What to Buy in Chile: Shopping Guide for Indian Travellers

What to bring home from Chile, and what each item is.

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The best things to buy in Chile include Chilean Carménère, Rapa Nui Moai Carvings, Atacama Alpaca Textiles and 1 more.

Best time to visit Chile: October – April.

🍷 Chilean Carménère

Chile is the only country that grows Carménère successfully — Concha y Toro's Almaviva and Lapostolle's Clos Apalta at cellar door cost a third of their export prices.

🪆 Rapa Nui Moai Carvings

Miniature moai in volcanic basalt and wood — the only place to buy them ethically is directly on Easter Island from certified island artisans.

🧶 Atacama Alpaca Textiles

Handwoven alpaca blankets and ponchos from Atacameño communities in geometric patterns using natural mineral dyes from the same desert.

🪨 Lapis Lazuli Jewellery

Chile controls 70% of the world's lapis lazuli. Santiago's Bellavista lapidary workshops produce rings and pendants at far better prices than anywhere the stone is exported.

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Chile shopping questions

What should I buy in Chile?

Popular things to buy are Chilean Carménère, Rapa Nui Moai Carvings, Atacama Alpaca Textiles, Lapis Lazuli Jewellery.

What is the best souvenir from Chile?

Chilean Carménère. Chile is the only country that grows Carménère successfully — Concha y Toro's Almaviva and Lapostolle's Clos Apalta at cellar door cost a third of their export prices.

Can I take shopping back to India duty-free?

Indian customs sets a baggage allowance, and limits apply to items such as gold, electronics and alcohol. Check the current allowance before you shop.

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