Good Friday

Make it longer

Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

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Where to go for Good Friday

Good Friday and Holy Saturday are both public holidays in Chile, so Easter gives a three-day weekend in early autumn. Wine country, the Elqui Valley and the southern lakes are all pleasant before the winter rains.

Budget-friendly

• Vicuña · Coquimbo

  In the Elqui Valley, Vicuña is surrounded by pisco distilleries and vineyards, and its dry, clear skies make it a base for stargazing at tourist observatories. The town has a museum to the poet Gabriela Mistral, who was born here.

  Typically around 26 March: high 23°C (73°F), low 11°C (51°F), rain on 6% of days.

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Mid-range

• Valparaíso

  The port city's hills are covered in colourful houses linked by old funicular lifts, and its historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can tour Pablo Neruda's house, La Sebastiana, and eat seafood near the port.

  Typically around 26 March: high 18°C (65°F), low 15°C (58°F), rain on 3% of days.

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• Curicó · Maule

  In the Curicó Valley wine region, wineries close to town offer tastings, and autumn is harvest time. The Andean foothills and the Radal Siete Tazas reserve, with its chain of pools and waterfalls, are within reach for a day out.

  Typically around 26 March: high 29°C (84°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 4% of days.

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• Villarrica · La Araucanía

  On the shore of Lake Villarrica beneath the snow-capped Villarrica volcano, this town makes a relaxed base for the Araucanía lakes. Autumn colours, hot springs in the surrounding hills and Mapuche crafts suit an Easter break.

  Typically around 26 March: high 23°C (73°F), low 8°C (47°F), rain on 14% of days.

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• Mendoza

  Across the Andes from Santiago by a scenic mountain road or a short flight, Mendoza's vineyards turn autumn colours after the harvest. Wineries pair Malbec with Argentine grilled beef; the road crossing can close after heavy snow.

  Typically around 26 March: high 28°C (82°F), low 13°C (56°F), rain on 20% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too. For trips abroad, check your government’s official travel advice and entry rules before you book.