Route 60CH and the Los Libertadores pass to Argentina are also partially closed in the V region due to road works. Local authorities have advised caution when travelling this route. Current opening hours of the pass are: Argentina to Chile 08:00 - 19:00 and Chile to Argentina 20:00 - 07:00. Please check the Chilean border crossings website <\/a>for further information.
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Security in the Araucania region has deteriorated following a series of attacks by violent groups. Take care if you are travelling to the Arauco, Malleco or Cautin provinces. See <\/strong>Local travel<\/strong><\/a>
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In December 2012 the Copahue volcano - located along the Chile\/Argentina border - erupted causing a cloud of volcanic ash that has affected nearby areas. Monitor local media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities. See <\/strong>Natural Disasters<\/strong><\/a>
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There have been a number of confirmed cases of meningitis W135 in children. See <\/strong>Health<\/strong><\/a>
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Most visits to Chile are trouble-free. See <\/strong>Consular assistance statistics.<\/strong><\/a> See <\/strong>Crime<\/strong><\/a>
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Take out comprehensive travel and medical <\/strong>insurance<\/strong><\/a> before you travel.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","script":"$().ready(function() {$('#Destination_info div.infSection a.minMax').click(function() {\tvar relVal=$(this).attr('rel'), cookieVal='min';\tvar cookieName='minmax_' + relVal;\tif ($(this).hasClass('min')) {\t$(this).addClass('max').removeClass('min');\t} else {\t$(this).removeClass('max').addClass('min');\tcookieVal='max';\t}\t$(this).parent().next().slideToggle('fast');\t$.cookie(cookieName, cookieVal, { expires: 7, path: '\/' });\treturn false;\t});});"}