Languages
Languages in Chile
Spanish is the official language of Chile with English, German and many native languages also spoken. The country code for Chile is 56 and mobile phone coverage is good in built-up areas and not so good outside of the towns. It is cheap and easy to buy your own phone if you are visiting the country for a length of time. Public phone boxes are unreliable and it is advised to use phones in call centres or Internet cafes located in the main towns and tourist areas.
The postal service is fairly reliable and airmail to Europe and the USA takes approximately four days to a week. Post office hours in Santiago are Mon-Fri 0830-1900, Sat 0830-1300. Post offices in villages can have reduced service.
