aug

8°19

Sep

9°21

Oct

13°14

Nov

16°16

Dec

19°13

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Alto Palena

  1. Rio Palena

    historic site

    2.1 km

  2. cerro de La cruz

    historic site

    0.3 km

  3. Sector El Tigre

    arts and entertainment

    0.7 km

  4. Plaza de Armas Palena

    park

    0.3 km

  5. Oficina de Deportes I.Municipalidad de Palena

    stadium arena

    0.4 km

Getting there

Alto Palena Airport · 0 km

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