InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Santiago de Chile

Hello to all Americans in Santiago de Chile! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Santiago de Chile? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Santiago de Chile which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Santiago de Chile has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Santiago de Chile, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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Mathias Döringer

Mathias Döringer

Before moving to Santiago de Chile I joined the InterNations community and got useful hints regarding housing and business.

Emma Willems

Emma Willems

When I first came to Santiago de Chile I didn´t know one anyone. On InterNations I found many expat friends in the same situation.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Santiago De Chile

33,545
members in Santiago De Chile
3,175
American members
37
monthly events
32
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Connect at Our Events in Santiago de Chile

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Santiago de Chile. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Santiago de Chile. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Santiago de Chile.

InterNations Santiago - December Newcomers Event
InterNations Santiago - December Newcomers Event
Are you new to InterNations or already an Albatross or basic member? Come join us and get to know new friends this December 2025! We are excited to invite you to our December Newcomers' Event at D’ Gang Club Restaurant!! D’ Gang is located only a short distance from Tobalaba metro station. Join
Are you new to InterNations or already an Albatross or basic member? Come join us and get to know new friends this December 2025! We are excited to invite you to our December Newcomers' Event at D’ Gang Club Restaurant!! D’ Gang is located only a short distance from Tobalaba metro station. Join
Let's Enjoy a Christmas Classic 🎄🎅🏽
Let's Enjoy a Christmas Classic 🎄🎅🏽
The Nutcracker is the most-watched ballet in the world, a piece that transcends generations. The BALLET TEATRO NESCAFÉ DE LAS ARTES version promises to revive all the magic of this Christmas classic, with a visually dazzling staging and the unmistakable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. More infor
The Nutcracker is the most-watched ballet in the world, a piece that transcends generations. The BALLET TEATRO NESCAFÉ DE LAS ARTES version promises to revive all the magic of this Christmas classic, with a visually dazzling staging and the unmistakable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. More infor
Are You a Beatles Fan?
Are You a Beatles Fan?
Let’s get together and enjoy Los Mundogs, a fantastic Beatles tribute band performing live on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 PM in Ñuñoa (Casa Estudio Rockaxis). @losmundogs in Instagram Tickets: $5.000 presale / $7.000 general on PortalTickets. https://portaldisc.com/evento/losmundogs20diciem
Let’s get together and enjoy Los Mundogs, a fantastic Beatles tribute band performing live on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 PM in Ñuñoa (Casa Estudio Rockaxis). @losmundogs in Instagram Tickets: $5.000 presale / $7.000 general on PortalTickets. https://portaldisc.com/evento/losmundogs20diciem
InterNations Santiago - Closing 2025 & Jenga Competition @Furo
Dear friends, it is a pleasure to invite you to our last official InterNations event of the year: The 2025 Closing Ceremony and Jenga Tournament at Furo. We are pleased to announce that we have a special discount price (see below, PREPAID). On Saturday the 27th, we will celebrate the end of 2025
Dear friends, it is a pleasure to invite you to our last official InterNations event of the year: The 2025 Closing Ceremony and Jenga Tournament at Furo. We are pleased to announce that we have a special discount price (see below, PREPAID). On Saturday the 27th, we will celebrate the end of 2025

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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What Americans enjoy about expat life in Santiago de Chile

Here you can find positive and negative quotes from our American members living in Santiago de Chile. Let's begin with the positive ones.

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The countryside is diverse & breathtaking. The seafood here is so fresh, and Santiago is perfectly located (an hour to ski, a little over an hour to the sea, and amazing Mediterranean-like climate).
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One thing that stands out is availability and affordability of healthcare compared to the US.
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Being so close to nature is a huge bonus.
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It's wonderful having nice friends and chance to develop hobbies.
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I really enjoy outdoor life - nature is very a big part of living in Chile.
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What Americans wish was different in Santiago de Chile

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I can’t stand customer service and the rudeness of people here. The banks and most businesses are close at 1:30 you can’t even find a good working ATM. Also things like gas, water, phone, and different bills have to be taken care in person. It is not up to date when it come to digitalisation.
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A significant downside is that visa's take a long time and it's hard to get settled without the local ID number.
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Third world service mentality. The bureaucracy is too much for the level of service and fosters illogical behaviours. The locals are unfortunately living in a culture that promotes laziness and underachievement. Customer service is non existent among Chileans.
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Dealing with bureaucracy here is incredibly frustrating.
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It is hard to meet people and expat community is smaller than I expected.
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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Wellness & Yoga Group
Wellness & Yoga Group
German Culture Group
German Culture Group

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Santiago de Chile and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Santiago de Chile.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Santiago de Chile and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Santiago de Chile Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Santiago de Chile at Our Events

Our community in Santiago de Chile is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Santiago de Chile’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the world-famous Pan-American Highway. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Chile nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Santiago de Chile!

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