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From Atacama to Patagonia, these apps will keep you moving

Curated by travelers, verified by locals

Heads up

WhatsApp is the default communication channel for everything in Chile. Cash is still king outside Santiago, but Mercado Pago QR codes are increasingly accepted in mid-size cities. Long-distance buses are excellent and often require advance booking via Recorrido.

11 apps6 essentialLatin America

Last updated: March 2026

Uber

Essential

The most widely available ride-hailing option in Chile, operating in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar.

Pro tip: Surge pricing is common late at night in Santiago . open Cabify as a fallback to compare prices.

Cabify

Nice to have

Spanish ride-hailing platform popular across Santiago and major Chilean cities, known for professional drivers and fixed pricing.

DiDi

Nice to have

Chinese-origin ride-hailing giant with strong presence in Chile, frequently offering lower base fares than Uber in Santiago.

View Ride Hailing guide →

PedidosYa

Essential

Chile's dominant food delivery app covering restaurants, pharmacies, and convenience stores across Santiago and regional cities.

Pro tip: PedidosYa often covers smaller cities like Concepción and La Serena where Rappi doesn't reach.

Rappi

Nice to have

Colombian super-app popular in Chile for food, groceries, pharmacy, and even cash delivery in Santiago.

View Food Delivery guide →

Mercado Pago

Essential

Chile's leading digital wallet, used for QR code payments in shops, restaurants, street vendors, and online.

Pro tip: You can load Mercado Pago using a foreign card, but a Chilean phone number unlocks more features.
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View Transit guide →
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